Jamye makes this dip. So easy and tasty. She serves it in a sour dough bread bowl. I have also served it with crusty Italian bread, but when the bread runs out, someone always asks for a spoon! Cheddar Cheese Dip Serves 10 to 12 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated 1 cup mayonnaise 6 scallions (green onions),… Continue reading Cheddar Cheese Dip
Cream Cheese with Jezebel Sauce
This is a "spruced up" version of jalepeno jelly on cream cheese. Cream Cheese with Jezebel Sauce 1 10 oz. jar apricot preserves 1 10 oz. jar apple jelly 2 T. horseradish 1 t. dry mustard Mix and put on top of bar of 8 oz cream cheese.
Feta Pine Nut Spread
I love anything you can just whiz in a food processor. This recipe is an old standby from Gourmet. It is also good on a bagel. Feta Pine Nut Spread Makes about 2 cups 1 8-ounce tub whipped cream cheese spread 1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt 3 T. toasted pine nuts 2 T. (packed) chopped… Continue reading Feta Pine Nut Spread
Warm Blue Cheese, Bacon and Garlic Dip
This is a great appetizer. It is great served with a rich Cabernet. Warm Blue Cheese, Bacon and Garlic Dip Makes 2 Cups 7 slices bacon, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup half-and-half 4 oz. blue cheese, crumbled (one cup) 2 T chopped fresh chives 3 T chopped smoked… Continue reading Warm Blue Cheese, Bacon and Garlic Dip
Easy Cheese & Fruit Tarts
These are perfect for brunches, cocktails parties and, especially, picnics. You could also substitute dried cranberries for the holidays. They are another one from my fabulous friend Jennifer. Easy Cheese & Fruit Tarts Frozen (defrosted) small pastry shells 1 (15 oz.) can sliced Bartlett pears in syrup, drained 8 oz. wedge Brie cheese Dried cherries… Continue reading Easy Cheese & Fruit Tarts
Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts
This recipes is good, quick and easy. I keep bacon in my freezer and water chestnuts handy for this sure hit. Stole this recipe from Kim....had to. Husbands love this one! Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts 1 package bacon 1 1/2 cans water chestnuts (whole)-cut in half ½ cup catsup 1/3 cup brown sugar Slice all bacon in… Continue reading Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts
Baked Chevre with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Basil
This almost isn't a recipe, but I served this to my book club, and it was easy and yummy! Baked Chevre with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Basil 8 oz. chevre (substitute some cream cheese if too strong) 4 oz. sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil, drained 1/2-1 t. garlic 1/2 cup fresh basil Preheat oven to 400… Continue reading Baked Chevre with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Basil
Raspberry Cheese Spread
Don't be afraid to try something different. This is a great appetizer or party dish. It is always a hit. The recipe came from a friend in Houston, BJ. Her mom is the ultimate in throwing parties. Raspberry Cheese Spread 6 1/2 inch springform pan 1 1/2 lbs. grated cheddar (1/2 sharp and 1/2 medium)… Continue reading Raspberry Cheese Spread
Oreo Cookie Balls
These technically aren't a cookie. Nonetheless, you can't have just one. Simple and yummy! Oreo Cookie Balls 1 package of Oreo cookies (crushed up very fine) 1 block of cream cheese (melted in the microwave) 1 package of white chocolate bark (melted) Sprinkles to decorate Place the Oreos in a plastic bag and crush them… Continue reading Oreo Cookie Balls
The Best Sugar Cookies
I had these cookies at a party, and they were life changing. I had to track down the baker, and he graciously sent me this recipe. Now Jon and I will be friends forever. He served them with pink frosting, all lined up on a red platter, and they were stunning. Tracy agrees, these are… Continue reading The Best Sugar Cookies
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