Poppyseed Dressing

Joyce Hipwell shared this recipe with me. 

Poppyseed Dressing

1/2 c. olive oil, or avacado or canola or vegetable oil

1/4 c. red wine vinegar (can use any type vinegar or even lemon juice)

1/4 c. sugar or honey or maple syrup

1 t. dried mustard

1 t. poppyseeds

1/2 to 1 t. salt

Make in a jar and shake well.  Best when made ahead of time so the flavors blend.  Makes about 1 cup.  Store in refrigerator.

Jimmy Johns Bread/Any old bread - Uses for

Since the twins started working at Jimmy Johns Sandwich shop they bring me leftover bread from time to time.  So I have found a few uses for it.  

1)  It is great for toast!!!  

2)  I butter it and sprinkle it with grated cheese and put it in the air fryer to melt, for an open faced grilled cheese sandwich.  

3) I slice it the long way and cover it with chili and cheese and toast it in the air fryer until the cheese melts. 

4) Make mini pizzas and toast in the air fryer.

5) Give it to all your friends and neighbors

6) make bread cubes for stuffing

7) make croutons

8) French Toast (see Overnight Creme Brulee French Toast Recipe)

 Croutons
10 to 12 cups of cubed bread
1/2 c. butter, melted
1 T. ranch seasoning mix
1 t. granulated garlic

Place cubed bread in a large bowl.  Melt butter and add seasonings, pour over the bread cubes and stir well.  Spread on 2 sprayed cookie sheets.  Sprinkle with additional ranch seasoning, if desired.  Place in oven at 350 for 15 to 20 minutes.  Store in ziplock bag  or glass jar.  For long term storage place in the freezer.  

Sugared Walnuts

Sugared Nuts
1 c. walnuts or almonds or pecans
¼ c. sugar
1 T. butter

Heat all ingredients in a  medium non-stick skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.  When the sugar mixture starts melting, stir constantly until all sugar is melted and nuts are coated.
Transfer immediately onto parchment paper and separate the nuts right away so they don't all stick together.  Once the coating hardens (5-7 minutes), you can transfer them to a bowl and enjoy!