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Recipe ingredients and directions:

1 pkg. Sandwich-style english muffins

1 lb. crabmeat

5 oz. Kraft Old English Cheese Spread

1/2 cup butter, softened

2 Tbsp. mayonnaise

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/2 tsp. seasoned salt

3 Tbsp. Old Bay seasoning

Parmesan cheese, grated

Split english muffins into halves.

Combine crabmeat, cheese, butter, mayonnaise, garlic powder, seasoned

salt, and

Old Bay seasoning; mix well; spread mixture equally onto each half;

cut halves into 8 bite-size pieces; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Place bite-size pieces on a cookie sheet and place under broiler

until cheese melts.

Makes 96 puffs.

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1/2 cup butter, softened

2 6-oz jars sharp cheddar cheese spread

1 tablespoon mayonnaise

1 teaspoon garlic salt

1 teaspoon seasoned salt

2 6-oz cans crab meat

18 English muffins

Blend together first five ingredients. Stir in crab meat. Pop

muffin halves in toaster briefly to crisp. Spread the mixture on

the the muffin halves. Cut each half into eight wedges.

At this point, you can either broil them for several minutes until

bubbly and lightly browned, or place the wedges onto a cookie sheet

and flash-freeze them in the freezer. When frozen, put them into

plastic bags, seal well, and return to freezer.

To reheat, simply place them under a broiler for several minutes,

or until bubbly.

Serves 36 (assuming one half muffin each, or 8 triangles).

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1 cup butter, softened

1 jar Old English cheese (sharp), softened

2 tablespoons mayonnaise

1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

2 dashes Worcestershire sauce

7 ounce can crab meat

6 English muffins, split

Blend crab, butter, cheese, seasoning, mayo,and Worcestershire

sauce into a paste.

Spread on English muffins. Each muffin may be cut into 8 bite-sized

pieces or left whole and frozen.

Bake thawed in a preheated oven 10-15 minutes or until browned.

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Yield: 6 servings

24 cherrystone clams

1 garlic clove, minced

4 tablespoons green pepper, chopped

8 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon lemon juice

6 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs

Preheat oven to 450f. Open clams and discard top shell. Place

clams in a shallow baking pan. In a saucepan, melt 4 Tbsp. butter

and saute the garlic and green pepper for 2 – 3 minutes. Add

remaining butter, lemon juice, and bread crumbs, mixing thoroughly.

Place 1 teas. of mixture on top of each clam and bake for 10 minutes.

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8 to 12 oz. piece or round of brie cheese

1 cup blueberries

2 Tbsp. onions, chopped

1 1/2 Tbsp. fresh ginger root, grated

1/4 cup brown sugar, packed

2 Tbsp. cider vinegar

1 1/2 Tbsp. corn starch

1/8 Tbsp. salt

1 3 inch cinnamon stick

Combine all ingredients in a large sauce pan. Bring to a boil over

medium heat. Boil 1 minute. Remove cinnamon stick. Cover and

refrigerate 30 – 45 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Bake brie on an ungreased cookie sheet

for 10 – 12 minutes, or until soft. Place brie on a serving plate,

and top with the cold chutney. Serve with mild-flavored crackers.

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3 lb chicken wings and/or drumettes

salt and pepper

1 cup liquid honey

2 Tbsp ketchup

2 Tbsp vegetable oil

1/2 cup soy sauce

2 cloves garlic minced

Place chicken in a large pan (I use a lasagne pan). Sprinkle with

salt and pepper. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over chicken.

Bake at 350F for 1 hour basting and turning chicken frequently.

Serve warm. To reheat, place in a casserole dish and reheat at 325F

for 25 minutes or until warm.

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1 dozen chicken wings

3 slices fresh ginger root

vegetable oil

4 tablespoons oyster sauce

1 tablespoon dry sherry

1/2 teaspoon sugar

2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 cup water

Cut each wing into two pieces by separating at the joint, discard

the tips. Heat the ginger slices in the oil in a wok, add a third

of the wings at a time and brown. When the wings are browned,

drain the oil and remove the ginger slices from the wok. Add the

oyster sauce, sherry, sugar soy sauce, and water.

Place the browned wings in the wok and simmer, covered, for 10 to

12 minutes. Cook another 12 to 15 minutes with the lid off, basting

frequently with the sauce. When the wings are tender and nicely

glazed, they are ready to be eaten.

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30 thin slices bacon

30 whole grissini (long thin breadsticks)

1/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar

3 Tbs. pure chili powder

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Let the bacon come to room temperature

so it’s pliable. Wrap one bacon slice gently in a spiral around

each breadstick. In a shallow dish long enough to fit the breadsticks,

stir together the brown sugar and chili powder. Press out any lumps

or brown sugar with a fork. Roll each bradstick gently in mixture,

coating bacon well and arrange about 1/2 inch apart on the rack of

a broiler pan.

Bake the breadsticks for about 20 minutes or until the coating is

carmelized and bacon is deep golden. Loosen the breadsticks GENTLY

from the rack. They will be very soggy! Allow to cool about 15

minutes. The bacon will become crip and the breadsticks will harden

as they cool. Serve at room temperature.

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1 c. mayo

2 tsp. dried minced onions

2 tsp. dry mustard

1 c. crushed butter flavored crackers

1/2 c. sesame seeds

2 lbs. boneless chicken breast (or chicken tenders)

1 c. mayo

2 Tbls. honey

Combine mayo, onion & mustard. In another bowl combine crackers &

sesame seeds. Cut chicken lengthwise into 1/4 inch strips. Dip into

mayo mixture & then cracker mixture. Place in a single layer on

greased baking sheet. Bake at 425’F for 15-18 minutes. Combine

ingredients for sauce & serve as a dip with the chicken.

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1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 tablespoon butter

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1/2 cup dry bread crumbs

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon dry mustard

salt

pepper

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 cup milk

Cut chicken into strips about 1 inch wide and 3/4 inch thick. On

rimmed baking sheet, melt butter and oil in 375F oven, tilting pan

to coat evenly. In shallow dish, combine bread crumbs, paprika,

thyme, mustard, salt, pepper and cayenne. Pour milk into separate

shallow dish. Dip chicken into crumb mixture, then into milk and

again into crumbs. Arrange on prepared baking sheet, turning to

coat in butter mixture. Bake for about 15 minutes, turning once,

or until no longer pink inside.

Makes four servings.

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1-pound country-style round bread loaf, sliced 3/4 inch thick

1 large garlic clove

6 ounces soft mild goat cheese

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1/3 cup chopped mixed fresh herbs and edible flowers such as chives,

basil, thyme, chervil, scented geranium, and marigold

freshly ground black pepper

Preheat broiler. Wash herbs well and spin dry.

In a shallow baking pan broil bread slices about three inches from

heat one minute, or until tops are golden. Turn over slices and

broil one minute, or until golden. Rub one side of each toast with

garlic and spread with goat cheese. Cut toasts into thirds and

arrange on a platter. Drizzle toasts with oil and sprinkle with

herbs and flowers. Season toasts with pepper.

Serves 6 to 8.

Goat cheese is creamy and mild-flavored when a few weeks old, it

becomes crumbly and sharper tasting as it matures. Try making

these toasts with a younger cheese and sprinkle them with fresh

herbs and edible flowers.

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4 Tbsp butter

5 eggs

1/4 cup flour

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/8 tsp salt

dash cayenne

2 cup Monterey Jack or Cheddar Cheese (8 oz)

1 cup small curd cottage cheese

1-4 oz can diced green chilies

Preheat oven to 400. Melt butter in 9" square baking pan in oven.

In large bowl, whisk eggs until well blended. Stir in flour, baking

powder, salt and cayenne. Tip baking pan to coat bottom and sides;

add melted butter to egg mixture. Add Jack and cottage cheeses,

and chilies, and blend well.

Pour mixture into buttered pan and bake 15 minutes. Reduce oven

temperature to 350 and bake 30-35 minutes longer, until top is

lightly browned and a knife in center is clean. Let cool on a rack

at least 10 minutes. Cut into 1 1/2 inch squares. Can be made in

advance, cover and refrigerate up to 2 days. Can freeze. Serve warm

or at room temperature.

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1 lb round or oval French bread, unsliced

12 oz cheese, shredded or diced (Havarti, Fontina or Svenbo)

1 oz blue cheese, blue creme or any soft ripened cheese, crumbled

1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (basil, rosemary, oregano, thyme, dill, parsley)

1/4 cup green onion, finely chopped

With curved fruit knife, remove center from loaf of bread in one

piece, leaving 1-inch shell; set shell and center aside. In large

bowl, combine cheeses, herbs and onion and toss to mix thoroughly.

Spoon about 1/3 mix in bottom of bread shell. Using serrated bread

knife, carefully cut reserved center of bread into 2-inch squares,

keeping shape intact. Replace in bread shell. Press remaining

cheese into all openings between pieces.

Place on baking sheet and heat in 325F oven for 15 minutes or until

cheese melts. Best when eaten hot.

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1 cup flour

2 tsp mustard powder

1/4 tsp. cayenne

1/2 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp thyme

1/2 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 cup margarine

2 cups aged cheddar, grated

1/4 cup cold water

Preheat oven to 325! F. Combine mustard powder and seasonings with

the flour and mix well. Cut margarine into the flour mixture.

Add grated cheese to the flour and mix well. Add the water and

knead for a short time until the dough forms a ball. Take one

quarter of the dough at a time and roll out very thin (about 1/8

inch). Cut into long strips and bake on a greased cookie sheet

for about 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Allow the strips

to cool for a short time and then break into 4-inch lengths. Put

into a container and allow to sit overnight uncovered.

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7/8 cup flour

1/2 cup butter

1/4 cup milk

2/3 cup grated cheddar cheese

Mix all ingredients in a bowl until a dough is formed. Pat out on

wax paper or floured board until 1/4 inch thick. Cut in strips

1/2 inch wide and form into sticks 3 to 4 inches long. Place on

ungreased baking sheet so they do not touch each other. Bake at

400 degrees about 12 minutes, until golden brown. Cool on a rack.

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1 cup flour, sifted

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp paprika

1/2 cup butter or margarine

6 oz shredded mozzarella cheese

Sift the dry ingredients together. Cream the butter and the cheese.

Add the dry ingredients and mix well. Shape the mixture into small

balls about 1" in diameter. Place them on a lightly greased baking

sheet and bake them for about 15 to 20 minutes at 350 degrees.

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1 cup milk

1/2 cup butter

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup flour

4 eggs

2 teaspoons sherry

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Bring to boil in a medium-sized saucepan the milk, butter, and salt

Add flour, all at once. Continue to cook, stirring vigorously,

until mixture forms a ball and cleans sides of pan. Remove from

heat.

Add eggs one at a time, stirring vigorously after each until each

is mixed into dough. Add sherry and cheese and stir in until

thoroughly mixed.

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased pan. Bake at 375 F. for 18 to

20 minutes. Remove from pan and allow to cool completely on rack.

May be stored in container in waxed paper, or frozen in airtight

container.

Makes about 4 dozen

These make great appetizers. Mix up some tuna, finely chopped

celery & onion, and enough mayonnaise or salad dressing (Miracle

Whip) to make a sandwich spread, and stuff those cheese puffs with

the mixture. Also try cream cheese and crab…nearly

anything…Experiment!

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16 oz shredded cheese medium sharp

1/4 cup butter or margarine

2 cups plain flour

2 cups Rice Krispies cereal

pecan halves

red pepper to taste

Lawry’s Seasoning Salt or Accent

Allow cheese and butter to reach room temperature. Cream together

adding red pepper to taste. Add flour and mix. Stir in Rice Krispies

by hand and mix. At this point you will want to take small pieces

of dough and make into a ball similar to making cookies. If dough

is hard to handle you may wish to chill before handling. Place ball

on cookie sheet and flatten with a fork. Top with a pecan half and

sprinkle with Lawrys seasoning salt or Accent. Bake at 350 degrees

for about 10 minutes. Cool and store in air tight container. Makes

about 8 dozen. Great for parties, snacks or as a holiday gift.

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nonstick cooking spray

1/3 cup chicken broth

1 envelope unflavored gelatin

2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 oz cream cheese, softened

1/3 cup plain low-fat yoghurt

3 tablespoons minced fresh basil

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/8 teaspoon salt

Lightly coat a glass 8 x 8x 2 inch baking dish with the cooking

spray and set aside. Pour the chicken broth into a small heavy

saucepan, sprinkle the gelatin over it, and let soften for 5 minutes.

Set over very low heat and stir until the gelatin dissolves, about

5 minutes. remove from heat and set aside. In the large bowl of an

electric mixer, beat the ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese and cream

cheese at modest speed for 1 minute or until smooth.

Beat in the yogurt, basil, pepper, and salt, then stir in the

gelatin. Pour the mixture into the pan, cover and refrigerate at

least 3 hours or until set. To serve, run a thin metal spatula

around the edges of the cheese mixture and invert onto a large

platter. Cut into 8 strips one way, then into 6 strips the opposite

way, to form 48 fingers. Serves 16 as a finger food.

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