Caramel Apple Salad

1 container (8 oz.) frozen whipped topping, thawed 1 small box instant butterscotch pudding 1 can (8 oz.) crushed pineapple with juice 3 C. diced apples 1 C. chopped peanut topping 1 C. mini marshmallows Mix cool whip, pudding, pineapple with juice. Add apples, nuts and marshmallows. Keep in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Korean Carrot and White Radish Salad

1 medium size carrot, julienne 1/2 lb. white radish, julienne (daikon) 1 t. salt 1 T. sesame oil 1 T. rice vinegar 1/4 t. soy sauce 1/4 t. sugar pinch cayenne Put the carrot and radish in a bowl. Add the salt, mix well and let sit for 1 hour. Drain thoroughly, pressing out as…

Green Beans And Pecan Salad

By Chef K.T. Murphy Ingredients: For the pecans: 2 tablespoons corn oil 2 cups shelled pecan halves. Lemon Vinaigrette: 1/2 cup lemon juice(freshly squeezed (2 to 3 whole lemons) 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar 1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 cup corn oil 1/3 cup walnut oil salt & pepper to taste. 2 pounds green beans) Instructions: Heat…

Thai Noodle Salad

Thai Noodle Salad By Chef K.T. Murphy Serves 4 Ingredients: Dressing: 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated 2 tbsp salt-reduced soy sauce 2 tbsp sesame oil 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 1 tbsp sweet chili sauce 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/3 cup Kecap Manis peeled and de-veined 8.5 oz dried instant egg noodles 5 green onions,…

The Super Food “Kelp” And Why You Need It In Your Diet!!!

By Chef Murph What is Kelp? Kelp is a type of seaweed or algae, sort of like the salad of the sea. It’s a mainstay in many East Asian diets and the health benefits cannot be overstated. We most commonly see kelp used as wraps for Japanese sushi, but there are a number of other…

Thanksgiving Ambrosia

Ingredients: 2 grapefruit(sectioned) 3 oranges(sectioned) 2 tangerines(sectioned) 1/3 to 1/2 c. sugar 1/2 c. shredded coconut. Instructions: Place half the fruits in serving dish; sprinkle with half the sugar and coconut. Add remaining fruits, sugar and coconut. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving. Makes 8 servings.

The Watergate Salad

  Why is it called the watergate Salad??? Kraft Foods debuted its bright green instant pistachio pudding mix in the 1970s and promoted a recipe using the pudding mix called Pistachio Pineapple Delight. It’s believed that a crafty editor at a Chicago newspaper reprinted the recipe but renamed it “Watergate Salad,” and the new name stuck  …

Apple Sunshine Salad

Ingredients: ¾ C. plain fat-free yogurt 1/3 C. nonfat dried milk powder 1 (4 serving) package, sugar-free orange, gelatin ¾ C. lite whipped topping 3 C. unpeeled, diced apples 3 Tablespoons chopped pecans ½ C. miniature marshmallows Directions: In a large bowl, combine yogurt and dry milk powder. Add dry gelatin and mix well. Fold…