Sunday, November 1, 2009

Clear Cranberry Relish

1 Qt. cranberries
1 C. burgundy wine
1 C. honey
pinch of salt
2 Sticks cinnamon
1 tsp. whole cloves

Combine wine, salt, honey and spices in saucepan.  Bring to boil.  Simmer 10 minutes, strain and discard spices.  Add cranberries, simmer till skins pop.  Cool, store in fridge or seal with lid.

Spicy Salad

Dissolve 1/4 C red hot cinnamon candies in 1 C. boiling water.

Mix in 1 pkg cherry jello, add 1 #2 can applesauce

Chill till set

Clock Watchers Salad

Lettuce (well drained and shredded)
Green pepper - sliced
Radishes - sliced
Peas - raw, frozen
Shredded carrots
Cucumbers, sliced thin and halved
Parlsey sprinkled over

Cover with to edge of bowl

3/4 C. salad dressing and 1/2 C. sour cream
2 C. mayonaise
Some sugar
Frost with either one

Garnish with shredded cheese or hard boiled eggs

Imitation bacon or your own fried.
Hard boiled eggs can also be added to salad.

Keeps well for days.

Seven Layer Salad

Put in large bowl in this order.

1 head lettuce (torn)
1/2 Cup celery chopped
1/4 Cup chopped onion
1 large box frozen pears
1 Lb. bacon fried crisp & cumbled
1 Cup shredded cheese
4-5 heaping Tbsps. Hellman's mayo

Spoon may over top - do not stir until ready to service.  Chill at least 6-8 hours.