Shrimp Toast Recipe

1/2 lb. shrimp, cleaned, deveined
5 water chestnuts
1 egg
1 tsp. sherry
Dash pepper
Oil for deep frying
4 scallions
1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
4 slices white bread

How to cook Shrimp Toast Recipe
Mince shrimp, water chestnuts and scallions. Beat egg lightly. Mix minced ingredients and egg with cornstarch, sherry, salt and pepper. Blend well. Spread shrimp mixture evenly on bread. Cut into 4 triangles. Heat oil to smoking. Place bread, shrimp side down, on a slotted spoon, then gently lower into oil. Reduce heat slightly and deep fry a few pieces at a time until bread is golden brown. Turn each piece over and fry a few seconds more. Drain on towels. Serve with Duck Sauce and hot mustard. May be frozen and reheated in toaster oven. Excellent appetizer.

Clam Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe

1 lb. mushrooms, cleaned and stems
removed
1 can chopped clams
3/4 c. Pepperidge Farms stuffing cubes
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 tbsp. parsley
3 slices American cheese, cut into
sm. pieces
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/4 c. oil
3 tbsp. Parmesan cheese

How to cook Clam Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe
Mix all ingredients. Fill caps. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 - 20 minutes.

Marinated Broccoli Appetizers Recipe

1 pkg. raw broccoli, cut sm.
1 c. cider vinegar
1 1/2 c. oil
1 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. dill weed
1 tbsp. Accent
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. garlic salt

How to cook Marinated Broccoli Appetizers Recipe
Mix all ingredients well, except broccoli. Add broccoli and marinate 24 hours, stirring occasionally. Drain and serve. HINT: I like to use a variety of vegetables, zucchini, cauliflower, cucumbers, mushrooms, carrots.

Pepperoni Squares Recipe

2 c. flour
2 eggs
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. oregano
12 oz. shredded cheddar cheese
1 1/2 c. milk
1 stick pepperoni, sliced thin & cut
up

How to cook Pepperoni Squares Recipe
Mix all together in one bowl. Grease 9 x 12 inch pan and pour mix in. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. Slice in squares when cool.

Cheese Twists Recipe

1 can refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 c. shredded cottage cheese
1 tsp. caraway seed

How to cook Cheese Twists Recipe
Roll each biscuit to a 10 inch strip. Twist 2 strips together. Seal ends. Brush with egg. Sprinkle with cheese and caraway seed. Place on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm. Yield: 5.

Crackers Crab Cocktail Recipe

1/2 c. catsup
1/4 c. horseradish
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1/4 c. chopped pepper
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. curry powder
1 tbsp. prepared mustard
2 (6 1/2 oz.) cans white crabmeat

How to cook Crackers Crab Cocktail Recipe
Rinse crabmeat in cold water; remove ligaments, if any. Blend remaining ingredients. Mix with crabmeat just before serving. Serve with crisp crackers. Serves: 6.

Healthy Crunchy Zucchini Sticks Recipe

3 med. zucchini
1/2 c. wheat germ
1/2 c. finely chopped almonds
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. margarine or butter, melted

How to cook Healthy Crunchy Zucchini Sticks Recipe
Cut each zucchini lengthwise into fourths, then lengthwise into halves to form sticks. Cut each stick lengthwise into halves (each zucchini makes 16 sticks). Mix wheat germ, almonds, cheese and salt in plastic bag. Roll about 8 zucchini sticks at a time in margarine until evenly coated. Lift with fork. Shake sticks in wheat germ. Lay on an ungreased cookie sheet. Cook in 350 degree oven until crisp and tender, about 15 minutes. Preparation time: 30 minutes. Serves: 6.

Mushrooms A La Grecque Recipe

2 lbs. fresh whole mushrooms
2 c. water
1 1/2 c. dry white wine
1/2 c. olive oil
Juice of 2 lemons
2 lg. onions, sliced
2 bay leaves
1 tsp. whole peppercorns
2 unpeeled cloves garlic, washed &
crushed
4 sprigs Italian parsley
1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. oregano
1 1/2 tbsp. finely chopped fresh
parsley
1 tbsp. finely chopped fresh dill
1 tsp. crushed black pepper

How to cook Mushrooms A La Grecque Recipe
Wash mushrooms well and set aside. In a 4 quart Dutch oven combine water, wine, olive oil, lemon juice, onion, bay leaves, peppercorns, garlic, parsley sprigs, celery, salt, and oregano. Bring mixture to a boil and add mushrooms; cover and boil for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove mushrooms from broth and place in a deep bowl. Continue boiling broth 15 minutes longer, strain broth and discard vegetables. Cool. Quarter large mushrooms and add cooled broth. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, dill and crushed pepper; marinate in refrigerator for several hours before serving. Makes 4 servings. HINT: Be sure to dry mushrooms thoroughly after washing. The caps tend to be more tender than the stems. If you wish to use only the caps, turn each mushroom on its side and cut the stem so some remains in the cap - this way the cap will hold its shape. Use the stems in a sauce or casserole.

Pickled Mushrooms Recipe

1/3 c. red wine vinegar
1/3 c. salad oil
1 sm. onion, thinly sliced &
separated in rings
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. dried parsley flakes
1 tsp. prepared mustard
1 tbsp. brown sugar

2 (6 oz.) cans mushroom crowns, drained

How to cook Pickled Mushrooms Recipe
Simmer 5 to 6 minutes. Chill in a covered bowl several hours, stirring occasionally. Drain. Makes 2 cups or about mushrooms.

Cream Cheese Filling For Prunes & Dates Recipe

2 tbsp. cream cheese
2 tbsp. milk
2 c. powdered sugar, without lump
1/2 tsp. vanilla

How to cook Cream Cheese Filling For Prunes & Dates
Put the cream cheese in a bowl and let it soften at room temperature for half an hour. Stir in the milk a little at a time. Gradually add just enough powdered sugar to make a firm dough. Add the vanilla. Mix the batch thoroughly and knead it with your hands. Slit prune-date lengthwise and stuff with mixture.

Caviar With Shallots & Olive Oil Recipe

1/4 c. olive oil
4 med. shallots, chopped fine
1/4 c. American golden caviar
1 1/2 tbsp. finely chopped fresh
chives

How to cook Caviar With Shallots & Olive Oil Recipe
In medium skillet, heat the oil with the shallots over moderate heat. As soon as the shallots sizzle, pour them with oil over individual servings of pasta. Top each serving with a dollop of caviar and a sprinkling of chives. Serve over angel hair or spaghettini. Preparation time: 15 minutes. Serves: 4.

Caviar & Cream Cheese Recipe

2 c. cream cheese or sour cream
1/4 c. minced chives
1 sm. jar black caviar

How to cook Caviar & Cream Cheese Recipe
Blend all ingredients well. Serve as a dip.

Chicken Liver Pate Recipe

1 lb. chicken livers
Butter or oleo
3 tbsp. mayonnaise
2 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. butter, softened
1 tbsp. chopped onion
8 to 10 drops bottled hot pepper sauce
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
Dash of pepper

How to cook Chicken Liver Pate Recipe
Cook livers, covered in small amount of butter, stirring occasionally until no longer pink. Put livers through meat grinder, blend with remaining ingredients. Place in 2 cup mold. Chill several hours. Garnish with chopped chives or hard-cooked eggs. Serve with crackers.

Olive Cheese Balls Recipe

1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1/3 c. chopped stuffed green olives
1/4 c. chopped black olives
1 tbsp. instant minced onions
1/4 tsp. Tabasco sauce
3/4 to 1 c. chopped fresh parsley

How to cook Olive Cheese Balls Recipe
In medium mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese with both types of olives, onions and Tabasco sauce; mix thoroughly. Set cheese mixture in refrigerator about 15 minutes to harden slightly for easier handling. Shape cheese mixture into ball. Roll in chopped parsley to coat well. Return to refrigerator, chill 15 to 20 minutes or until serving. Serve with assorted crackers. If made day ahead, wrap loosely in wax paper. Leftovers can be used as a sandwich spread on rye bread for lunch.

Party Cheese Balls Recipe

4 c. shredded cheddar cheese
2 pkgs. (3 oz. each) cream cheese
1/3 c. mayonnaise
2 tsp. sherry flavoring
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/8 tsp. onion salt
1/8 tsp. garlic salt
1/8 tsp. celery salt
1/2 c. chopped walnuts

How to cook Party Cheese Balls
Combine cheese, mayonnaise, sherry flavoring, Worcestershire sauce, and spices. Blend until smooth. Cover and chill until firm. Shape cheese mixture in a ball. Roll ball in chopped nuts. Cover and chill. Makes a 5 inch ball. At holidays, I add a few green olives with pimentos for color.

Confetti Vegetable Pizza Recipe

2 (8 oz.) pkgs. Pillsbury crescent
rolls
12 oz. cream cheese
3/4 c. mayonnaise
1 pkg. Ranch dressing
4 oz. mushrooms, diced
3 med. carrots, diced
5 to 7 med. broccoli florets, chopped
5 to 7 med. cauliflower florets,
chopped

How to cook Confetti Vegetable Pizza Recipe
Pat crescent roll dough into a 17 x 11 1/2 x 1 inch jelly roll pan. Bake until golden brown. Cool. In a separate bowl mix cream cheese, mayonnaise and Ranch dressing until creamy. Spread over cooled crescent and sprinkle with chopped vegetables. Pat into cream cheese. Cut into squares. Prepare 8 hours prior to serving for seasoning to bloom in the cream cheese. Preparation time: 30 minutes. Serves 8 to 12.

Scallop Appetizers Recipe

1 lb. scallops
1 c. French dressing
1/2 clove garlic, crushed

How to cook Scallop Appetizers Recipe
Cut the scallops in small pieces, about in fourths, unless they are tiny bay scallops which may be left whole. Simmer 4 to 5 minutes in a little salted water. Drain and place them while hot in a jar with the French dressing and garlic. Marinate and chill for several hours. Drain and serve with toothpicks as an unusual appetizer. 8 servings.

Ricotta Balls Recipe

2 tsp. vanilla
2 lbs. ricotta cheese
6 eggs
6 tbsp. sugar
8 tsp. baking powder
2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. salt
Oil

How to cook Ricotta Balls Recipe
Mix all ingredients together and let stand for about an hour. Shape into balls and fry in oil.

Salmon Balls Recipe

8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. prepared horseradish
1 sm. onion, chopped finely
15 oz. can salmon, drained
Chopped parsley
Chopped pecans

How to cook Salmon Balls Recipe
Mix together salmon with cream cheese, lemon juice, horseradish, and onion. Refrigerate until firm. Mix parsley and pecans together. Form salmon mixture into ball and roll in pecan-parsley mixture. Serve with crackers.

Spinach Squares Recipe

4 tbsp. butter
3 eggs
1 c. flour
1 c. milk
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 lb. grated cheddar
20 oz. cooked spinach
1 tbsp. chopped onion
Seasoned salt (opt.)

How to cook Spinach Squares Recipe
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt butter in 9 x 13 inch baking dish in oven. Remove dish. Beat eggs well, then add flour, milk, salt and baking powder. Mix well. Add cheese, spinach, onion and mix well. Spoon into dish and level off. Sprinkle with seasoned salt if desired. Bake 35 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool and cut into squares.