crunch topping for ice cream

I rarely make dessert when it's just us, although Tech Guy and I both grew up on rich Mennonite cooking. I made the decision to cook a little more healthy, a little less unnecessary sugar. But last night was one of the rare exceptions. I made this Crunch Topping and served it over ice cream. Really very yummy and very simple. Healthy? Not so much, but the splurge once in awhile won't kill you!

Crunch Topping for Ice Cream

1/2 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup water
4 cups corn flakes

Combine brown sugar, butter and water in heavy saucepan. Heat, stirring occasionally, to hard ball stage, about 5 minutes. Pour over corn flakes; stir well. Spread on a buttered cookie sheet to cool.

turkey cranberry wreath

After our big Christmas dinner, I tried a recipe from Pampered Chef called Turkey Cranberry Wreath, using leftover turkey. Very yummy and festive and everyone loved it! Except Tech Guy had to pick out the cranberries. He's like that. =)

Turkey Cranberry Wreath

2 cans Pillsbury crescent rolls

1/2 c. mayo
2 Tbsp. honey Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp. course black pepper
2 cups cooked chopped turkey (or chicken)
1/2 c. thinly sliced celery
3 Tbsp. snipped fresh parsley
1/2 c. dried cranberries (Craisins work great)
4 oz. grated Swiss cheese
1/4 c. chopped walnuts
1 egg separated

Combine all ingredients except the crescent rolls, and the egg.

Separate crescent roll dough into triangles, With wide ends facing toward the center, arrange 8 triangles in a circle on a round baking stone or a pizza baking sheet. Corners of wide ends should touch, it will look like a flower. Take remaining 8 triangles and match wide end to wide ends with points facing the center of the baking stone or baking sheet. Scoop mixture onto the wide ends of the dough, making a circle. Weave dough, outside piece, inside piece, alternating all the way around to make a wreath. Take separated egg, discard or save (for later use) the egg yolk. Beat egg white lightly and brush over wreath. Bake at 350- 375°F depending on your oven for 25-30 minutes.