Here are some I have saved... LAYERED CRAB TACO DIP (serves 8-10) Two 6 oz cans lump crabmeat, drained or 1 lb fresh crabmeat, picked over 1 medium tomato, diced 2 green onions, minced 1/2 cup diced red onion 1/2 cup diced cucumber 2 TBL chopped parsley 1/4 cup lime juice 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup orange juice Salt & pepper Two 8 oz pkg cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 avocado, peeled, seeded & diced Combine crab, tomato, green onion, red onion, cucumber & parsley in a large glass bowl. Stir in lime, lemon & orange juice. Season to taste w/salt & pepper. Cover & refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Combine cream cheese & mayo. Spread over a large round platter to resemble a pizza. Cover cream cheese mixture with diced avocado. Drain crab mixture, discarding liquid. Spread over avocado. Serve w/chips.~~ SHRIMP ONO (serves 10) 5 lbs shrimp, boiled, peeled & deveined 1 cup canola oil 1/2 cup vinegar 1 1/4 cups finely chopped celery 2 1/2 TBL minced bell pepper 1/4 cup grated onion 1 clove garlic, minced 5 TBL minced parsley 3/4 cup spicy hot mustard 1/4 cup paprika 1 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper Place the cooked shrimp in a large bowl. Combine the oil, vinegar, celery, bell pepper, onion, garlic, parsley, mustard, paprika, salt & pepper in a bowl & mix well. Pour over the shrimp. Marinate, covered in the refrigerator for 24 hours, stirring occasionally.~~ From Bay Tables SWEETLY SPICED PECANS (1 lb) 1 egg white, lightly beaten 2 TBL cold water 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground allspice 1 lb pecan halves Combine all ingredients except pecans in a large bowl; add pecans, stirring well. Bake in a single layer on a lightly greased baking sheet in a preheated 250 oven for 1 hour. Let cool. Store in an airtight container.~~From Thymes & Pleasures. CHEESE STRAWS (makes 5 dozen) 1 scant cup flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt Dash of cayenne 1 cup grated sharp Cheddar 5 1/3 TBL butter 2-3 tsp water Mix the flour, baking powder, salt, cayenne & cheese. Add the butter & rub in until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Sprinkle in enough water to make a stiff dough. Roll out about 1/8" thick & cut in 3x1/4" strips. Bake on a cookie sheet in a preheated 400° oven for 10 minutes or until slightly brown. (May make ahead & store in airtight container.~~ From Company's Coming. HERBED PEA PODS (serves 12) 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup butter, softened 4 tsp tarragon wine vinegar (or white wine vinegar) 1 tsp coarsely ground pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 tsp minced fresh parsley 1/2 cup whipping cream 1 lb pea pods Process the cream cheese, butter, vinegar, pepper & garlic in a blender or processor until blended. Combine the mixture w/the parsley in a mixer bowl & mix well. Add the cream, beating until creamy. Chill, covered for 2 hours. Steam the pea pods for 3-5 minutes. Drain & pat dry. Make a slit in the top of each pea pod. Fill each pod with 1 tsp of the cheese mixture using a pastry tube. Arrange on a serving platter. Chill, covered for up to 8 hours before serving.~~ ITALIAN PEPPERONI CHEESE PUFFS 1 1/4 cups water 1/3 cup shortening 1 1/2 cups flour 4 eggs 3/4 cup finely chopped pepperoni (3 oz.) 3/4 cup finely shredded Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese (3 oz.) 2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon pepper Preheat oven to 450 °. Grease 2 large baking sheets; set aside. In a large saucepan combine water and shortening. Bring to boil. Add flour all at once, stirring vigorously. Cook and stir until mixture forms a ball. Remove from heat. Cool for 10 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well with a wooden spoon after each addition. Stir in pepperoni, cheese, parsley, garlic powder and pepper. Drop dough by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart onto prepared baking sheets. Bake for 15-17 minutes or until golden. Transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm. (room temp is fine) Makes 48 SAVORY SPINACH BALLS - from Ruthanna 2 packages frozen chopped spinach, cooked and drained 1 large onion, chopped fine 4 eggs, beaten 3/4 cup melted butter 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon thyme 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese 2 cups Pepperidge Farm herb seasoned stuffing mix Mix all ingredients in a large bowl; chill 1/2 hour. Roll spinach mixture into small balls (rounded teaspoons or tablespoons). At this point, you can freeze the unbaked balls on cookie sheets, then transfer to plastic freezer bags and bake when needed. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper. Bake balls for 15 minutes. Note: I like to serve these with a dip of mayonnaise or sour cream mixed with mustard and some dill. Makes about 4 dozen. Habanero Lime Cheesecake Crust: 1 1/2 cups wheat-meal biscuits (or about 26 graham cracker squares) ground to crumbs Pinch salt 1/3 cup melted butter Filling: 3 habanero peppers 2 tablespoons sugar, plus 1 cup 24 ounces cream cheese Pinch of salt 4 eggs 2 tablespoons heavy cream 1 lime, zested 1 very juicy or 2 less juicy limes, juiced 1 lime sliced thinly, for garnish 1whole habanero, for garnish Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Position top rack in the center of the oven. Place a baking pan on the rack below this. Boil water. Make crust: Mix the crumbs and salt together in a small bowl, then add butter and stir to mix. Set aside 1/cup for topping. Press the rest into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Turn on kitchen or stove exhaust fan. Skewer and roast the habaneros over an open flame (gas burner is fine) and set them to steam under a towel. When they are cool enough to handle, put on plastic gloves if desired. Peel and deseed habaneros, then pound in a mortar with the 2 tablespoons of sugar until a coarse paste results. Cream the cream cheese, then add remaining sugar and salt. Beat in the eggs 1 at a time until incorporated. Add the cream and blend. Beat the zest and lime juice into this mixture. Add the habanero paste last and beat until well mixed. Pour into the crust, then gently tap the pan to level the filling. Sprinkle the reserved crumbs on top. Pour boiling water into the pan on the oven's lower rack. Place the cheesecake on the rack above it. Bake for approximately 1 hour or until the cheesecake pulls away from the edge of the pan. Remove from the oven and allow to set for 20 minutes. Wrap and keep in the refrigerator overnight, or if rushed, place in the freezer for 2 to 3 hours. Garnish, if desired, with slices of lime and place a whole habanero in the center. Raspberry Wings 1-1/2 c seedless raspberry jam 1/3 c balsamic vinegar 3 T soy sauce 1-1/2 tsp crushed red pepper 1 pkg (5 lb) frozen chicken wings, thawed Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with aluminum foil. In a small saucepan, combine all the ingredients, except the wings, over medium heat, stirring until smooth. In a large bowl, toss the wings with half of the jam mixture. Place on the baking sheets and bake for 50 minutes. Turn the wings and brush with the remaining jam mixture. Bake for 8 to 10 more minutes, or until no pink remains in the chicken and the sauce glazes the wings. Serve immediately. NOTE: If you substitute boneless, skinless chicken tenders for the wings, just reduce the baking time to about 15 minutes. And, for a change, you might even want to try this with apricot jam instead of raspberry. Serves: 4 to 6 Blue Cheese Cocktail Wafers 2 ¼ cups flour ½ cup sifted confectioners sugar ½ tsp salt ½ tsp ground white pepper ½ pound butter ( 2 sticks) 1 cup crumbled Maytag Blue ( about 6 Ounces) ¼ cup milk 1 ¼ finely chopped pecans or walnuts, divided Sift the dry ingredients Cut in the butter and cheese Sprinkle with the milk Mix to create stiff dough Mix in ¾ cups of the nuts Shape dough into two rolls 2 inches by 10 inches Coat the rolls with the rest of the chopped nuts Wrap in plastic and refrigerate at least 4 hours Pre heat oven to 400 degrees With a sharp knife, slice into ¼ inch slices and place on ungreased cookie sheet Bake about 8 minutes until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks Makes about 100 Black Olive Tapenade ==================== Olive Tapenade 2 large garlic cloves 1 3/4 cups pitted Kalamata olives 4 anchovy fillets 1 1/2 tablespoons drained capers 2 to 4 Tablespoons fresh basil 1 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup olive oil salt/pepper to taste . Finely chop the garlic cloves in a food processor. Add olives, anchovies, capers, basil . Process until almost smooth. Add lemon juice. With machine running, gradually add the olive oil. Blend mixture until smooth. Season tapenade to taste with pepper. Transfer to a small bowl. Serve on slices of french bread. Options: Use some or all green olives add small can of quality tuna add 1 to 2 tablespoons brandy add more anchovies Snackers 1 ring Dutch Balogna ( about a pound ) 2 medium yellow onions ( about the size of a baseball) Slice and layer in a crock or straihgt sided bowl In a sauce pan place 1 c. cider vinegar, 1 cup water and 3/4 c sugar and 1 tsp mustard seed ( whole). Bring to a boil and pour over meat and let stand un refigerated for 24 hours. Serve with cocktail rye PARMESAN BLACK-PEPPER BISCOTTI These savory biscotti are ideal for a soiree. Their crisp texture is accented by the richness of parmesan and the bite of black pepper  perfect for nibbling in between sips of wine. 1 1/2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns 4 cups all-purpose flour plus additional for dusting 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons salt 4 1/2 oz Parmigiano-Reggiano, finely grated (2 1/4 cups) 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 4 large eggs 1 cup whole milk appetizer biscottiPut oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat oven to 350°F. Pulse peppercorns in grinder until coarsely ground. Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, 2 cups cheese, and 1 tablespoon ground black pepper in a large bowl. Blend in butter with a pastry blender or your fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal. Whisk 3 eggs with milk and add to flour mixture, stirring with a fork until a soft dough forms. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and quarter dough. Using well-floured hands, form each piece into a slightly flattened 12-inch-long log (about 2 inches wide and 3/4 inch high). Transfer logs to 2 ungreased large baking sheets, arranging logs about 3 inches apart. Whisk remaining egg and brush some over logs, then sprinkle tops of logs evenly with remaining 1/4 cup cheese and 1/2 tablespoon ground pepper. Bake, rotating sheets 180 degrees and switching position of sheets halfway through baking, until logs are pale golden and firm, about 30 minutes total. Cool logs to warm on sheets on a rack, about 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 300°F. Carefully transfer 1 warm log to a cutting board and cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices with a serrated knife. Arrange slices, cut sides down, in 1 layer on a baking sheet. Repeat with remaining logs, transferring slices to sheets. Bake, turning over once, until golden and crisp, 35 to 45 minutes total. Cool biscotti on baking sheets on racks, about 15 minutes. Cooks' note: Biscotti keep in an airtight container at room temperature 2 weeks. Makes 5 to 6 dozen biscotti.

Cannot explain why the ice. I've been making this salad since the 60's. There's some that say ice water. Most say ice cubes. Here's another recipe: West indies salad Categories: Appetizer Yield: 4 servings 1 pounds Crabmeat 3 tablespoon Chopped onion 1 x Salt and pepper 4 ounce Olive oil 4 ounce Vinegar 4 ounce Ice water Put onions in bowl, add meat, salt, and pepper. Then oil, vinegar, and ice water in that order, let set at least 1 hour before serving

oh Mary sounds like fun! When is the season opener? I've only seen the show a couple of times but have enjoyed it. I like that you will get together to watch it. :-) Here are a couple of my favorites for simple. Stacy White Bean Dip with Pita Chips -Lorijean 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 2 cloves garlic 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/3 cup olive oil, plus 4 tablespoons 1/4 cup (loosely packed) fresh Italian parsley leaves Salt Freshly ground black pepper 6 pitas 1 teaspoon dried oregano Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the beans, garlic, lemon juice, 1/3 cup olive oil, and parsley in the work bowl of a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is coarsely chopped. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer the bean puree to a small bowl. (Note: The dip will turn green in a relatively short time due to the fresh parsley.) Cut each pita in half and then into 8 wedges. Arrange the pita wedges on a large baking sheet. Pour the remaining oil over the pitas. Toss and spread out the wedges evenly. Sprinkle with the oregano, salt, and pepper. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes, or until toasted and golden in color. Serve the pita toasts warm or at room temperature alongside the bean puree. ___________________________________________________________ Stacked Pizza - Sharon (Chase) 7 sheets phyllo pastry 1/2 cup butter melted 7 TBSP freshly grated parmesan 1 1/2 cups grated mozarella 1 sweet onion sliced thinly 5-6 roma tomatoes, sliced 1 tsp oregano salt and pepper to taste ( I don't use any I find the parm salty enough and I forget about the pepper!!!) fresh herbs sprigs thyme, oregano or rosemary Preheat oven to 375. Follow package instructions to thaw phyllo. Place 1 sheet of phyllo on baking sheet, brush with butter and sprinkle with 1 TBSP of the parmesan cheese. Repeat until all layers are used. Press down firmly so layers stick together. Sprinkle top sheet with mozerella. Place onions on top then place tomatoes on top. Season with oregano. Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are golden, and the bottom is cooked. Decorate with fresh herbs and cut into squares (squares can be cut in half to make two bite trinagles) Notes: I slice the onions and then cut the circles in half to arrange on top. I also try and line the tomatoes up in a diagonal pattern, I don't place them randomly, and then when I cut it I cut the squares so each piece has 1 roma slice. I also don't measure anything anymore I just sprinkle the cheese. I use rosemary but I cut the leaves off the stems. I've often cooked it with the rosemary on it. I also line my baking sheet with parchment paper. ___________________________________________________________ Sausage Flowers Wonton cups are filled with a flavorful cheese and sausage mixture, then baked. Topped with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkling of green onions, these lovely appetizers will be the first to disappear! Impressive, yet easy to make! Prep Time: approx. 25 Minutes. Cook Time: approx. 10 Minutes. Ready in: approx. 35 Minutes. Makes 24 canapes (24 servings). Printed from Allrecipes, Submitted by Teresa -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 pound ground Italian sausage 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1/2 cup shredded Colby cheese 1 cup salsa 24 (3.5 inch square) wonton wrappers 3/4 (16 ounce) container sour cream 1 bunch green onions, chopped 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a miniature muffin pan. 2 Place ground Italian sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain and remove from heat. 3 Stir Monterey Jack cheese and Colby cheese into the warm sausage to melt. Stir in salsa. 4 Gently press wonton wrappers into the prepared miniature muffin pan so that the edges are extending. Place a heaping tablespoon of the sausage mixture into each wonton wrapper. 5 Bake 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until wonton edges begin to brown. 6 Transfer baked filled wontons to a serving platter. Dollop each with approximately 1 tablespoon sour cream. Sprinkle with green onions. __________________________________________________________ PESTO CHEESECAKE CRUST 1 cup breadcrumbs 1/2 cup grated parmesean cheese 1/2 cup melted butter Mix all together and press into 9" springform pan. Bake 10 minutes. FILLING 4 (8 oz packages) cream cheese 4 eggs 1/2 cup heavy cream 2 cups pesto (from the refrigerator section of your grocer) Beat with electric mixer. Pour into prepared pan. Bake at 350* for 1 hour. Chill several hours or overnight. Remove from pan and decorate with a little chopped tomato or chopped sundried tomatoes. Slice into very thin slices and serve on small individual plates - or Cut into thirds and place 1/3 on serving plate and use to spread on crackers or baguettes. Be sure to decorate with a little chopped "red" tomato accent and maybe some green basil too. Looks beautiful! (If you cut into thirds, you can serve 1/3 and freeze the remaining for another time.) Posted by: KatieC (My Page) on Mon, Dec 9, 02 at 17:24

Simple and appealing is to pipe gougere into different shapes (i.e., rounds, crescents, triangles, etc.) and pair a different filling with each shape. F'rinstance, you could put chicken salad in one shape, tuna in another, ham spread in a third, and so forth. Here's a great recipe for gougere: In a saucepan bring to a boil 1 cup cold water, 1 stick butter, cut in small pieces, 1 tsp salt and a dash pepper. Add 1 cup sifted flour all at once and cook the paste over low heat, beating it well, until it forms a ball and leaves the sides of the pan. Remove the paste from the heat and add 4 eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add 1/4 pound grated Gruyere or Swiss cheese and a heavy dash of dry mustard. Let the mixture cool. Put the mixture into a pastry bag fitted with a large tube and pipe it into shapes on a cookie sheet. Brush the gougeres with milk and bake them in a hot oven (425F) for 10 minutes. Lower the heat to moderately hot (375) and bake the gougeres for 20-25 minutes, or until they are puffed and golden. Let them cool on a wire rack, slit them, and fill just before serving. For something on the sweet side, alternate pineapple chunks and marischino cherries on long toothpicks or skewers. Cut a thick slice from the stem-end of an orange to create a flat surface. Stand the orange cut side down, then stick these kababs into the orange for a terrific presentation.