Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Heat Wave

Oh summer how I dread thee! This heat is just getting more and more out of this world each year... Tomorrow is a very important holiday but it is bittersweet for me personally. We arrived to the United States on July 4th 1992 with hopes of starting a new life. Unfortunately, our plans took a drastic turn one month later when hurricane Andrew hit Miami and we lost our home. 20 years later, we are not only on our feet but with a successful business and simply blessed with many wonderful accomplishments. It is almost hard to look back and realize all that has happened since, and how life throws many obstacles your way without mercy. The best part about such a bumpy ride are all the lessons learned and the hope for a better tomorrow.



With that said...what better way to celebrate than make a kick ass easy potato salad. This one is a crowd pleaser which I will be making soon for 70 wonderful nurses, doctors and staff from Miami Children's Hospital. Don't be afraid to tweak the ingredients, I guarantee that it will come out amazing.

 Red potato salad

What you need:

5-6 red potatoes, washed and cubed with skin on
1/3 C of bacon bits
1/2 C of Italian dressing
1/3 C of mayonnaise
1 C of sweet corn
4 Slices of ham chopped
1 C of shredded mozzarella
1 C of shredded sharp cheddar
Salt and pepper



How to make:

Pre heat oven 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Boil potatoes for about 6 minutes with salt and place in oven safe container. Pour half of the Italian dressing over the potatoes. Add the corn, ham, and cheese and toss. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for about 20 minutes until cheese melts and the potatoes feel soft when poked with a fork. Remove from heat and set aside. Mix the mayo with the other half of the Italian dressing and add a little cracked black pepper. Pour this over the potatoes and toss one last time. You can serve this hot or cold.

Tips: you can add shredded chicken or any other veggies you want. If you are going to pack this salad for a BBQ or picnic, wait until arrival to mix in the mayo and keep it cold.


~Enjoy!