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SANDRA'S SIGNATURE CREAMY TOMATO VINAIGRETTE

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I usually have this incredible creamy vinaigrette on hand in my refrigerator, it's a fresh and tasty staple readily available at most times in my house... Yield: 2 cups Prep: 10 Mins. Refrigerate: Up to 7 days INGREDIENTS 1 cup mayonnaise 1 cup seeded and diced roma tomatoes 1/3 cup diced yellow onion 3 tablespoons cider vinegar 2 tablespoons Mazola oil 1/2 teaspoon garlic granules (or powder) 3 tablespoons dried parsley (or 1 tablespoon freshly chopped) 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper METHOD Place all ingredients into the pitcher of a blender; puree until smooth. Transfer to a pint-size Mason jar, cover, and store in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours for flavors to meld, or up to 7 days. Serve with your favorite garden salad, or as a vegetable or torn rustic bread dip. ~ Enjoy!

SANDRA'S HOMEMADE GRANOLA CLUSTERS

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My favorite homemade granola ingredient combo to date ~ this is a keeper! Yields: (Appx. 4-1/4 cups) Prep: 15 Mins. Bake: 30 Mins. INGREDIENTS 1st -- Pulse in food processor until half its size: 1-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats (not quick cooking) 2nd -- Pulse in food processor until the size of the 'pulsed oats' 1/4 cup whole candied pecans 1/4 cup whole walnuts 1/2 cup shelled sunflower seeds 1/4 cup sliced almonds 1/4 cup dried cranberries  1/4 cup shredded, sweet coconut 3rd -- Final addition: 1/4 cup maple syrup 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2-*3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted (takes about 40 seconds in the microwave on High) Fine-grain kosher salt, to taste Granola serving options, add: --Milk for cereal --Yogurt and fresh fruit for a layered parfait --Snack-size Ziploc bag for snacking on the go (feel free to add chocolate chips, M&M's, etc.) METHOD Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Line a 14x17" rimmed baking pan (makes for easier stir...