DaVinci Soup by CK

1 cup DaVinci Acini de PepePasta 1/4 cup red onions, finely chopped chopped 1/4 cup white onions, finely chopped 2 tsp. Olive Oil 1 cup finely chopped celery celery 1 1/2 cups peeled, seeded and chopped plum tomatoes 6 cups chicken broth Salt and pepper to taste Grated Parmesan cheese In a large stockpot, combine olive oil, onions and chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Add celery and simmer another 5 minutes. Stir occasionally. Add pasta and cook until “al dente”. Ladle into soup bowls, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serves 4 (Note: CK added 1 small can of drained chicken along with the celery)

Cranberry Relish by BDM

In a small saucepan stir together:

1 c fresh or frozen cranberries

½ c apple juice or apple cider

¼ c dates, chopped

¼ t dried rosemary or 1 t fresh

2 T brown sugar

¼ t salt

Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer,

uncovered, stirring occasionally for 5 to 8

minutes. Can serve warm or chilled.