January Recipes

MAC and CHEESE EXTRAORDINAIRE

7 oz. macaroni, cooked
2 cups cottage cheese--I used 2%
1 cup sour cream
1 egg
3 cups of sharp grated cheese,
Salt and pepper to taste
Mix all of the above together using half of the sharp cheese in mixture and use the remaining cheese on top of mixture. Sprinkle with paprika.
Bake 350 for 30-45 min. uncovered. Makes 8-10 servings in a 9x13 dish.
Enjoy!

SUNSHINE SALAD

Dressing:
1 cup corn oil
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/4 sugar
1 tbsp poppy seeds
1 tsp dry mustard
1 tsp sea salt
pepper, to taste

Salad:
1 pound salad greens
1 pound baby spinach
2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
1 european cucumber, sliced
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
1 14 oz. can mandarin oranges, drained
1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
1 bunch spring onions, chopped
For dressing, in a bowl whisk together the oil, vinegar, sugar, poppy seeds, dry mustard, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
For the salad, in a large serving bowl gently toss the salad greens, spinach, kiwis, cucumber, tomatoes, mushrooms, mandarin oranges, strawberries, and spring onions. Just before serving, add the dressing and toss.
This is a beautiful and delicious salad and, in the summer, any fresh fruit can be substituted such as blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, or fresh peaches.