Mashed Red Potatoes

Ingredients

• 8 medium red potatoes, quarter
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled
• 2 Tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup milk, warmed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Place potatoes and garlic in large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are very tender. 

Drain well. Add the butter, milk and salt; mash. Stir in cheese. 

Yield: 6 servings

Asian Slaw

Ingredients

• 2-3 packages of beef flavored ramen noodle mix 
• Two 8.5 oz packages broccoli slaw mix
• 1 cup sliced toasted almonds 
• 1 cup sunflower kernels 
• 1 bunch green onions chopped 
• 1/2 cup sugar 
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup white vinegar 

Remove flavor packets from Ramen Noodle mix and set aside. Crush noodles in bottom of a LARGE bowl. Top with slaw mix. Sprinkle with almonds, sunflower kernels, and green onions. 

Whisk together contents of flavor packets, sugar, oil, and vinegar. Pour over slaw mixture. Cover and chill 24 hours. Toss before serving. Yield 10 servings.