Chicken and Asparagus Vol-au-vent

Description Ideal for parties, using small shells. If you wish to use as a main course use larger cases. Mixture will freeze well and is very tasty poured over microwave potato or stirred through pasta. Ingredients ¼ cup butter 1 large onion, finely diced 1 (16 ounce) can mushrooms, drained and thinly sliced ⅓ cup … Read more

Papaya Bruschetta

Description I love making this as an appetizer if we’re planning on having a heavy dinner – it’s a light healthful treat made with papaya, tomato and red pepper in a lovely papaya seed dressing. Awesome with pieces of fresh baguette, crackers or tortilla chips. Ingredients 1 papaya 5 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced ½ red … Read more

Jalapeno Lime Dip

Description This Jalapeno lime dip is always the hit of the party! Takes 5 minutes to make and uses fresh, simple ingredients! Serve with tortilla chips or fresh veggies. Ingredients 4 large jalapenos, seeded and chopped ½ cup chopped cilantro 5 cloves garlic, chopped 1 (8 ounce) container light sour cream ½ cup mayonnaise ½ … Read more

Bacon Olive Wraps

Description Bacon, olives and cheese together make this an appetizer a hit. I have made it many times and everyone loves it. Ingredients 10 slices white bread, crusts trimmed 1 (16 ounce) jar processed cheese sauce 1 (5 ounce) jar pitted green olives, chopped 1 pound sliced bacon, cut in half Prep Time: 15 mins … Read more

Spiced Nuts II

Description Spiced nuts are a great holiday snack or party food. In this recipe mixed nuts are baked with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves, and mixed with raisins. Ingredients 1 egg white, beaten 2 cups mixed nuts 6 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves 1 cup … Read more

Mr. Kirk’s Won Tons

Description Filled with pork, bok choy, bamboo shoots, and other wonderful ingredients, these tasty won tons make great party treats! When properly folded, finished wontons should resemble a nurse’s cap. Ingredients ½ pound ground pork, finely chopped ½ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon soy sauce ½ (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped ¼ … Read more

Reuben Spread

Description This recipe is a real hit at parties and get-togethers. Corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and thousand island dressing are baked together into a delicious hot dip. Serve with cocktail rye bread. Ingredients 3 (2.5 ounce) packages thin sliced packaged corned beef ¾ pound shredded Swiss cheese 1 (16 ounce) can sauerkraut, drained and … Read more

Sweet Pickled Walnuts

Description Sweet pickled black walnuts take three weeks to make but they last for ages. Pick the walnuts in summer before the hard nut forms inside the green shell. Ingredients 4 pounds fresh young black walnuts (in shell) ¾ cup salt 4 cups malt vinegar 2 ⅛ cups packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1 … Read more

Vegetarian Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Description I love stuffed mushrooms and these vegetarian stuffed portobellos are packed with flavor. Ingredients ½ cup water ⅛ cup dry 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided 8 baby portobello mushrooms, stemmed ½ cup finely diced onion 2 cloves garlic, finely diced ¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese ⅛ cup shredded … Read more