A Five Star Dinner

FOR DINNER TONIGHT:

Chicken Cordon Bleu – allrecipes.com A family favorite. 5 out of 5 stars!

Mashed Potatoes

Broccoli Salad – I got this recipe from my mother. 5 out of 5 stars!

1 bunch broccoli, chopped
1 purple onion, chopped
1 c. grated cheese
8-10 slices bacon, cooked crisp & crumbled
Cashews or peanuts
Raisins or dried cranberries

Dressing:
½ c. mayonnaise
¼ c. sugar
2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar

I mix all ingredients together except for nuts and bacon and chill for at least 30 minutes. Toss in bacon and nuts just before serving.

For Dessert:

Chocolate Walnut Ice Cream (my own creation) 5 out of 5 stars!
½ c. sugar
¼ c. cocoa powder
Dash cinnamon
1 egg
1 Tbsp. vanilla
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 c. heavy cream
2 c. milk
Chocolate syrup, to taste
Chopped walnuts

Mix all ingredients (except walnuts) together in order listed, mixing well after every addition. Pour into ice cream mixer container. Add nuts during the last 5 minutes of mixing. This recipe is for a 1 ½ quart ice cream maker.