Posts Tagged ‘appetizer’

  1. Chutney Cheese Spread

    April 4, 2008 by Tarrant Figlio

    Today’s retro appetizer courtesy of the jar of chutney minus a tablespoon in my fridge. You see, the recipe I used it for didn’t knock anyone’s socks off and it has languished there for some time. This recipe will work for using it up and pleasing the family. Since it is from the Spin Cookery Blender Cookbook from Oster(1967) the grind is all about using your blender. However, it may be easier for you to use a food processor if you have one. This works well on crackers, apples, or sweet breads.

    Chutney Cheese Spread

    1 8 oz package cream cheese, cubed
    3/4 cup chutney
    2 tablespoons lemon juice
    1 teaspoon curry powder
    1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    Flaked coconut

    Grind first 6 ingredients 45 seconds, stopping motor to push ingredients to blades, if necessary. Chill. Garnish with flaked coconut. Makes 2 cups

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  2. Appetizer Ham Ball

    March 21, 2008 by Tarrant Figlio

    This retro appetizer from the 1959 Better Homes and Gardens Holiday cookbook is a wonderful 50s creation for when a cheese ball just isn’t enough. I must warn you this is one of those creepy looking 50s appetizers with a cream cheese “frosting” on the outside of the ham ball.

    Interestingly, deviled ham is one of the tastes of spring for me. My mother often made egg salad with it for Easter lunch or the day after Easter.

    Appetizer Ham Ball

    2 4 1/2-ounce cans deviled ham
    3 tablespoons chopped stuffed green olives
    1 tablespoon prepared mustard
    Tabasco sauce to taste
    1 3-oz package cream cheese, softened
    2 teaspoons milk

    Blend deviled ham, olives, mustard, and Tabasco. Form in ball on serving dish. Chill.  Combine cream cheese and milk, and frost ball with mixture. Keep chilled; remove from refrigerator 15 minutes before serving time. Trim with parsley. Makes about 1 cup.

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  3. Appetizer Chicken Puffs

    March 7, 2008 by Tarrant Figlio

    You need a retro appetizer…I have got a recipe. Unfortunately all I know is that it was ripped out of a TV Guide who knows how long ago and appears to be a Kraft advertising section. It is very yellowed. This is sort of a hot chicken salad stuffed in cheesy cream puffs.

    Appetizer Chicken Puffs

    2 cups finely chopped cooked chicken
    3/4 cup chopped celery
    1/4 cup chopped onion
    1 cup (4 ozs) shredded KRAFT Aged Natural Swiss Cheese
    1/2 teaspoon KRAFT Pure Prepared Mustard
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    Dash of pepper
    KRAFT Real Mayonnaise
    Petite cream puffs

    Combine chicken, celery, cheese, mustard, seasonings and enough mayonnaise to moisten; mix lightly. Cut tops from Petite Cream Puffs; fill with chicken mixture. Replace tops. Bake at 350, 15 minutes.

    Petite Cream Puffs

    1 1/4 cups water
    1/4 cup PARKAY margarine
    1 cup flour
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    4 eggs
    1 cup (4 ozs) shredded KRAFT Aged Natural Swiss Cheese

    Bring water and margarine to boil. Add flour and salt; stir vigourously over low heat until mixture forms a ball. Remove from heat. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until smooth after each addition. Stir in cheese. Drop rounded teaspoonsfuls of dough onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 400, 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from cookie sheet immediately.  Approximately 4 1/2 dozen.

    To make ahead: Prepare cream puffs as directed. After cream puffs have cooled, cover loosely and store overnight or freeze in plastic bag until ready to use. When frozen, thaw before filling and baking.

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  4. Football Blue Cheese Spread

    February 1, 2008 by Tarrant Figlio

    Ok, isn’t blue cheese molded by nature? Why remind folk with a name like Molded Blue Cheese Spread? Retro quirk I guess. Never mind that…call this Patriot Blue Party Snack or Giants Cheesy Goodness or just plain Football Faves Blue Cheese Spread. Convenient of the teams to both have blue this year! And the “mold” is surrounded by astroturf errr…parsley green!

    Of course, this is a good one no matter the cheesy occasion! Substitute fat free sour cream for the mayo and lower fat cream cheese to lighten it without losing taste!

    Molded Blue Cheese Spread

    2/3 minced fresh parsley
    2 (3 oz) packages cream cheese
    4 ounces blue cheese
    1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
    Dash cayenne pepper
    1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
    4 tablespoons mayonnaise

    Prepare a small mold by generously oiling the inside. Press parsley along sides and bottom.

    Thoroughly combine cream cheese, blue cheese, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, and lemon juice in small bowl of electric mixer. Stir in mayonnaise until blended. Spoon carefully into prepared mold, cover and chill. Unmold and serve with unsalted crackers or melba rounds. Yield: 12 servings. From the Southern Living Party Cookbook, 1972

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