Little Apricot Appetizer Tarts

2 (8 oz.) cans Pillsbury refrigerated garlic butter crescent dinner rolls 1 c. finely shredded pepper jack cheese 1/4 c. apricot preserves 1/4 c. chopped pecans Heat oven to 375º. Spray 24 mini muffin cups with non-stick spray. Unroll each...

Beaufort Cheese Ball with Sherry

1 lb. very sharp cheddar cheese 2 cloves garlic, (put through press) 1/2 tsp. garlic powder may be substituted Sherry (dry) 1 c. Brazil nuts or pecans Put cheese through meat grinder. Mix with garlic and enough Sherry to form...

Sesame Chicken Dip

2 T. ginger soy sauce 4 tsp. sesame oil 2 T. minced garlic (jar) 2 pkgs. Perdue "Southwestern" Shortcuts 3 (8 oz.) pkgs. low fat cream cheese 4 bunches scallions/green onions, thinly sliced 1 c.+ salted peanuts 6 oz. pkg....

Chex Party Mix

Yield: 15 c. 1 stick margarine 2 T. Worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt 1/2 tsp. onion powder 3/4 tsp. garlic powder 3 c. Corn Chex cereal 3 c. Rice Chex cereal 2 c. mixed nuts 2 c. bite...

Onion-Horseradish Dip

4 oz. wedge blue cheese 1/2 of an 8 oz. carton dairy sour cream 1/4 c. whipping cream 1/4 of a medium red onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 to 1 tsp. prepared horseradish Additional chopped red onion (optional)...

Key West Salsa

2 c. diced ripe tomatoes 1/2 c. diced peppers 1 can chopped chilies, drained 1/2 c. chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tsp. olive oil salt & pepper to taste dash of cayenne Combine all ingredients; cover and refrigerate....

Taco Dip

4 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese 1 lg. jar of salsa (med. or hot) 1 bunch of green onions - chopped small (save white part for garnish) 1 tomato, chopped 8 oz. grated cheddar cheese 1 lg. bag of tortilla...

Tangier Island Stuffed Mushrooms

1 lb. special crabmeat 20-30 mushrooms 1 c. real Mayo 1/2 sleeve saltine crackers 1 egg Salt and pepper to taste 1 tsp. each of lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce Old Bay (about 1 T.) to taste Parsley flakes to...

Sausage Appetizers

1 lb. seasoned sausage 1 small jar cheese whiz 3 c. Bisquick mix 1/2 c. milk Mix together above ingredients. Roll into balls, the size of small walnuts. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 15-20 minutes at 400º. May be...

Chicken Meatball Appetizers

Yield: 2 1/2 dozen 2 1/2 c. minced cooked chicken breast 3 T. finely chopped onion 3 T. finely chopped celery 2 T. finely chopped carrot 2 T. dry bread crumbs 1 egg white 1/2 tsp. poultry seasoning pinch pepper...