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Apple and Pecan Salad

Carol — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:09:30 +0000

Fresh Ingredients
3 Tbsp plain yogurt
2 tsp grated lemon rind
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Granny Smith apple, chopped
3 Gala apples, chopped
1 cup diced celery

PantryFare
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Spices and Oils
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 Tbsp sugar

Boil 1 cup water in medium saucepan. Remove from heat and stir in the cranberries and raisins. Let stand 10 minutes, then drain.

In large bowl stir mayonnaise, sugar, yogurt, lemon rind and lemon juice together. Add chopped apples, celery, cranberries, and raisins. Mix well and refrigerate.

Serve on lettuce or in a pita. Top with toasted pecans.

Source: Southern Living

Acorn Squash with Cranberries

Carol — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:19:17 +0000

Really, really easy and very tasty!

Adjust quantities to your wish:

Acorn squash, halfed
Can of whole cranberries
Peach, diced (optional)
Nuts (optional)
Honey
Allspice

Mix the cranberries, peaches, nuts, honey and spice together. Spoon into the cleaned squash and microwave for approximately 10 minutes, until tender.

Pasta Salad

Carol — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 13:41:16 +0000

The Better Homes and Gardens cookbook had a great recipe entitled “cavatelli with arugula & dried cranberries”. Following is the original recipe with my substitutions in parenthesis’ (since I never have the right ingredients in my fridge and pantry).

8 oz dried cavatelli or rotini pasta (3 cups) ( 1 brimming cup small penne)
1/2 cup vegetable broth 2 cloves garlic, minced (none used this time)
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cups torn arugula and/or fresh spinach
1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins (dried apricots cut up)
1/2 cup sliced almonds or coarsely chopped pistachio nuts, toasted
1/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese

cook the pasta, drain, and toss with broth and keep warm heat oil in large skillet then cook garlic over medium for 1 minute. add arugala, spinach to oil and cook/stir for 1-2 minutes until wilted combine all ingredients, except cheese, in large bowl tossing gently season with salt or sea salt if desired sprinkle each serving with Parmesan cheese