Steph's Blue Cheese Salad

Ingredients:
Mixed greens
Craisins
Sweet roasted pecans
Blue cheese crumbles
Diced apple, if desired

Preparation:
1. Toss mixed greens in a bowl with Craisins. Use 1 small handful of Craisins to every full serving of greens.

2. Fold pecans into salad. Use 1/2 cup pecan pieces for every serving.

3. Add diced apples, if desired, using 1/2 cup of apples for each serving.

4. Sprinkle blue cheese on top of mixed salad. Use about 1/3 cup per serving; adjust to taste.

5. Serve with pomegranate vinaigrette -- or no dressing, if desired.

Sweet Roasted Pecans

Ingredients:
1 egg white
1 Tblsp. water
2 1/4 cups fresh pecan halves
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 225 degrees.

2. Grease a rimmed baking sheet, or cover a sheet with heavy duty foil (makes for easier cleanup).

3. Combine egg and water and beat until fluffy (use whisk).

4. Fold pecans into egg mixture to coat evenly.

5. Put sugar, salt and cinnamon into a shaker and mix.

6. Sprinkle pecans evenly (turn to coat) with sugar mixture.

7. Spread nuts on baking sheet.

8. Bake for approx. 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.

9. Store in airtight container.