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Turkey Cranberry Wreath

(Martha Hufford)

2 pkgs. crescent roll dough

1/2 c. mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. honey Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp. coarse black pepper
2 cups cooked chopped turkey (or chicken) approx 1 lb.
1/2 c. thinly sliced celery
3 Tblsp. snipped fresh parsley
1/2 c. dried cranberries (Craisins work great)
5 oz. grated swiss cheese

1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions
1-2 clove(s) garlic, pressed
1 egg separated


Combine all ingredients except the crescent rolls, and the egg.

Separate crescent roll dough into triangles, With wide ends facing toward the center, arrange 8 triangles in a circle on a round baking stone or a pizza baking sheet. Corners of wide ends should touch, it will look like a flower. Take remaining 8 triangles and match wide end to wide ends with points facing the center of the baking stone or baking sheet. Scoop turkey mixture onto the wide ends of the dough, making a circle. Weave dough, outside piece, inside piece, alternating all the way around to make a wreath. Beat egg white lightly and brush over wreath. Bake at 350- 375°F depending on your oven for 25-30 minutes.




 

Seasonal Salad with
French Vinaigrette Dressing

Salad greens of choice (spring mix & baby spinach)
hulled pumpkin seeds(available in the produce section)
dried cranberries
blue cheese, crumbled
diced gala apple

French Vinaigrette
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
2 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp onion salt
1 tsp thyme leaves
1 tsp paprika
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup olive oil
Shake or whisk together.

All portions are approximate, increase or decrease to taste.

Rinse greens and place in a large bowl, layer cranberries, pumpkin seeds, blue cheese and apples over top.  Add dressing and serve.

 





 

 

 

Pumpkin Crunch Cake  (Michelle Brotemarkle)

1, 15 oz can pumpkin
1 large can evaporated milk
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp salt
4 eggs

1 yellow cake mix
1 cup chopped pecans
2 sticks margarine, thinly sliced

Beat together first 6 ingredients until well mixed
and pour
into a 13X9
greased pan.
Sprinkle yellow cake mix over pumpkin mixture.
Sprinkle chopped pecans over cake mix.
Place margarine over pecans.
Bake 350 degrees for 50 minutes.