January
The flower of the month for January is the carnation. Available in a variety of colors all year long, the carnation means many things. According to Christian legend, a pink carnation said to appeared when the Virgin Mary’s tear hit the ground when Jesus was carrying the cross, therefore the pink carnation represents a Mother’s undying love.
Mix cream cheese, juice, cinnamon and sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
Fold in the orange zest, pecans, and cranberries.
Refrigerate.
Serve with Town House brand crackers.
Makes 1 1/2 Cups.
Garnish with a small mint leaf, slice of cranberry or zest of orange.
(Makes 6 servings)
In large saucepan, melt margarine over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly browned.
Add broth and tortellini then bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add tomatoes and spinach; simmer an additional 5 minutes. Top individual servings with Parmesan Cheese.
Preheat oven to 400.
Lightly butter (or PAM or use those paper liners!!) muffin tins.
STIR together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
In another bowl, stir together the pumpkin, butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla until blended.
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. ADD the liquid ingredients and stir just to combine.
SPOON mixture into prepared muffin cups (2/3 full).
BAKE for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the muffins comes out clean.
Remove and let cool.
Preheat griddle to 350 degrees.
Spread 1 side of each slice of bread with a thin coat of mayonnaise.
Assemble each sandwich using 2 slices of cheese, 1 slice of ham and 1 slice of turkey. Trim crusts with knife, making the edges even. Cut each sandwich in half. Set aside.
Combine eggs and milk in a shallow dish. Add PANCAKE MIX and blend well.
Butter or spray griddle.
Dip each sandwich into the batter. Grill 3-4 minutes, until lightly browned on both sides and cheese begins to melt.
Makes 6 sandwiches.
Cook pasta according to package directions; keep warm.
Heat oil in a stir-fry skillet. Press garlic with a garlic press in to skillet; stir-fry 15 seconds.
Add zucchini and onion; stir-fry 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Add tomatoes, parsley, and seasonings. Heat 1-2 minutes, stirring gently until heated through.
Remove from heat. Stir in warm pasta and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Serve immediately.
Makes about 6 servings
First step:
Mix and spread in bottom of 9″x13″ pan and bake at 350 degrees until lightly brown. Cool
Second step:
Mix ingredients together and spread over cool crust.
Third step:
Mix and beat with mixer and spread over cream cheese mixture.
Fourth step:
Top with Cool Whip and Pecans. Garnish with grated chocolate.
Refrigerate over night.
Cut potatoes, peppers and onions into small bite size pieces. Spray foil with none stick cooking spray, place 3T. butter or marg. on foil.
Place the potatoes, peppers and onions on foil. Season to taste with seasoning salt. Seal foil tightly around mixture, put on a medium grill for 20-25 min.
Flip a couple times while cooking.
Tear up 6 tortillas, place in bottom of 9 x 13 pan. (Spray with Pam first.)
Mix soups, chilies, and onion together. Smear half soup mixture over tortillas. Top with half chicken and cheese mixed. Repeat layers.
Bake uncovered 350° for 30-40 min
The May birth flower is the lily of the valley.
Lily of the valley has the flower meaning of humility, chastity, sweetness and purity. The delicate white blossoms of the lily of the valley bloom snugly between the broad leaves.
This May birth flower is a wonderfully fragrant and beautiful plant. The lily of the valley can be grown in shade or sun. It is commonly used in wedding bouquets because of its fragrance.