Kahuna Salad

This Kahuna Salad is made up of Hawaiian pineapple and macadamia nuts, plus tropcal flavors like banana chips and papaya. Its tahini dressing is lightly sweetened with maple syrup, which helps tie the fruits and vegetables together. If you’re an avid saladista, this recipe might be a nice refreshing addition to your rotation.

Fruit Strudel Cookies

An old-world, old-fashioned cookie recipe. Wonderful for Christmas, but suitable for any time you want to brighten the cold, dark days of winter. Olive oil enriches the pastry. Raisins, apples, apricots, and a bit of sugar sweeten the filling. Requires a bit more than average baking skills, but well worth the effort.