2006 Appetizer Recipes

Congratulations to Mara Bergen of Detroit Lakes. She won a $75 gift certificate for her Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms recipe that she entered in the Appetizer Category of the ACS Recipe Contest.

Winning Recipe
Recipe Name: Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
Ingredients: Mushroom Caps
Seasoned Cheese (such as Dill Havarti, or pepper jack)
Parmesan Cheese
Butter
Instructions: Melt cheese enough to chuck into or spread into caps, top with parmesan and drizzle with butter. Cook for 15 minutes and serve hot.
Quick and Fancy!
Submitted by: Mara Bergen

Recipe Name: Appetizer Pie
Ingredients: 1 8 oz. (softened) cream cheese
2 Tablespoons milk
1- 2 1/2 oz. (finely snipped) dried beef
2 Tablespoons minced onion
2 Tablespoons green pepper
1/2 Tablespoon black pepper
1/2 cup dairy sour cream
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions: Blend cream cheese and milk. Stir in the rest of the ingredients, except nuts. Put in casserole. Sprinkle walnuts on top. Bake 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Enjoy with your favorite snack cracker.
Easy to make and Very Good!
Submittted by: Delores M. Lind

Recipe Name: Asian Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients: 4cups water
2 cups white rice
1tsp. vegtable oil
1 pd. ground pork
1 bunch green onions thinly sliced
1 tsp. minced garlic
1 (14oz.) pkg. firm tofu drained and cubed.
2 carrots shredded
3 tbsp. hoisin sauce
2 tbsp. sesame oil
1/4 tsp. hot chili paste
and 1 head iceberg lettuce.
Instructions: 1. in a saucepan combine the water and rice, bring to a boil, simmer for about 2 min., or until water is absorbed. set aside, keep warm.
2. heat oil in wok over medium-high heat. cook the pork, green onions andgarlic 5 to 7 min., or until lightly brown. add the tofu, carrot, hoisin, andsoy sauce, stirring frequently until heated through. remove from heat; and stir in the sesame oil and chili paste.
3. to serve; spoon a small amount of rice into each lettuce leaf, top with stir-fry mixture, and drizzle with additional sor or hoisin sauce if desired. wrap lettuce leafs to enclose filling.
appetizer: prep time 15 min, cook time 32 min. ready 47 min. 4 servings. additional stir fry items to add or replace tofu: chopped peanuts, peppers, shrimp, rice noodles, diced chicken, scrambled eggs, or bean sprouts.
Submittted by: Ava Flewelling

Recipe Name: Baconsticks
Ingredients: 1 pkg.dry breadsticks(6- 10 inches in length
1 # sliced Bacon
3/4 cup grated
Parmesan Cheese
4 Paper Plates
Paper Towels
Microwave
ParmesanCheese
Instructions: Get several paper plates ready: put 2 pieces of paper towels on each. Wrap each bread stick with one slice of bacon: starting at one end and wrapping diagonally. Place 5 on each plate and cover with one piece of paper towel. Microwave on High for 4 minutes...you can check after 3 min. you want the bacon to be done. Immediately remove from the microwave and roll in the Parmesan cheese that you have poured out onto a paper plate...covering the bacon as fast as you can with the cheese...set aside and repeat until done..
This recipe makes approx. 15 baconsticks.
Prep. time is 20-30 Min.
Store in the refrigerator covered.
Serve plain or as an accompaniment to a lettuce salad.
Serving suggestion: Place upright in a tall flower vase: looks great !
Submittted by: Beverly Jeffery

Recipe Name: Best Appetizer Ever
Ingredients: 8 oz cream cheese, softened (not fat free)
2 T milk
1 pkg shredded dried beef, chopped into dime sized pieces
2 T minced onion
2 T chopped green pepper
Dash pepper
1/2 cup sour cream (not fat free)
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions: Blend cream cheese and milk. Stir in dried beef, onion, green pepper and pepper. Mix well. Stir in sour cream. Spoon into an 8" pie plate or small shallow baking dish. Sprinkle walnuts over top. Bake at 350 deg for 15 minutes. Serve hot with crackers. (Triscuits are good.)
GREAT appetizer. Sure to get many compliments!
Submittted by: Linda Moore

Recipe Name: Boursin Cheese Ball
Ingredients: 3-8oz cream cheese softened
1/2cup softened butter
1/4 to 1/2 cup goat cheese
2 cloves garlic pressed
1Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1/2 tsp dried Basil
1/4 tsp Tarragon
1/4 tsp minced chives
1/4 tsp dried Thyme
1/4 tsp dried Sage
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions: Process {mix} until smooth & creamy. Shape into ball or logs. Roll in poppy seeds or chopped pecans or walnuts or parsley. Keep refridgerated until served. Serve with bread or crackers and smoked salmon.
To make Low-fat: eliminate butter & use Neufchatel 1/3 less fat cream cheese.
Submittted by: Wanda Odness

Recipe Name: Cajun Mushroom Caps
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds medium-size fresh mushrooms
6 ounces fully cooked, low-fat deli ham, finely chopped
3 tablespoons finely chopped red bell peper
3/4 cup finely shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (about 3 ounces), divided
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Cajun seasoning mix, to taste
Instructions: Rinse mushrooms; remove stems. Finely chop stems; set aside. Place mushroom caps on a lightly greased baking sheet; set aside.
Spray a skillet with non-stick vegetable spray. Add reserved mushroom stems, ham and bell pepper; saute' 10 minutes. Let cool.
In a large mixing bowl, combine ham mixture, 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, bread crumbs and parsley. Add Cajun seasoning to taste; mix well. Stuff reserved mushroom caps with ham mixture.
Bake in a preheated 400-degree oven 8 - 10 minutes. Remove from the oven; sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese over mushrooms. Serve immediately.
Appetizer may be asembled hours ahead of time and placed in refrigerator just prior to baking step.
20 - 30 calories per stuffed mushroom
Submittted by: Jan Smith

Recipe Name: Cheese Ball
Ingredients: 2 - 8oz. blocks of cream cheese,1 tsp. garlic powder,1 tsp. dehydrated minced onion,1 tsp.Worcestershire sauce, 1 1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese, real bacon bits
Instructions: Soften the cream cheese in the microwave, add garlic powder, onion, Worcestershire sauce, and mix well. Add the shredded cheddar and combine. Chill, form into balls and roll in the bacon bits. Serve on a platter or cutting board with a variety of your favorite crackers.
This recipe is so easy and my family has been serving this as an appetizer for many, many years and I haven't heard any complaints.
Submittted by: Angela Rousu

Recipe Name: Cheese Squares
Ingredients: 6 eggs
1 # shredded cheddar cheese
Jalepeno pepper slices
Instructions: Mix eggs and cheese. Place peppers in bottom of greased 9 x 13 pan. Pour eggs and cheese over peppers. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 min. Cool and cut into small squares.
For people who don't like hot peppers, you can place peppers on only half of the pan.
Submittted by: June Crandall

Recipe Name: Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
Ingredients: Mushroom Caps
Seasoned Cheese (such as Dill Havarti, or pepper jack)
Parmesan Cheese
Butter
Instructions: Melt cheese enough to chuck into or spread into caps, top with parmesan and drizzle with butter. Cook for 15 minutes and serve hot.
Quick and Fancy!
Submittted by: Mara Bergen

Recipe Name: Crab Dip
Ingredients: 8 oz Cream Cheese
16 oz Sour Cream
1 pkg mock crab
2 c. shredded Cheddae Cheese
1 tsp. Lemon juice
1/2 tsp. Tabassco Sauce
1 cup finely cut celery
Instructions: mix sour cream and cream cheese. add lemon juice and tabassco sauce. add cut up crab, celery and 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese. stir until blended. chill overnight. when ready to serve top with 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
You can use the low fat versions of cream cheese of sour cream to make it healthier.
Submittted by: Ivy Ekre-Boe

Recipe Name: Crab Dip
Ingredients: 1 8oz. pkg imitation crab flakes-cut into bite size pieces
10 oz. sour cream
1 8oz. pkg cream cheese (softened)
1 medium chopped onion
1 jar salsa
1 small can sliced black olives
5 oz. shredded cheddar cheese
Tortilla Chips
Instructions: Mix cream cheese and sour cream and put in the bottom of pie plate. Next layer salsa, onion, cheese, olives, and crab.
May add one tablespoon of tabasco sauce to cream cheese mixture for a hotter dip.
Submittted by: Carrie Murch

Recipe Name: Creamy Mushroom Tarts
Ingredients: Pastry:
2/3 cup soft butter
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 1/2 cups sifted flour
1/3 cup sour cream
Filling:
1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, finely chopped
1/4 cup butter
1/2 tsp. salt
2 T. minced green onions
1/4 cup flour
1 cup whipping cream (don't whip)
Fresh parsely for garnish
Instructions: For pastry, cut butter into sifted four and salt until mixture is coarse crumbs. Add sour cream and egg;cut through mixture with patry blender to mix thoroughly. Press pastry into a ball. With fingers , press about tsp. dough into bottom and sides of tiny muffin cups. Bake at 400 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
For filling, saute mushrooms and green onions in butter. Blend in flour and salt. Add cream. Cook, stirring constantlly, until thickened and smooth. Spoon mixture into baked pastry shells and freez. Bake frozen tart 12 minutes at 400 degrees.
Makes about 36 tarts. I received this recipe from my sister, Sara Thronsedt. I particularly like it because I can freeze the tarts and have them ready to use in limited numbers as needed.
Submittted by: Katherine Carlson

Recipe Name: Crispy Cheddar-Bacon Bites
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 Tblsp. prepared mustard
6 slices bread
6 slices uncooked bacon
Instructions: Lay 6 slices bread on cookie sheet. Mix mayo & mustard, add cheese. Spread cheese mixture on bread slices. Cut each bacon slice in half. Lay 2 on top of each slice of bread & cheese. Bake in 350 degree oven for 15 minutes or until bacon is crisp. Cut each slice into fourths. Serve hot. Makes 24.
This appetizer is always the fastest to disappear. Everyone loves it!
Submittted by: Valerie Filbert

Recipe Name: Crockpot Reubens
Ingredients: 1 lb. Buddig corned beef cut into small pieces
1 lb. shredded Swiss cheese
1 14-oz. can sauerkraut (well drained)
8 oz. sour cream
8 oz. cream cheese
(can substitute 1 cup real mayo for the sour cream and cheese)
Instructions: Mix all ingredients together and heat in crockpot. Serve with cocktail bread.
Submittted by: Marilee Hickey

Recipe Name: Easy Luncheon Dish
Ingredients: 3 eggs
1/2 c. biscuit mix
1/3 c. melted margarine
1 1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. salt
1/2-1 c.cooked ham or bacon
1/2-1 c. shredded cheese
1/4 c. chopped onion
1-1 1/2 c. chopped broccoli or other vegetable, cooked or raw
Instructions: Beat together eggs, bisquit mix, margarine, milk & salt. Pour into greased 9x9 inch pan, Sprinkle meat, onion and vegetables into mixture...Top with cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Let set 10 minutes...
During baking, biscuits transfer to top of dish and forms a crispy cover...
A wonderful treat for the whole family...
Submittted by: Carol Neuenfeldt

Recipe Name: Frosted Liver Pate
Ingredients: 1 lb braunschweiger
1/2 c mayonnaise
1/4 c onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 T basil leaves
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 garlic clove, crushed
3 drops hot sauce
1 T mayonnaise
Instructions: Mash braunschweiger with fork. Add mayonnaise, onion, garlic & basil leaves. Mix well. Form into ball on plate, cover & chill at least 2 hours. Combine cream cheese, garlic, hot sauce & mayonnaise. Frost braunschweiger. Chill until ready to serve.
Great with any kind of cracker.
Submittted by: Debora Hodapp

Recipe Name: Graham Cracker Ice Cream
Ingredients: 1 pt. whipping cream
3/4 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 egg (slightly beaten)
2 pkg. graham crackers (crushed)
Instructions: 1. Place all ingredients in a bowl-stir-place in refrigerator for one hour (until graham crackers are moist).
2. Beat mixture with electric mixer until smooth.
3. Drop into muffin tins with paper.
4. Freeze.
Makes 15.
*an original family recipe
Submittted by: Nicole Courneya

Recipe Name: Hearty Stuffed Bread
Ingredients: 1 loaf of french bread
16 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
6-8 scallion onions finely chopped
1 pkge fresh mushrooms
1 TBL garlic salt
1 cup butter
Instructions: Cut two slits in the top of the loaf (do not cut through to the bottom). In a bowl, mix shredded moz cheese, onions, mushrooms. Gently pry open the slits and stuff mixed ingredients in the bread until full to the top of bread. Melt butter and stir in garlic salt til dissolved. Pour melted butter over the stuffed slits. Wrap tightly in tin foil and heat for 30 min at 350 degrees.
You only need 1 piece of this yummy bread! It's a great "filler" appetizer and is good hot, warm or cold.
Submittted by: Beth Pridday

Recipe Name: Hot Artichoke Dip
Ingredients: 1 14 oz can artichokes drained and chopped
1 clove garlic mashed
1/2 - 3/4 C mayonaise
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions: Combine all ingredients in small, greased baking dish. Bake at 350 deg for 20 - 25 minutes. May sprinkle with paprika before baking if desired. Serve hot with triscuits or your favorite crackers.
An unusual recipe that tastes great!
Submittted by: Linda Moore

Recipe Name: Hot Crab Dip
Ingredients: 8.oz cream cheese
1/2 C. Mayonaise
1 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
1 tsp. Hot Sauce (tobassco, etc.)
2 Tbsp. Chopped Onions
2 12 oz. Cans Crab Meet
1/2 tsp. salt & pepper
2-3 Tbsp. Fresh Parmesian Cheese
Instructions: Heat over 400 degrees. In large bowl mix cream cheese and mayonaise until fluffy. Stir in lemon juice, hot sauce and onions. Mix in crab meat, salt & pepper. Put in a three cup baking (pie plate works great)and sprinkle with parmesian cheese. Bake 15-20 minutes until top is golden brown. Serve hot with beer bread, bagle chips, etc.
Delicious!!!! Very easy.
Submittted by: Pam Miller

Recipe Name: Hot Hamburger Dip
Ingredients: 1 lb. hamburger
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 (8oz) can tomato sauce
1/4 c. catsup
1 (8oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 c. grated parmesan cheese
garlic powder (to taste)
1 tsp. oregano
1 T. parsley
1 T. sugar
1 (4oz.)can mushrooms,chopped
salt & pepper to taste
Instructions: Saute beef until brown. Add onion & garlic powder-cook until tender. Add all other ingredients and stir over low heat until cream cheese melts. Pour into crockpot & keep warm. Serve with corn chips or taco chips.
This is very good & everyone loves it!
Submittted by: Virginia Wass

Recipe Name: Hot Rueben Dip
Ingredients: 2 pkgs corned beef
1 8 oz pkg cream cheese
1 8 oz container sour cream
2 cups shredded swiss cheese
1 can well drained saurkraut
2 tbsp ketchup
2 tbsp dijon mustard
* rye bread or crackers
Instructions: Put all ingredients in a crockpot and cook on low for 2-3 hours(until cheese is melted and smooth) Stir as needed.
serve with toasted rye bread points or crackers
I am asked for the recipe everytime I bring to a gathering! The best part is it can be made the night before and put in a crock to cook the next day!
This recipe can also be made in the oven and cooked for 30 mins at 350
Submittted by: Teri Bauck

Recipe Name: Hung Pow Chicken
Ingredients: Chicken
red peppers
szechuan sauce
broccoli slaw
rice noodles
Instructions: add 2 tbsp spoon to pan then cook broccoli slaw for 3-5 minutes. put in bowl. then cook chicken until brown. add green pepper strips cook about 5 minutes then add broccoli slaw and 1/2 cup szechuan sauce. simmer about 3-5 mintutes. Serve over rice noodles.
Good appetizer snack or even dinner. Spicy.
Submittted by: Ivy Buehler

Recipe Name: Jalapeno Cheese Spread
Ingredients: 4 or 5 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped (use gloves to protect hands)
1 lb sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 C mayo (not light or fat-free)
Instructions: Mix well, cover and chill overnight in the refrigerator. Serve with vegetables or crackers.
Submittted by: Connie Jenson

Recipe Name: Michelle's Lumpia
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef
1 bunch green onions finely chopped
1/4 tsp ground pepper
4 Tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp Accent
1 egg
1 package egg roll wrappers
1 small bottle cooking oil of your choice.
Instructions: Mix first five ingredients together like you do when you make meatloaf in a large mixing bowl. Let stand 15 minutes. Beat the egg in a small bowl set aside. Take enough meat mixture to make a finger size roll and roll the meat mixture to fit the middle of the egg roll wrapper. Place the meat in the wrapper width wise. Dip your fingers into beaten egg and run along the sides of the wrapper. Fold the sides of the wrapper over covering the ends of the meat like you're trying to hold it inside. Roll the meat up until you've almost closed it it. Wipe egg mixture across the end of the wrapper and finish rolling the meat. The meat should be completely inside the wrapper and the wrapper should look like a small egg roll. Deep fry the lumpia in the cooking oil until the wrappers are a deep golden brown. The best temperature is medium to high heat. You don't want the heat so high the oil burns up. Repeat until the whole package of wrappers are rolled and co
oked.
This recipe can fill one package of egg roll wrappers. Prep time is approximately one hour depending on how fast they cook.
Submittted by: Michelle Rothwell

Recipe Name: Mini-Sota Ham-N-Cheese Bites
Ingredients: 1/2 Cup (Chopped) Pecans
1 Cup Shredded Swiss Cheese
1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
2 Hard Boiled Eggs (Chopped)
1/2 Cup (Diced) Red and Green Bell Peppers
6 Oz. Cream Cheese (Room Temp.)
1 Tbl. Spoon Honey Mustard
1/4 Cup (Diced) Onion
1 Cup Mayonnaise
2 Cups (Diced) Cooked Ham
1/4 Teaspoon Salt and Pepper
2 - 2.1 Oz. Pkgs. Frozen (Mini) Fillo Pastry Shells (30 Shells)
Instructions: Heat oven to 375 Degrees F.
Combine first 11 ingredients.
Place pastry shells on large cookie sheet.
(Fill) each shell with teaspoon.
Bake at 375 Degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
Serve warm.
Makes 30 appetizers.
Submitted by: Mr. Duane Stende

Recipe Name: Mushroom Snacks
Ingredients: 1 pkg. (3 Oz.) cream cheese
1 can (4 oz.) mushroom pieces, finely diced
1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 can refrigerated crescent rolls
1 egg, beaten
1 Tbsp. poppy seeds or sesame seeds
Instructions: In a small bowl, combine softened cream cheese, mushrooms, and mustard. Blend well. Separate crescent dough into rectangles, firmly press perforations. Spread mixture on dough. Starting with the long side, roll up. Cut each roll into 6 pieces. Brush with egg, sprinkle with seeds. Bake at 375 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.
This recipe is from a family cookbook originating at a family reunion and contributed by my cousin.
Submittted by: Virginia Finch

Recipe Name: Nordic Shrimp Spread
Ingredients: 1 can baby shrimp (drained & rinsed), 1-8 oz. lite Phil. Cream Cheese (softened, 1 T. lite sour cream, 1 T. lite mayonnaise, 1 T. dried onion flakes, 1 T. worcestershire sauce, 3 T. shrimp cocktail sauce
Instructions: Mix all ingredients, adding shrimp last. Blend with mixer. Place on serving plate in semi-flattened mound and add 3-4 T. shrimp cocktail sauce over all just before serving. Keep refrigerated. Serve with Triscuits or Wheat Thins and provide a spreader.
A real crowd pleaser. Everyone loves it and people always ask for the recipe. However, tell your guests that it has shrimp in it in case someone is allergic. I take it to every party I attend, when everyone is asked to bring an appetizer, and I serve at every gathering we host.
Submittted by: Connie Davis

Recipe Name: Onion Bread
Ingredients: 1 loaf of Italian Bread
1 stick of butter
1 large sweet onion
3 Tablespoons Poppy seed
1 package of sliced American cheese
Melt butter. Add the diced onion. Cook until onion is transparent. Add Poppy seeds.
Slice bread in 3/4 inch slice but do not slice clear through, but almost.
Put a slice of cheese between each slice of bread. Put 2 Tablespoons of Onion mixture on cheese in bread. Wrap in Foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
Instructions:
Well received! Everyone loves it. They think I have baked the bread from scratch.
Submittted by: Virginia (Betty) Zarling

Recipe Name: Pepperoni Pizza Dip
Ingredients: 2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
1 c. mayonnaise (not salad dressing)
1 c. chopped pepperoni
1 c. fresh mushrooms, chopped
1/2 c. green onion, chopped
1/2 c. black olives, chopped
Instructions: In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Transfer into a casserole dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees until edges are bubbly and lightly browned -- about 20 minutes. Serve with Garlic toast, breadsticks or crackers
I have also cooked this on the low setting of my crockpot. Do not over heat, as cheeses will separate.
Submittted by: Steph Ketelle

Recipe Name: Pineapple Crm Cheese Ball
Ingredients: 2 8oz crm cheese-softened
1c. crushed pineapple-drained
2 T green onion-sliced
1/4 C green pepper-chopped
1/4-1/2 t salt
2 C chopped pecan nuts
Instructions: Combine, form into a ball and serve with desired crackers
It's addictive
Submittted by: Marlene Larson

Recipe Name: Polish Mistakes
Ingredients: 2 loaves pumpernickel or party rye bread sliced thin
1 lb ground chuck
1 lb pork sausage
1 lb velveeta cheese
1/2 tsp worcestershire
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp oregano
Instructions: brown meats and drain, add other ingredients, stir until cheese melts, spread on bread slices, bake 350 12 - 15 minutes
I don't know where the name came from for this, so it could easily have another more "correct" name -
Submittted by: Kathie Jensen

Recipe Name: Polish Mistakes
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef
1 lb. sausage
1 lb. Velvetta cheese
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. oregano
Instructions: Brown meats together, drain, add other ingredients, spread over party rye. Can be frozen at this point, if desired. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes.
Easy and delicious!
Submittted by: Mary Whiteside

Recipe Name: Rhubarb Custard Bars
Ingredients: Crust:
2 cups flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup cold butter
Filling:
2 cups sugar
7tbsp. flour
1 cup whipping cream
3 eggs beaten
5 cups chopped Rhubarb
Topping:
2-3 oz. cream cheese
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 cup whipping cream-(whipped)
Instructions: In bowl, combine flour and sugar, cut in butter until coarse crumbs. Press into a greased 9x13 pan. Bake @ 350 degrees for 10 min. Meanwhile for filling, combine sugar and flour in bowl. Whisk in cream and eggs. Stir in Rhubarb. Pour over crust. Bake for 45 min. until custard is set. Cool. For topping, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth, fold in whipped-whipping cream. Spread over top. Cover and Chill. Cut into bars, and store in Refrigerator. Makes 3 Dozen bars.
This is a wonderful and very refreshing Dessert any time of the year. It is a BIG hit at a Potluck.
Submittted by: Kristi Olthoff

Recipe Name: Rumaki
Ingredients: goose breast cut in bite size pieces
bacon
whole water chesnuts
bottle Italian dressing
soy sauce
Instructions: Marinate goose breast in Italian dressing for at least three hours. Use enough to cover the meat.
At the same time, marinate water chestnuts in soy sauce using enough to coat well.
Precook bacon slightly. It should still be limp and not browned. You want to get some of the extra fat out of the bacon so it doesn't flame on the grill.
Cut bacon in right size lengths so it wraps around the goose chunk and water chestnut and has a little overlap. I usually cut the goose meat in a size that works well with the bacon being cut in half. You can play with this until you find the size you prefer.
You hold one piece of goose meat and one water chestnut, wrap the bacon around it and put a toothpick through to hold it together.
Grill over medium heat until the bacon is well done--it should be slightly crispy. Serve and enjoy!
If you really like garlic, Watkins makes an excellent soy sauce with garlic that can be used instead of regular soy sauce.
Want to kick it up a notch? Stir Emeril's rustic rub into the Italian dressing before marinating the goose.
If you don't have goose meat, you can use duck, chicken, chicken livers, or anything else you would like to try.
Submittted by: Tom & Linda Hunt

Recipe Name: Sausage Stars
Ingredients: 2 cups (1lb)cooked crumbled sausage
1 1/2 cups grated sharp Cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup prepared Hidden Valley Ranch Original Salad Dressing
1 can (2.5 oz) sliced black olives
1/2 cup chopped red pepper
1 package fresh won ton wrappers
Vegetable oil
Instructions: Preheat oven to 350F. Blot sausage dry with peper towels and combine with cheeses, salad dressing, olives and red pepper. Set aside.
Lightly greese a mini muffin tin and press 1 won ton wrapper in each cup. Brush each with oil. Bake 5 minutes until golden.remove form tins. Fill with sausage mixture and replace back in muffin tin or on a cookie sheet. Bake 5 minutes until bubbly.
Makes 4 to 5 dozen. Make won ton wrappers ahead and freeze.
Not only are they good they are impressive.
Submittted by: Sharon Hackbarth

Recipe Name: Sausage Stuffed Jalapenos
Ingredients: l lb pork sausage
l 8 0z pkg cream cheese
1 C grated parmesan cheese
22 fresh jalapenos (large)
Instructions: Brown sausage and drain well. (I use Jimmy Dean because it is not as much fat in it.) Mix cream cheese and parmesan cheese; stir in cooked sausage. Half jalapenos lengthwise and remove seeds. Spon sausage mixture into peppers.
Bake at 425 degrees for 15-20 minutes.
These can be prepared ahead and baked at the last minute.
Want to kick it up a notch? Use Emeril's rustic rub to taste or use Jimmy Dean's hot sausage.
Like the idea but can't handle the jalapenos? Use a milder small pepper.
Submittted by: Tom & Linda Hunt

Recipe Name: Seven Layer Dip
Ingredients: 1-8 oz package cream cheese, softened
1-8 oz carton sour cream
1 tomato diced
1 green pepper, diced
1 small can black olives, chopped
1 jar mild taco sauce
1 8oz pkg shredded cheddar cheese
Tortialla chips for dipping
Instructions: Mash cream cheese and sour cream together. Spread on a plate. Layer rest of ingredients in order given on top of spread, except Tortialla chips.
I am requested to make this at every family gathering by my family. This appetizer is the first one gone!
Submittted by: Jennifer Thoennes

Recipe Name: Seven (Sometimes Nine) Layer Dip
Ingredients: 14oz can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 clove garlic, crushed
1Tbsp lime juice
1/2tsp chili powder
1/2tsp ground cumin
pinch salt
2 small diced tomatoes
1/2cup salsa
1 sm red or green bell pepper, seeded & diced
1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and smashed
8oz sour cream
1Tbls taco seasoning
1sm purple onion, finely chopped
1cup grated chedder cheese
1/2 cup sliced black olives
Instructions: 1. Mash kidney beans with garlic, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, & salt
2. Stir taco seasoning into the sour cream
3. layer all ingrediaents on top of beans, any way you like
4. serve immediately with tortilla chips or heated tortillas, or cover and chill until you're ready
There are many ways to accomodate picky eaters here, by skipping various items, etc. but if you decide to include all the items, this is truly as fun to look at as it is to eat!!!
Submittted by: Jo Kennedy

Recipe Name: Shrimp Cocktail Dip
Ingredients: 1 8oz pkg cream cheese
1 15oz bottle cocktail sauce
1 pkg pepperoni
1 pkg frozen small shrimp
1 box fresh mushrooms
1 can black olives
1 jar green olives
8oz pkg cheddar cheese
8oz pkg mozerella cheese
Instructions: Spread cream cheese on large tray. Add remaining ingredients in layers following the order they are in.
Serve with triscuits, ritz, or club crackers.
Very good!
Submittted by: Peggy

Recipe Name: Shrimp Dip
Ingredients: 1/2 cup celery (shopped fine)
4 oz. can tiny shrimp
1/2 cup Miracle Whip
1 small pkg. creme cheese, 3 oz)
1/2 cup onion
1 Tbs. lemon juice
Instructions: Drain and rinse shrimp. Have the creme cheese softened and just mix all the ingredients together.
Everytime I serve this dip, people want the recipe and just love it!
Submittted by: Kay Gerber

Recipe Name: Smoky Bacon Wraps
Ingredients: 1 pound sliced bacon
1 package (16 ounces) miniature smoked sausage links
1 cup packed brown sugar
Instructions: Cut each bacon strip in half widthwise. Wrap one piece of bacon around each sausage. Place in a foil-lined 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Bake, uncovered at 400 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until bacon is crisp and sausage is heated through.
Yield: about 3-1/2 dozen
Great served for breakfast, brunch or as an appetizer!
Submittted by: Lorraine Underhill

Recipe Name: Spicy Pumpkin Dip
Ingredients: 1 8oz. cream cheese-softened
2 cups pwd. sugar
1 15 oz. can pumpkin
1 Tbsp. pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. frozen orange juice concentrate
ginger snaps
Instructions: Blend softened cream cheese, sugar, spices and frozen orange juice with mixer, place in bowl & chill well. Serve with gingersnaps.
This is perfect for fall entertaining..Halloween through Thanksgiving! I served by placing a bowl in a hollowed out pumpkin--very festive!!
Submittted by: Sharon Kalina

Recipe Name: Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil
2 T Butter
3/4 cup diced onion
1 1/2 T minced garlic
1/2 cup Flour
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
2 T chicken Bouillion
1 1/2 T lemon juice
1 tsp sugar
3/4 cup sour cream
12 ounce frozen spinach
6 ounce can artichoke bottoms (chopped fine)
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese
3/4 tsp Tabasco sauce
Instructions: In a large saucepan, heat oil and butter. When butter is melted, add onion and cook 3-4 minutes. Stir in garlic, and cook 2-3 minutes more. Sprinkle in flour and cook until golden blonde, about 10-15 minutes. Whisk continuously while adding stock. When it starts to simmer, stir in cream. return to a simmer, then remove from the heat. Add Parmesan cheese, chicken bouillion, lemon juice and sugar. Stir until blended. Add sour cream, spinach, artichokes, cheesse and Tabasco sauce. Reheat and serve with chips.
Awesome with tortilla chips and cubed french bread.
Submittted by: Brenda Majerus

Recipe Name: Spinach-Artichoke Spread
Ingredients: 1 stick butter
1 medium onion chopped
1 cup sour cream
1 8-oz. cream cheese
2 10-oz. pkgs frozen chopped spinach
1/2 cup parmesan grated cheese (the real thing)
1 can chopped artichoke hearts, drained
Package of finely shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions: Melt butter and saute' onion in skillet until soft. Mix everthing except the spinach together. Heat thoroughly in skillet. Meanwhile, cook spinach as package directs; drain well.
Add spinach to skillet. Pour into dip serving dish; sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Serve warm as a spread with party rye bread, crackers, etc.
This can also be used as a vegetable side dish!
Submittted by: Dean Hickey

Recipe Name: Stuffed Mushrooms
Ingredients: 1 box of large mushrooms any variety.
1 pkg of Sausage
1 pkg of Crab Meat
1/4 section each of Green, Red and yellow pepper.
3 tbsp of olive pieces
2 tbsp of crushed garlic
1 bunch of diced table onions
Salt & pepper to taste
Swiss cheese for topping
Instructions: Brown sausage in skillet. Mince onions, peppers, crab meat and combine all ingredients in a bowl. Hollow out muschrooms by removing stems and digging out (optional) with a spoon more of the mushroom. Spray pan with an oil coating and fill muchrooms with mixture. Pour the ramining stuffing on top of mushrooms and layer the swiss cheese over the mushrooms. Drizzle the top with olice oil and Cook at 375 degrees for 25 minutes.
Can be used as an appetizer or a main course.
Is even better as a warmup.
Submittted by: Ron Berry

Recipe Name: Super Nacho Dip
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb. hamburger with finely chopped onion
1 can refried beans
1 6oz. can pitted ripe olives, drained & chopped
1 can green chilis (drain and chopped)
1 lb. monterey jack cheese
1 8oz. jar hot taco sauce
Instructions: Brown the hamburger along with the chopped onion. Stir in all remainding ingredients and heat 1/2 hour at 350 degrees, or keep on low in crock pot. Serve with nacho chips.
This is always a hit at our family gatherings.
Submittted by: Carrie Fjeld

Recipe Name: Sweet & Sour Meatballs
Ingredients: For meatballs:
2 pounds hamburger
1/2 pkg Jimmy Dean hot sausage
1/2 c. crushed seasoned croutons
1 egg
1 medium chopped onion
2 t. salt
1/4 t. pepper
For sauce:
1 can Pineapple chunks, undrained
2 beef buillion cubes
1/2 c. green pepper
1/4 c. wine vinegar
1/2 c. sugar
2 T. soy sauce
1/2 t. salt
Thickening agent for sauce:
2 T. cornstarch
3 T. cold water
Instructions: Mix meatball mixture together, form into silver dollar sized meatballs. Put on cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
Heat sauce ingredient to a boil. Thicken with thickening agents. When sauce is thick, add meatballs.
Submittted by: Sandy Johnson

Recipe Name: Sweet Potato Balls
Ingredients: 1 lb sweet potatoes
1 egg, beaten
1 small onion, minced
1 tbl spoon butter
1 tbl spoon milk
2 tbl spoons white flour
pinch of cayenne
small pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 cups bread crumbs
Instructions: Cook sweet potatoes and scoop out insides.
Mash the cooked potatoes and mix with all ingredients except the oil and bread crumbs.
Place the bread crumbs in a bowl.
Form small balls by droping a large tablespoon of the sweet potato mixture into the bread crumbs.
Heat the oil in heavy skillet on medium heat.
Fry several of the balls at a time in the hot oil, rolling them to brown all sides.
Drain on paper towels when cooking is completed and enjoy.
A fun appetizer. serve on toothpicks or on a tray as finger food.
Submittted by: Steve Center

Recipe Name: Taco Dip
Ingredients: 1-16 oz. carton Sour cream
1 8 oz. cream cheese
1 pkg. taco mix
1 bottle taco sauce
1-2 lbs. Hamburger
2 bunches green onions, chopped
1 can chopped green chilis (jalapenos if hotter)
1 pkg taco mix
1 c. water
lettuce, thinnly cut
1 can black olives(chopped)
tomato chopped to taste
2 c. marble jack cheese, shredded
Instructions: 1st layer: Mix together the first 3 ingredients and spread on a round serving tray. 2nd layer: Pour and spread the taco sauce. 3rd Layer: Cook the hamburger, onion, green chilis, taco mix and water. Let cool. Spread over the taco sauce layer. 4th layer:
Thinly cut lettuce and place over the top of dip. 5th Layer: Sprinkle over the top ripe olives, tomato, and cheese. Serve with taco chips or resturarant tortilla chips.
Submittted by: Sheila Winkels

Recipe Name: Texas Chili Dip
Ingredients: 1 large can Hormel chili with beans
1 can Hormel tamales, crumbled
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
dash Tabasco sauce(optional)
1 can mild green chilies, chopped
1 pound grated colby cheese(can use mexican blends)
Instructions: Mix all ingredients together in large saucepan. Heat at medium
temperature until cheese is melted, stirring frequently. Serve hot with either Fritos or Corn Chips.
We used to call this dip $7 dip because that was the cost of the ingredients at the time that I started making it, which is years ago. It is one appetizer that I get requests for all the time when I ask if I can bring something to a party.
Submittted by: Marcia Blatchford

Recipe Name: Thomas Sheridan
Ingredients: 8oz pecan halves
1/4c.brown sugar
3tbls mararine or butter
3tbls water
1/8tsp salt
Instructions: Mix brown sugar,margarine,water and salt in 8in. skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly. Add pecan halves; stir gently until covered with glaze.Spread out on wax paper and cool.
You can cool,freeze,or just eat them warm and sticky!
Submittted by: Thomas Sheridan

Recipe Name: Tina Reed
Ingredients: 1-med leek
1-vidalia onion or other sweet onion
1/2 cup artichoke hearts, drained
1/2 cup spinach, thawed
1 lb Brie cheese
2 Tbls minced garlic
2 Tbls olive oil
1/4 Riesling, or other dry white wine
2/3 cup heavy cream
3 Tbls Parsley leaves, finely chopped
2 Tbls Dill, finely chopped
1 Tbls taragon, finely chopped
1 lb crab meat, fresh jumbo lump
2 Tbls Dijon mustard
1 tsp tabasco, or to taste
Instructions: Preheat oven to 425. Lightly grease 11" shallow baking dish. Trim and finely chop leek. Wash leek well, drain. Finely chop onion. Rinse and finely chop artichoke hearts. Squeeze dry and finely chop spinach. Discard rind from Brie, cut into 1/4" pieces.
In heave skillet cook leek, onion and garlic in olive oil over moderate heat until pale golden brown. Stir in artichokes and spinach. Add wine and cook stirring 3 minutes. Add cream and simmer stirring 1 minute. Add Brie, stirring just until it starts to melt. Remove skillet from heat and add herbs.
Pick over crab meat. In large bowl mix crab, mustard, tabasco, salt and pepper to taste. Stir in cheese mixture. Spread into baking dish. Bake 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Use lots of tabasco.
Serve with baquette slices.
Submittted by: Tina Reed

Recipe Name: Unbelievable Potato Pancakes
Ingredients: 1/4 cup milk
2 eggs
3 cups diced raw,peeled potatoes
1 small onion
3 TBSP flour
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking powder
Instructions: Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until everything is smooth. There will be grittiness from the pureed potatoes. Pour 4 inch pancakes on a hot greased griddle and fry like regular pancakes, flipping once.
They only raise a little and will be heavier than regular pancakes. We enjoy them with butter and eat as a side dish.
They are wonderful!
Submittted by: Emily Larson

Recipe Name: Vadalia-Onion Pizza
Ingredients: 1 large pre-baked pizza shell
2 tablespoons butter
5 cups sliced sweet onions
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup toasted chopped walnuts
Instructions:
Melt the butter in a large skillet. Add 0nions and cook slowly over low heat, stiring occasionally, until soft and golden, about 45 minutes. spread the crust with shredded cheese and top with onions. Sprinkle blue cheese and walnuts evenly over the onions. Bake in 425º oven for 10 minutes. Cut into 1-inch squares to serve as appetizer.
This is easy to make and has been enjoyed by our family and friends.
Submittted by: Donna Gallion

Recipe Name: Wild Mushroom Tart
Ingredients: 1 Sheet Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry – thawed
1/2 Chopped Onion
1/2 Bulb Roasted Garlic
8 oz Mushrooms (Shitake, Oyster, Button, Portobello)
6 oz Cream Cheese
1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
1/4 Cup Prashutto Chopped
Instructions: Saute Onions & Mushrooms in Olive Oil until limp.
Mix in Cream cheese & Roasted Garlic
Spread mixture on Pastry
Sprinkle with Parmesan and Proscuitto
Bake @ 350 until light brown on edges (approximately 15 – 25 minutes
Huge Hit whenever served. Very Rich!
Submittted by: Barb Iverson

Recipe Name: Wonton Delight
Ingredients: 1# Italian Sausage
1/4# extra lean gr. beef
1 diced red pepper
1 diced green papper
1-4 oz.can mild green chopped chilies-drained
1-4 oz.can chopped ripe olives, drained
1 envelope dry ranch sald dressing
1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cup shreeded Monterey Jack cheese
1 pkg wonton wrappers
Instructions: Cook sausage and gr beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain, add peppers, chilies, olives and dry ranch dressing. then add cheeses just until melted, then remove from heat.
Brush both sides of wonton wrappers with oil and press into bottom and up the sides of greased muffin tins. Bake 350 for 5-6 min. or light golden brown. Transfer to baking sheet.
Fill each wonton with 2 tbsp of meat mixture. Bake 5-8 min until heated.
Serve warm with a salsa sauce of your choice.
The wraps can be made up ahead of time (several days if kept in dry container) Sausage mix also can be made ahead, but don't put cheese in until warming to get ready to fill. Excellent!
Submittted by: Karen Knudson