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Cream of Carrot Soup

Cook in a saucepan covered for 15 minutes: 1 lb. carrots, pealed and sliced 2 medium onions, sliced 2 stalks celery, chopped Puree in halves in a blender. Then add: 1 ½ tsp. salt dash white pepper dash nutmeg 1 ½ cups half and half Heat thoroughly in a double boiler.

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CORN FRITTERS

½ cup cream corn (canned) (2 T. cream, opt.) 2 eggs 1 T. baking powder 1 tsp. salt Add flour to waffle consistency and deep fry, turning once. This can also be done using Bisquick in lieu of the flour, baking powder and salt. Serve hot topped with lemon sauce. LEMON SAUCE Slice one lemon…

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Chicken Spinners

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…

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ARTICHOKE NIBBLES

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…

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Crab Bites

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…

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Stuffed Mushrooms

(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….