Guacamole

3 avocados, halved and pits removed 2 plum tomatoes, cut into large chunks 1/2 cup white onion, chopped 1 tbsp cilantro 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tbsp lime juice 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper Scoop avocado into a food processor; discard skins. Add...

Belgian Meatballs

4 green onions (with tops), minced 1/4 cup butter or margarine, divided 2 slices old bread 1/3 cup milk 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp nutmeg 3 tbsp chopped parsley 2 lbs ground pork and/or veal 2 tbsp flour 2 cups beer Saute onion in 2 tablespoons butter....

Mexican Appetizer

8 ounces cream cheese, softened 16 ounces refried beans 8 ounces salsa 4 ounces diced green chiles 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 cup sliced green and/or black olives Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread cream cheese in bottom of an 8″ or 9″ pie pan....

Crabmeat Appetizer

8 ounces cream cheese, softened 6 ounces crabmeat 2 tbsp finely chopped onion 1 tbsp milk 1 tbsp horseradish 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted 1 13″ x 3″ French bread load, sliced thin Chopped parsley (optional) Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine cream...

Pecan-Blue Cheese Spread

1/2 cup pecan halves or pieces 12 ounces cream cheese, softened 4 tbsp blue cheese, crumbled Process nuts in a food processor until they are finely chopped, about 10 seconds. Add cream cheese, in pieces, and blue cheese. Process until well mixed and smooth, about 10...