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in the kitchen FOOD & FUN peanut butter ‘n’ jelly bars submitted by Kim Goynes Ingredients 3 cups flour 1 cup sugar 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 cup margarine, softened 1/2 cup peanut butter 2 eggs, slightly beatened 1 cup grape jelly jalapeno potato salad submitted by Sally Andel Instructions Combine flour, sugar and baking powder. Cut in margarine and peanut butter until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in eggs, mixing well. Press half of mixture into a greased 9x13x2-inch baking pan. Spread grape jelly over peanut butter mixture. Crumble remaining dough over jelly. Bake at 375° for 30 to 35 minutes. Cook and cut into bars. Yield: 2 dozen. Main Bank 202 E. Jackson Street P.O. Box 470 El Campo, Texas 77437 (979) 543-3349 Ingredients 10 cups cubed, boiled and peeled potatoes (about 5 lbs.) 10 ribs celery, diced 10 green onions, chopped 8 boiled eggs, coarsely chopped 1 large yellow onion, diced 3-4 cups quality mayonnaise ½ cup chopped pickled jalapenos 2 Tbsp. juice from jalapenos ¼ cup chopped parsley 2 tsp. Comino 1 Tbsp. black pepper 1 Tbsp. salt Motor Bank 205 E. Calhoun Street P.O. Box 470 El Campo, Texas 77437 (979) 543-3349 Instructions In a large bowl, combine potatoes, celery, and both onions. Combine remaining ingredients and add to potato mixture. Mix well and chill several hours or overnight. Send us your favorite recipes at connectionsubmissions@ gmail.com Wharton Location 101 E. Milam St. Wharton, Texas 77488 (979) 532-1650 www.NewFirst.com