Candied Jalapenos

1 Gallon jar or 1 gallon can of pickled jalapenos

5 lbs of granulated sugar

Drain jalapenos very well. If jarred jalapenos, return jalapenos to jar after draining, layering with the 5 lbs of sugar. You will have to really pack it all in. Tightly place lid on jar. Keep at room temperature for two weeks, turning jar daily.

If canned jalapenos, place well drained jalapenos and sugar in large container that can be tightly sealed.

After 2 weeks place jalapenos in individual ½ pint or pint size jars. Will keep in jars at room temperature for up to a year!

Delicious served over cream cheese with crackers!

Bleu Cheese Dip

8 ounces bleu cheese, crumbled

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1/3 cup olive oil

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/2 cup chopped red onion

1/2 cup chopped parsley (fresh)

pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Chill, covered, until ready to serve. Serve with crackers (I prefer Carr's) and apple slices. Best to make a day ahead.

Reportedly keeps well; I never have much left to know that for sure! Is also yummy on a grilled hamburger or steak or a baked potato.