Almond Crusted Butter Cake

1 1/2 cups unsalted butter -- softened, plus 3 tablespoon


1/2 cup slivered Almonds

1 box (16 ounces)
confectioners' sugar
6 large eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon almond extract

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 3/4 cups sifted cake flour



Preheat oven to 350�F. spread 3 tablespoons softened butter over bottom

and sides of tube pan. Sprinkle sides of pan with slivered almonds; set

aside.



In a large bowl, beat 1 1/2 cups butter at medium speed with an electric

mixer until creamy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until fluffy.

Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in

vanilla extract almond extract, and salt. Gradually beat in flour until

combined. Spoon batter into prepared pan, and bake for 1 hour, or until a

wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. let cool in pan for 10

minutes. Remove from pan, and let cool completely on wire rack.

Hot Turkey Sandwiches

Ingredients:


1 package (6 ounces) chicken stuffing mix

4 slices white bread, toasted

1 pound thinly sliced deli turkey

1 cup turkey gravy



Directions:

Prepare stuffing mix according to package directions. Place the toast on a large microwave-safe plate; top each with turkey, stuffing and gravy. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 30-40 seconds or until heated through. Yield: 4 servings.

Italian Beef Sandwiches

SERVINGS: 12




Ingredients:

1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 pounds)

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/4 cup water

1 jar (16 ounces) sliced pepperoncinis, undrained

1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned

1 medium green pepper, julienned

1 garlic clove, minced

1 envelope reduced-sodium onion soup mix

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

2 loaves (1 pound each) Italian bread, halved lengthwise





Directions:

Cut roast in half; place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Sprinkle with the Italian seasoning, cayenne and pepper. Add water. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or until meat is tender.

Remove roast; shred meat with two forks and return to the slow cooker. In a large bowl, combine the pepperoncinis, peppers, garlic, soup mix and Worcestershire sauce; pour over meat. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour longer or until peppers are tender.

Spoon beef mixture over the bottom halves of bread; replace bread tops. Cut each loaf into six sandwiches. Yield: 12 servings.