Mexican Fried Okra Recipe

                     MEXICAN FRIED OKRA

2 lbs.               Okra, sliced

3/4 cup           Flour

                        Salt to taste

1 med.            Sweet Bell Pepper, minced

1 med.            Sweet onion, minced

1                      Jalapeno pepper, minced

3                      Fresh tomatoes, chopped

Roll sliced okra in flour and place in hot skillet with oil to fry.  Add salt.  Add bell pepper, onion, and Jalapeno

pepper.  Cover. Turn occasionally until almost done.  Add tomatoes just before okra is done.  Finish cooking.

                                                 Grandma Eleanor Lowe

Fresh Corn Salad Recipe

FRESH CORN SALAD

4 cups             Fresh or frozen corn

1/4 cup           Vegetable oil or olive oil

1/3 cup           Cider vinegar

1½ tsp.           Lemon juice

1/4 c.               Minced fresh parsley

1 tsp.               Salt

2 tsp.               Sugar

½ tsp.              Basil

2 lg.                 Tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped

½ cup              Onion, chopped

½ cup              Green pepper

1/3 cup           Sweet red pepper

Cook fresh or frozen corn for 5-7 minutes or until tender.  Drain.  In a large bowl, mix the oil, vinegar, lemon juice, parsley, sugar, salt, if desired, and basil.  Add corn, tomatoes, onion and peppers to the oil mixture.  Mix well. Cover and chill for several hours or overnight.