turnpike (iou) and Cranberry Salsa (recipes)

turnpike (iou)

turnpike noun & verb. LME.
[from TURN verb + PIKE noun1.]
A. noun.
I.
Hist. A spiked barrier fixed in or across a road or passage, as a defence against sudden attack. LME.
A turnstile. M16-M18.
A barrier across a stream allowing the water to flow, but obstructing cattle. Also, a lock on a navigable stream. E17-M18.
Hist.
a. A toll-gate. L17.
b. A trust or committee responsible for the maintenance of a turnpike. Also turnpike trust. E18.
a. Hist. A road on which a toll was collected at a toll-gate. Also turnpike road. M18.
b. A motorway on which a toll is charged. US. M20.
A small cake used to raise bread. US local. M19.
II.
A spiral staircase. Scot. E16.
Comb.: turnpike gate = sense 4a above; turnpike road: see sense 5a above; turnpike sailor arch. a beggar in the guise of a distressed sailor; turnpike trust: see sense 4b above.
b. verb trans. Erect turnpikes on (a road). L18.
turnpiker noun (a) a foot-traveller; (b) arch. = turnpike sailor above: E19.

Cranberry Salsa (recipes)

Yield: Makes 8 servings

Ingredients:

1/2cup pecans, coarsely chopped

2cups fresh or frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped

1/3cup sugar

1pint grape tomatoes, cut in halves or quarters

1/2cup light raisins

1/4cup chopped shallots

1orange, peel and pith removed, coarsely chopped

4teaspoons balsamic vinegar

1/4teaspoon ground ginger

1/8teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Preparation:

1.Combine all ingredients in medium bowl. Cover and let flavors blend at least 4 hours.

Tip:

If there are any leftovers, toss with salad greens for a refreshing and different salad. Will keep up to 2 weeks in refrigerator.

Nutritional Information:

Serving Size:

Sodium

4 mg

Protein

2 g

Fiber

3 g

Carbohydrate

25 g

Total Fat

5 g

Calories from Fat

30 %

Calories

140

Dietary Exchange:

Starch

2

Fat

1

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