Broccoli Turkey Salad

1 can pineapple chunks
2 cups torn salad greens
2 cups torn spinach
2 cups broccoli florets, thinly sliced
1 green pepper, julienned
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tbsp balsamic or red wine vinegar
1 tbsp poppy seeds
2 tsp sugar
2 tsp dijon mustard

Drain the pineapple, reserving 2 tbsp juice, set aside

In a large bowl combine the greens, spinach, broccoli, green pepper, red onion, chicken and pineapple.

In a small bowl combine oil, vinegar, poppy seeds, sugar, mustard and reserved pineapple juice. Mix well and pour over salad.

Orange Banana n Cranberry Loaf Recipe

Ingredients

* 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour
* 1/2 tsp baking powder
* 1 cup brown sugar
* 2 bananas - mashed
* 1/4 cup chopped candied peel
* 1/4 cup chopped mixed nuts
* 1/2 cup dried cranberries
* 5 - 6 Tablespoons orange juice
* 2 eggs - beaten
* 2/3 cup oil
* 1/3 cup icing sugar
* grated rind of 1 orange

Directions

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees
2. Thoroughly grease a 2 lb loaf pan & line the base with wax paper
3. Sift flour & baking powder into a large mixing bowl
4. Stir in the sugar, bananas, peel, nuts & cranberries until well combined
5. Stir the orange juice, eggs & oil together until well combined
6. Add to to the mixture & mix until well blended
7. Pour mixture into the prepared pan
8. Bake for 1 hour or until a tooth pick inserted in the center comes out clean
9. Turn loaf out onto a wire rack to cool
10. Mix icing sugar with a little water & drizzle over the loaf
11. Sprinkle the orange rind over the top
12. Let icing set before serving

I have not tried this recipe before.

Sue

Made this all the time, when camping.

Homemade pimento cheese
1 lb sharp cheddar cheese
1 4 oz jar pimentos
1 small can evaporated milk
1 cup Hellman's mayonnaise ( if you like it thinner, add 1/3 cup more) I like it thin.
Grate cheese and pimento in processor.
Combine with remaining ingredients.
Leave in mixing bowl, refrigerte for several hours or overnite.to thicken.
Makes almost a quart. Would make a quart if I didn't have to sample, before jarring.

I haven't made this yet but it looks good.

Crispy Parmesan Ranch Crusted Green Beans

¾ Cup prepared Ranch Dressing
1 egg, beaten
1 ½ Cups panko bread crumbs or regular crumbs
½ Cup grated parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
½ lb washed and trimmed fresh green beans

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Combine ranch dressing and egg together in a shallow dish. Combine bread crumbs, parmesan, salt and pepper in a separate shallow dish. Lightly dip beans into ranch dressing. Press into crumb mixture then place onto a parchment lined baking sheet (theyÂll stick to the pan if not, even if sprayed with cooking spray). Do this process until all beans have been coated. Bake for 15 minutes or until crust is crispy and golden. Let cool for 3 minutes then serve.