Cooking with Ellen

1 pkg long grain and wild rice (Uncle Ben’s is good)
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup broccoli flowerettes, chopped
4 green onions, chopped
3 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 2-oz. jar pimento
1 cup dry roasted peanuts
Prepare rice according to directions, cool completely. Combine rice and next 5 ingredients. Add dressing and chill at least 2 hours. Mix in [...]

I get frequently confused when people start distinguishing between different fruit salads – what goes in a Waldorf, Ambrosia, Hawaiian, or Sunshine salad? I can’t seem to keep each one straight.
I found a very interesting resource on the Northern Illinois University website highlighting each of these salads, along with many others, describing what goes in [...]

Planning a summer cookout? Be it 4th of July, a family reunion, or just a gathering with your family, you are sure to want to show off your cooking style. Why not create a fun and fancy watermelon basket filled with sliced or balls of watermelon, cantaloupe, and/or honey dew? Click the photo to find [...]

Salad:
Romaine lettuce
Tomatoes
Cheese
Red Onions
Cucumbers
Green Peppers
Bacon (for healthier choice, try Turkey Bacon)
Deli Turkey Slices
Dressing:
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup sugar or splenda
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Assemble salad ingredients in bowls, canning jars, or on plates. Top with dressing as desired.
About this recipe: My future mother-in-law, Mrs. Teresa Wallace, sent me this [...]

This salad dressing recipe has been a favorite of my family for years. My mom has made it the regular version (with regular mayonnaise) and we have also made it this low-fat version. The dressing works well for salads, dip for shrimp or veggies, etc. It’s similar to a tangy style Thousand Island.
2 teaspoons garlic [...]