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Page 10 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, November 9-November 15, 2023 667 N. Washington St., Rutherfordton , FREE QUOTES BY PHONE 828-287-3188 NC Lisence NC Lisence 1110 1110 P.W. P.W. 704-482-5096 704-482-5096 828-859-9773 828-859-9773 •Fire Ant Control Specialists •Rats •Ants •Roaches •Fleas •Termites •Termite Letters •Water Proofi ng •Moisture & Water Control •Mold Testing & Remediation www.goforthpest.com FAVORITE MEXINUT DIP To find more family-friendly recipe ideas powered by peanuts, visit GAPeanuts.com 1 can (11 1/2 oz.) condensed bean with bacon soup 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 can (10 oz.) tomatoes and green chiles 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion 1 tablespoon hot chili powder 1/2 cup peanut butter corn chips or crackers In 2-quart microwave-safe container, combine soup, cheddar cheese, tomatoes & green chiles, onion, chili powder & peanut butter. Cover with glass or plastic lid. Microwave on high 2 1/2 minutes; stir. Microwave 2 1/2 min- utes, or until cheese is melted. Stir before serving with corn chips or crackers. DATE NUT GRANOLA BARS To discover more whole-grain recipes that can support a healthy heart, visit Heart.org/healthyforgood. Nonstick cooking spray 1 1/2 cups rolled oats 1/4 cup almond slices or whole almonds, coarsely chopped 1/4 cup shelled pistachios, coarsely chopped 1 cup pitted dates 1/2 cup unsweetened dried cranberries 1/4 cup uncooked whole-grain sorghum 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup low-sodium peanut butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon salt Preheat oven to 350 F. Line bottom and sides of 8-inch baking pan with plastic wrap or parchment paper. Lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray. On large baking sheet, spread oats, almonds and pistachios in single layer. Bake 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Let cool slightly. In food processor or blender, process dates and cranberries 1-1 1/2 minutes, or until chopped and clumpy. Transfer to large bowl. Put 2 tablespoons sorghum in silicone microwaveable bowl or clean, brown paper bag. If using microwaveable bowl, cover with lid. If using paper bag, roll shut and place on microwavable dinner plate with fold facing down. Microwave on high 2 minutes, or until there are more than 10 seconds between pops. Repeat with remaining sorghum, microwaving 1 1/2 minutes, or until more than 10 seconds between pops. Stir popped sorghum, oats, almonds and pistachios into date mixture. In small saucepan over low heat, heat honey and peanut butter 5 minutes, or until peanut butter is smooth and mixture is warmed, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and salt. Pour peanut butter mixture over date mixture, stirring to break into small clumps. Transfer half to baking pan. Using bottom of drinking glass or fingers lightly sprayed with nonstick cooking spray, press down firmly to flatten and pack tightly so clumps adhere to each other. Repeat with remaining half. Freeze, cov- ered, about 1 hour, to firm. Place cutting board over pan. Turn pan over. Discard plastic wrap. Using knife, cut into 12 bars. Refrigerate leftovers in air- tight container up to 1 week. PUMPKIN APPLESAUCE 2 1/2 pounds apples, core and chop 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 lemon, juiced 3/4 cup water 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 1 teaspoon vanilla In a heavy bottomed pot over medium high heat, combine apples, cinnamon, lemon juice, and water. Bring to a boil, lower heat. Simmer 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples are soft. Once apples are tender, remove from heat. For Chunky Applesauce: add pumpkin puree and vanilla. Smash apples with a potato masher until you reach the desired chunky-ness. For Smooth Applesauce: transfer apples and all liquid to food processor or blender. Add pumpkin puree and vanilla. Puree until desired consistency. Serve applesauce room temperature or cold. Store apple- sauce in an airtight container, refrigerated up to 1 week. Freeze up to 3 months. ASIAN PEANUT SLAW To find more family-friendly recipe ideas powered by peanuts, visit GAPeanuts.com 1 can (11 oz.) mandarin oranges 1/4 cup Asian sesame dressing 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/2 cup coarsely chopped dry roasted peanuts 1 bag (16 oz.) three-colored deli slaw mix chow mein noodles Drain juice from oranges into mixing bowl and reserve oranges. In bowl with juice, add dressing, peanut butter and red pep- per; whisk until blended. Add peanuts, oranges and coleslaw mix; toss until thoroughly coated. Garnish with chow mein noodles before serving. A Honor Roll Kindergarten: Vivian Bartley, Liam Boswell, Beau Daniels, Max Daniels, Miley DeFreitas, Cash Hein, Dutch Innes, Emiliah Irving, Alexander Khalafalla, Mercy Kinobe, Ezra Manziano, Tadhg McNamara, Leanna Mottern, Elisabeth Pedersen, Marek Rollins, Rosette Russell, Delilah Shipman, Otto Stewart, Ellanor Street, Atticus Timol, Mila Townsend, Victoria Venuto, August Whitesides, Oliver Wilson First Grade: Brianna Chapman, Wyatt Duerr, William Lawrence, Gracie Montandon, Ella Northrup Second Grade: Stihl Adams, Lauren Braddy, Aaron Dickason, MaryAnn Dotson, Alexandra Gabler, Carson Irving, Ariana Repasky, Crosby Russell, Felix Smith, Silvana Van Eron, Michelle Whiteside Third Grade: Phoebe Bourrie, Jackson Duerr, Leah McDaniel Fourth Grade: Alifair Adams, Avery Breedlove, Nolan Fowler, Brantley Lunsford, Jackson Thurman, Traveler Wilson Fifth Grade: Abraham Allen, Joanna Chapman, Emily Farnell, Isabe Pecora, Wyatt Rich, Leo White Sixth Grade: Carson Everett, Reece Getsinger, Allison McBrayer, Isaac O'Brien, Skyler Tolley Seventh Grade: Nicole Barker, Colby Calhoun, Delaney Cullen, Teagan Hughes, Morgan McKee, Penelope Owyang, Alexander Price, Anna Sias, Natalie Smith, Alexander Villalva- Cruz, Greenley White, Tehya Wilson Eighth Grade: Ledger Aley, Rhett Beaumont, Griffi n Bronk, Noah Dawkins, Riley Laurita, Landon Lunsford, Sophia Martin, Leo Mensch, River Muhlenkamp, Lilah Pace, Mercedes Rowe, Liana Vivolo, Finnian White, Wryder Woodard, Davis Young, Kinley Zachrich Ninth Grade: Hannah Chapman, Zoe Christensen, Riley Gallagher, Sophia Greene, Josey Hughes, Nathan Irving, Leah Leighty, Nicolas Lemus, Nixon Vivolo Tenth Grade: Jackson Bell, Judson Bragdon, Dahlia Day, Dorothy Drummond, Corbin Fowler, Christopher Hansford, Braylon Hornbeck, Mason Lander. Eleventh Grade: Annie Flynn, James Gingerich, Adler Knight, Marlie Lander, Jordyn McCollim, Sarah Pace, Rylie Poston, Warisara Premkamontham, Skye Tittle, Moira Turner, Danann White, Connor Young Twelfth Grade: Cayden Calhoun, Ethan Fullam, Logan Getsinger, Jeska Gobin, Ryan Irving, Jackson Laurita, Layton Laurita, Jeremy McKaig, Lillianna Pearson, Danae Roos, Westyn Woodard AB Honor Roll First Grade: Kensie Antonio, Ava Bassin, Roman Easley, Jensen Fish, Arianna Fuentes, Blakely Hanlon, Edison Heatherly, Royce Innes, Willow Johnson, Marlowe Kulak, Nevaeh Logan, Jordan McDowell, Saoirse McNamara, Stella Nowell, Meredith Powell, Novaley Russell, Nolan Serrano Second Grade: Nola June Adams, Marleigh Bardol, Madelyn Cason Crummie, Tobias Harper, SilverRae Neal, Miya Owens-Matz, Eva Southern, Dakota Spencer Third Grade: Zoey Brown, Olivia Christian, Charleston Davis, Odette Ertl, Colton Travis Hill, Holden Hughes, Dylan Lynch, Lex Maksimenko, Owen Price, Azaria Rowe, Tyler Saltouros, Wren Street, Emory Sumlin, Sawyer Thomson Fourth Grade: Luciannie Antonio, Brayden Buckner, Leah Fritog, Landon Greene, Emily Hempe, Pollux Kelly, Gabriella Niemi, Suri Owens-Matz, Caroline Perry, Savannah Pike, Daphne Postma, Dryver Russell, Henry Southern, Holley Wright Fifth Grade: Shawn Auletti, Suzanna Douglas, Otto Ertl, Johnny Fish, Kevin Hallaran, McKenzie Harris, Natalie Jolley, Faith Kinobe, Myles Kulak, Jamor Logan, Landon Martin, Sharon Miller, Tobias Mitchem, Ryder Neal, Scarlett Postma, Gabriel Roch, Alexander Rogerson, Milani Rollins, Oliver Russell, Oliver Thomson Sixth Grade: Bryson Conner, Aubrey Fritog, Ryley Hodge, Chris Kibling, Joseph Mancarella, Sadie McDaniel, Gavin Roch, Jazlyn Rowe, Kaylee Shell, Ryleigh Street, Kyleigh Threlfall, Max Wingfi eld, Jaden Worcester, Nathan Young Seventh Grade: Roselyn Aguillon, London Camp, Lilyanna Cole, Francesca Cunto, Evan Dillingham, Skyler Duckett, Logan Frazier, Christian Fuentes, Shaylyn Hartis, Zakhar Lazarenko, Wyatt Parker, Quinn Redmon, Theodore Smith, Landon Tankersley Eighth Grade: Lilliana Adams, Eli Allen, Daniel Arn, Hope Bradley, Armani Griffi n, Makenzie Jolley, Ronii Krois, Alexander Nelson, Ava Phillips, Abigail Ravan, Rachael Rich, Syroiyen Tate, Tessa Young Ninth Grade: Aiden Airhart, Kayli Buchanan, Ashawn Camp, Raigan Cason Crummie, Julianna Douglas, Mason Heaton, Austin Hempe, Emily Ives, Isabel Law, Jolie Long, Ryan McKee, Brooke Smith, May Tate Tenth Grade: Damian Cantu Buitrago, Madalyn Jones, Nina Leighty, Sage Muhlenkamp, Emily Phillips, Rachel Russell, Nola Shade, Abigail Sias, Ysabella Staley, Jayla Taylor, Samuel Terry, Leland Villaverde, Patsy Whitlock. 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