Citrus Beet Salad

Ingredients

4 large beets
5 tangerines, separated into sections (or use 2 cans of mandarin oranges if these are out of season)
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 bunch mint, chopped
1 1/2 cups crumbled goat cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

Add the beets to a large pot of boiling water; simmer until tender, about 40 minutes. Let cool. Peel and cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Add the tangerine segments, onion, mint and olive oil; toss. Top with the goat cheese.

Sweet Potato Stuffing

Ingredients:

1 pound ground pork sausage
1 large chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
3 cups sweetpotatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2" cubes
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup orange juice
2 beaten eggs
2 (7 oz.) packages of cornbread or breadcrumb stuffing mix

Preparation:

Brown sausage, drain off fat. Sauté onion, celery, green pepper and sweetpotato cubes in butter until tender. Combine sausage, vegetables, orange peel and parsley. Add broth, orange juice and eggs; stir. Combine with stuffing mix. Makes enough to stuff a 16 to 20 pound turkey. As a side dish, place in greased casserole. Bake in 350 degree F. oven for 1 hour.

Notes:

Yield: 12 servings

Recipe courtesy http://www.ncsweetpotatoes.com

Pecan Carrot Bundt Cake

I thought this cake recipe was great and so did everyone else that got the privilege of trying it. I will definitely be making this one again. The citrus flavors are the best part and makes it a great cake to enjoy in the summer...though it really could be a great year-round cake.

Recipe from Taste of Home Recipe Book

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
• 2 tablespoons grated orange peel
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 pound carrots, grated
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• FROSTING:
• 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1-1/2 to 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions:
In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Beat in lemon and orange peels. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with juices. Stir in carrots, raisins and pecans.
Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to wire rack.
For frosting, in a small mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Frost cake; sprinkle with pecans. Yield: 12-16 servings.