Sweet Crescent Rolls (Can be Savory)

Recipe sent in by: D. Archer
Inspired by a TV show I was watching. It's easy and affordable, with tons of ways to switch up the flavors!

- Pre-made Crescent Rolls (from the refrigerated section)
- 1 Egg
- 1/4 C Water
- 1/2 C Preserves (any flavor)
- 3 T Sugar
- Sliced Almonds (or nuts of your choice)* optional

1) Preheat oven according to directions on crescent rolls.
2) Mix egg and water for egg wash, set aside.
3) In small sauce pan warm preserves slightly to thin a little. *Note: combining different preserves can be a nice way to control the flavors you like, an example would be: Strawberry and orange.
4) Unroll the crescents, spoon about a tablespoon of preserves onto center of 1 triangle of the dough, then spread out.
5) Roll up the dough (instructions on the package), then turn the edges in to form a crescent.
6) Once all the rolls are formed and on the baking sheet, brush tops with the egg wash, sprinkle with small amount of sugar and top with almonds or nuts of your choice.
7) Bake according to package times.

Optional addition or alternative to filling:
- 1 Pkg (8 oz) Cream Cheese
- Confectioners' Sugar (to taste)
Blend to taste. Follow steps 4-7 for filling and baking.

Savory Option:
- Chives (to sprinkle over the top)
- 1 pkg Goat Cheese
- Roasted Red Peppers (Usually found in a jar)
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Chop up roasted peppers small (as much or little as you like), mix with goat cheese, add salt and pepper to taste. Follow steps 4-7 for filling and baking. Substitute chives for sugar and nuts for topping.

A nice chocolate filling and drizzle is also good for this!

Cowboy Stew

Recipe sent in by: M. Battistoli

- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can stewed tomatoes, or rotel
- 1 can corn (drain juice, optional)
- 1 can ranch style beans (or other kind if you prefer, also optional) (drain juice)
- chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder (to taste)
- bit of mustard

1) Brown ground beef (drain fat), once browned, add canned tomatoes, corn, beans, mustard, and spices.
2) Stir together, let simmer for about 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the amount of juice in the pan and/or the temperature of your stove.

* If you cook on high, obviously it will cook quicker, I like to cook it at a lower temperature and let everything simmer together.

Lemonade Syrup

Recipe sent in by: J. Clark
Make ahead for easy serving later.

- 1 T Fresh grated lemon peel
- 1 1/2 C Sugar
- 1/2 C Boiling water
- 1 1/2 C Fresh squeezed lemon juice

1) Mix in pan, just barely heat to melt sugar.

By Glass:
1/4 to 1/3 C syrup base in tall glass of water.

By Pitcher:
Full recipe of syrup base with 6 cups cold water. (Makes 2 quarts)

Broccoli Salad

Recipe sent in by: J. Clark
A party favorite, super easy, fast, and tasty.

Marinade:
- 2/3 C Oil ( 1/3 C. Olive oil, 1/3 C. Regular)
- 1/3 C Vinegar (Regina)
- 1 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Basil
- 3 or 4 Cloves of garlic (minced)

Vegetables:
- Broccoli florets
- Cherry tomatoes
- Black olives
- Sliced red onion
- Sliced mushrooms (optional)

1) Marinate 1-3 hours, toss and serve.