Yummy Mexican Dish

I made these two recipes last night for dinner. They went really well together. I thought I would share. I used mild Rotel tomatoes for the beef and original for the salsa. The salsa had a little kick to it.

Our Best Bites Southwest Beef Wraps (crockpot) and The Pioneer Woman Salsa

Winter fruit salad with Lemon-poppy seed dressing

My friend gave this recipe to me for my wedding with a cute mixing bowl. I thought it was a good idea for a wedding present. I finally made the recipe tonight for a party with the Jensen girls and it turned out pretty good.

Salad:
1 large head romaine lettuce, torn
1 c shredded Swiss cheese (4 oz)
1 c cashews (or I used sunflower seeds and it was still yummy)
1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1 medium apple, cubed (about 1 cup)
1 medium pear, cubed (about 1 cup)

Dressing:
1/2 c sugar
2 t onion, finely chopped
1/2 t salt
1/3 c lemon juice
1t dijon mustard
2/3 c vegetable oil
1 T poppy seeds

In a blender or food processor, place sugar, onion, salt, lemon juice, and mustard. Process until blended. Add oil, processing until thick and smooth. Add poppy seeds; process a few seconds. Mix all salad ingredients in a large bowl. Pour dressing and toss to coat.

Oma's Boterkoek

This is a traditional Dutch dessert and since tonight is the Dutch Christmas when we put our shoes out to get goodies, we made it this morning for FHE tonight and thought we would share a family tradition with you all!

2/3 C. butter
1 C. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. almond extract
1 egg, beaten (reserve 1 tsp.)
1 1/2 C. flour
1/2 Tsp. baking powder
sliced almonds for garnish

1. mix butter, sugar and almond extract
2. Add egg minus 1 tsp.
3. add flour and baking powder
4. spread batter into 8 in. square dish
5. brush egg mixed with 1 tsp. water over dough
6. sprinkle with almonds
7. bake at 350 for 30 min.