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Now... For Alison's Shower Recipes

Trust me, you will want to run to Costco after reading the end of this post!

Personally, I don't need an excuse to run to Costco!

I will start with the most requested. Good thing I am finally posting this as I have almost lost the stained, faded piece of scrap paper it is on.

I wish I could say my recipes are neatly organized in one place...mmmm...they are not!

I do recognize the scraps of paper I am looking for that have so many of my favorites on them. I can usually tell you where I was when I wrote the recipe, who gave it to me, when I first ate it, etc. Does anyone else have recipes written on all sorts of papers?

Spinach Strawberry Salad~Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing

Salad:

1 10 Oz Bag of Fresh Baby Spinach (I like to add Arugula, but did not for the shower)

1 Small Cucumber, sliced in small pieces

1/4 C. Red Onion, Sliced

1/4 C. Toasted Sliced Almonds

1 1/2 C. Sliced Strawberries (I have used Raspberries, Craisins, etc)

Dressing:

Juice of 1 Fresh Lemon (You may as well buy a bag of lemons at Costco, you will want to make a lot)
2 Tbsp White Wine Vinegar
1 Tbsp Veg Oil, I used Canola Oil (Don't use Olive Oil, it makes this too heavy)
1 tsp. Poppy Seeds
1/3 C. Sugar
1/2 tsp Lemon Zest

Place in blender and whip at high until frothy and well blended.

I usually double or triple this dressing recipe.

Asian Salad

I "invented" this recipe, so I hope it comes out right in print.

Salad:

1 Bag Broccoli Slaw ( Use Cabbage, if desired)

1 Small Can Mandarin Oranges (drained and dried)

1/2 C. Lightly Salted Cashews ( Use Chow Mien Noodles as a variation)

Dressing:

Go To Costco and BUY a bottle of

Rikki's Gourmet Soy-Ginger Dressing and Marinade!

Yep! It is in the Refrigerated Section at the back of the store.

Use about 1/2 Cup
I place the slaw on an oval platter, arrange the oranges and cashews on the top. Right before serving, I pour the dressing over the salad!! Voila!!!

****Another AWESOME way to use Rikki's Soy Ginger Dressing is to pour it over chicken (any size, type, etc) and bake it all day in a Crock Pot!!! Yes! Before serving, add some Cashews!!! Yes! Also, marinade Chicken Breasts in Rikkis and then bake them. After they are done, cut them up and add them to a salad!!!

OK, Ready, Set , Go....To Costco To Claim Your Own Bottle Of

Rikkis' Gourment Soy Ginger Dressing and Marinade!