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potluck recipes

No-Bake Cookies

PeachSaladCaprese with balsamic cherries

Ingredients

1 c. cherries, pitted & quartered

5 peaches, pitted & sliced

2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar

1 tbsp. olive oil

1 small shallot, minced

6 oz. mozzarella log, sliced

12 basil leaves

Salt & pepper

Combine cherries, balsamic, oil, shallot, salt & pepper in a bowl. Put in fridge for 30 min.

Layer the peaches and mozzarella on a serving plate, alternating one after the other. Spoon the relish over the top, then sprinkle with salt and drizzle with olive oil. Scatter the basil over the top.

Ingredients

2 c. sugar • 1/2 c. milk • 8 tbsp. unsalted butter

1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder

3 c. old-fashioned rolled oats

1 c. peanut butter • 1 tbsp. vanilla extract • Pinch salt

Line a baking sheet with wax paper or parchment. Bring the sugar, milk, butter and cocoa to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, let boil for 1 minute. Add peanut butter and cook until melted (at least 3-5 minutes) Remove from the heat. Stir in vanilla, salt and oats, stir. Drop teaspoonfuls onto parchment. Let sit at room temperature until cooled and hardened, about 30 minutes. Refrigerate in an airtight container.

Broccoli Salad

Ingredients

8 oz. cooked bacon

A FAMILY REUNION

amily reunions are a great way for families to stay connected. When planning a family reunion, those trusted to organize the event will be met with many challenges. But the following tips should help the process go as smoothly as possible.

FSTART EARLY. The earlier you start the more time for family members to nd deals on hotels/ transportation. It also gives time to nd entertainment, such as a sporting event or an amusement park.

SOCIAL MEDIA. Social media has made it easy to keep in touch. Post ideas for entertainment and activities and assign di erent tasks to di erent family members who have con rmed their attendance.

CHOOSE A CENTRAL LOCATION. Though it might be sentimental to hold the reunion in a city or town where your family has its deepest roots, such a location might not be practical for families who have branched out geographically. Try to nd a location that’s accessible to the largest number of attendees.

ARRANGE FOR TRANSPORTATION AHEAD OF TIME. You might want to rent a small or large bus for the weekend so those without access to transportation can travel together.

5 c. small broccoli orets

1 c. mayonnaise

1 tbsp. cider vinegar salt

1/3 c. chopped onion

1/4 c. sugar

3/4 c. raisins

1/2 c. sun ower seeds

Add broccoli to saucepan of salted boiling water. Blanch until bright green and slightly softened, about 3 min. Drain well, run under cold water to stop the cooking, and drain again. In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, onion, sugar and raisins. Add broccoli and toss with dressing. Refrigerate 1 hour.

Just before servings, fold in the sun ower kernels and the bacon pieces. Serve immediately.