Idaho - The Gem State, State flower: Syringa or Mock Orange

1. Dried Beef and Potato Chowder
2. Three Bean Salad
3. Braised Short Ribs of Beef
4. Baked Carrots a la Idaho
5. Onion Pie
6. Honey Gingerbread
7. Idaho Pie a la Mode

Three Bean Salad - 10 servings

1 16 oz can French cut green beans
1 16 oz can yellow wax beans
1 16 oz can red kidney beans
½ cup green bell pepper, minced
½ cup onion, minced
½ cup salad oil
½ cup cider vinegar
¾ cup granulated sugar
Tsp salt
½ tsp pepper

Drain beans, place in glass bowl. Add green pepper and onion. Mix oil, vinegar, salt, sugar and pepper. Pour over bean mixture. Toss. Refrigerate, covered, until served.

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