What To Do With All That Chow Chow...

If you were smart (or just adventurous), you followed my lead and made a big batch of chow chow. Now what do you do with it? If you're nice, you've shared some with friends and neighbors. But hopefully not too much...there's lots you can do with it.

First off, it's a simple relish for all the usual suspects. Black-eyed peas or pinto beans. Scrambled eggs. A good hot dog. Etc. But there's lots more...

• This one's thanks to a friend of mine. When making your regular mayo-based tuna salad, instead of pickles use a tablespoonful or so of chow chow.
• I took it a (healthier) step further...no mayo, just mixed some chow chow into the tuna. Spread it on a piece of whole wheat toast and topped it with a slice of tomato and a couple pieces Swiss cheese. A quick run under the broiler...now there's a tuna melt.
• I haven't tried it yet, but I'm thinking it might be a nice addition to the egg filling in your deviled eggs.
• How about using it as an unexpected garnish on soft tacos or fajitas?
• I bet you've used the old trick of spicy red pepper jelly on some cream cheese as a quick appetizer. How about chow chow instead?

You have any ideas to share? Drop them in the comments below...