Holiday Waldorf

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup celery, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup red seedless grapes
  • 1 cup cranberries
  • 1 red apple, cored and chopped
  • 1 green apple, cored and chopped
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 Tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Method

In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar and sugar. Add 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of fresh ground pepper. Mix in the apple, celery, grapes, cranberries and pecans.

 

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Tangy Crudite Salad

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Ingredients
1 cup of chopped broccoli
1 cup chopped cauliflower
1 cup of chopped carrots
1/2 cup cranberries
1/2 cup of diced dried apricots
1/2 cup of cashews

Dressing
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1 tablespoons white vinegar
1/8 cup sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Cut the broccoli, cauliflower and carrots into bite-size pieces.
Place in a large bowl. Add the cranberries, apricots and cashews.
In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients, stirring well.
Add to crudite mixture and toss gently.

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Squash Soup

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Yield: Serves 6

Ingredients

2 butternut squash ,halved lengthwise, seeded
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups thinly sliced onion
1 tablespoon golden brown sugar
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
5 cups low-sodium chicken broth

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375°F. Oil baking sheet. Place squash, cut side down, on baking sheet. Bake until squash is very soft, about 50 minutes. Using paring knife, remove peel from squash; discard peel. Cut squash into 2-inch pieces.

Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-low heat. Mix in onion, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic. Cover pot and cook until onion is tender, about 15 minutes. Add squash and 5 cups chicken broth. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer 10 minutes.

Working in batches, purée soup in blender.

Return soup to pot. Season soup with salt and pepper. Bring to simmer, ladle into bowls.

Candy Corn Chocolate Cupcakes

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1 box of Chocolate Cake Mix
Prepare as per instructions to make 24 cupcakes

Make Candy Mix using the following and put in a bowl

Break into pieces -1 white chocolate bar and 1 milk chocolate bar
14 Oreos, broken into pieces
1 cups pretzels, broken
1 cup candy corn
1 cup of Smarties
1/2 cup Cranberry and Peanuts

Mix all together

Put on top of unbaked cupcakes approximately a 1/4 cup of mix

Bake according to cake mix instructions

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Easy Chinese Fried Quinoa

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Ingredients

Quinoa:
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup quinoa
salt to taste

Sauce:
2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce

Fried Quinoa:

3 teaspoons of butter, divided
1/4 onion, chopped
1/2 bag of shredded coleslaw
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
2 eggs, beaten (optional)

Directions

1. Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan; season with salt. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and let sit for 5 minutes; fluff quinoa with a fork. Refrigerate until cool

2. Add soy sauce, until sauce is evenly mixed.

3. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat; saute onion for 2 minutes. Add coleslaw, garlic, and ginger; saute until fragrant, about 5 minutes more. Add the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons buter and quinoa; cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.

4. Stir sauce into quinoa mixture; cook and stir until evenly coated, about 2 minutes.

5. Make well in the center of the quinoa mixture. Pour eggs into the well; cook and stir until eggs are scrambled and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes.

Turkey Pepperoni Meatloaf

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Ingredients

567 grams ground turkey
240 mls marinara sauce
120 mls shredded Italian 6-cheese blend
120 mls Italian seasoned dried bread crumbs
120 mls finely chopped onion
16 small slices turkey pepperoni
1 large egg
10 mls minced garlic
1 mls salt

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Directions

1.In a medium bowl, using your hands or a wooden spoon, mix ground turkey, 1⁄2 cup marinara sauce, 1⁄4 cup cheese blend, the bread crumbs and onion, egg, garlic and salt until blended. Pat mixture over bottom of a 3 1⁄2-qt slow-cooker (if using a larger cooker, pat mixture into an 8-in. round). Spread top with 1⁄4 cup marinara sauce.

2.Cover and cook on low 4 to 6 hours

3.Spread with remaining sauce, sprinkle with remaining cheese, then top with remaining pepperoni and peppers. Cover and cook 5 minutes or until cheese melts. Sprinkle with basil; cut in wedges.