Appetizers - page #9

gin-marinated olives



crushed red pepper flakesblack peppercorns, crushedjuniper berriesquality gin

Place ingredients in a glass bowl. Cover with cheesecloth. Set aside in cool place for 2 days. Drain off gin (save) and discard juniper berries and peppercorns. Makes 1 cup...

 

veggie pizza



cans crescent rolls refrigerated onespkgmayonnaisegarlic powder

Press crescent dough on large cookie sheet. Bake until brown (doesn't take long). Cool. After dough is cool, spread cream cheese mixture (mix cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, dill seed and...

spiced meatballs



ground chuck or beefAccentsalteggs, well beaten

Sauce:3 Tbsp. butter or margarine1/2 c. chili sauce1/4 c. cider vinegar1/2 c. brown sugar *2 Tbsp. finely chopped onion1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce1 tsp. Accent4 drops hot pepper sauce1/4 tsp. pepper...

 

cheese ball



cream cheeseshredded sharp Cheddar cheesedried chivesWorcestershire sauce

Mix together cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, chives and Worcestershire sauce; form into a ball. Press ball into the pecans and roll to keep shape. Refrigerate before serving. Serve on any...

ham ball



parsley flakesmayonnaiseTabasco saucesoftened cream cheese

Stir all ingredients together; chill. Shape into ball. Roll in parsley flakes and pecans....

 

spinach dip



frozen spinach, cooked, drained and patted drysour creammayonnaisechopped celery

Combine all ingredients....

deep fried mushrooms



milkflourbeaten eggsalt and pepper to taste

In small bowl, mix together beaten egg and milk; set aside. On a plate put flour, salt and pepper. Wash and slice mushrooms. First, dip mushrooms in egg mixture and...

 

cheese log



cream cheesenutmegpaprikagarlic powder

Mix well and form into ball, then may be rolled in nuts, if desired....

lime pickles



cucumberspickling limevinegarpack cinnamon sticks

Slice cucumbers and soak in lime for 24 hours. Add cold water to cover cucumbers and cover for 2 days. Rinse and drain. On 3rd day, add remaining ingredients and...

 

dressing



pan corn bread, crumbledturkey broth can use chicken brothmedium onion, finely choppedsugar

Combine all ingredients, mixing well. Pour into a 13 x 9-inch casserole dish. Bake at 375° for 30 minutes or until golden brown....

french-fried onion rings



milksaltflouregg

Peel onions under running water (to prevent eyes from watering). Cut into 1/4-inch slices and separate into rings. Heat vegetable oil (at least 1-inch) in deep fryer or 3-quart saucepan...

 

cheesy cauliflower



bunch cauliflowerto 10 slices favorite cheese

Wash and cut cauliflower. Boil until tender; drain. Layer cauliflower in a microwave-safe dish. Cover with desired amount of sliced cheese. Melt in microwave about 1 minute or until cheese...

sweet potato balls



crushed corn flakesmarshmallowssweet potatoessugar and vanilla flavoring to taste

Boil sweet potatoes and mash. Put sugar and vanilla flavoring to taste in. Roll in balls. Roll in crushed corn flakes. Put marshmallow in center. Bake at 350° until brown....

 

ham delights



margarinepoppy seedWorcestershire saucesmall onion, chopped fine

Split biscuits. Spread on ham and layer with crumbled cheese. Put top of biscuits on and bake 10 to 20 minutes at 400°....

cocktail wieners



wieners, cut into 1/4-inch piecesjar currant jelly grape or apple can be usedmustard

Cook wiener pieces and other ingredients 1 hour in oven at 250°, stirring often. Serve hot in chafing dish with decorative toothpicks as servers....

 

watermelon rind pickles



medium melonsmall box ginger rootsugarvinegar

Peel melon. Cover with water and add 2 tablespoons lime. Let stand overnight. Next day drain and let stand 1 hour in clear, cold water. Drain and cover with fresh...

stuffed potatoes



potatoesstick margarinechopped oniongreen onion tops or green pepper

Bake potatoes at 475° for 1 hour. Cut in half and scrape out insides. Mix potatoes with margarine, chopped onion, green onion tops or green pepper and canned milk. Put...

 

artichoke dip



mayonnaisecans artichokes packed in water

Drain artichokes. Cut into small pieces. Mix mayonnaise and salad dressing mix and add to artichokes. Mix well. Chill. Delicious with sourdough bread....

cream cheese dip



cream cheesesmall can Ortega mild chili salsa

Combine all ingredients and simmer over low heat until cream cheese is melted. Serve with vegetables or chips....

 

artichoke dip



grated Parmesan cheesemayonnaisechopped scallionscan diced Ortega chilies

Mix together all ingredients and bake at 350° for 20 minutes or microwave 6 minutes....





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