almond, craisin salad.

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Almond, Craisin Salad from Alisa:

1 head red leaf lettuce

1 head green leaf lettuce

1 pkg dried cranberries

1 package feta cheese, crumbled

candied almonds (see below)

Dressing:

1/2 cup red wine vinegar

1 cup sugar

1 tsp salt

1 tsp dry mustard

1 tsp poppy seed

1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped

1/2 cup vegetable oil

Mix together. Better if you can do this (the dressing) one day beforehand.

Candied Almonds:

Melt in pan over medium-low heat:

1 T butter

3/4 cup sugar

Stir and heat until mixture crystalized (becomes liquid). Continue to stir for approximately 1 minute. Mixture starts to turn a darker brown. Stir in 1 1/3 cups slivered almonds. Spread on cookie sheet (sprayed with Pam) to cool and harden. Break into small pieces.

skor bits apple dip.

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Skor Bits Apple Dip from Alisa:

1 pkg cream cheese, softened

1 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup sugar

1 tsp vanilla

1 bag chocolate chips

1 bag Skor Heath bits

Mix with mixer. Then add and stir by hand chocolate chips and heath bits. Serve with apples, strawberries or pears.