Crostini with Mozzarella and Tomato

2-3 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 slices of white sandwich bread
3 vine ripened tomatoes sliced thin
1 tablespoon olive oil
10 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, grated
salt & fresh ground pepper
1/4 cup fresh basil (julienned)
a dash of garlic salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter bread slices on one side and cut into quarters or use a sharp cookie cutter or biscuit cutter to create an interesting shape. Then, lay pieces of bread, buttered side-up, on a cookie sheet. Toast bread gently for about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a shallow dish, places tomato slices side by side creating one layer. Drizzle with olive oil and 1/2 of julienned basil. Season to taste with garlic salt, salt and pepper. Place about a tablespoon of mozzarella cheese on each piece of bread, then place a tomato slice. Garish with remaining basil and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until cheese melts.

Remove rhine from brie and cut into chunks approximately 2 inches in size and place in an oven safe serving dish. Bake brie in a 375 degree oven until melted ( about 15 minute). In a microwave safe bowel, mix remaining ingredients and microwave on "high" for 1 minute. Pour fruit and brandy over melted brie and serve with baguettes or crackers.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Drain artichoke hearts and chopped hearts into bite size pieces. Then, mix first seven ingredients in a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl and place on platter. Surround serving dish with vegetables on platter.

Serves 8-10
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Use a blender to create the dressing. Blend all ingredients except lettuce, croutons and cheese. Wash and break lettuce leaves into large pieces. In a large salad bowl toss dressing and remaining ingredients.

Serves 6-8
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Combine the basil, garlic, cheeses, and nuts in a food processor or blender. Process to mix. With the machine running, slowly add the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Makes about 1 cup.

Cooked pasta. Brown meat in a large skillet and allow to drain on a paper towel. In a large bowl mix pasta, pesto, sausage, feta cheese, and sun dried tomatoes and serve.

Serves 6-8

Melt butter and add garlic. Cut loaf of bread in half lengthwise. Spread butter and garlic mixture. Sprinkle parsley and salt and pepper to taste. Broil for approximately 3-4 minutes.

Serves 8-10
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Grease and flour two 8" by 8" baking pans and preheat oven to 375 degrees. In medium bowl with fork, stir brown sugar, cinnamon, and 1 cup flour. With a pastry blender or knives used in a scissor-fashion, cut 1/3 cup of butter or margarine into flour mixture until mixture resembles large crumbs. Stir in chopped pecans and set aside.

In a large bowl, mix sugars, oats, baking powder, salt and 3 cups of flour. With pastry blender or knives used in scissor-fashion, cut in remaining 2/3 cup butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

In a small bowl with a fork, beat eggs with milk until blended. Stir into flour mixture just until flour is moistened. Spoon batter evenly into pans. Sprinkle pecan mixture on top. Bake 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center is clean when removed. Serve warm.