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Apple Slaw

3 Tablespoons olive oil

2 Tablespoons mayonnaise

1 Tablespoon mustard

1 Tablespoon lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon hot sauce

1 (16-ounce) package shredded slaw mix with carrots and red cabbage

1 large apple, peeled and finely chopped

Salt and black pepper to taste

Combine oil, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice and hot sauce in a large bowl. Stir to combine. Add slaw mix and apple, tossing well to coat. Add salt and pepper to taste. Chill before serving.

Marjorie Brownlea
Valdosta, Ga.

Testing note: Cooked, crumbled bacon makes a nice addition to this recipe. Use tart apple for increased taste.

         Calico Bean Casserole

6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled, reserve bacon drippings

1 cup chopped onion

1 (16-ounce) can pork and beans

1 (16-ounce) can kidney beans, drained

1 (16-ounce) can lima beans, drained

1 pound ground beef, browned and drained

1/2 cup catsup

1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon dry mustard

2 teaspoons cider vinegar

Sauté onion in reserved bacon drippings. Combine onion and remaining ingredients in 2-quart baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Yield: 8 servings.

Rosie Higgins
Lawrenceville, Ga.