In the process of heating the magic sauce, my Dad walked into the kitchen and complained about the strong vinegar smell. He has a strong aversion to all things vinegar. At that point, I wondered if he would even eat the salad.

With his complaint officially registered, I had my doubts if he would make a happy plate. Would I attempt his method of parenting about food? I can almost hear me saying, “Here is a big spoonful. You can’t leave the table until your plate is clean. And Mother can’t save you.”

Can you hear the evil cackle?

I’m not sure if this glimmer into my childhood is making you cackle or not, but I’m laughing. Oddly enough even with his vinegar aversion, my Dad enjoyed the Unprocessed Candied Jalapeno Coleslaw. Pretty sure that it surprised even him.

What to do if little ones don’t want Unprocessed Candied Jalapeno Coleslaw?

My nephews also tried the coleslaw but I didn’t ask for a review. Little one manages to lick his lips on cue for photo opp. However they both enjoyed the corn pudding and caramel cake that I served along with the coleslaw. It takes time for little ones to really enjoy food unless its pizza, burgers, or sugar.

If you’re struggling to get little ones to eat a variety of foods it makes life difficult for everyone. A local writer wrote a post about this idea and I thinks its a good one. Read all about, The Two Bite Rule.

I decided to cut this salad fresh myself in lieu of processed coleslaw packages. All of the ingredients were stored in my refrigerator or pantry. If you don’t have candied jalapenos, check out this recipe from Foodie With Family.

If you enjoy spicy and fresh food, prepare Unprocessed Candied Jalapeno Coleslaw. It is a side dish that will stand along side any protein. Let me know what you think about this recipe, I would love to hear from you.

Lagniappe: Grill Man and I both think Unprocessed Candied Jalapeno Coleslaw would be awesome on a pulled pork sandwich.

Alexa Shout out to Louis Jordan for Coleslaw

Stay well!
With love from Mimi’s Kitchen,

Mimi

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Salmon Sockeye It To Me Quiche will pair nicely with a salad  and a glass of viognier or pinot grigio for evening meal.   Which white wines are your favorite? Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling or Pinot Grigio may be on the standards list.

Step outside of your comfort zone and try French Viognier or Vouvray. If you need help stepping out of your comfort zone, visit The Wine Wankers.  Conrad and Drew are all about the wine, without the wankery. Love a guy with a sense of humor.

What do I cook after a busy day?

Whichever wine you may select popping a Quiche in the oven will help with the dreaded “what do I cook?”After a busy day of work or shopping a simple meal that does not consist of fast food is what I want. Cooking at home will allow you to control the sodium, fat or address any food allergies and diet restrictions.

This time of year D-I-E-T is a ugly four letter word that no one wants to talk or think about especially me. Sadly, every time I step on the scale I jump off again. A couple of times, I stepped back on thinking I had failed to step on it correctly.  Ha!  Can you give me a new number, pretty please?

Apparently, my scale numbers don’t work well going down. Surely it must be broken. I may need a new one. Another item to add to my shopping list. In between work or shopping, buy ingredients to make Salmon Sockeye It To Me Quiche. Quiche recipes are great to make ahead, cook and then freeze. A busy life makes for an extra busy wife. Precooked meals are nice to have in the freezer for those hectic days that sock-it-to-you.

Alexa Shout out to Isley Brothers for  a classic , Its Your Thing.

Lagniappe: Double recipe and make two pies. Cook both at the same time. Eat one and reserve one for freezer.

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Grill Man is my favorite taste tester, although I don’t always like to hear his comments. If he doesn’t like something that I have cooked,  I know he will convey his  honest opinion. Then, the hard part is that I have to decide what to do with this information and how to interpret.  Many times I may cook a dish until we love it.

Love to hear that something is delicious and he agrees that I should include a recipe on  my site. Quiche- Albacore Tuna Spiced Up? Wow! recipe is a “one and done recipe”. One and done recipes are my absolute favorite but a bit rarer than I would like.

Keep a well stocked pantry

Always pick the best quality ingredients possible for you and your family. My preference is wild caught albacore tuna. Cooking this dish with fresh tuna would be the best option if  you have it available and it is a great last-minute, “I don’t know what to cook for dinner recipe.” Quiche- Albacore Tuna Spiced Up? Wow! recipe will come to the rescue when your at a loss.

Truly, Grill Man needs to get back on the water and soon to fill up my freezer. For adventure on the water charter a boat with friends or family. Boat captains typically make sure a fish haul if possible.

Deep Sea fishing is a great way to spend the day. Fishing on the Gulf Coast is fabulous with extremely varied species in Gulf waters. Wild Caught tuna is available for you to reel in if your willing to go out far enough. You must be  willing to fight for your catch.

Shout out to Alexa for Maddie & Tay’s “Shut Up and Fish”.

For other Quiche recipes, check out the following:

Spicy Sausage Cheese Egg Pies

Smoky Egg Pie with Sausage and Onions Date

Peeps, chickens and Egg Pie

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