grape salad

this is one of my favorite recipes. I get asked for the recipe almost every time i make it. my mom got this recipe years ago and i make it all the time. it can be used as a side, or a dessert. it is great at potlucks.

Grape Salad

3 Lbs. red seedless grapes, washed, plucked from stems and dried

8 oz. cream cheese softened

8 oz. sour cream

1/4- 1/2 C. sifted powdered sugar, i like somewhere in between

2 tsp. vanilla

with a hand mixer cream together all ingredients except grapes until smooth.

fold the cream mixture over the dry grapes. serve. refrigerate.

i am often asked if you can make it the night before. i always eat it the next day but i just think it is better fresh.

my friend calls them frosting grapes, they are so yummy! and as usual my picture does not do it justice!

taco salad

1 or 1 1/2 lbs. of ground beef or turkey (depending on how many you are feeding)

1 packet taco seasoning

1 15 oz. can kidney beans, undrained ( i like black beans too)

1 10 oz. can rotel* tomatoes ( or diced tomatoes with green chilies)

lettuce

shredded cheese

sour cream

salsa

guacamole

tortilla chips

brown ground beef and drain fat. add taco seasoning, beans, and tomatoes. simmer for 10 min. to let flavors blend.

serve over lettuce and garnish with whatever toppings you like.

recipe from killthegluten.blogspot.com one of my favorite salads and sites. can also be used in corn tortillas for burritos

made this last night with turkey it was really good!