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Fabulous Fruit Salad

Ingredients * 1 red apple, cored and chopped * 1 Granny Smith apple, cored and chopped * 1 nectarine, pitted and sliced * 2 stalks celery, chopped * 1/2 cup dried cranberries * 1/2 cup chopped walnuts * 1 (8 ounce) container nonfat lemon yogurt Directions 1. In a large bowl, combine red apple, Granny [...]
Valentine Heart Necklaces
Black Bottom Cupcakes I
Sugar Cookie Icing

Ingredients * 1 cup confectioners’ sugar * 2 teaspoons milk * 2 teaspoons light corn syrup * 1/4 teaspoon almond extract * assorted food coloring Directions 1. In a small bowl, stir together confectioners’ sugar and milk until smooth. Beat in corn syrup and almond extract until icing is smooth and glossy. If icing is [...]
Sugar Cookie Cutouts
Mexican Rice II

This is a wonderful side dish for any Mexican dinner. Ingredients * 3 tablespoons vegetable oil * 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice * 1 teaspoon garlic salt * 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin * 1/4 cup chopped onion * 1/2 cup tomato sauce * 2 cups chicken broth Directions 1. Heat oil in a large saucepan [...]
Ladybugs on a Log

I came up with this variation on Ants on a Log for Thanksgiving because my brother hates raisins. They would also work well for schools or daycares with nut-free rules for snacks and lunches. Ingredients * 1/4 cup dried cranberries * 6 stalks celery, cut into 3-inch pieces * 1/2 cup raspberry flavored cream cheese [...]
Sweet Baby Carrots

Honey, butter, and brown sugar make these baby carrots irresistible! It may not be the most nutritious recipe, but the carrots turn out so yummy, you won’t care! Ingredients * 1 (16 ounce) package baby carrots * 1/2 cup butter * 3 tablespoons honey * 1/2 cup brown sugar Directions 1. Place the carrots into [...]
Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

My husband taught me this elegant yet easy side dish! Always a hit at the holidays, and dresses up every day chicken. Ingredients * 1/2 pound prosciutto, sliced * 1/2 (8 ounce) package Neufchatel cheese, softened * 12 spears fresh asparagus, trimmed Directions 1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). 2. Spread [...]
Sauteed Apples
Sarah’s Applesauce

This applesauce is delicious! I make it for my younger brother all the time and he loves it – and he hates canned applesauce! Ingredients * 4 apples – peeled, cored and chopped * 3/4 cup water * 1/4 cup white sugar * 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Directions 1. In a saucepan, combine apples, water, [...]
Spicy Bean Salsa
Seven Layer Taco Dip
Jalapeno Popper Spread
This will definitely be the biggest hit at the party! This is such an easy appetizer to make and it tastes just like the jalapeno poppers you wish you could make yourself! The hardest part of this recipe is not eating it all by yourself! Serve with sliced sourdough baguettes, tortilla chips or crackers Ingredients [...]







