here are a few:
in a pie pan, spread cream cheese, cover with cocktail sauce and then put shredded crab (can be the 'imitation' stuff) over it. serve chilled with crackers
also in a pie pan (I use glass - not metal for this and for the one above) mix 1 cup parmesean cheese, 1 cup mayo or miracle whip and 1 can of cut up artichoke hearts. Bake at 350 until bubbly and brown. serve warm with wheat thins (best if served warmed, but can also be served cold)
quick and easy - 1 can of hormel chili and 1 block of cream cheese in a large bowl - microwave, stirring regularly - serve with tostitos
Also easy - smoked salmon...I prefer scottish style...you can get packages of pre-sliced at Andersons and Lee Williams House of Meats (probably at many other places, too). I lay it out on a serving platter and complement with minced onions, finely chopped hard boiled egg whites (I don't get that one, but many do) and capers (found with pickles). Served with Carrs plain or pepper crackers.
Also in a pie pan, spread out a can of refried beans, top with shredded cheese and bake (or microwave) until warm and cheese is bubbly...cover with sour cream, tomatoes and lettuce - serve with tostitos
While on the sweet side, it's an alternative to candy...Anderson's has great dried fruit. We always get figs, apricots, cherries and arrange them nicely on a serving tray. Nuts - like almonds and pecans go nicely with this.
These are some of our standbys...quick, easy and always good - and the most fun is taking the basics and adapting it to family preferences...let us know what you decide!
posted by MaggieThurber at 07:17 A.M. EST on Fri Apr 14, 2006 #
Thanks Maggie! boy - smoked salmon & capers to refried beans & velveeta - You are a truly eclectic chef!
posted by billy at 07:44 A.M. EST on Fri Apr 14, 2006 #
Sliced boiled ham, a package of softened cream cheese, one bunch of scallions. Dry the ham slices with a paper towel and lay flat. Spread each slice with a layer of cream cheese. Place a trimmed scallion on an edge and roll. Chill then slice into bite sized pieces.
OR -
Melt 2 packages of cream cheese in microwave, stir in shredded pieces of dried chipped beef, a couple drops of hot sauce, and a drop or two of worcestershire sauce. Serve with crackers or toast points.
posted by DoknowDocare at 07:49 A.M. EST on Fri Apr 14, 2006 #
billy - NOT velveeta - good heavens, NOOOOOO!!!!
Actually - I love to cook - productions only. I'm good with appetizers and "major" meals. I'm also known for my sour cream coffee cake.
Like you, my husband cooks on a daily basis primarily because he enjoys it so much. He learned from his dad, whose parents died when he was young. My father-in-law wanted to make sure this his sons knew how to cook just in case they found themselves in a similar situation. Not only was my father-in-law a great teacher, but his son was a great student.
posted by MaggieThurber at 07:53 A.M. EST on Fri Apr 14, 2006 #
Wrap (on the diagonal) thinly sliced salomi in a won ton skin. Bake at 375 for about 7 minutes until the skin is crispy and the salomi is hot. Serve with hot spicy mustard. (I wrap tons of these up and keep them in the freezer -- no need to thaw. Just pop em in the oven about 3 minutes longer.
posted by corky at 09:06 A.M. EST on Fri Apr 14, 2006 #
1 8 OZ Cream Cheese
1 small can white chunk chicken
lots & lots of finely chopped onion
mix
I like to serve this with Chicken-in-a-Biscuit crackers or Garlic Triskits.
I have to double or triple this recipe because it is addicting. Be sure to get the onion very fine and lots of it.
posted by SherryET at 10:00 A.M. EST on Fri Apr 14, 2006 #
Bruschetta usually goes over well. It's a bit of a pain in the ass:
Chop up onions, roma tomatoes, and fresh basil. Mix these up with some salt & pepper and olive oil. Leave it in a bowl,in the fridge.
Take a loaf of french bread and slice it thin. When you are ready to serve, just put the slices of bread on a tray and sprinkle with asiago cheese. Bake it at 400 for about 5 to 7 minutes.
From there you can either put the veggies on the bread yourself, and top it with pesto, over just leave it all on the table with the bread, the veggies and the pesto and let your guests do the work for you.
posted by nick44 at 10:14 A.M. EST on Fri Apr 14, 2006 #
I had lunch downtown in a little cafe on the first floor of an office building downtown. If anybody knows that name - post it! Most excellent.
Here's what I had/making at home now. Roast beef and ham on an onion roll. It had some lettuce, pickle but what made this sandwich was cream cheese on the top of the bun and an enormous slice of purple onion.
Man was that good.
posted by katie82640 at 10:33 A.M. EST on Fri Apr 14, 2006 #
I didnt mention I also have to pack up the car in the morning, go to church, then drive to Adrian afterwards with the dish - Maggie, I took your advice with the tried and true cream cheese/cocktail sauce and Im using salad shrimp instead of the crab, but thanks for reminding me of that one - Its an old stand by that can easily be put together when we get there.
That being said - next time I got to the store, Im gonna get the fixings for both Corky's won ton thingies and sherrie's chicken and onion on garlic cracker breath killers! ;)
posted by billy at 04:37 P.M. EST on Fri Apr 14, 2006 #
We do an easier version of Bruschetta - slice french bread about 3/4" thick, brush both sides with extra virgin olive oil. Lightly brown both sides under the broiler. Spread a thin layer of pesto (pick your version). (or leave off the pesto, it's great both ways.) Slice thin, GOOD tomatoes. Lay one tomato slice on each piece of bread, sprinkle with the prepared bagged mix of Italian cheeses (asiago, mozerella, romano, parmesean, etc.). Add a light sprinkle of garlic salt, and stick under the broiler again till the cheese is melted. These are to die for.
posted by starling02 at 10:13 P.M. EST on Fri Apr 14, 2006 #
Sesame bread sticks and dill dip are an easy add on for the appetizers. Also a plate of sliced (good) tomatoes,add Garlic Expressions salad dressing, and sprinkle with a light dust of salt and pepper, and grated, aged, white cheddar cheese.
posted by starling02 at 10:16 P.M. EST on Fri Apr 14, 2006 #
mmm..sounds yummy. I've got one - I made it yesterday. The kids call it Ugly Potatoes. It's Au Gratin (like all my recipes - kind of) for the crock pot.
Layer of slice potatoes
Layer of ham chunks
Sprinkle cheese to cover lightly (can use Velvetta - but you know that is not real cheese)
Sprinkle about 2 tbs of flour for a reg. size crockpot
3 pats of real butter and a little salt and pepper.
Keep layering till the crockpot is almost full.
Fill 3/4 with real milk (organic - no hormones:-)
Cook on low over night - stir before serving.
This is the best tasting, worst looking thing. It's a favorite here.
posted by katie82640 at 04:41 P.M. EST on Mon Apr 17, 2006 #
Katie - that sounds great...you should also post it on the thread for working mom!
posted by MaggieThurber at 06:40 P.M. EST on Mon Apr 17, 2006 #
Ok!
posted by katie82640 at 11:41 P.M. EST on Mon Apr 17, 2006 #
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