Grandma Neuenswanders Cranberry Sauce

1 cup cranberries
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water

Cover berries in a saucepan with water. Bring to a boil and add sugar. Boil again for 4-5 minutes. Berries will pop when it is done.

If scum comes up remove it.

Submitted by Juli

Spiced Yogurt and Mayo White Sauce

1 jalapeno
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp capers
1/2 tsp crushed mexican oregano
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp crushed dried dill
1/4 tsp cayenne
fresh lime juice
white pepper to taste

Mix yogurt and mayo in a bowl. Gradually stir in lime juice until a slightly runny consistency is achieved. Finely dice the jalapeno and caper and add to the sauce. Add the spices. If sauce is too thick add more lime juice.

Serve with fish tacos

Mustard Sauce for Beef Tenderloin

2 shallots, peeled
1/4 cup brandy
1 TB dijon mustard
1/3 cup heavy cream

Mince shallots and cook over low heat (use the juices from the cooked tenderloin to saute). Add brandy and cook stirring constantly for 1 minute or until reduced to 1 TB. Stir in the mustard and cream. Bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Alfredo Sauce

1/4 c. butter
3/4 c. parmesan cheese
1/2 c. cream
2 Tb. chopped parsley

Melt butter, gradually stir in cheese, then cream until well blended. Continue heating sauce, stirring constantly just to a boil. Remove from heat and add parsley. Serve over pasta with chicken.

Submitted by:Jane