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Shrimp with Jalapeno Cheese

Shrimp with Jalapeno Cheese

Ingredients :

2 pounds unpeeled large fresh shrimp
6 cups water
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 pickled jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons cilantro, freshly chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
18 teaspoon pepper

Cold Curried Shrimp

Cold Curried Shrimp

Ingredients :

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped apple
1 clove garlic, crushed
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 (16 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
2 teaspoons curry powder, or to taste
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 pounds shrimp, cooked and cleaned

Cheese in a Jar

Cheese in a Jar

Ingredients :

1 pound feta cheese, cubes
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons finely minced green bell pepper
2 tablespoon finely minced red bell pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Egg-Avocado Sauce in Mango

Egg-Avocado Sauce in Mango

Ingredients :

6 eggs hard-cooked, chopped
2 avocados, peeled, pitted, chopped
1 chile, habanero; seeded, stemmed, chopped fine
1 onions, chopped fine
3 tbsp parsley, chopped fine
2 tbsp Vinegar
1/2 tsp salt
3 mangoes, halved, seeded
Cilantro

Cheddar Cheese and Broccoli Appetizers

Cheddar Cheese and Broccoli Appetizers

Ingredients :

10 oz frozen chopped broccoli
8 oz whole kernal corn drained
1/4 cup onion chopped
1/2 cup walnuts coarsely chopped
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup butter melted
2 eggs
1/2 cup bisquick
1/4 tsp garlic salt
1 cup Cheddar cheese shredded

Bacon and Cheese Eggs with Mayonnaise

Bacon and Cheese Eggs with Mayonnaise

Ingredients :

6 hard cooked eggs, peeled
3 tbsp mayonnaise
2 slices crisp bacon
2 tsp vinegar
1/4 cup grated cheddar
1/8 tsp salt

Hearty Egg Rolls

Hearty Egg Rolls

Ingredients :

3 potatoes, cubed
2 pounds ground beef
2 eggs
2 cups chopped cabbage
soy sauce to taste
salt and pepper to taste
1 quart oil for frying
1 (14 ounce) package egg roll wrappers

Crabmeat Pizza

Crabmeat Pizza

Ingredients :

16 ounces cream cheese
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 small chopped onion
Dash of garlic salt
1 jar chili sauce (found by ketchup in stores...
I think Heinz makes it)
6 ounces crabmeat ( we use the canned)
Parsley

Crabmeat Knickerbocker

Crabmeat Knickerbocker

Ingredients :

First the cocktail...

Put thoroughly chilled, picked, boned and flaked crabmeat (or imitation) in cocktail glasses. Pour over the following sauce:

1/3 cup tomato catsup
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons sherry
1 tablespoon drained prepared horseradish
1/2 teaspoon mustard (prepared)
4 or 5 drops Tabasco (or favorite hot sauce)
1/4 cup mayo
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind

Celery Crunch Swirls

Celery Crunch Swirls

Ingredients :

1 whole bunch celery
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup grated American cheese
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon milk

Jalapeno Baked Brie

Jalapeno Baked Brie

Ingredients :

2 (4 ounce) packages refrigerated crescent roll dough
8 ounces brie cheese wheel
2 tablespoons Tabasco red/green pepper sauce

Stuffed Mushrooms with Crabmeat and Dill

Stuffed Mushrooms with Crabmeat and Dill

Ingredients :

12 ea large mushrooms
1 ea env. vegetable soup mix
6 oz frozen crab meat
1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
3 tbsp plain dry bread crumbs
1 tbsp snipped fresh dill
3 dashes hot pepper sauce
1/8 tsp pepper
2 tbsp butter or margarine, melted

Homemade Refrigerator Pickles

Homemade Refrigerator Pickles

Ingredients :

1 cup distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon salt
2 cups white sugar
6 cups sliced cucumbers
1 cup sliced onions
1 cup sliced green bell peppers

Zucchini French Fries

Zucchini French Fries

Ingredients :

2 eggs

1 tbsp. water

1/4 c. + 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour

2 med. zucchini, cut into 1" slices

Peanut oil

Salt

Dr. Pepper Cheese Ball

Dr. Pepper Cheese Ball

Ingredients :

1/2 pound processed American cheese
3 ounces cream cheese
4 tablespoons Dr. Pepper
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Bloody Mary Bites

Bloody Mary Bites

Ingredients :

1 pint cherry tomatoes
Vodka (to cover)*
Coarse kosher salt (can also use regular salt)

Marinated Shrimp

Marinated Shrimp

Ingredients :

10 pounds raw shrimp, peeled
1 (5 ounce) bottle soy sauce
1 (16 ounce) bottle Italian dressing

Smoked Ham Cheese Ball

Smoked Ham Cheese Ball

Ingredients :

2 packages deli sliced smoked or honey
ham (such as Buddig)
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 small can chopped olives, drained
1 small package chopped pecans

Smoked Salmon Cheescake

Smoked Salmon Cheescake

Ingredients :

2 cup soft bread crumbs
2 tbsp margarine or butter, melted
3 eggs
1 15 oz. carton Ricotta cheese
6 oz Swiss cheese shredded
1/2 cup evaporated skim milk
4 oz smoked salmon, finely flaked With skin and bones removed
1 tsp dried dillweed
1/8 tsp salt
Dairy sour cream garnish

Sugar and Nut-Glazed Brie

Sugar and Nut-Glazed Brie

Ingredients :

2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped pecans or almonds
1 1/2 teaspoons brandy, (or other liqueur - I used Kahlua)
1 firm-ripe whole brie cheese (8 ounce)
Crackers
Apple and pear slices

Pineapple-Date Dip with Nutmeg

Pineapple-Date Dip with Nutmeg

Ingredients :

1 cup nonfat sour cream alternative
1 cup reduced-calorie frozen whipped tooping thawed
1/3 cup pitted dates chopped
8 ounces unsweetened crushed pineapple (1 can) well drained
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg