marinara sauce

crushed or pureed tomatoes carrot, chopped finely onion, chopped finely celery, chopped finely garlic, chopped finely olive oil salt and pepper to taste Italian seasoning Sauté carrot, onion, celery and garlic in olive oil until translucent. Add seasonings, then add canned tomatoes. Simmer at least ten minutes, but the longer the better.

August 12, 2006 · 1 min · lmead

carolyn’s salad

Mache greens (or whatever greens you may have on hand) Sliced apples or pears (or citrus) Dried cranberries Crumbled feta cheese Candied nuts* Orange Raspberry Vinaigrette* *recipe below Candied nuts 2 cups of nuts (walnuts, pecans and almonds would work) 3/4 cup of white sugar 1/4 cup of water 1 teaspoon of butter (optional) Sprinkle of cinnamon (optional) Lightly grease a baking sheet. In a 1 quart glass measure, combine nuts, sugar, water, butter and cinnamon....

August 12, 2006 · 1 min · lmead

brownies

2 ounces unsweetened chocolate 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1 cup sugar 2 eggs, unbeaten 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup pastry or all purpose flour (with an additional 1/2 teaspoon baking powder) 1/2 cup walnut meats (or pecans), cut in pieces (optional) 1 teaspoon vanilla Melt unsweetened chocolate and butter in saucepan over very low heat. Remove from heat. Stir in remaining ingredients, mix well. Spread mixture evenly in 9x9 inch buttered pan....

August 12, 2006 · 1 min · lmead

seven layer magic cookie bars

This Eagle Brand best-loved classic is a favorite of kids and adults for its deliciously unique taste. Eagle Brand® is the magic ingredient in this easy cookie bar recipe. This sweet treat includes butterscotch chips, which can be substituted with nuts, M&M’s, Oreo pieces – you name it! 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1 (14-ounce) can Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated milk)...

August 12, 2006 · 1 min · lmead

pasta salad dressing

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1 green onion, thinly sliced 1 garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon 1/4 teaspoon salt Whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl until blended. Serve any remaining dressing over salad greens. Yield: Makes 1 cup Recipe courtesy of Southern Living

August 12, 2006 · 1 min · lmead