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Hearts of Palm Dip

Hearts of Palm Dip

Ingredients :

1 (14.25 ounce) can hearts of palm, drained and chopped
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup chopped green onion
1/4 cup sour cream
3/4 cup mayonnaise

Cheese Ball with Raspberry Preserves

Cheese Ball with Raspberry Preserves

Ingredients :

1/2 pound American cheese
1/2 pound Cheddar cheese
1 cup pecan chips
5 to 6 green onions, chopped
Mayonnaise
1 (6 ounce) jar raspberry preserves

Corned Beef Cheese Ball

Corned Beef Cheese Ball

Ingredients :

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (12 ounce) can corned beef, drained and shredded
3/4 cup sweet pickle relish
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1 1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 cup minced fresh parsley

Tuna Ball

Tuna Ball

Ingredients :

1 large can tuna, drained well
8 ounces cream cheese
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
Parsley flakes
Onion flakes

Chicken Curry Balls

Chicken Curry Balls

Ingredients :

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 cup chopped cooked chicken
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 tablespoon chopped chutney
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup blanched slivered almonds
1/2 cup grated coconut, or more

Blueberry Brie

Blueberry Brie

Ingredients :

1 (2.2 pound) wheel Brie cheese
1 (16 ounce) can blueberry pie filling

Cheese Ball with Walnuts

Cheese Ball with Walnuts

Ingredients :

4 oz. pkg. crumbled blue cheese
4 oz. jar Old English cheese
4 oz. very sharp Cheddar cheese
3 oz. pkg. cream cheese
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire Sauce
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

French Fries

FRENCH FRIES

Ingredients :

Vegetable oil

2 med. potatoes (about 2 pounds)

Salt

Yogurt Dip

Yogurt Dip

Ingredients :

2 cups yogurt
1 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cucumber, seeded and chopped fine
1/2 tsp dried mint, crumbled, or 1 tsp fresh, chopped