Swedish Toast

Something I love to make at Christmastime - similar to Biscotti.

1 C. butter
2 C. sugar
2 eggs
3-1/2 C. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 C. sour cream
1 C. slivered almonds

Mix like cake.  Bake in 9 x 13 inch pan at 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes.  When cool, cut into 3 strips the length of the pan.  Slice each strip 1/4" to 1/2" thick.  Lay on foil on cookie sheet.  Dry in slow oever, 275 degrees, until brown.  Turn occasionally.  Keep in covered container.

Olive Garden Toscano Soup

(makes about 3 servings)

2-3/4 C. chicken broth
1/4 C. heavy cream
1 medium russet potato
2 C. chopped kale
1/2 lb. spicy Italian sausage
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
-Combine broth and cream in saucepan over medium heat.
-Slice unpeeled potato into 1/4" slices, quarter and add to soup.
-Add chopped kale.
-Grill sausage, cool, cut at an angle 1/2" thick and add to soup.
-Add spices & simmer 2 hours.  Stir occasionally.