Grandma's Recipe Box: #3 Oriental Nappa Salad

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Grandma's RecipeHere's a unique salad that Grandma makes for nearly every Summer party.  It's crispy, it's sweet, it's savory, and it's the perfect accompaniment for Pulled Pork!

Much of the preparation can be done ahead of time, but the dressing should wait until serving.  And remember shake the dressing well!

 Ingredients:

For Salad

1 Large Nappa Cabbage

6-8 Green Onions

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Grandma's Recipe Box: #2 Death By Chocolate

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Betty Crocker and Duncan Hines are two of my Grandmother's biggest heroes. She's a huge fan of boxed cake mix!  In fact, she thinks it's absolutely ridiculous when I insist on making a cake from scratch. 

Here's the second recipe out of Grandma's Recipe box, a very decadent confection, Death By Chocolate!  Although it's incredibly easy, relying heavily on instant ingredients - boxed cake mix, instant mousse and Cool Whip -  the tall, chocolately Trifle makes a very impressive appearance. 

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