Our Grandmothers' Recipes

 2 c sifted all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp salt 1 TBS baking powder 5 TBS sugar 5 TBS butter 1 large egg, beaten 1/2 c heavy whipping cream Optional ingredient - 3/4 c dried cranberries, cherries or raisins 2 TBS sugar mixed with cinnamon or nutmeg 2 TBS cream Combine flour, salt, baking powder and sugar in a large bowl.  Cut in butter with a pastry blender (or fork) until it resembles small pebbles.  Stir in optional ingredient.  Mix in egg and 1/2 c cream. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface and knead lightly.  Pat into a 9 inch circle and to a 1/2 inch thickness.  Cut circles with a cookie cutter.  Place on baking sheet.  Brush tops with remaining 2 TBS cream and sprinkle with remaining 2 TBS sugar mixture. Bake 15 minutes, or until light brown. Note from Jeannine:  I use cranberries or cherries

8 oz cream cheese 1 c sour cream 1 avocado 1 tsp salt 4 tsp seasoned salt Mix above ingredients and spread on plate.  Cover and refrigerate. 1 head lettuce, shredded 1/2 c onion, chopped 1/2 c green pepper, chopped 2 tomatoes, chopped and drained 1 c grated cheddar cheese Place vegetables on top of spread.  Sprinkle with cheese.  Makes two plates.