it's all about the food...

After Breck's Baptism at the church we invited our family & friends

over for lunch...

my WONDERFUL mother made all this WONDERFUL food.

All MY favorites!

Yes, this is a post just about food! But I'm including recipes because

someone asked for one & I forgot to give it to her! Plus these are EASY

recipes for all you ladies out there...even you Shannon ;)

Fruit Bowl

with only my fav's

Grapes, Apples, & Watermelon

Chicken Bow Tie Salad

1 (16 ounce) package bow tie noodles
6oz dried cranberries
1 bottle of Kraft Poppy Seed dressing

1/4 c almonds/ or (peanut allergie...dried pumpkin seeds)

2 Large cans of chicken or 2-3 chicken breasts prepared and shredded

ORIENTAL BOK CHOY SALAD
1/2 c. butter

2 tbsp. white

2 pkgs. Ramen noodles (broken up), do not use flavor packet

1 sm. pkg. slivered almonds

2 lbs. bok choy lettuce/or a head of cabbage(chopped coarsely)

In large skillet melt butter over medium heat.

Add noodles, almonds and sugar.

Stir all the time until lightly browned.

Set aside to cool to room temperature.

Just before serving, break up the crunchy mixture,

add to bok choy, pour dressing over, mix and serve.

DRESSING:
3/4 c. vegetable oil

1/4 c. red wine vinegar
1/2 c. white sugar

2 tbsp. soy sauce
Mix well and chill until ready to use.

Chicken Salad Sandwiches

1 Large can of chicken

sprinkle 1 tsp paprika

2-3 Tb honey

2-3 Tb mayo

1/4 c almonds (peanut allergie...roasted pumpkin seeds)

Mix together...add more honey to sweeten, or mayo to make creamier

AND for desert...

Sharon Kotzers yummy delicious cake

&

Grandma Elenors goey chewy rice krispy bars!

I heart food :) Enjoy!