Labor Day Picnic

Double Coated Chicken made by Lori

7 cups Kellogg's Corn Flakes cereal (crushed to 1 3/4 cups)
1 egg
1 cup fat-free milk
1 cup flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
3 lbs chicken pieces (without or with skin) rinsed and drained
3 Tbsp. margarine or butter, melted

Place cereal in a shallow pan or dish and set aside.  In a medium bowl, beat the egg and milk slightly.  Add the flour, salt, and pepper.  Mix until smooth.  Dip chicken in the batter and coat with the cereal.  Place in a single layer in a shallow baking pan coated with cooking spray or foil lined.  Drizzle with margarine.  Bake at 350 for about 1 hour or until chicken is tender, no longer pink and juices run clear.  Do not cover pan or turn chicken while baking.  Serves 8.

Green Salad with Tuna made by Diane

Pasta Salad with Asparagus and Pecorino made by Kathy

1/3 cup olive oil
2 tsp. grated lemon rind
3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 pound penne pasta
1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 (7 oz) jar diced sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
1 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
3/4 cup chopped prosciutto
1/2 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, sliced
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil


Whisk first 3 ingredients in a large bowl; set aside.  Cook pasta according to package directions; add asparagus during the last 3 mins. of cooking pasta.  Drain pasta and asparagus, and add to dressing, tossing to coat.  Cover and chill.  Stir in tomatoes and remaining ingredients, tossing gently to combine.  Makes 6 servings. 

Italian Salad made by Judi

Beans and Hot Dogs made by Diane

8 to 10 hot dogs, sliced
1 can (15 to 16 oz) pork and beans in tomato sauce
1 can (15 to 16 oz) butter beans, drained
1 can (15 to 16 oz) chili beans
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 Tbsp. wine vinegar or cider vinegar
1/4 tsp. dried leaf oregano, crumbled

Combine hot dogs and beans and all other ingredients in a large bowl; pour into a 2 1/2 quart casserole or baking dish.  Bake beans and hot dogs, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.  Serves 8.

Grilled Basil Potatoes and Onions made by Stacey

Yukon gold potatoes (cut into chunks)
onions (cut up)
olive oil
basil

Put a little olive oil on cut up potatoes and onions and mix well.  Put seasoned potatoes and onion in heavy duty foil, making a flat packet.  Cook on the grill for 20 to 25 mins.

Corn Salad made by Barb

Apple Cake made by Sandi

3 Tbsp. butter or margarine, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 cup flour
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
3 cups diced peeled apples
1/4 cup chopped nuts
1 tsp. vanilla extract
whipped cream or ice cream

In a mixing bowl, cream butter, sugar, and egg.  Stir together dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture
(batter will be very thick).  Stir in the apples, nuts, and vanilla.  Spread into a greased 8" square baking pan.  Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 mins or until cake tests done.  Serve warm or cold with shipped cream or ice cream.  Cook's note:  Can be doubled and put into a 13 x 9 x 2 in. pan. 

Biscuits made by Diane

Yummy Bars made by Susie

Flag Cake made by Kathy

Make your favorite flavor cake in a 9 x 13 pan.  Decorate with sliced strawberries to make the stripes and some blueberries to make the stars.

Americana Cupcakes made by Kathy

Kathy got creative with decorating cupcakes showing our beautiful colors of red, white, and blue.  The best part is she did it with fruit instead of candy so now they are healthier.