Sumi Salad, Stuffed Flank Florentine, Million Dollar Fudge

DEAR SOS: As a salad lover, I’d be pleased if you could get the recipe for Sumi Salad from Cuisine Sur La Mer in Manhattan Beach. The salad is so light, yet filling, and just the right touch to serve at a luncheon. --LOIS

DEAR LOIS: Say no more.

SUMI SALAD 2 (3-ounce) packages uncooked ramen noodles (without flavoring packet) 1/2 cup almonds, toasted and sliced 1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted Dressing 4 chicken breast halves, cooked and shredded 1 (2-pound) head cabbage, finely chopped 1/2 bunch green onions, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons pickled ginger, chopped

In medium bowl crumble noodles and combine with almonds, sesame seeds and Dressing. Cover and let stand in cool place overnight.

In large bowl combine chicken, cabbage, green onions, ginger and noodle mixture. Toss. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Each of 6 servings contains about: 715 calories; 725 mg sodium; 89 mg cholesterol; 46 grams fat; 42 grams carbohydrates; 41 grams protein; 2.38 grams fiber.

Dressing 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup rice vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup oil

In small bowl combine sugar, pepper, rice vinegar, salt and oil. Mix well.

DEAR SOS: I lost a very good fudge recipe that includes a seven-minute frosting with marshmallow cream added. It was so good and lasted longer than the regular type. I hope you can help me. --WANDA

DEAR WANDA: I hope so too. Million Dollar Fudge is a recipe from Mamie Eisenhower and has been shared by millions of fans throughout the years.

MILLION DOLLAR FUDGE (Mamie Eisenhower’s Fudge) 4 1/2 cups sugar Dash salt 2 tablespoons butter 1 (13 1/2-ounce) can evaporated milk 1 (12-ounce) package semisweet chocolate pieces 12 ounces German sweet chocolate, broken up 1 (8-ounce) jar marshmallow cream 2 1/2 cups chopped nuts

Combine sugar, salt, butter and evaporated milk in saucepan. Bring to boil and boil 6 minutes. Combine semisweet chocolate pieces, German sweet chocolate, marshmallow cream and nuts in bowl.

Pour boiling syrup over chocolate mixture and beat until chocolate is melted. Pour into buttered 9-inch-square pan to cool. Cut into squares. Makes 30 squares.

Each square contains about: 347 calories; 51 mg sodium; 8 mg cholesterol; 15 grams fat; 54 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams protein; 0.22 gram fiber.