#3412 - Parmesan Pretzels

(by Shirley McNevich)

1lb. broken sourdough pretzels OR pretzel nuggets
1/2 cup canola oil
2 TBSP grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for sprinkling if you wish)
2 tsp. dried dill
2 tsp. garlic powder

In a bowl add canola oil, Parmesan cheese, dried dill and garlic powder--stir well. Place the pretzel pieces in a large bowl and drizzle the canola oil mixture over the pretzels--stir well to coat. Spread the pretzels in a single layer on a jellyroll pan. Sprinkle more grated Parmesan cheese over the top of the pretzels if you wish. Bake at 225 degrees for 30 minutes, stirring after 15 minutes. Cool completely.

#3237 - Fresh Dill Pasta Salad

(by Shirley McNevich)

1 - 8oz. box small pasta shells (cooked and drained according to box direction but DO NOT RINSE)
1 small container cherry tomatoes
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
1 orange bell pepper (chopped)
1/4 cup chopped red onions
3 TBSP chopped fresh dill
1 - 8oz. bag any flavor shredded cheese
1 bottle Italian salad dressing (chilled)--regular OR reduced calorie

In a large bowl add drained pasta, chopped spinach, chopped orange bell peppers, chopped red onions and chopped fresh dill--toss to mix. Add about half of the bottle of salad dressing--toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until cold. When ready to serve, halve the cherry tomatoes. Add cherry tomato halves and half of the shredded cheese to the pasta mixture--toss to coat. Add more Italian dressing and more shredded cheese if needed.