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Amaretto Mousse Cheesecake
Macaroon Crust:
1 − 7 oz package of Coconut Lightly Toasted in the oven
1/2 cup of sliced almonds lightly Toasted in the oven
1 Can of Sweetened Condensed Milk
1/3 cup of flour
1/4 cup of margarine
Mix well and press into a springform pan and set aside
For Cheesecake:
1 envelope of Knox Gelatin
1/2 cup cold water
3 − 8 oz packages of cream cheese
1 − 5 oz can of evaporated milk
1/3 cup of Amaretto Liquor
1 −12 oz frozen whipped topping
1 1/2 cups of sugar
1 teaspoon of lemon juice
1 teaspoon of vanilla
Garnish:
whipped topping
marachino cherries
melted chocolate chips
Sprinkle Knox over cold water and set aside to soften, stir over
low heat until dissolved. Beat cream cheese with sugar until fluffy,
gradually add evaporated milk and lemon juice. Gradually beat in Knox
mixture, Amaretto and vanilla until blended. Fold in the whipped
topping. Pour into crust and chill. Garnish with "balls" of whipped
topping dotted with marachino cherries and sprinkled with sliced
almonds and drizzled with ribbons of melted chocolate chips.
Baked Cheese Cake
Sharon Mowery
Press into 9 x 13 pan:
1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs
4 tbsps Melted Margarine
In bowl, beat together:
three 8 oz. pkgs. Cream Cheese, softened
5 Whole Eggs, 1 at a time
1 cup Sugar
1-1/2 tsps. Vanilla
Press into crumb crust; bake 30 to 35 minutes at 300°. take out of
oven and let stand for 10 minutes. Pour topping over cheesecake
and bake another 10 minutes.
Topping:
6 tbsps Sugar
1 pint Sour Cream
1-1/2 tsps Vanilla
Cut into squares when cold.
Pineapple Cheese Cake
Dora Jurek
1 Lemon Jello
1 tsp Lemon Juice
1 can crushed Pineapple
one 8 oz Cream Cheese
1/2 cup Sugar
1 can Milnot Milk
36 Gram Crackers
1/2 cup Butter
Cheese Cake
Cream well, 3 large or 8 small cream cheese. Whip 4 egg whites
until stiff. Add slowly: 1 cup sugar and 1 tsp vanilla. Fold in
cheese. Pour the cheese mixture onto the graham cracker crust.
Put into oven for 25 minutes at 375°. Use two jars of sour cream
thick. Add 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp vanilla. Take cake out of oven.
Pour the sour cream mixture over the cake. Put in oven for 5
minutes at 475°. Cool for at least 4 hours.
Cake ‘n Cheese Cake
Dora Jurek
one 8 oz pkg Cream Cheese
2/3 cup Sugar
1/2 cup Sour Cream, thick, commercial
2 unbeaten Eggs
1 cup Flour
1 tsp double acting Baking Powder
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 cup Butter
2/3 cup Sugar
2 Eggs
1 tbsp Milk
1 tsp Vanilla
Cream the cream cheese with 2/3 cup sugar. Add ½ cup sour
cream and vanilla. Blend in 2 unbeaten eggs, one at a time. Beat
well, set aside. Sift together: 1 cup all purpose flour, baking
powder, salt, cream ½ cup butter. Gradually add 2/3 cup sugar,
creaming well. Add 2 eggs, one at time, beating well after each
egg. Stir in 1 Tbsp milk and tsp vanilla, add dry ingredients.
Blend well and put into a 9 x 9 inch pan or a 10 pie inch pan at
least 2 inch deep. Grease and flour on bottom. Spread batter
over bottom and sides, spreading thinner on sides. Spoon
cheese mixture over batter and bake at 350° for 40 to 45 minutes.
Spread with topping and bake for 5 minutes. Cool
Sour Cream topping:
Combine 1 cup sour cream, 2 Tbsp sugar, 1 tsp vanilla
Combine sour cream, sugar, vanilla. Any fruit that has been
drained and mashed may be added to the topping. Peaches are
especially luscious.
Miracle Cheese Cake
Dora Jurek
Dissolve 1 pkg lemon flavored gelatin in 1 cup of boiling water.
Add 3 tbsp lemon juice. COOL! Cream together one 8 oz or three
3 oz cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, 1 tsp vanilla. Add gelatin and
mix well. Whip 1 can chilled Milnot and fold into gelatine mixture.
Crush 1 lb graham crackers. Add 1/2 cup melted butter. Pack 2/3
of mixture in bottom and sides of 9 x 13 x 2 in pan. Add filling
and sprinkle with remaining crumbs. Chill several hours. Cut into
12 squares and serve.
Cheesecake
Ruth Turnock
7 x 11 pan
Graham Cracker Crust
1 pound Cream Cheese
1 Cup Sugar
1/4 Tsp. Salt
2 Tbsp. Flour
2 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
1/2 Tsp. Vanilla
2 Eggs
1/2 Cup Milk
Sour Cream
Pat graham cracker crust into pan. Preheat oven to 400°. Beat
cream cheese until fluffy. Mix sugar, salt and flour; add to cream
cheese alternately with remaining ingredients. Pour into pan and
turn oven down to 200°. Bake one hour. Leave in oven 1/2 hour to
cool. Spread with sour cream. Let cool completely then refrigerate.
Coffee Cheesecake
Serving Size: 12
Preparation Time: 0:20
Vegetable cooking spray
3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons reduced-calorie stick margarine melted
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 ounces Neufchatel cheese (1 package)
8 ounces nonfat cream cheese (1 tub)
2 eggs
1/2 cup skim milk
2 1/2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
1/3 cup nonfat sour cream
3 egg whites
1/4 cup sugar
Coat a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
Combine crumbs and next 3 ingredients, and stir well. Firmly press crumb mixture into bottom and 2 inches up sides of pan; set aside.
Combine 2/3 cup sugar and next 6 ingredients in a large bowl; beat at high speed of a mixer until smooth.
Combine milk and coffee granules; stir well. Add milk mixture and sour cream to cheese mixture; beat until smooth.
Beat egg whites (at room temperature) at high speed of a mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold egg white mixture into cheese mixture.
Pour into prepared pan. Bake at 300 degrees for 1 hour or until almost set. Turn oven off; loosen cake from sides of pan, using a narrow metal spatula or knife. Let cheesecake stand in oven with door slightly opened for 1 hour. Remove from oven; cover and chill 8 hours. Yield: 12 servings (serving size: 1 wedge).
Per serving: 220 Calories; 8g Fat (32% calories from fat); 8g Protein; 29g Carbohydrate; 49mg Cholesterol; 270mg Sodium
Lemony Cheesecake With Raspberry Topping
Serving Size: 12
Preparation Time: 0:11
32 ounces vanilla low-fat yogurt (1 carton)
Vegetable cooking spray
1 cup low-fat granola cereal (without raisins)
1 tablespoon stick margarine melted
1 cup nonfat sour cream
3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 ounces Neufchatel cheese (1 package)
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 eggs
2 egg whites
3/4 cup low-fat sour cream
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg white
10 ounces frozen raspberries in light syrup (1 package) thawed
Place a colander in a 2-quart glass measure or medium bowl. Line colander with 4 layers of cheesecloth, allowing cheesecloth to extend over edge of bowl. Spoon the yogurt into colander. Cover loosely with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 12 hours.
Spoon yogurt cheese into a large bowl, and set aside; discard liquid.
Coat bottom of 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray. Combine granola and margarine; stir well. Press mixture into bottom of pan.
Bake at 325 degrees for 20 minutes, and let cool on a wire rack.
Add nonfat sour cream and next 4 ingredients (sour cream through Neufchatel cheese) to the yogurt cheese, and beat at medium speed of a mixer until smooth. Add the grated lemon rind, lemon juice, 1-1/2 teaspoons of vanilla, 2 eggs, and 2 egg whites, and beat well. Spoon the cheese mixture into prepared pan.
Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour; remove from oven.
Combine low-fat sour cream, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 1 egg white; stir well. Spread sour cream mixture evenly over cheesecake, and return to oven; bake an additional 15 minutes. Turn off oven, and let cheesecake stand in closed oven for 1 hour. Remove cheesecake from oven; cover and chill at least 8 hours. Yield: 12 servings (serving size: 1 wedge and 4 teaspoons raspberry topping).
Serving Ideas: Serve with raspberries.
Per serving: 295 Calories; 10g Fat (31% calories from fat); 10g Protein; 42g Carbohydrate; 53mg Cholesterol; 236mg Sodium
Marbled Cheesecake
Serving Size: 12
Preparation Time: 0:11
Vegetable cooking spray
1/2 cup chocolate wafer cookie crumbs (8 cookies)
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
16 ounces nonfat process cream cheese product softened
16 ounces nonfat sour cream
4 eggs
3 squares sweet baking chocolate melted
Wrap outside bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Coat bottom of pan with cooking spray; sprinkle with chocolate wafer cookie crumbs, and set aside.
Combine sugar and next 4 ingredients in a bowl. Beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs, 1 at a time; beat well after each addition.
Pour half of cheese mixture into a bowl; add melted chocolate, stirring until well blended. Spoon alternating mounds of plain and chocolate cheese mixtures into prepared pan; swirl with a knife to create a marbled effect. Place pan in a large shallow pan; add hot water to larger pan to a depth of 1 inch.
Bake at 325 deg for 45 minutes; remove from oven. Remove springform pan from water; remove foil from pan. Let cool 1 hour. Cover and chill at least 2 hours. Yield: 12 servings (serving size: 1 wedge).
Notes: This sensational cheesecake, made with nonfat cream cheese and sour cream, can be whipped up in no time flat.
Per serving: 343 Calories; 20g Fat (51% calories from fat); 7g Protein; 35g Carbohydrate; 108mg Cholesterol; 235mg Sodium
Cheese Ball Spread
1 8oz. whipped cream cheese
1/2 lb. grated cheddar cheese
1/2 lb. meunster cheese
10 pimento olives, finely chopped
pinch of salt
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 tbsp. mayonaise
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. worcestershire sauce
Preparation:
1. In medium bowl add all ingredients aand blend well. You might want to use your
bare hands.
Mold into ball or even log.
2. You can roll in chopped nuts or even paprika.
3. Refrigerate 2 hours and serve with crackers.
Cheese Buns
12 hot dog buns
1 lb. cheddar cheese, grated
1 stick of butter
Preparation:
1. In large bowl combine butter and grated cheese.
2. Open buns and spread mixture inside.
3. Place on large cookie sheet and broil for 3−5 minutes.
4. Remove from oven and slice bun into 6 pieces and serve.
Chicken Tenders with Dipping Sauce
3 lbs. chicken tenders
3 eggs
1 cup water
2 cups bread crumbs
1 16 oz. sour cream
1 18 oz. barbecue sauce, any flavor
1. Heat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Combine eggs and water. Dip chicken tenders into egg mixture and cover with bread
crumbs.
3. Place on baking dish and bake for 50 minutes.
4. In small bowl combine barbecue sauce and sour cream. Chill for 30 minutes before
serving.
5. Arrange on platter and serve or place 3−4 pieces on each plate and top with heaping
spoonful of sour cream mixture and serve as appetizer first course.
Chinese Chicken Wings
3 dozen chicken wings
3 cups water
1 cup soy sauce
1 tbsp. sugar
1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup oyster sauce
1/2 cup white wine
1. Mix all ingredients together except for chicken wings.
2. Preheat oven to 350F.
3. Place chicken wings in baking dish and pour over mixture.
4. Bake for 30 minutes.
5. Serve with plenty of napkins.
Corn Salsa
2 cans drained corn
3 tbsp. lime juise
4 tbsp. olive oil
1 large tomatoe, diced and seeded
1 15 oz. can black beans rinsed and drained
1 red onions, finely chopped
3 tbsp. parsley
2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
Preparation:
1. In bowl combine all ingredients and refrigerate for 2 hours.
2. Add salt and pepper to taste.
3. Serve with large tortilla chips.
Crab Cakes
1 lb. crabmeat
1/2 cup oil
1 tbsp. oil
5 shallots, minced
1 cup whipping cream
2 eggs
3 cups italian bread crumbs
1/2 white wine
2 tsp. garlic powder
4 scallions, chopped
1/4 cup horseradish sauce
1 cup parsley
1. In skillet heat 1 tbsp. oil and cook shallots and scallions. Cook until tender. Add in
wine,
whipping cream and horseradish sauce.
2. Let simmer for 5 minutes and let cool.
3. In large bowl combine this mixture with crabmeat, eggs, breadcrumbs and parsley.
Make
into either 8 hamburger like patties or 32 small balls.
4. Heat 1/2 oil until hot and saute the crab cakes or balls in oil. Cook until all sides are
golden brown.
5. You might want to top with a tsp. of horseradish on each cake or in the center of the 8.
Crabmeat Stuffed Mushrooms
24 mushrooms, cleaned
1 8 oz. whipped cream cheese
1 can (6 oz.) crabmeat
1 small onion, minced
1/2 tsp. horseradish
2 tbs.. bread crumbs
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. worcestershire sauce
1 tbs.. milk
Preparation:
1. Combine all ingredients except mushrooms.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
3. Fill mushrooms with crabmeat mixture.
4. In large baking dish coat with 2 tbs.. of butter and bake mushrooms for 10 minutes.
Crab Meat Appetizer
4 lbs. cooked lump crab meat
3 cups mayonnaise, can be light
4 tbs. dijon mustard
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup chopped scallions
3 egg yolks
3 tbs. Worcestershire Sauce
2 tsp. tobasco sauce
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. pepper
1 tsp. paprika
1. Heat oven to 375°.
2. In large bowl combine all ingredients, mixing well.
3. In medium casserole dish coat side with butter and bread
crumbs. (You would use the same technique if you were coating a
cake pan with butter than dusting with flour).
4. Add mixed ingredients to casserole dish and bake for 20−25
minutes. If the top has not browned at the end, turn on broiler
for 1 minute.
5. Let cool for 15 minutes. Serve with crackers or little pieces of
torn french bread.
Crabmeat Balls
2 7 oz. cans crabmeat
1 tsp. parsley
12 slices of bacon
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
3 tbs.. cooking sherry
1 tbs.. lemon juice
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. mustard
pinch salt
1 tsp. pepper
Preparation:
1. Lay bacon on papertowels and cover with papertowels. Place in microwave and cook
for 10 minutes on high. Cook until totally brown and crispy. Remove and let cool.
When cooled, place between papertowels again and crush with hands until you make all
crumbs.
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
24 mushrooms
1 can crab meat
1 egg, beaten with 2 tsp. milk
2 tsp. bread crumbs
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 cup parmesan cheese
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. parsley
1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
2. Clean mushrooms.
3. Combine remaining ingredients and stuff into mushrooms.
4. Bake for 20 minutes.
5. Serve.
Cream Cheese and Caviar Dip
1 12 oz. container whipped cream cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 small jar black caviar
Preparation:
1. Mix all ingredients well and refrigerate for 1 hour.
2. Serve as dip with crackers.
Cucumber Dip
2 large cucumbers
2 8 oz. pkgs. cream cheese
½ cup white vinegar
2 tsp. salt
½ tsp. garlic salt
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1. Peel cucumber skin off and then grate into medium slices.
2. Mix cucumber in vinegar and salt overnight.
3. In small mixing bowl add cream cheese, mayonnaise and garlic.
Mix well.
4. Squeeze excess liquid from cucumber and mix cucumbers with
cream cheese mixture and stir well.
5. Serve this with vegetables or tortilla chips.
Curried Yogurt Dip
1 cup plain yogurt
1 tsp. hot sauce
pinch of black pepper
2 tsp. curry powder
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. sugar
1. Combine all ingredients and blend well.
2. Refrigerate 20 minutes before serving.
3. Serve with vegetables.
Deep Fried Pork Meatballs
1½ lbs. pork chop meat
1½ cups red bell pepper
1½ cup finely chopped onion
½ cup chopped garlic
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
½ tsp. black pepper
1 stick butter
1 cup flour
vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 cup water
2 cups bread crumbs
Preparation:
1. First in medium fry pan heat butter until melted and add in
flour. Mix well and heat until creamy a dark beige color. Add
in onions and red pepper and heat for 10 minutes and remove from heat.
2. In large fry cook pork in about ¼ cup oil. Brown well and remove from heat.
3. In medium bowl combine meat and onion and pepper mixture with
hands, be sure to make sure both are cool first. Let sit in the refrigerator for about 1−2 hours.
4. When chilled, roll into small balls. Mix eggs with water and
leave in bowl for dipping pork balls. Place bread crumbs in separate bowl.
5. First, dip pork balls into egg mixture then coat well with
bread crumbs. Do this step to all of the meat before starting to cook.
6. In large sauce pot, cover bottom of pot with 2 inches of oil
and heat on medium to high. The oil has to high enough to submerse
the pork ball. Place as many pork balls in very hot oil
and cook for 5−8 minutes, sometimes longer. You will be able to tell.
7. In small bowl combine mustard and mayonnaise. To serve place
heaping teaspoon in middle of dish and place pork balls around it.
Serve as a first course or appetizer.
Deviled Eggs Lisa
12 hard boiled eggs
3 tbsp. dijon mustard
2 scallions, finely chopped
6 tbsp. mayonnaise
2 tsp. parsley
2 tsp. lemon juice
1½ tsp. curry powder
½ tsp. dry mustard
¼ tsp. salt
½ tsp. pepper
Paprika
1. Cut eggs in half lengthwise and take out yolks and reserve in
bowl.
2. Mash yolks and mix in all ingredients except Paprika.
3. Spoon mixture into eggs and sprinkle with Paprika.
4. Serve 3 each for first course or can be used as an appetizer.
Easy Herb Spread
1 16 oz. whipped cream cheese
1 tsp. garlic powder
2 scallions, minced
1 tsp. mustard
1/2 cup parsley
1/2 cup basil
1. Combine all ingredients well.
2. Place in pretty bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
3. Serve with crackers.
English Muffin Crab Cakes
8 whole english muffins
2 6 oz. cans crabmeat
2 tbsp. mayonaise
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 small onion, diced
1 16 oz. pkg. shredded meunster cheese
1. Split english muffins and bake on cookie sheet for 10−15 minutes or until turning
slightly brown.
2. In medium bowl combine remaining ingredients. Blend well.
3. Remove english muffins from oven and place spoonfuls of crabmeat mixture on
top of muffins.
4. Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.
5. If you have extra mixture, place in small baking dish and bake for 10 minutes and
serve with crackers.
Five Cheese Baked Ziti Sauce:
2 large cans crushed tomatoes
2 small cans tomato sauce
2 small cans tomato paste
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. garlic powder
1 tbsp. onion powder
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. pepper
Ziti:
2 lbs. ziti
2 15 oz. pkgs. of ricotta cheese, skim or whole
2 cups shredded swiss cheese
2 cups parmesan cheese
2 cups shredded provolone
2 cups crumbled bleu cheese
1. Make sauce first. Combine all ingredients and simmer for 1
hour or until ready to use.
2. In large bowl combine all the remaining ingredients and mix
well. Add in half the sauce and mix well.
3. When ziti is cooked drain very well and add in to sauce and
cheese mixture. Mix well.
4. In 1 or 2 baking dishes pour in ziti mixture and you may want
to add some sauce to the top and garnish with sauce and parsley.
5. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Let set in oven for 15 more
minutes and serve.
6. Serve with salad and bread.
Fried Meat Ravioli
1 lb. frozen meat ravioli
2 cups seasoned bread crumbs
1 cup oil
2 eggs, beaten
3 tbsp. water
1 jar premade alfredo sauce
1. Combine eggs and water. Dip ravioli into egg mixture and then into
bread crumbs.
2. Heat oil in large skillet and fry ravioli until golden brown.
3. Place on papertowel to remove excess grease.
4. Heat alfredo sauce on stove or in microwave. Place in bowl to serve.
5. Arrange ravioli on dish around alfredo sauce.
Fried Mozzarella with Roasted Pepper Sauce
2 jars roasted peppers
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup water
¼ cup red wine vinegar
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tbsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. salt
½ tsp. pepper
3 16 oz. pkgs. of mozzarella
2 cups bread crumbs
1½ cups vegetable oil
2 eggs, beaten with ¼ cup of water
1. Slice mozzarella into slices (approximately 15 per pkg.)
Dip mozzarella in egg mixture and then into bread crumbs just
like you would to chicken cutlets. Do all pieces of cheese
before starting to fry, it makes it easier.
2. Heat 1½ cups of oil in large fry pan. Place cheese cutlets
in fry pan, do not over crowd. Let brown on both sides watching
carefully not to melt cheese all over the place.
3. When done set aside on serving platter.
4. In medium sauce pan heat olive oil, roasted peppers, garlic
powder, salt, pepper, water, red wine vinegar and cayenne pepper.
When warmed pour mixture into blender and pulse until creamy.
5. The sauce can be poured into small ramekins so all your guests
have their own sauce and are not dipping into the same dish.
Fried Tomatoes
2 eggs
6 large red tomatoes, cut into 4 slices each
2 cups bread crumbs
2 cups olive oil
1 strip of bacon (optional)
3 cups mayonnaise
½ cup mustard, any kind
1 tsp. salt
1 small onion, diced
1 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
¼ cup parsley
¼ cup thyme
1. Heat oil in large fry pan.
2. Make egg wash with the eggs, add a little water.
3. Dip tomatoes in egg and then in bread crumbs.
4. Place in fry pan and fry until golden brown on both sides.
5. Set aside on paper towel to remove excess oil.
6. To make sauce, mix together mayonnaise, mustard, onion, salt,
pepper, cayenne. parsley and thyme. Mix well.
7. On salad plate place three tomatoes in an arrangement and place a
large tablespoon of mayonnaise in the middle.
Garlic and Blue Cheese Bread
1 large loaf french bread, slice down the middle
1 8 oz. chunky blue cheese dressing
1 8 oz. whipped butter, softened
2 tbsp. garlic powder
1 cup parmesan cheese
1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. In small bowl combine blue cheese dressing, garlic, and parmesan cheese.
3. Spread each loaf of bread with butter.
4. Spread on blue cheese and parmesan mixture.
5. Bake for 15−20 minutes.
Garlic Clam Dip
1 8 oz. whipped cream cheese
2 tsp. lemon juice
2 tsp. worcestershire sauce
1/2tsp. salt
1/2garlic powder
1 tsp. pepper
1 7 oz. can minced clams, with juice
Preparation:
1. Combine all ingredients except clam juice. Mix well. If you want a thinner spread
add some clam juice.
2. Serve with crackers or vegetables.
Sauteed Goat Cheese Cakes
1 cup leeks, diced
1 lb. goat cheese
1 cup flour
1 cup bread crumbs
2 eggs, beaten with water
½ cup garlic, minced
1 tsp. salt
½ tsp. pepper
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1. In large fry pan saute leek until soft. Empty into medium
bowl. Add in goat cheese, at room temperature, garlic, salt,
pepper and cayenne pepper. Mix well with hands. Make shapes the
size of a flattened egg.
2. Dip goat cheese shape into flour, egg and bread crumbs. Fry
on medium heat until golden brown.
3. Serve with salad.
Hot Stuffed Mushrooms
24 mushrooms, cleaned
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups crabmeat
1 tsp. onion powder
2 tbsp. parmesan cheese
2 tsp. parsley
1 tbsp. hot sauce
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 tbsp. bread crumbs
1 tsp. salt
1. Preheat oven to 325.
2. Combine all ingredients except mushrooms.
3. Spoon in mixture to mushrooms and bake for 20 minutes.
Hot Wings
5 lbs. chicken wings
1 lb. butter
1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
4 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. black pepper
3 tsp. tobasco sauce
2 cups pancake syrup
1 tsp. onion powder
1. Bake chicken wings at 400 degrees until thoroughly cooked,
depending on size.
2. Mix all other ingredients and set aside.
3. Remove wings from oven and place in sauce mixture.
4. Serve with a lot of napkins.
Italian Bread Boat Dip
2 Large loaves italian bread
1 cup onions, chopped
1½ cups crab dip
1 cup cheddar cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
1. Hollow out one loaf of bread using the pulled out pieces as
bite size dipping pieces. Tear up the whole second loaf and use
as dipping pieces.
2. Mix together in baking dish onions, crab, cheddar and
mayonnaise. Bake for about 10 minutes or until hot.
3. Pour mixture into hollowed out loaf of bread and serve.
Jumbo Garlic Shrimp
48 jumbo shrimps, cleaned and deveined
4 tbsp. cayenne pepper
6 tbsp. garlic powder
2 cups olive oil
1. In large bowl combine oil, cayenne pepper and garlic powder. Blend well and add
in the shrimp. Coat the shrimp well.
2. Heat skillet and saute shrimp half at a time.
3. When done place in large bowl and use toothpicks or serve 6 on a plate as first course.
Little Franks with Orange Dipping Sauce
1 pkg. cocktail franks
2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup pancake syrup
Preparation:
1. In medium sauce pan heat orange juice and pancake syrup. Bring to simmer and
add in cocktail franks.
2. Let simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Serve in pretty bowl with toothpicks.
Marinated Mushrooms
1 lb. fresh mushrooms
1 tsp. chives
1 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tsp. tarragon
pinch of salt
1/2 cup water
1 tsp. garlic powder
1. Clean and dry mushrooms.
2. Mix all ingredients together.
3. Let marinate in refrigerator for 8−12 hours.
4. Serve.
Mashed Potato Stuffed Mushrooms
24 mushrooms, cleaned and stemed
4 large baking potatoes
1 8 oz. whipped cream cheese
1 cup finely chopped shrimp
1/2 stick of butter
1 tsp. salt
1. Bake potatoes in microwave for 12 minutes. Let cool and scoop out the potato.
2. In medium bowl combine potato, cream cheese, shrimp, butter and salt Blend well.
3. Spoon mixture into mushrooms and bake for 10−15 minutes at 325.
Mexican Dip
1 lb. ground beef
1 tbsp. chilli powder
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 onion, diced
1 small chile or jalapeno, diced
1 16 oz. whipped cream cheese
1 bag shredded cheddar cheese
1. In saute pan brown meat and onion. Add in chilli powder, cayenne pepper
and jalapeno.
2. In bowl combine meat, cream cheese and cheddar cheese.
3. Place in baking dish and bake for 15 minutes.
Mixed Cheese Spread
1 8 oz. pkg. of whipped cream cheese
4 oz. bleu cheese
1 cheddar cheese, grated
2 tbsp. worcestershire sauce
1 cup cooked, cut up meat (ham or sausage)
1/2 cup butter
1 onion, finely chopped
Preparation:
1. In large bowl combine all cheese with mixer.
2. Add in all ingredients and refrigerate for 8 hours and serve.
3. Serve with small breads or crackers.
Mozzarella Sticks with Spicy Sauce
40 mozzarella sticks
1 16 oz. premade plain spaghetti sauce
1 medium onion, diced
1 tbsp. red pepper flakes
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
dash of hot sauce
1 tsp. olive oil
1. Bake mozzarella sticks as indicated on pkg.
2. In medium sauce pan heat onions in oil. Add in remaining ingredients.
3. Heat sauce for 30 minutes or length of cooking time for mozzarella sticks.
Mushroom and Nut Pate
2 lbs. mushrooms, chopped
1 cup nuts, any kind
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tbsp. tarragon
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. salt
1 cup plain yogurt
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp. garlic powder
Parsley for garnish, not necessary
Preparation:
1. In large skillet heat in oil onion and garlic. Cook until tunring golden brown. Add in
garlic
powder, mushrooms. Stir in tarragon, lemon juice, salt, pepper and paprika.
2. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Place in blender and blend for 3
minutes.
Add in nuts (almonds) and chop them. Blend for 2 more minutes.
3. Refrigerate for 8 hours and serve with crackers.
Mushroom & Sun Dried Tomato Spread
½ lb. fresh mushrooms
½ lb. portabella mushrooms
½ cup chopped sun dried tomatoes
¼ cup green onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves
2 loaves french bread, cut into diagonal slices
1 tbsp. olive oil
1. In food processor or blender puree all ingredients.
2. Toast bread in oven until lightly browned. Place bread on
serving dish or bowl.
3. Place mushroom mixture into bowl. Spread mixture into bread and
serve or have each person do their own.
Mushroom Bread
1 small loaf white bread
1/2 lb. mushrooms, finely chopped
2 tsp. lemon juice
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
3 tbsp. flour
1/4 cup butter
1 scallion, finely chopped
Preparation:
1. Sauter mushrooms in butter. Add in lemon juice, heavy cream, salt, garlic powder,
flour and scallions.
2. Cook until cramy and thick.
3. Preheat oven to 425.
4. Remove mushroom mixture from stove.
5. Dip bread into mixture on both side. Place on cookie sheet and bake on each side for
5−8 minutes.
Onion Rings with Dipping Sauce
2 large bags of onion rings
1 16 oz. whipped cream cheese
1 16 oz. sour cream
1 16 oz. salsa
1. Bake onion rings as indicated on bag.
2. In medium bowl combine all ingredients and blend well.
3. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Pancake Syrup Chicken Wings
6 lbs. chicken wings
1 cup pancake syrup
3 tsp. garlic powder
1 cup soy sauce
1. Season wings with garlic powder.
2. Bake for 30 minutes at 325.
3. In small bowl combine syrup and soy sauce.
4. Pour over chicken wings and bake for 10 more minutes.
Peanut Chili Dip
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 tbsp. chili powder
2 tbsp. honey
3 tbsp. water
2 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. garlic powder
Preparation:
1. In bowl combine all ingredients until blended well. If mixture seems to thick add
more water.
2. Serve with carrots, broccoli, green and red peppers.
Pesto Crescents
1 8 oz. can crescent rolls
2 tbsp. parmesan cheese
1 egg yolk
6 tsp., sun dried tomatoes in oil
3 tbps. pesto sauce ( use envelope)
1 tbsp. water
Preparation:
1. Open crescent roll can.
2. In bowl combine parmesan cheese, sundried tomates and pesto sauce. Mix well.
3. Open each individual crescent and place 1 tbsp. of mixture into center. Fold over like a
triangle. Press edges down firmly with fork.
4. In small bowl mix together egg and water and with finger paint the egg mixture over
the crescent.
5. Bake for 10−15 minutes or until golden brown.
Pierogies with Sour Cream
32 pierogies, any kind
2 16 oz. sour creams
2 tbsp. paprika
1 small onion
3 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. olive oil
1. In small saute pan heat butter and oil.
2. Lay pierogies on large baking dish and pour over oil and butter mixture.
Bake for 35 minutes, or until they are turning golden brown.
3. You might want to toss once or twice while cooking.
4. Five minutes before complete sprinkle over the paprika.
5. Serve on large plate and place sour cream in bowl in center.
Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Garlic Mayonnaise
1 12 oz. Pork Tenderlointlets
5 tbsp. olive oil
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. pepper
¼ cup romano or parmesan cheese
1 cup parsley
1 Whole Garlic, Medium Head
½ cup mayonnaise
1. Preheat oven to 325°. In long mixing dish or pan combine
parsley, salt, pepper and cheese. Coat pork tenderloin with oil
on all sides and cover with the parsley mixture.
2. Place in baking dish with 4 tbsp. of oil and bake uncovered
for about 45 minutes to an hour. Also, take the first layer of
skin off the garlic bulb and cut off the pointed top. Place in
small baking dish with 2 tsp. of olive oil and bake for 45
minutes.
3. After 45 minutes let garlic cool and squeeze out the garlic
like toothpaste. With the fork tines, press the garlic down.
Mix with the mayonnaise well.
4. Remove pork from oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Cut into
slices and serve two to each plate with a teaspoon of garlic mayonnaise
on the side or on top of them. Garnish with some parsley.
Quick Stuffed Celery
1 bunch of celery, cleaned
1 8 oz. whipped cream cheese
2 tbsp. sour cream
1 small can black olives, chopped
1 tsp. paprika
1. Combine cream cheese, sour cream, olives and paprika.
2. Fill celery stalk and serve.
Raisin Spread
1 cup raisins
1 8oz. whipped cream cheese
1 tsp. cinnamon
Preparation:
1. Mix together all ingredients and refrigerate for 1 hour.
2. Serve on bagels or toast.
Red Bell Pepper Pancakes
3/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
2/3 cup flour
1 tbsp. melted butter
2 large eggs, separated
¼ cup cornmeal
½ tsp. hot red pepper flakes
3 tbsp. coriander
1 pint sour cream
1. In large bowl mix together all ingredients except sour cream
and egg whites. Add 1 tsp. salt and ¼ tsp. pepper.
2. In small bowl beat egg white until fluffy. Fold into flour
mixture.
3. Heat large fry pan with some melted butter. Spoon in balls
of the mixture into fry pan. Do not over crowd. Flatten the
balls into small pancakes, about 1−2 inches in diameter. Cook
each pancake 1 minute on each side or until golden brown.
4. These pancakes can be used as appetizers or as first course. For
8 guests, place 5 pancakes on each plate with a large tablespoonful of
sour cream. Garnish with parsley.
Salmon Dip
1 can salmon
1 8 oz. whipped cream cheese
1 cup onions, finely chopped
Preparation:
1. Mix all ingredients and refrigerate for 2−4 hours before serving.
Salsa with Shrimp
64 jumbo shrimps
4 16 oz. jars of salsa
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. pepper
1. In large sauce pan heat the salsa until very hot. Stirring
constantly.
2. Add in all the shrimp at once and cook thoroughly for 5
minutes.
3. Place in large serving bowl.
4. You can serve this with white rice. Very fast and delicious dish
for the salsa lover.
Sausage Dip
3 lbs. skinny italian sausage, frozen
1 cup mayonaise
1 cup sour cream
1/2 tsp. pepper
pinch of salt
1/2 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1. Cut sausage into 1 inch pieces. Either fry in frying pan or cook in oven.
2. Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, pepper, salt, paprika and cayenne pepper.
Blend well and refrigerate.
3. Use sauce to dip in sausage. Serve with toothpicks.
Sauteed Mushrooms
2 lbs. mushrooms, sliced in half
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tsp. hot red pepper flakes
1 stick butter
½ Sherry
½ cup Teriyaki Sauce
2 tbsp. parsley
1. In large fry pan cook garlic and pepper flakes in butter on
low heat. Add in mushrooms, teriyaki sauce and sherry and cook
over medium heat until mushrooms are tender.
2. Remove mushrooms and bring liquid to boil until thickened
like syrup.
3. Add in parsley and salt and pepper to taste. Return
mushrooms to heat and serve.
4. Can serve with any meat.
Sauteed Mushrooms in Biscuits
2 Pkgs. Refrigerated Biscuits, raw
½ lb. shitake mushrooms
½ lb. fresh mushrooms
½ lb. portabella mushrooms
2 cups scallions, chopped finely
1 cups balsamic vinegar
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. pepper
1 lemon
½ stick of butter
1. In large saute pan heat all mushrooms in butter with
scallions, garlic, salt and pepper. When mushrooms cooked and
tender place in blender or food processor and pulse until finely
chopped.
2. Place back in saute pan. Add in balsamic vinegar and the
juice of lemon. heat for 5 minutes.
3. Grease cookie sheet if necessary. Cut biscuits in half. To
be safe when doing this, place biscuit on counter and cut from
right to left or maybe you can even peel them apart.
4. When the biscuits are separated, place a tbsp. of mushroom
mixture in the middle and place the top of the biscuit back on
top. To make sure the insides don't fall out press the whole
perimeter of the biscuit.
5. Bake for 8 minutes on 325°.
Sesame Chicken
24 chicken tenders
1 cup sesame seeds
4 tbsp. dijon mustard
2 tsp. onion powder
2 cups mayo
1 cup honey
1. Grease baking sheet. Preheat oven to 450.
2. Combine dijon mustard, onion powder, mayo and honey. Dip chicken tenders into this
mixture and then into sesame seeds.
3. Place chicken tenders on baking sheet and bake for 20−25 minutes.
Spinach and Bacon Dip
1 cup mayonaise
1 cup sour cream
1 pkg. frozen chopped spinach
8 slices of bacon
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
1. If you can, cook the bacon in microwave until very crispy.
Let cool and break into tiny pieces.
2. Place spinach in strainer − squeeze to remove all excess water.
3. In medium bowl add all ingredients well.
4. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
5. Serve with fruit, vegetables, chips or breads.
Spinach Dip
1 pkg. chopped spinach, cooked and drained
1 pkg. vegetable soup mix
1 8 oz. sour cream
1 cup mayonaise
Preparation:
1. Mix all ingredients well and refrigerate for 8 hours.
2. Serve with crackers.
Sweet Potato Appetizers
2 40 oz. cans sweet potatoes
1 stick of butter
2 cups bread crumbs
2 cups pancake syrup
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1. In bowl mash potatoes. Add in butter, pancake syrup, salt and pepper.
2. Make into golf ball size balls. Roll in bread crumbs.
3. Preheat oven to 350 and bake for 30 minutes.
4. Serve as an appetizer or with a ham or turkey dinner.
Tomato and Basil Bruschetta
1 loaf of french bread, makes 24 pieces
4 garlic cloves
¼ cup basil
2 lbs. seeded tomatoes, diced
6 tbsp. olive oil
1. Heat oven to 375°.
2. Cut bread into 4 inch long pieces. Brush pieces of bread
with olive oil. Toast in oven for about 10 minutes or until
golden brown.
3. After toasting, rub garlic on the toast. Mix remaining olive
oil and tomatoes and basil in bowl. Add salt & pepper to taste.
Top each piece of toast with about tsp. of mixture.
4. Place on dish and serve.
Tomato Potato Skins
8 large baking potatoes
2 tomatoes, finely chopped
1 cup shredded mozzarella
1 cup shredded cheddar
4 green onions, chopped
1 tsp. olive oil
2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. chili powder
1 16 oz. sour cream
1. Microwave potatoes for 3 minutes each, which should be 24 minutes.
2. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop out potato middles.
3. In medium bowl combine potato middles with tomatoes, mozzarella, cheddar, onions,
olive oil, cayenne, salt, onion powder and chili powder. Blend well.
4. Spoon mixture back into potato shells and bake for 10−15 minutes.