Spinach Salad with Maple-Dijon Vinaigrette

Thanks for this recipe mom. By the way, multiply the vinaigrette 5 times and you get about 1 quart!







Spinach Salad with Maple-Dijon Vinaigrette

1/4 cup maple syrup
3 tablespoons minced shallots (about 1 medium)
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon country-style Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup toasted pecans
1/2 cup vertically sliced red onion
1/2 cup chopped Braeburn apple
4 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
1 (10-ounce) package fresh spinach

Combine first 8 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add pecans and remaining ingredients; toss well to coat.

Pizza Popcorn

A Sunday afternoon favorite!
1 stick butter
1 t. garlic powder
1 t. Italian seasoning (I use TS Italian Garlic Bread Seasoning a F/W 2008-09 product)
1 t. paprika
1/2 t salt
dash pepper
2 T Parm. Cheese

In a stock pot add enough oil to cover bottom over med hi heat. Sprinkle some salt over oil. Cover and let heat a bit. Add 3 kernels and cover. When one pops, add enough kernels to cover the bottom of the pan. Put lid on and shake until done popping. While popping melt butter in small skillet. Add seasonings. Turn off heat and wait till popcorn is done. Toss butter/seasonings with popcorn and add Parm. cheese. May add more salt if needed.

EASIER VERSION:

Mix up your seasoning with melted butter and toss with 3 qts. popped corn, then add cheese.