.....Mixed Bean Salad1/2 cup sugar1/3 cup cider vinegar1/3 cup vegetable oil1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 can (16 ounces) kidneybeans, rinsed and drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cutwax beans, drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cutgreen beans, drained3 celery ribs, sliced1/2 medium green pepper,chopped1/4 cup chopped onionIn a small saucepan, combine the sugar, vinegar, oil,salt and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat untilsugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; coolslightly.In a large salad bowl, combine the remaining ingredients.Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Coverand refrigerate overnight. Serve with a slottedspoon. Yield: 8 servings.TASTEOFHOME<strong>December</strong> & <strong>January</strong> <strong>2008</strong>.Chicken Cordon Bleu8 boneless skinless chickenbreast halves (8 ounceseach)8 thinslicesdeliham8 slices Swiss cheese2 eggs1 cup milk2 cups crushed cornflakes1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepperFlatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Top each with aslice <strong>of</strong> ham and cheese. Roll up and tuck in ends; securewith toothpicks.In a small bowl, whisk eggs and milk. In anotherbowl, combine cornflakes and seasonings. Dip chickenin egg mixture, then roll in crumbs.Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for40-45 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.Discard toothpicks before serving. Yield: 8 servings.TASTEOFHOME<strong>December</strong> & <strong>January</strong> <strong>2008</strong>.Lemon Meringue Pie1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup cornstarchPinch salt2 cups cold water2 egg yolks, beaten3 tablespoons lemon juice1 teaspoon grated lemonpeel1 teaspoon butterMERINGUE:3 egg whites1/8 teaspoon cream <strong>of</strong> tartar6 tablespoons sugarPastry for single-crust pie(9 inches), bakedIn a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarchand salt. Stir in water until smooth. Cook and stir overmedium heat until thickened and bubbly, about 2minutes. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer.Remove from the heat. Gradually stir 1 cup hot fillinginto egg yolks; return all to the pan. Bring to agentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove fromthe heat. Gently stir in lemon juice, peel and butteruntil butter is melted. Set aside and keep warm.For meringue, in a small mixing bowl, beat eggwhites and cream <strong>of</strong> tartar on medium speed untils<strong>of</strong>t peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoonat a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks formand sugar is dissolved.Pour filling into crust. Spread meringue over hotfilling, sealing edges to crust. Bake at 350° for 15 minutesor until meringue is golden brown. Cool on awire rack for 1 hour; refrigerate for at least 3 hoursbefore serving. Yield: 8 servings..Sweet Milk Dinner Rolls1 package (1/4 ounce) activedry yeast2 cups warm milk (110°to 115°)1/2 cup sugar2 tablespoons butter, melted1 teaspoon salt4 to 5 cups all-purpose flourIn a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk.Add sugar, butter, salt and 3 cups flour; beat untilsmooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a s<strong>of</strong>tdough.Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smoothand elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greasedbowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let risein a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface;divide into 16 pieces. Shape each into a ball. Place 2in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let riseuntil doubled, about 30 minutes.Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until goldenbrown. Remove from pans to wire racks. Servewarm. Yield: 16 rolls.TASTEOFHOME<strong>December</strong> & <strong>January</strong> <strong>2008</strong>34 TASTE OF HOME \ <strong>December</strong> & <strong>January</strong> <strong>2008</strong> taste<strong>of</strong>home.com
BroiledGrapefruit=PREP/TOTAL TIME: 25 min................................Vicki HollowayJoelton, Tennessee...............................This easy-to-prepare dish lends eyecatchingappeal to a winter breakfastor brunch. Brown sugar sweetens thetart fruit, and the sugared grapesadd a pretty accent.Egg Scramble=PREP: 15 min. | COOK: 20 min................................Vicki HollowayJoelton, Tennessee...............................Perfect for a special-occasion breakfastor holiday brunch, this easy egg scrambleis warm and hearty, with potatoes,ham, cheese and sweet red and greenpeppers. Try it for a casual supper,too.Cinnamon-Pecan C<strong>of</strong>feeCakes=PREP: 30 min. + risingBAKE: 25 min. + cooling...............................Vicki HollowayJoelton, Tennessee...............................With their cinnamon swirls, theselovely braids taste and smell as goodas they look! For a holiday touch,top the icing with pecans andcandied cherries.Hot Cocoa=PREP/TOTAL TIME: 15 min................................Vicki HollowayJoelton, Tennessee...............................Treat your family to this comforting,homemade cocoa as you decorate thetree or open holiday gifts. Vanilla andalmond extracts make it taste evenmore special.MOM’S BEST MEAL (P. 22)taste<strong>of</strong>home.com TASTE OF HOME / <strong>December</strong> & <strong>January</strong> <strong>2008</strong> 35