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Almond-Sherry Mushroom Pate

Almond-Sherry Mushroom Pate

Ingredients :

1/2 small onion quartered
1 small clove garlic
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms halved
2 tbsp butter
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp tarragon crushed
1 dash white pepper
10 ounces blanched whole almonds toasted
1 tbsp dry sherry
1 tbsp heavy cream

Zucchini French Fries

Zucchini French Fries

Ingredients :

2 eggs

1 tbsp. water

1/4 c. + 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour

2 med. zucchini, cut into 1" slices

Peanut oil

Salt


Procudures

Combine egg and water; beat well. Add flour and beat until smooth. Dip zucchini in batter and deep fry in hot oil, 375 degrees, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels; sprinkle with salt. Serve immediately. Yield: about 2 1/2 dozen appetizer servings.

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Sesame Cheese Logs

Sesame Cheese Logs

Ingredients :

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup chopped pitted green olives
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon chopped chives
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1/4 cup toasted sesame seed

Deep Fried Onion Rings

Deep Fried Onion Rings

Ingredients :

6 med. Bermuda or mild white onions

(about 2 1/2 lbs.)

1 slightly beaten egg

1 c. milk

3 tbsp. cooking oil

1 c. plus 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp. salt

Cooking oil for deep fat frying

Caramel Apple Cheeseball

Caramel Apple Cheeseball

Ingredients :

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup finely diced tart apples
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained VERY well
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup chopped pecans, divided

Andouille in Comforting Barbecue Sauce

Andouille in Comforting Barbecue Sauce

Ingredients :

4 cups Onions -- finely chopped
1 cup Celery -- finely chopped
1 cup Bell pepper -- finely chopped
1 cup Parsley -- finely chopped
1 cup Peanut oil
1 tablespoon Garlic -- finely chopped
3 cups Steak sauce
1/2 cup Louisiana hot sauce OR
3 cups Ketchup
2 tablespoons Cayenne pepper
3 teaspoons Salt -- to taste
1 cup Southern Comfort Liquor
1 pound Andouille sausage

Apple Cheese Ball

Apple Cheese Ball

Ingredients :

8 ounces white Cheddar cheese, shredded
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon red pepper (optional)
Paprika
1 (1 1/2 inch) cinnamon stick
1 bay leaf

Spicy Oyster Shooters

Spicy Oyster Shooters

Ingredients :

1 oyster, shucked
Cocktail sauce
Horseradish sauce
Good-quality chilled vodka

Sherry-Mushroom Caviar

Sherry-Mushroom Caviar

Ingredients :

1/4 cup shallots minced
1 tbsp margarine
2 tbsp vegetable broth
1 lb fresh mushrooms, minced
2 tbsp dry sherry
1 tbsp fresh parsley minced
1/2 tsp dried whole thyme
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper