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Pine Cone Cheese Ball

Pine Cone Cheese Ball

Ingredients :

1 (8 ounce) container garden vegetable cream cheese
1 (8 ounce) container roasted garlic cream cheese
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
3 green onions, chopped
2 cups toasted pecan halves

Raspberry Brie Crescents

Raspberry Brie Crescents

Ingredients :

1 (8-count) roll refrigerated crescent rolls
8 teaspoons raspberry jam
4 ounces Brie cheese, cut into 4-inch long strips

Deep Fried Onion Rings1

Deep Fried Onion Rings1

Ingredients :

6 med. Bermuda or mild white onions

(about 2 1/2 lbs.)

1 slightly beaten egg

1 c. milk

3 tbsp. cooking oil

1 c. plus 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp. salt

Cooking oil for deep fat frying

Herbed Cheese Puffs

Herbed Cheese Puffs

Ingredients :

1 (4 ounce) package grated Parmesan cheese
4 ounces Romano cheese, grated
1 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons minced fresh basil
2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (12 ounce) can refrigerated biscuit dough

Stuffed Gouda

Stuffed Gouda

Ingredients :

1 small Gouda or Edam cheese, wax coating removed
1 to 2 tablespoons red wine or Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
Salt and freshly-ground pepper, to taste