Divinity Nut Pie
3 egg whites, beaten stiff
1 c. sugar
1 c. finely chopped pecans
1 tsp. vanilla
23 Ritz crackers, crushed
1 c. whipping cream, whipped to soft peaks
1/4 c. Nestle Quik
Beat sugar into egg whites. Fold in nuts, vanilla, and crackers. Pour into a well buttered 10-inch pie pan. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Let cool. Add Nestle Quik to whipped cream. Spread over the pie. Refrigerate over night. This can be doubled to make a 9x13-inch size dessert.
Easiest Cheese Ball
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 single packet Good Seasons Italian dressing mix
Seasoned pepper blend (or your choice of outside covering)
Mix cream cheese and dressing mix. Roll into ball. Coat outside with seasoned pepper blend.
Party Sandwiches (pre-sliders) LOL!
*The original recipe called for Pepperidge Farm pre-baked dinner rolls - the little finger width rolls that came in the foil pans. I haven't been able to find them in our area in years. If you have them, use them. These are the best with those rolls. Directions are written as if using them.
Otherwise, use any pre-baked dinner roll. I cut them in half to make small size sliders, but they can be left full sized.
4 pkgs. Pepperidge Farm rolls
1 pound sliced ham
1 pound thinly sliced baby Swiss cheese
2 sticks butter
1/4 c. Durkee sandwich spread
3 Tbsp. Poppy seeds
1/4 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. finely minced onion
Remove rolls from pans. Slice in half horizontally. Remove tops all on one piece. Put bottoms back into pans. Layer first the ham, then the cheese on top of roll bottoms, dividing evenly on all rolls. Place tops back on rolls. With a knife, cut between rolls to cut the meat and cheese, being careful to not puncture the pans. Melt butter in a small pan over low heat; add sandwich spread, poppy seeds, sugar, and onions. Stir to mix until butter melts and sugar dissolves. Spoon over rolls. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes.
Other choices of meat and cheese can be used. My family likes turkey with pepper Jack cheese. Also, I bake these in glass pans since I can no longer find the rolls in the foil pans.
Cheese Ball
2 (8 ounce cream cheese)
1 (8 ounce) pkg. shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/3 c. chopped green onion
1/2 c. finely chopped green pepper
2 Tbsp. chopped pimento
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
dash cayenne pepper
dash salt
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
3/4 c. chopped nuts
Beat cheeses until smooth and creamy. Add in all other ingredients, except nuts, and mix well. Shape into ball. Roll in nuts. This makes one VERY large cheese ball...can be halved...or used to make two smaller cheese balls.
Shrimp Dip
1 (8 ounce) cream cheese, softened
3 green onions, minced
1/2 c. sour cream
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/8 tsp. Cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp. dried dill
2 cans canned shrimp (or 1/4 to 1/3 pound fresh boiled, peeled and chopped, if you have it)
Mix all together. Refrigerate at least 24 hours before serving.
Knorr Spinach Dip
1 (10 ounce) frozen chopped spinach, cooked according to pkg. directions and squeezed dry.
16 ounces sour cream
1 c. mayonnaise
1 pkg. Knorr vegetable recipe mix
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
3 green onions, minced
Mix all ingredients. Chill at least 2 hours before serving (overnight is better!).
All dips and cheeseballs are served with crackers and crudites style fresh vegetables.
Wassail
2 sticks cinnamon
1/2 tsp. whole cloves
1 Tbsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp. grated all spice
2 qt. apple cider
2/3 c. lemon juice
2 c. orange juice
1/2 cup white sugar
Make bouquet garni from cinnamon sticks, cloves, nutmeg, and all spice. Put juices in large pot. Add bouquet garni. Bring mixture to a boil, remove from heat and allow to cool. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Heat and remove bouquet garni when ready to serve. Serve hot.
Christmas Punch
1/2 small canister pre-sweetened Cherry drink mix (Koolaid)
2 cups water
1 can pineapple juice
1 can apple juice
1 (2 liter) 7-up
Mix everything, except 7-up. Chill until ready to serve (or partially freeze if you prefer a slushy punch). Add 7-up when ready to serve.