Shrimp Dip
We’d forgotten about this dip, and were delighted to find the recipe when we were digging through old recipe boxes to find our favorites for this book. Wow, is it good. Continue reading Shrimp Dip
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Layered Red and Green Pesto with Cream Cheese
The vivid red and green layers make this great for the Christmas holidays, and also as an appetizer for an Italian dinner party. Continue reading Layered Red and Green Pesto with Cream Cheese
Beef and Cheese Ball
Here’s a forgotten recipe from the 1960s. Why did we stop making this when it tasted so good? Continue reading Beef and Cheese Ball
food quote of the day
Don’t eat anything your great-great-grandmother wouldn’t recognize as food. – Michael Pollan Continue reading food quote of the day
Ham and Pineapple Puffs
Heat oven to 450 degrees. In small bowl, combine ham, cheese, pineapple, onions and mustard; mix well. From each pie crust, cut 8 two-inch rounds and 8 three-inch rounds. Press the three-inch rounds into mini muffin pans; the edges should extend above the top edge of the cups. Fill cups with about 1 tablespoon of ham mixture. Brush edges of the crust cup with beaten … Continue reading Ham and Pineapple Puffs
Meatball Sub Dippers
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Separate dough into 10 biscuits; separate each layer into two layers. Press each biscuit layer to form a three-inch round. Place one half meatball and one piece of string cheese into the center of each dough round; add small dollop of marinara. Wrap dough around meatball, cheese and sauce, pressing edges to seal. Place seam side down in single layer … Continue reading Meatball Sub Dippers
Mexican Quiche Cups
Our friend Kim did what you should never, ever do – she made these for the first time when she needed to take appetizers to a holiday party. Against the odds, they were so good that they were the first apps to disappear from the buffet table. Continue reading Mexican Quiche Cups
Gingersnaps
Carla wheedled this recipe from a friend , who wheedled the recipe from an ex-boyfriend, who in turn wheedled the recipe from his grandmother, who made him promise not to share it with anyone ever. We say the statute of limitations has expired – enjoy for yourself. Continue reading Gingersnaps
Glazed Sugar Cookies
Here are sugar cookies that are firm enough to hold a glaze, while still soft and tender inside. Not too-sweet or sickly-sweet, but fragrant with vanilla or almond or rum. There are never, ever, enough – they’re always eaten up too soon. These are the sugar cookies that put all other sugar cookies to shame. Continue reading Glazed Sugar Cookies
Polenta with Sausages
Mix cornmeal and milk in saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until thickened. Reduce heat and cook for 5 more minutes. Beat in egg, ½ cup cheese, salt and pepper. Pour into 9-inch square pan and chill overnight. When ready to cook, lightly brown sausages. heat oven to 400 degrees. Cut polenta into squares and arrange in bottom of shallow casserole dish or 9 x … Continue reading Polenta with Sausages
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