Zesty Christmas Side Dish

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christmasdinnersettingWhat You Need:

3/4 lb. of bacon
1 onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
4 (15 1/2 oz.) cans of hominy, drained
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can of diced tomatoes with juice
1 (10 oz.) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce

How to Make It:

In a skillet over medium heat cook the bacon 10 minutes or until crisp.
Drain the bacon well on paper towels then crumble.
Add the onion and green pepper to the skillet with the bacon drippings.
Sauté the vegetables for 5 minutes or until tender then drain well.
Put the hominy, both cans of tomatoes with their juice and the tomato sauce into the bottom of the crock pot
Add the cooked bacon, onions and green pepper and stir to combine.
Cook covered on low for 6 hours or until heated through.

Makes 12 servings

Preparation Time: approximately 5 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 6 hours 15 minutes
Total Time: approximately 6 hours 20 minutes

This dish goes great with pork, chicken or turkey. It will add a touch of zest and color to your Christmas buffet.

Summer Asparagus Dish

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asparagusWhat You Need:

1 C of water
1 1/2 lbs. fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
2 tomatoes cut into wedges
3 tbsp cider vinegar
3/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/3 C of sugar
1 tbsp onion, grated
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp paprika
1/3 C of vegetable oil
1/3 C of almonds, toasted and sliced
1/3 C of blue cheese, crumbled

How to Make It:

Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan placed over medium heat.
Add the asparagus to the boiling water and cover the pan.
Cook 5 minute or until the asparagus is crisp tender, drain and return to the pan.
Place the tomatoes in with the asparagus and cover the pan.
Pour the vinegar into the blender.
Add the Worcestershire sauce, sugar, onion, salt and paprika to the vinegar.
Slowly add the oil to the mixture while blending.
Blend until all the ingredients are incorporated together well.
Pour the mixture over the asparagus and tomatoes.
Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and toss to coat.
Sprinkle the almonds and cheese over the top before serving.

Makes 8 servings

This colorful and zesty dish will stand out on your Fourth of July picnic table. This dish can be served either warm or cold.