STRAWBERRY JELLO AND A TRIP TO GARDEN SHOP

A quick and delicious dessert for summer time, made of strawberry jello and seedless grapes on the bottom, topped with cool whip and garnish with fresh mint leaves. Very refreshing!

VANILLA RAISINS COOKIES

-VANILLA RAISINS COOKIES-
INGREDIENTS:
1 box Yellow Cake Mix,
2 eggs,
1/2 cup vegetable oil,
1 cup raisins;
Combine all the ingredients; form 1-1/2 inch. balls and bake at 350 F for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

ONE PASTA TWO DISHES

-CRAB PASTA SALAD-
Ingredients:
2 cups any cooked pasta,
2 cups chopped crab meat,
1/2 cup finely diced pickle,
1/2 cup finely chopped onion,
1/2 cup mayonnaise,
2 tablespoons olive oil,
1/2 teaspoon black pepper,
salt to taste
fresh chopped parsley.
Mix and serve; refrigerate left overs.





-QUICK PASTA SOUP-
Ingredients:
2 cups cooked pasta,
1 cup spaghetti sauce,
1/2 teaspoon black pepper,
2 tablespoon olive oil,
2 tablespoon salted butter,
fresh parsley,
salt to taste,
4-5 cups chicken broth or water;
1 cup shredded mortadella (optional)
Cook all the ingredients for 10 to 15 minutes; serve warm.

ROAST BEEF SALAD AND A TRIP TO WINE TASTING IN HALF MOON BAY-CALIFORNIA

HAVE A NICE WEEKEND!

FRESH MINT LIQUEUR

1 1/4 cups fresh mint leaves
3 cups vodka
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup water
1 tsp glycerin
8 drops green food coloring
2 drops blue food coloring
Wash leaves in cold water several times. Shake or pat dry gently. Snip each leaf in half or thirds. Discard stems. Measure cut mint leaves, packing lightly. Combine mint leaves and vodka in aging container. Cap and let stand in a cool place for 2 weeks, shaking occasionally.
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After initial aging, strain leaves from liqueur, discard leaves. In a saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Let cool. Add cooled syrup to liqueur base, stirring to combine. Add glycerin and food color, pour into aging container for secondary aging of 1-3 more months.


HEALTHY SNACK
Papaya, Mango, Raisins, Cherries, Pineapple.


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