This platter provides food for the senses as well as the palate, and is easily prepared ahead of time. Perfect for the holidays.

Grapeseed Oil Dip or Dressing
From Dorothy McNett’s Recipe Book at www.dorothymcnett.com.
1/2 - 3/4 cup grapeseed oil
3-4 leaves fresh basil, snipped finely
2-3 cloves fresh garlic, minced or slivered
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, flax seeds or hemp...
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Smoothie for two:
1 banana
2 big spoonfuls ofÂyogurt
1/2 cupÂfrozen wild blueberries
1 spoonful frozen lingonberries
12 or so frozen raspberries
Squirt ofÂhoney
2 teaspoons ground flax
Milk as required to blend to a drinkable consistency.
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Grape Pie
From Dorothy McNett’s Recipe Book at www.dorothymcnett.com.
pastry for a double crust pie
5-6 cups grapes (use what you have…seedless is easiest but wine grapes are more fun and purple is better color)
1 cup sugar (more if the grapes are...
Thursday, October 28, 2010
BLUE RIBBON CINNAMON ROLLS
My mother is an expert bread maker. Growing up I saw her making homemade breads, cinnamon rolls, twisties, and dinner rolls. She gave bread making demonstrations all over the northern parts of...
I only make this when we I have leftover spaghetti, so it is easy!
8 ounces spaghetti, cooked, rinsed, cooled.
1 cup tomato-based pasta sauce (you can always warm extra to serve on the side)
5 large eggs
1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley,...