Winter Fruit Salad w/Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing

Dressing:
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 tsp. diced onion
1 tsp. Dijon-style mustard
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1 Tbsp. poppy seeds

In a blender or food processor, combine sugar, lemon
juice, onion, mustard, and salt.  Process ingredients until well blended: with machine still running, add oil in a slow, steady stream until mixture is thick and smooth.
Add poppy seeds and process just a few seconds more to mix.

Salad:
1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite size pieces
4 oz. grated Swiss cheese
1 cup cashews
1/4 cup cried cranberries
1 apple peeled, cored and diced
1 pear peeled, cored and sliced

Toss all ingredients together and pour dressing over salad just before serving.

Add as many fruits and cashews as you desire.  It's up to you!

Peaches and Cream Baked Oatmeal

3 cups quick cooking oats
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 3/4 cup milk or half and half
2 Tablespoons melted butter
2 eggs
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
1/2 teaspoon cloves (optional)
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups chopped fresh peaches (or sliced canned peaches in natural juice)

 Preheat oven to 350 In a bowl mix together all ingredients, except peaches and combine well. Carefully stir in peaches. (I put them in the pan first and pour the mixture over them then bake) Spread into a greased 9X13 pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until done. You want it set up but not too dry. Serve warm with additional milk or half and half if desired. YUMMY!