I think it is very important to get good imported cheese (aged over 90 days, which most imported swiss is) rather than regular cheese. I usually use about half Swiss half Gruyere (which is another type of Swiss). Usually the gruyure is more expensive, I’m
not sure you have to use it, but I usually do. The best deal on these cheeses, that I’ve found, is either at Trader Joe’s or Costco. I have never looked at Sams, but they might have it, who knows?. You can expect the Swiss to be about $6/lb and the Gruyere to be about $10 (expensive I know, but worth it!) At a regular grocery store it is usually even more expensive.

serves 3
You might need to buy:
  • dry white wine
  • cornstarch
You might need to buy:
  • sugar
  • crisco oil
  • canned pumpkin
  • baking soda
  • salt
  • cinnamon
  • nutmeg
  • water
  • flour
  • chopped pecans
You might need to buy:
  • lime juice
  • or more of orange juice
  • ketchup
  • mustard
Belongs to happyendings Bean Dip 
You might need to buy:
  • kidney beans
  • tomato sauce
  • green chilis
  • small onion
  • garlic
You might need to buy:
  • artichoke hearts
  • crab meat
  • sour cream or mayo
  • fresh parmesan cheese
  • garlic
Belongs to happyendings Cornbread 

We’ve had these a lot in the last two weeks (with Mom’s Chili and Chicken Corn Chowder) and they are a family favorite. Kate and Mike give ‘em two thumbs up for taste and I give them two thumbs up for being easy to make!

You might need to buy:
  • self rising cornmeal
  • all-purpose flour
  • white sugar
  • 1T baking powder
  • salt
Belongs to happyendings Pita Bread 
You might need to buy:
  • whole wheat flour
  • vital wheat gluten
  • honey
  • yeast
  • sea salt
  • water
  • sesame tahini
Belongs to happyendings Bruchetta 
You might need to buy:
  • Hard french bread
  • Whole clove of garlic
  • Olive oil
  • Tomato-basil mixture

Regular amounts are for a 1 1/2 lb recipe of bread that makes 12 slices. Amounts in parentheses are for a 2 lb recipe that makes 16 slices. Measure the cinnamon accurately!

You might need to buy:
  • butter
  • minced onion
  • flour
  • chicken broth
  • cooked wild rice
  • finely grated carrots
  • minced ham
  • salt
  • half-and-half
  • Minced parsley or chilves