Saturday, December 19, 2020

Fruit Skewers with Raspberry Dip

1/2 c. cream cheese, softened

1/4 c. fresh or frozen raspberries

strawberries, cantaloupe, pineapple, grapes kiwi, apples, bananas

1/2 c. vanilla yogurt

2 t. confectioners sugar

Combine cream cheese, yogurt, raspberries, and sugar. Cream with spoon until smooth. Chill. Prepare fruit. Cut large chunks with knife. Thread onto skewers. Arrange around dip and serve. Yields 1 c.

Cremesicle Ice

6 oz. can frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed

1/3 c. sugar

2 c. half and half

1/2 c. water

1 T. vanilla

Place all ingredients in a 2 qt bowl. Mix with 10" whisk until sugar is dissolved. Divide mixture among 3 tubs. Freeze until firm. Remove from tubs and shave. Serve with a spoon. Yields 6 servings.

Salmon Mousse

1 envelope plain gelatin

2 T. lemon juice

1 small slice onion

1/4. t. paprika

1 c. heavy cream

1/2 c. boiling water

1/2 c. mayo

1 lb. can salmon, drained

1 t. basil

Empty gelatin into blender. Add lemon juice, onion, and boiling water. Cover and blend on high speed for 40 seconds. Turn off motor. Add mayo. Add salmon, paprika, and basil. Cover. Turn motor on high speed. Remove cover and gradually add in cream. Blend 30 seconds. Turn off motor immediately. Do not let curdle. Pour into 4 c. mold. Chill until firm. Serves 4.

Quick Fruit Dip

 8 oz, strawberry cream cheese

7 oz. marshmallow cream

Combine ingredients. Serve with fruit.

Barbecue Beef Tarts

1 lb. ground beef, cooked and drained

1/2 c. barbecue sauce, your choice

shredded cheddar cheese

2 T. packed brown sugar

1/4 c. chopped onion

unbaked tart shells

Preheat oven to 350. Add sauce, onions and brown sugar to cooked ground beef. Cook over medium heat until hot and bubbly. Evenly divide mixture between shells. Bake for 25 minutes until lightly browned. Sprinkle with cheese and bake an additional 5 minutes.













Hot Mulled Cider

1/2 c. brown sugar

1/4 t. salt

2 qts. cider

dash of nutmeg

1t. whole allspice

1 t. whole cloves

3" stick cinnamon

 orange slices

Combine brown sugar, salt, and cider in a pan. Tie spices in a small piece of cheesecloth. Add to cider. Slowly bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove spices. Serve hot with orange slice floaters & cinnamon stick muddlers. Makes 10 servings.