PARK AVENUE WARD RELIEF SOCIETY BIRTHDAY DINNER RECIPES (from March 12th , 2009)

Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce

• 1 pint Heavy Cream (Half and Half or Whole Milk will work too)

• 1 stick of butter

• 2 TBSP cream cheese

• 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• salt and pepper to taste

• Pasta of your choice (cook according to bag/box directions)

Combine cream, butter and cream cheese and cook over medium heat until melted and well combined. Add Parmesan cheese and garlic powder stirring well with a wire whisk. Cook 15-20 minutes on a low simmer. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve over favorite pasta.

Good with chicken pieces or broccoli too!


Best Green Salad Ever

• Romaine Lettuce- 2 bunches or 4 hearts

• 4 oz. fresh Parmesan cheese

• 8 oz. grated Mozzarella cheese

• 1/2 lb bacon - fried and crumbled

• 4 oz. sliced almonds- toasted

• 1 bag Craisens

Dressing

• 1/4 cup chopped red onion

• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar

• 1 cup sugar

• 1 tsp salt

• 2 tsp dry mustard

Blend these ingredients well in a blender. Then while blending, slowly add

• 1 cup of vegetable oil

Put romaine lettuce in a large bowl. Sprinkle cheeses, bacon, almonds, and Craisens on top. Right before serving, slowly drizzle dressing over the salad a little at a time. Mix well and add more dressing as desired.