A great recipe for those late days of summer as an added dish to anything that you put on the grill.
Corn Salad
 2 (15 oz.) can whole kernel corn-drained
1 C. green bell pepper chopped
2 C. grated cheddar cheese
½ C. red onion chopped
1 C. mayonnaise or Miracle Whip
1 9oz. bag Chili Cheese Fritos
 Mix corn, bell pepper, onion, cheese and mayonnaise and chill. Right before serving stir in Fritos.

For anyone who has extra cucumbers from the garden or have found on sale at the grocery this recipe is great to use up those cucumbers and will keep in the refrigerator for several weeks. 
Sweet ‘N Sour Cucumber and Onions
 
1 C. onions, thinly sliced
1 Tbsp. salt
1 Tbsp. celery seed
7 C. thinly sliced cucumbers (unpeeled)
2 C. sugar
1 C. vinegar
 
Put salt over sliced cucumbers and onions. Let stand at least 1 hour. Drain well. Squeeze juice out with hands. Mix remaining ingredients together and pour over vegetables. DO NOT HEAT. Place in a covered bowl or jar in refrigerator. This can be kept for several weeks.

These easy ribs will be a great addition to any 4th of July gathering, just remember to take plenty of napkins!
Country Pork Ribs
 
1 (16 oz.) Ragu pasta sauce
1 (16 oz.) barbeque sauce
1 ½ C. brown sugar
pork loin ribs, boneless
 Place ribs in large baking pan. Pour Ragu and barbeque sauce on top of ribs. Sprinkle on brown sugar. Bake at 250* for six hours.

When the temperature starts heating up try this recipe to add a cool touch to any meal.
Fruit Salad
 
1 large can mandarin oranges, drained
1 large can pineapple chunks, drained
1 medium jar cherries, halved
1 can peach pie filling
2 or 3 bananas, sliced
¼ C. sugar
Mix together and refrigerate a few hours before serving.

This Memorial Day take this quick and simple pie that will add beauty to any table.
Shoney’s Strawberry Pie
 
1 qt. strawberries whole
1 baked pie shell
 
Put berries in pie shell and set aside.
 
1 C. sugar
1 C. water
3 Tbsp. cornstarch
3 Tbsp. strawberry Jell-o
pinch of salt
 
Boil one minute, cool and pour over berries, Serve with whipped cream.

Try this recipe for a different twist of using  pineapple.  This is delicious and the family will enjoy!
Cheesy Pineapple
 
2 can (20 oz. Each) pineapple chunks, drained
1 ½ C. grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 C. flour
1 ¼ C. sugar
TOPPING:
1-1 ½ sticks butter, melted
1 ½ tubes Ritz Crackers, crumbled
 
Mix together all (except topping); pour into baking dish. Mix together topping and sprinkle on mixture. Bake at 350* for 30 minutes.

Need a side dish, something new that the family will enjoy, try this recipe at your next family dinner.
Scalloped Potatoes
 6 to 8 potatoes sliced and cooked until tender
1 medium onion sauteed in 2 Tbsp. butter
8-10 oz. Grated cheese
1 can mushroom soup and 1 can water
 Put potatoes and onions mix in large casserole dish. Salt and pepper to taste. Does not need much salt. Heat soup, water and cheese and pour over potato mix. Bake at 300* for 30 minutes.

Need something for your child’s Valentines party, here is a recipe that you can send that the kids will enjoy.
Valentine Brownie Cups
 
1 pkg. fudge brownie mix
½ C. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
8 oz. pkg. Cream cheese, softened
1 C. French vanilla frozen whipped topping thawed
 
Fix brownies as directed on the box. Spray Pam in a mini muffin pan and fill muffins 2/3 full. Bake at 350* for 15 minutes or until edges are set. Using a knife, make an indention in the center of the brownie cup. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar, mix in vanilla. Stir in whipped topping until smooth. Spoon a dollop in each brownie, you may use a pastry bag and tip. Garnish with red candy sprinkles or choclate covered strawberries. Makes about 4 dozen.

On those cold wintry days when you just can’t seem to get warm try this recipe and you can eat the leftovers for a few more days.
Vegetable Soup

Ingredients:
2 packs of cubed stew meat
1 squatty can of Alan’s green beans
1 can of Corn
1 can of Peas
4-5 peeled and diced large Carrots
3-4 peeled and diced Potatoes
4-5 Cans of Tomato Sauce
1 pack of stew seasoning
1 large Crock Pot

Step 1: Cook your stew meat on the stove and set aside to cool
Step 2: Add the entire can (including the water) of green beans, corn and peas into the Crock pot.
Step 3: Add cut up carrots and potatoes into the Crock pot
Step 4: Add one pack of stew seasoning to the Crock pot. (do not follow the directions on the seasoning packet just add entire packet to [...]

We know that most family and friends gather at Christmas time to share the holidays, here are a few recipes that you could use for such occasions. 
Appetizers for Holiday Gatherings
 
Cheese Ball
2 8oz. pkgs. Cream Cheese
8oz. can Crushed Pineapple, well drained
¼ C. finely chopped green pepper
3 Tbsp. Grated onion
1 C. chopped pecans
1 Tbsp. Seasoned salt
 
Mix together and serve with crackers. This is better if made at least one day ahead so flavors can mingle. Can be rolled into one large or two small balls and roll in crushed nuts.
 
Cream Cheese Dip
Garlic salt to taste
Milk
2 8oz. cream cheese softened
With mixer or fork, mix cream cheese, gradually adding milk to create a creamy dip. Sprinkle with garlic salt and mix. Serve with chips.
 
Oyster Crackers
1 pkg. Ranch style dressing mix
2 Tbsp. Dill weed
1/8 Tbsp. Garlic salt
½ C. oil
1 [...]