Red Potato Salad

14 red potatoes, about 2 1/2 pounds
8 slices bacon, crisp cooked, crumbled
6 hard boiled eggs, peeled and coarsely chopped
1/3 cup red onions, finely chopped
1/3 cup celery, finely chopped
1 12 oz. jar ranch dressing , Marie’s brand is good
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Place potatoes in medium saucepan with enough water to cover by one inch. Bring to a boil over high heat, lower to a simmer and cook until potatoes are just tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain and let cool, then cut into bite size pieces.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the potatoes with all the remaining ingredients and gently toss. Refrigerate the salad several hours before serving to allow the flavors to blend.

8 Servings

Crockpot Pulled Pork


5 pound pork loin – fat trimmed off
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup molasses
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
dash of allspice
salt and pepper

Grease the inside of your crockpot with cooking spray or use a crockpot liner.
Combine the wet ingredients and pour into the crockpot. Combine the dry ingredients and rub on the outsides of the pork loin. Place the loin in the crockpot and cover with the lid. Cook for at least 4 hours or until the pork pulls apart easily with a fork.
Remove cooked pork to a large bowl or deep sided platter and pull apart using two forks, or your hands if the meat has had time to cool.
Strain the liquids remaining in the crockpot and pour over the pulled pork.
Serve on sandwich rolls or buttered grilled Texas toast.

Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

1 tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion, cut iont 1/4 inch thick slices
1/2 cup chopped green or red sweet pepper
3/4 cup regular or honey barbecue sauce
4 cups shredded roasted or rotisserie chicken
6 whole grain buns, split and toasted, if desired

1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and sweet pepper; cook and stir about 5 minutes or until tender. Add barbecue sauce and chicken; toss gently to coat. Heat through.
2. To serve, spoon chicken mixture onto buns

Serves 6