Herbed Onion Bread

This makes awesome bread (or rolls). Its great with soups, makes KILLER grilled cheese sandwiches, and is fantastic on its own with a little butter. This recipe works in a breadmaker, too (1.5lb loaf).

1 cup + 1 TBS warm water
1 TBS active dry yeast
2 TBS sugar
2 TBS butter, softened
2 TBS dry milk
1 TBS dough enhancer
1 TBS dried onion flakes
2 tsp minced garlic
2 tsp dried dill weed
1 1/2 tsp poppy seeds
1 1/2 tsp salt
3 cups bread flour

In a large mixing bowl, combine water, sugar, & yeast. Add dough enhancer, dry milk, salt, onion, garlic, dill, poppy seeds & butter. Gradually add flour to make a soft dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Place dough into a greased bowl, cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch down, form rolls or a loaf. Place on a baking sheet or in a loaf pan and allow to rise for about 40 minutes. Bake at 375 for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Brush with butter.

Yummy Chicken Salad

This is my favorite chicken salad recipe. It comes from my Aunt Sheri, who is a wonderful cook! The amounts of the ingredients are relative, so if you like more or less of something, then do it the way you like it :) It's great on rolls, croissants, cream puffs, etc.

Ingredients:

4 oz. cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

5 green onions, chopped

1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped

2 celery stalks, chopped

1/2 cup sliced almonds

1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained

2/3 cup small grapes, sliced

1/2 apple, chopped

3 cups cooked chicken, chopped (I used a whole rotisserie chicken)

Mix well and enjoy!!