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Remember this? ....My showstopper is that people haven't died from my cookery.
Yet.
My Mac and Cheese isn't too bad, either - I use a guarded family recipe that even Col. Sander's couldn't duplicate.![]()
I do an amazing haggis. sounds terrible, but i'll convert you
Here is a show stopper that is easy to make but never fails to impress:
Fruit Tart
Make a graham cracker crust using
1 1/2 cups of graham cracker crumbs
5 TBS of softened or melted butter
2TBS sugar
Mix all ingredients together and pat into a removable bottom tart pan. Chill until ready to use.
Make a batch of vanilla pudding (I use Jello Vanilla Pudding, but use the cook and serve type NOT the instant pudding type) or you can buy good vanilla pudding in the stores dairy section now. So use that if you want. I always add 1 TBS of vanilla extract to boost the vanilla flavor, but it is optional. Refigerate covered with plastic wrap until ready to use.
Select a variety of fruit to go on top of the tart. The colors should contrast and compliment each other. Some of my favorites are: strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, kiwi, mandarin orange slices, seedless grapes, etc. Just about any fresh fruit that looks and tastes fresh will do.
You can either pile all the fruit on top in a random manner, or you can organize them in concentric rings as shown in the picture.
The final step is to glaze the tart with any light color clear jelly (I use apple jelly melted over low heat) or use apricot jam that has been melted and strained.
This may seem labor intensive but it really is very easy to make. It usually takes me a hour to make start to finish.
It tastes as good as it looks, and your guests will rave about it with each bite they take.

I love lasagna!
I don't cook. I don't know how to cook, but even if I did, I wouldn't cook. We don't even own cookware or spices. Now that I think about it, we also don't have any tupperware, aluminum foil, salt, or pepper. So, no cooking but I do pick up some MEAN fast food. Taco Bell is my specialty.
my jambalaya or etouffe will bring a smile to your tummy!!!!
I'm on my way. I love good jambalaya.

come on!..... of course you're quite a ways away being from canada and all.... maybe you can invite me up?...i'd love a canadian vacation.... i'll bring the goodies...![]()
