Posted in Appetizers, Poultry on Oct 13th, 2009
Beat until smooth: 2 – 8 oz. packages cream cheese, softened Stir in: 2.5 cups cooked, diced chicken (I’d use the Costco chicken) 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced 1 – 4 oz. jar stuffed green olives, drained and diced 1 – 4.5 oz. jar black olives, chopped 1 – 4.5 oz. jar chopped green [...]
Posted in Appetizers, Vegetables on Oct 13th, 2009
2 jars marinated artichoke hearts 1/8 tsp oregano 1 small onion, minced 1/8 tsp pepper 1 clove garlic, minced Tabasco to taste 4 eggs 1/2 lb. cheddar cheese, grated 1.4 cup fine bread crumbs 2 Tbs minced parsley 1/4 tsp salt Drain oil from 1 jar of artichokes into skillet. Drain and discard oil in [...]
Posted in Appetizers, Seafood on Oct 13th, 2009
1 package English muffins—–quartered 1 stick butter, softened 1 jar Old English cheese spread 2 T mayonaise 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. seasoning salt 1 can crab meat, drained Mix and spread on muffins Bake 350 until bubbly—-about 20 minutes Be sure to quarter the muffins before spreading on the mixture. These freeze beautifully [...]
Posted in Appetizers, Pork on Oct 13th, 2009
(I usually double this recipe—it goes fast) 20 medium mushrooms 1 tablespoon butter 1/4 pound ground pork sausage (breakfast sausage) 4 oz. soft cream cheese 1/2 package Good Seasons Italian dressing mix Clean mushrooms and remove stems. Chop stems in small pieces and saute in butter. Remove to food processor. Saute sausage and drain well. [...]
Posted in Appetizers on Oct 13th, 2009
1 sheet frozen puff pastry (half a 17.25 oz. pkg) thawed 4 ounces Roquefort blue cheese 1 large egg, lightly beaten with 1 tsp. cold water =========================================================================== Preheat oven to 400 degrees.Butter an 8 or 9 inch baking pan. Open the sheet of puff pastry and flatten with a rolling pin. Crumble the blue cheese [...]
Posted in Appetizers, Dressings & Dips, Fruit, Snacks on Oct 13th, 2009
1 – 8oz. pkg. Cream Cheese 1 Cup packed Brown Sugar 1 Cup Peanut Butter ¼ Cup Milk 3-4 Apples, Cut into wedges Mix all ingredients together (except apples). Serve with apple wedges. Attractive when served with red & green apples. This recipe is great if you aren’t allergic to peanuts.
Posted in Appetizers, Dressings & Dips, Vegetables on Oct 13th, 2009
1 Cup Chopped Artichoke Heads (use the canned ones… way easier) ½ Cup Frozen Spinach (thawed & drained) 1 – 8oz Cube of Cream Cheese – softened ½ Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese ½ tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes ¼ tsp Garlic Powder Dash of Ground Pepper Mix all ingredients in a bowl, and then microwave [...]