Need some help with a side dish

[OU812]

These all are sounding good.

I think I'm gonna have ta make some of these ahead of time and warm up come party time.

I think I'm gonna need more serving trays.  ;D

[Quarlow]

Nice thing with the four bean is no cooking and it is better to make a day or two ahead.

[OU812]

Mornin all we are in Ankeny Iowa today gettin ready to have some fun playin ball.

On the way we went over the suggestions and I liked the green beans wrapped in bacon.

Taby liked the sweet corn then she remembered one of her friends mom made a castroll with noodles and corn in it but couldnt remember what else was in it. Any ideas?

She also liked the spaghetti corn Squirt posted.

Q, I think the 4 bean castroll will be on the table.

BLSH, I like the sound of the Braised Sauerkraut but the girls both went YUCK. Might slip it in there anyhoo.

[BuyLowSellHigh]

Everyone (well 'cept for my wife) says that about sauerkraut - but the same folks are truly amazed when they've had the washed braised version.

[Tenpoint5]

If Taby still likes the Creamed Corn Idea I HIGHLY suggest doubling or tripling the recipe. A double batch is what I take to get togethers and I never bring home leftovers. A batch that size is good for 25-30 adults.

I have had the casserole your talking about but I will have to do some searching, I think my Mom has the recipe.

[Habanero Smoker]

I just came across a Pea and Potato Salad that looks interesting and is on my list for thing to make. If you don't have a mandoline slicer, it looks like it can be time consuming. I'll see if I can get it type up and posted in the morning.

[ArnieM]

I did these yesterday but with fresh green beans.  Knock your socks off!

http://www.susanminor.org/forums/showthread.php?64-Green-Bean-Bundles

[Habanero Smoker]

This is printed in Cuisine at Home; June issue. This seems to be a very flexible recipe. You can increase the bacon, and mix it in at the beginning. Their recipe calls for sprinkling it on top just before serving. I believe that is to keep the bacon crisp.

Potato-Pea Salad
4 strip bacon
1 ½ lbs. russet potatoes, peeled (about 4 potatoes)
1 ½ C. frozen peas, thawed
½ C. diced Cheddar cheese (4 oz.)
½ C. mayonnaise
2 Tbsp prepared yellow mustard
¼ tsp onion powder
Salt and cayenne pepper to taste
Makes about 12 (1/2 cup) servings.

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, for the potatoes

Cook bacon until very crisp; transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain. Crumble bacon; set aside.

Quarter potatoes. Carefully slice each quarter using a mandoline to cut into 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick slices. (With a mandoline always use the safety guard). If you don't have a mandoline, you can use a knife.

Boil sliced potatoes until tender, but not mushy; about 5 minutes. Rinse to remove excess starch, and drain well. Transfer to a large bowl. Add peas and Cheddar cheese; toss gently to mix.

Combine mayonnaise, mustard, and onion powder in a separate bowl. Gently fold mayonnaise mixture into potato mixture. Season with salt and cayenne. Chill until ready to server. Before serving sprinkle bacon over salad.

[OU812]

Ok its gettin close to crunch time.  ;)

CRG, any insite on your mac n cheese.

Squirt, have you had a chance to check the cookin times on your Spaghetti corn casserole?

10.5, have you had a chance to see if your Mon has a recipe fro the corn and noodle casserole?

I have printed off EVERYONES recipe so far and Taby will be deciding which ones we will be havin this Sun.

Any more ideas?

[squirtthecat]

I'll pull the recipe card tonight and let you know!

This is a dip Hal's sister has made a couple times.  It's quite tasty..

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Spinach Artichoke Dip

1 can artichoke hearts, drained and diced
1 small box frozen spinach, thawed and drained
1 small jar pimentoes
1 cup mayonnaise
2 cups grated Parmesan (the real stuff, not Kraft)
2 tsp garlic powder

Mix all together except 1/4 cup cheese.  Put in medium Pyrex dish and sprinkle remaining cheese on top.  Bake uncovered at 350 until bubbly and browned on top (15 - 20 minutes.)   

Cover leftovers with glass or plastic -- the artichokes will literally eat through aluminum foil.

[Tenpoint5]

Bagel Dip

Ingredients

1 1/3 Cup  Sour Cream
1 1/3 Cup  Real Mayonnaise
2 Tblspoon Parsley or Parsley Flakes
2 Teaspoon Dillweed
2 Teaspoon Accent
2 Pkgs Buddig Corned Beef (Cut into roughly 1/4in squares)

Fresh Bagels cut into wedges.

Directions
Mix everything together except the bagels and refrigerate for a couple of hours for the flavors to blend.  Dip bagels in and enjoy.  Dip may also be served in a hollowed out bread bowl.

[squirtthecat]

OU - disregard the earlier version of this...    Here is the original.  (given to the Mrs in a cookbook at her wedding shower)

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Spaghetti Corn Casserole

Layer:

  1 stick butter, cut up
  1 can whole kernel corn with liquid
  1 medium onion, chopped
  garlic salt / salt & pepper   (heavy shakes of each)
  8 oz spaghetti (dry), broken in thirds
  1 can creamed corn
  1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
 
Cover and bake at 325° for 1 hour.

Stir at 20 minutes, 40 minutes, and 60 minutes
(recover after each stir)

A rich, delicious side dish!

[hal4uk]

For something cold..  AND SIMPLE
A version of "Thunder & Lightening"...

All chopped in big chunks...

Tomatoes (use fresh homegrown, Campari from Sam's Club, or cherry --- any tomato that tastes like a tomato)
Green Pepper
Red Onion
Cucumber (peeled)

Store in fridge until guests arrive, then toss with a good Italian dressing, an extra splash of vinegar (plain old white is fine for this), some Kosher salt, and cracked black pepper.

Simple.  Delicious.

[OU812]

Thanks for all the replies people.

Talkin with the girls last night there is a request for a cold noodle type dish.

Any ideas?

With what has been agreed on I think I'm gonna need another table to serve the goodies on.

[squirtthecat]

I bet you could just take Hal's cold veggie salad mix and stir in some cooked/chilled macaroni..  (and more Italian dressing)