MANDARIN SPINACH SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING

1/3-1/2 c white wine vinegar

4 tsp sugar

2/3 tsp dry mustard

2/3 tsp salt

2 tsp fresh lemon juice

2/3 c vegetable oil

1 tbs poppy seeds

1 lb fresh spinach

1 lg can manadarin oranged, drained

1/4 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled

1 lg avocado, sliced

1/4-1/2 med red onion, sliced

Mix vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt, lemon juice, vegetable oil, and poppy seeds in food processor. Assemble remaining ingredients and pour dressing over and serve.

SPINACH STRAWBERRY SALAD

1 lb leaf spinach

1 pint strawberries, sliced

DRESSING:

1/2 c sugar

1 tsp dry mustard

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp celery seed

3 tbs grated onion

1 c salad oil

1/3 c wine vinegar

Tear well-washed and dried spinach into bite-size pieces. Combine spinach and strawberries; add dressing, toss and serve.

Blend dry dressing ingredients; add grated onion. Beat oil and vinegar together and add. Chill for several hours. Before tossing with salad, beat with whisk or fork until well blended. Dressing keeps well for several weeks.

Serves 8

CORN AND CRABMEAT SOUP

1 c fresh yellow corn

1/4 cup butter

1/4 cup flour

2 cups chicken stock

2 cups half-and-half

1 lb lump crabmeat

garlic powder

salt and pepper

Cut fresh corn from cob and save scrapings and milk. (Canned or frozen corn may be used.} Melt butter in saucepan. Add flour and blend well. Add chicken stock, stirring constantly. Cook until thick and smooth. Stir in cream, crabmeat, corn, and seasonings. Cook over low heat until corn is tender