Sunday, July 31, 2011

It's hot!

There's no denying that it's hot outside. Not just a little, but a lot!
I'm sure I'm not the only one who doesn't want to slave over a hot oven. I want to find a way to stay cooler.
When I was younger, I used to love these hot summer days. My mother would find ways to make delicious treats using the stove as little as possible.
My favorite was a swimmer's seafood salad that she pulled from a U.S. Olympic cookbook. It brings me back to sitting at the table with my brother waiting for our cool treat to arrive.
When I got older, I realized how easy this treat is. I think it's time to make it again...

Swimmer's Seafood Salad
1 package seafood flakes
1/2 c. sliced celery
1/3 c. mayonnaise
2 hard-boiled eggs
2 Tbsp. Sliced green onion
2 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. dry mustard

Shred seafood. Mix with celery, mayonnaise, eggs, onion, lemon juice and mustard. Serve with lettuce, sliced whole wheat bread and sliced plum tomatoes if desired. Makes about 4 servings.