Sumi Salad

This salad is amazing and I don't remember where the recipe actually came from but a couple of years ago while looking through all of my mom's recipes. It's super easy to make and always eaten up really quick with all my relatives. 

Sumi Salad

Prepare each step seperately then toss together just before serving
1. Chop and Mix:
	1 head green cabbage
	8 green onions
2. Lightly brown under broiler
	8 T sesame seeds
	8 T slivered almonds
3. Dressing
	1 T sugar
	1 cup vegetable oil
	1 t pepper
	2 t salt
	6 T rice vinegar
	1 1/2 package ramen chicken seasoning
4. Break up 2 package uncooked ramen noodles. Add to salad We usually enjoy the salad that night because the noodles get a little soggy the day after! ♥ The Westward Wives

Quick 4th of July Desserts

Yes, I know it's July 5th and this post seems a little late, but I do know some of you might be having a 4th of July party during the weekend. If so this post is for you! The quickest and easiest two patriotic desserts for those who are in a hurry.
These desserts were a hit at the pool yesterday and did not last long on the table.

Firecracker cupcakes:
Ingredients:
24 funfetti cupcakes, baked and cooled
Red and blue sprinkles
1 tub of cream cheese frosting (I used Betty Crocker)
1 Pull N Peel Twizzler stick, peeled into individual strips and each strip cut into fourths

Directions:
Cook the cupcakes according to the box's directions.
Let the cupcakes cool, once cool enough, frost.
Sprinkle red sprinkles over half the cupcakes.
Sprinkle blue sprinkles over the other half of the cupcakes.
Gently press a snipped licorice piece vertically into the top of each sprinkled cupcake to look like a “fuse.” And you’re done! These are best served the same day.

4th of july strawberries
Ingredients:
Strawberries, washed and dried
White chocolate
Blue sugar, edible glitter, or sprinkles (blue sugar is shown in the picture)

Directions:
Place blue sugar in a bowl.  
In a separate bowl, melt the chocolate according to the package (mine was 15 intervals) until the chocolate is completely melted.
 Dip the lower two thirds of the strawberries in the melted white chocolate.  
Then, dip the lower third of the strawberries in the blue sugar or spoon it onto the strawberry.  
Place on wax paper until completely cool.

Have a wonderful celebration of America!

♥ The Westward Wives

Diet Honey Lemon Schnitzel

It's been a loooooong day at work with bleeding kids, screaming kids, and tears constantly. Fortunately I am lucky enough to come home to a meal cooked by my momma that is delicious and perfect for those on a diet (its only 174 calories a cutlet!) This recipe is courtesy of Taste of Home Comfort Food Diet Cookbook <--- long name!

Honey Lemon Schnitzel

Ingredients:
2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 pork sirloin cutlets (4 oz each)
2 Tablespoons butter
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup honey

Directions:
In a large resealable plastic bad, combine flour, salt, and pepper.
Add pork and shake to coat
In large skillet, cook pork in butter over medium heat for 3-4 min on each side
Remove and keep warm
Add lemon juice and honey to the skillet; cook and stir for 3 minutes or until thickened
Return pork to pan; cook 2-3 min longer or until heated through

This meal is perfect to pay homage to my German heritage!
Happy Tuesday

♥ The Westward Wives

New Trailmix

I don't know if any of you know this, but I am obsessed with the blog chef-in-training.com. It is my blogging bible and a blog I enjoy reading every chance I get. This next recipe is a recipe from her blog called "Bear Lake Trail Mix", since I have never been to Bear Lake nor do I put swedish fish in my trail mix I call this recipe Summertime Trail Mix. Hope you all enjoy this as much as the wives did :)

Ingredients:
1 (18.75 oz) bag of Chex Mix Traditional Snack Mix
2 1/2 cups Bugles
2 1/2 cups Chocolate Chip Teddy Grahams
1 1/2 cups Pretzel M&Ms
1 cup licorice bits
1 1/2 cup goldfish

Directions:
Mix it all together in a large bowl
Enjoy!



♥ The Westward Wives

Just so you know..

In case you were thinking of throwing a party!

♥ The Westward Wives

Chipotle Shrimp Marinade

From my local grocery to you, this new recipe is so delish! I personally hate shrimp and normally refuse to eat them, after being forced to eat these shrimp, I couldn't stop.

Chipotle Shrimp Marinade
Ingredients:
1 can (7 oz.) chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
3 cloves garlic
1/2 teaspoons salt
1 large handful cilantro

Directions:
Blend peppers, oil, lime juice, garlic and salt until smooth. 
Add cilantro; blend until combined. 
Pour marinade into a resealable plastic bag. 
Marinate two pounds of shrimp overnight, arrange on presoaked skewers then grill and enjoy!

It was a hit at the party I was at!

♥ The Westward Wives

Grilling marinade

I know, I know its been FOREVER. Working 60 + hours a week and doing homework on top of that has not been the summer I was imagining. But in my spare time I have some time to do some summer BBQing. Grilled chicken is one of my absolute favorites. Here is a new recipe I just tried and adored! Found this recipe from the Taste of Home grilling cookbook!

Mandarin Pork marinade:
1 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 Tablespoons honey
1 Tablespoon ground ginger
1 Tablespoon ground mustard
1 garlic glove minced
2 pork tenderloins

Directions:
Mix first 6 ingredients together
Add to ziplock bag
Add pork
Marinade for 5 hours

Enjoy!!

♥ The Westward Wives