All-American Potato Salad


4 cups new potatoes, cubed, cooked (about 11/3 lb.)

12 slices Oscar Mayer Center Cut Bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces, cooked

1/2 cup chopped green pepper

1/2 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup Miracle Whip Dressing or Kraft Mayo Real Mayonnaise

1/2 tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. black pepper


TOSS potatoes, bacon, green pepper and onion in large bowl.

ADD dressing, salt and black pepper; toss to coat. Cover.

REFRIGERATE several hours or until chilled.

Makes: 8 servings, 1/2 cup each

Special Extra: Stir in 1 Tbsp. Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard before
chilling.


Crisp Confetti Salad


4 cups coleslaw blend

2 cups sugar snap peas

2 large red peppers, cut into strips (about 2 cups)

1/2 cup green onion slices

1/4 cup Planters Dry Roasted Peanuts

1 can (15.25 oz.) tropical fruit salad, drained

1/2 cup Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing


COMBINE all ingredients except dressing in large bowl.

ADD dressing; toss to coat.

SERVE immediately.

Makes: 10 servings, 1 cup each

Healthy Living: Save 2 grams of fat per serving by preparing salad
with Kraft Light Done Right! Zesty Italian Reduced Fat Dressing.

Make-Ahead Tip: Prepare as directed, omitting the peanuts; cover and
refrigerate several hours or overnight. Stir in peanuts just before
serving.

Mastering Marinades

Marinades can be a simple way to add flavor to grilled foods.

• To tenderize tougher cuts of beef such as chuck, round, flank and
skirt, marinate at least six hours but no more than 24 hours in the
refrigerator.

• Always marinate beef in the refrigerator, never leave it at room
temperature.

Food Safety Tips

Protect your family and your guests against food-borne illness.

• Discard excess marinade.

• Serve hot foods hot and cold foods cold. Insulated totes make this
easy. Don't let items linger on the picnic table. Refrigerate them or
discard.

• Use separate coolers for drinks and food. That way, the cooler
containing the food will not be opened as frequently.

• Freeze pouches of Capri Sun FRUIT WAVES or Kool-Aid Jammers and pack
them around salads and other chilled items in your cooler.

For additional tips and recipes, visit www.kraftfoods.com.