DAY Recipe

INGREDIENTS

1 lb grated cheddar cheese (my mother always uses Sharp, but I prefer mild)
1 (15ounce)can tomato sauce
1/4 cup instant minced onion (or equivalent of fresh)
1 (3 3/4ounce)can chopped black olives
oregano
salt & pepper
15-20 slices francisco French breador miniature party rye roundsor sourdough bread

DIRECTIONS

Mix cheese, tomato sauce, onions and black olives.
Add oregano to taste (I usually add about 1 tsp to start.) Add salt and pepper to taste.
At this point you can refrigerate mix, [...]

INGREDIENTS

2 (10ounce)packages frozen chopped spinach
1/4 lb fresh mushrooms , sliced
1/4 cup butter or margarine
2 cups prepared ranch salad dressing
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 (14ounce)can quartered artichoke hearts , drained

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Cook spinach as directed on package; drain thoroughly, squeeze dry.
In a skillet, saute mushrooms in butter until softened, about 5 minutes.

In large bowl, whisk together salad dressing and cheese; stir in spinach, mushrooms and artichoke hearts.
Pour mixture into a lightly buttered [...]

INGREDIENTS

1/3 cup flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups milk
1 cup chocolate syrup
1 egg , lightly beaten
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Batter
1/2 cup butter , softened
1 1/4 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups flour
1/3 cup baking cocoa
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups chocolate syrup
1/2 cup water
Frosting
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup chocolate syrup
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

For filling, in a small saucepan, combine flour, sugar and salt. Stir in milk and syrup until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
Remove from heat. [...]

INGREDIENTS

1 large russet potato , peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1 lb broccoli florets
1/2 cup chicken broth
4 ounces cream cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup parmesan cheese , grated

DIRECTIONS

Fill a large pot with water and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add potato chunks and cook until tender. Drain and set aside.
Next, boil broccoli until very tender. Transfer the broccoli to your food processor. Add broth, cream [...]

INGREDIENTS

1 head cauliflower (rinsed and drained)
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup mayonnaise (not salad dressing)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (not yellow)
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

DIRECTIONS

Cut cauliflower into 8 to 12 large floret pieces, discarding the core. Place florets in microwaveable casserole dish. Add the water; cover. Microwave on HIGH for 10 minutes. (Be sure to not let the cauliflower overcook to mushy-ness). Drain. Return cauliflower to same dish.

Hint: cook cauliflower evenly [...]