(o: Secret Sister Swap #3 Recipe Collection (Jan. '07 - June '07) :o)

Secret Sister Swap Cookbook #3 ~ Jan. '07 thru June '07

(a collection of some of the Secret Sister's Favorite Recipes compiled by: KC10)

swap moderators: HDMac_in_WA a.k.a. Ms Marcia  & cllw  a.k.a. Ms Linda

This 3rd edition is dedicated to ALL the Secret Sister's!!

All recipes in this collection were generously contributed by the participants!

My thanks to ALL who contributed! Without YOU, this cookbook wouldn't be!!

There are 4 sections to this edition of the SS Cookbook. They are:

Secret Sister Favorite Recipes
Secret Sister Easter Faves
Secret Sister Just For Fun
Secret Sister Extras

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Secret Sisters from the 3rd SS Swap ~ This is YOUR cookbook!!!

 I hope you enjoy it as much as I did compiling and putting it together just for YOU!! :O)

 I can't think of a more appropriate way to begin this cookbook than by starting it off with this post shared by Linda (cllw)..........

 "Yesterday I received my SS-reveal from Nadine, and there was a calligrahy poster she sent me by her friend and neighbor, Holly V. M. Monroe. (MANY thanks Nadine!) The poster is just lovely and I am honored to have received it. I wanted to share these Ten Commandments for Friends with you-my new Sisters and friends!"


Ten Commandments for Friends

 *Though shalt feel free to talk about anything and everything.
 *Thou shalt share laughter, tears...and chocolate.
 *Thou shalt lend an ear, a hand, advice or clothes.
 *Thou shalt accept her as is and help her become all she can be.
 *Thou shalt not take thy friendship for granted.
 *Thou shalt observe a regular girls night out.
 *Thou shalt not forget to honor thy friend's birthday.
 *Thou shalt be there if your friend needs you~even at 3 a.m.
 *Thou shalt thank God and pray for her every day.
 *Thou shalt be friends longer than forever.

                                            ~ Holly Monroe

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Links to the other SS Cookbook Collections ! 

(o: Secret Sister Swap #1 Favorite Recipes (Jan. '06-June '06) :o)

http://community.tasteofhome.com/forums/p/312969/314320.aspx#314320 

(o: Secret Sister Swap #2 Favorite Recipes (July '06 - Dec. '06) :o)

http://community.tasteofhome.com/forums/p/371219/372570.aspx#372570 

(o: Secret Sister Swap #2 Summertime Favorites (July '06 - Dec. '06) :o)

http://community.tasteofhome.com/forums/p/371401/372752.aspx#372752 

(o: Secret Sister Swap #2 Popcorn Recipes!! (July '06 - Dec. '06) :o)

http://community.tasteofhome.com/forums/p/371403/372754.aspx#372754 

(o: Secret Sister Swap #2 Fall Favorites (July '06 - Dec. '06) :o)

http://community.tasteofhome.com/forums/p/372635/373986.aspx#373986 

(o: Secret Sister Swap #2 Holiday Favorites (July '06 - Dec. '06) :o)

http://community.tasteofhome.com/forums/p/372639/373990.aspx#373990 

(o: Secret Sister Swap #2 Travelin' Recipes!! You gotta see this one to believe it!!(July '06 - Dec. '06) :o)

http://community.tasteofhome.com/forums/p/372642/373993.aspx#373993

(o: Secret Sister Swap #4 Recipe Collection (July '07 - Dec. '07) :o)

http://community.tasteofhome.com/forums/t/651801.aspx?PageIndex=1 

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edited 6/9/08 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Secret Sister Swap #3 Favorite Recipes

Appetizers:
    Cheddar Fondue - purplechef_fl
    Cheesy Tomato Toasts - Babcia_PA    
    Italian Cheese Puffs - jellyjams_PA
    Meatball Appetizers - cllw
    Pizza Balls - bebopp_PA
    Tuna Dip - cinnamama
    Vidalia Onion Dip - Susiebear_GA
Bars:
    Cherry Cheesecake Bars - crossingguard
    Chocolate Bit Bars - 1002
    Favorite Chocolate Chip Bar Cookies - Shortcake__Idaho
    Fruit Filled Bars - KC10
    Gooey Baby Ruth Brownies - lindachicken__Oklahoma
    Hershey Syrup Brownies - mary217
    Salted Peanut Chews - bebopp_PA
    Zucchini Squares -Susiebear_GA
Beverages:
    Berry Summer Smoothie - KC10
    Christmas Spiced Punch - rvgirl
    Maple Walnut Smoothie - mommy4x
    Paradise Smoothie - KC10
    Pina Colada Mocktail - KC10
Breads/Biscuits:
    Amish Cinnamon Bread - beecuzican_PA
    Amish Friendship Bread Starter - beecuzican_PA
    Ann’s Pumpkin Bread/Caramel Glaze - 1002
    Anzac Biscuits - purplechef_fl
    Applesauce Bread - BDumont
    Banana Bread - kaly_ab
    Banana Yogurt Muffins - mommy4x
    Basic White Bread - cinnamama
    Broccoli Bread - Shellcooks
    Buttermilk Bread - purplechef_fl
    Butterscotch Buns - Fishin
    Cinnamon Rolls - cinnamama
    Cinnamon Rolls - lindachicken__Oklahoma
    Cranberry Flax Muffins - Shortcake__Idaho
    Golden Raisin Puff w/Lemon Glaze- Fishin
    Hot Cross Buns - Heidi_Brampton_Ontario
    Lady and Son's Onion-Cheese Bread - pat48_TX
    Maple Oat Bread - kaly_ab
    Maple Pecan Danish - kaly_ab
    My Favorite Bread Recipe - Lert
    Orange Muffins - mommy4x
    Piña Colada Muffins - Catrinka's SS
    Stuckey's Pecan Roll - Ruth_MO
    Vanilla Muffins - lindachicken__Oklahoma
Cakes/Icings:
    Angel Food Tunnel Cake - jellyjams_PA
    Apple Pie-Cake - sway_LA
    Bacardi® Rum Cake - KC10
    Blackberry Cake - Susiebear_GA
    Blender Chocolate Cake - mommy4x
    Butter Pound Cake - Fishin
    Buttercream Icing - Patty's (for Supreme Choc. Cake) - purplechef_fl
    Butterfinger Cake - Shellcooks
    Caramel-Fudge Chocolate Cake - Honei
    Cherry Crumb Cake - mary217
    Chocolate Eclair Cake - mamamarti
    Chocolate Frosting - Patty's (for Supreme Choc. Cake) - purplechef_fl
    Chocolate Sour Cream Frosting/ Duncan Hines Choc. Cake (Clone)- purplechef_fl
    Chocolate Sybil Cake - bamabee
    Coconut Pound Cake _ Ruth_MO
    Decadent Fudge Cake - ms__gehrke
    Deep Dark Chocolate Cake - ms__gehrke
    Double Chocolate Gooey Butter Cakes - cllw
    Duncan Hines® Moist Deluxe Dark Chocolate Cake Mix (Clone) - purplechef_fl
    Dutch Almond Boetercake - Fishin
    Fresh Strawberry Cake - maryann146
    Glazed Tangerine Chiffon Cake - Heidi_Brampton_Ontario
    HillBilly Cake - pat48_TX
            Leona's Bohemian Poppy Seed Cake & Lemon Curd - KC10
    Pineapple Banana Upside Down Cake - lindachicken__Oklahoma
    Poor Man's Cake - Shortcake__Idaho
    Poppyseed Candlelight Cake - HDMac_in_WA
    Raspberry Cake - mommy4x
    Rhubarb Cake - maryann146
    Rhubarb Coffee Cake - maryann146
    Rhubarb Dump Cake - maryann146
    Snickers Cake - Shellcooks
    Snow Tunnel Cake - bamabee
    Supreme Chocolate Cakew/Patty's Buttercream Icing & Chocolate Frosting -
        purplechef_fl
    Topsy-Turvey Cupcakes - Heidi_Brampton_Ontario
    Treasure Cake Apple Cake w/Caramel Sauce - maryann146
    Wedding Cake Frosting - cinnamama
Candy:
    Butter Cream Eggs - beecuzican_PA
    Choco-Peanut Butter Cups - cllw
    Chocolate Christmas Treats - Ruth_MO
    Crock-Pot Candy - lindachicken__Oklahoma
    Frosted Creams - maryann146
    Peanut Butter Eggs - beecuzican_PA
    Slow Cooker Candy -  lindachicken__Oklahoma
Cookies:
    Almond Sweets - kaly_ab
    Barbara Bush's Oatmeal Chip Cookies - ajmom
    Biscotti - crafting123
    Chocolate Chip Cookie Brittle - KC10
    Coconut Shortbread Cookies - 1002
    Edible Cookie Bowl - kaly_ab
    Florentine Triangle Jewels - Fishin
    Gingerbread Teddy Bears - Fishin
    Grandma Lela's Tea Cakes - Honei
    Key Lime Melt-away Spritz Cookies - KC10
    Mocha Cutouts - kaly_ab
    Pecan Macadamia Bites - HDMac_in_WA
    Peek-aberry Boos - Fishin
    Shortbread Cookies - HD_Mac_in_WA
    Stuffed Cookies - maryann146
    Walnut Phyllo Rounds - Fishin
    Whoopie Pies - icemom30
    Wind & The Wire Oatmeal Cookies - maryann146
    Zucchini Cookies - Ruth_MO
Desserts:
    Almond Pear Cream Cheese Torte - Fishin
    Apple Dews - lindachicken__Oklahoma
    Apple Tartlets - Honei
    Athenian Style Orange Walnut Cake (TOURTA ATHINEIKI) - mommy4x
    Banana Breeze - maryann146
    Banana Pudding - Susiebear_GA
    Berried Delight - jellyjams_PA
    Blackberry Cobbler - Honei
    Bread Pudding - Lert (BDumont)
    Chocolate Sundae Pudding - mommy4x
    Cottage Cheese Custard - rvgirl
    Cranberry Special Dessert - Ruth _MO
    Cranberry Zucchini Wedges - kaly_ab
    Cream Cheese Crescent Roll Dessert - beecuzican_PA
    Cream Puffs - zaiahsgramma
    Lemon Tarts - sway_LA
    Lemon-Lime Layered Dessert - maryann146
    Light Trifle - mommy4x
    Old Fashioned Gingerbread - Fishin
    Old Fashioned Pear Dessert - Fishin
    Peach Cheesecake - mary217
    Peach Cobbler Crumb Cake - Honei
    Pears & Cream Tart - Fishin
    Pecan Pie - Honei
    Pecan Torte - ozbo
    Pie Filling Dessert - KC10
    Pistachio Pudding Dessert - mamamarti
    Plum Crisp - Fishin
    Raisin Coffee Creams - bebopp_PA  
    Strawberry Dessert - Fishin
    Strawberry Dessert - KC10
    Swiss Butterhorns - Shortcake__Idaho
    Tapioca Pudding - mary217
    To-Die-For" Chocolate Dessert -  Shortcake__Idaho
    White Chocolate Cheesecake w/Oreo Crust - Honei
Entrées:
   Beef:
    Almost Pizza - HDMac_in_WA
    Amy's Italian Meatloaf/Amy's Tomato Sauce - Glory68_TN
    Ann’s Meat Loaf-1002
    Bean 'N Bacon Burgers - KC10
    Bean & Beef Skillet - Angielikes2cook_KY
    Beef Nacho Casserole - KYwoman
    Beefy Burritos - Fishin
    Burger Bundles - bebopp_PA
    Corned Beef Glaze - BDumont/Lert
    Dawn's Stuffed Bell Peppers - lindachicken__Oklahoma
    Five Hour Oven Stew - Glory68_TN
    Grandma Jessie's Spaghetti Sauce - mamamarti
    Hamburgers - beecuzican_PA
    Meat Pies - Heidi_Brampton_Ontario
    Mexican Casserole - sib3334
    Pistolletes - Shellcooks
    Sloppy Joe Casserole - Angielikes2cook_KY
    Spinach Fandango - bebopp_PA
    Swiss Cube Steaks - Catrinka
    The Most Awesome Burritos - lindachicken__Oklahoma
   Misc:
    Broiled Quail - mommy4x
    Greek Lamb Casserole - mommy4x
    Mexican Lentil Casserole - gramtosevenNH
    Quail Wrapped in Grape Leaves - mommy4x
   Pork:
    Oven Baked BBQ Pork Ribs - maryann146
    Polynesian Sausage - GrammaSandy_MO
    Pork Chop Casserole - pat48_TX
    Pork Chops ’N’ Pierogies - mary217
    Pork Veggie Stir-Fry - KC10
    Sausage Skillet - GrammaSandy_MO
    Smothered Pork Chops In Pan Gravy - Honei
    Sweet and Sour Pork/Chicken - ChocolateQueen
   Poultry:
    AJ's Lik-Yer-Plate Chicken - Glory68_TN
    Amaretto Chicken - Fishin
    Baked Sesame Chicken - lindachicken__Oklahoma
    Barbara's Peachy Chicken - crafting123
    Buttermilk Baked Chicken - lindachicken__Oklahoma
    Chicken & Dumplings - lindachicken__Oklahoma
    Chicken & Noodles in a Crock-pot - mamamarti
    Chicken & Spinach Enchilada Casserole - HDMac_in_WA
    Chicken Breasts & Zucchini w/Garlic Cream - Heidi_Brampton_Ontario
    Chicken Breasts w/Orange Glaze - bakingballerina
    Chicken Casserole - bebopp_PA
    Chicken Casserole - Susiebear_GA
    Chicken Chimichangas - Angielikes2cook_KY
    Chicken Nachos - Honei
    Chicken Patties - Catrinka
    Chicken Stuffed with Pepperoni & Cheese - KC10
    Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes - mary217
    Chinese Cashew Chicken - Susiebear_GA
    Cracker Barrel Chicken Casserole - ajmom
    Easy Chicken Pot Pie - mamamarti
    Garlic Lime Chicken - lindachicken__Oklahoma
    Greek Pub-Style Chicken (Kota Tis Tavernas) - mommy4x
    Herbed Chicken Fettuccine - katemarie_ia
    Honey Mustard Chicken - Glory68_TN
    Honey Orange Chicken - Fishin
    Hunters' Chicken (Poulet Chasseur) - mommy4x
    Layered Enchilada Casserole - Ruth_MO
    Mediterranean Skillet Chicken - mommy4x
    Saturday Chicken - bebopp_PA
    Smoked Gouda-Stuffed Chicken Wrapped in Bacon - lindachicken__Oklahoma
   Seafood:
    Crawfish Etoufee - Shellcooks
    Fried Shrimp - mommy4x
    Greek Skillet Snapper - mommy4x
    Halibut with Lemon, Shallots and Herbs - mommy4x
    Kate's Shrimp-Crab Enchiladas - katemarie_ia
    Salmon Broccoli Quiche with Rice Crust - mommy4x
Misc:
    Berry Ink & Quill Pens - cllw
    Big Breakfast Casserole - lindachicken__Oklahoma
    Bill Nicholson's Krispy Kreme Bread Pudding w/Butter Rum Sauce - Honei
    Cobb Salad Pitas  - mary217
    Fettuccine w/Creamy Red Pepper-Feta Sauce - Honei
    Freezer Breakfast Burritos - ajmom
    Fruit Pizza - katemarie_ia
    Garlic Rapini/Sausage Sandwiches - mommy4x
    Garlic Toast Topping - Fishin
    Kimmy's Spaghetti Sauce - beecuzican_PA
    Kiwi & Banana Mini Pancakes - mommy4x
    Kutia - kaly_ab
    Lentil Paté - gramtosevenNH
    Lunch-meat - rvgirl
    Mediterranean-Style Rapini - mommy4x
    Mushroom Quiche - KC10
    Peanut Butter Dip - HDMac_in_WA
    Perishke - kaly_ab
    Pie Crust - Shortcake__Idaho
    Shish Kebab Marinade - mommy4x
    Small Touches...Blueberry Pancake Syrup/Maple Butter - mommy4x
    Souvlaki Marinnade - mommy4x
    Speidies - Lert or BDumont
    Summer Sandwiches - katemarie_ia
    Three Cheese Baked Rice - HDMac_in_WA
    Tortillas - purplechef_fl
    Zucchini Quiche - bebopp_PA
Pies:
    Butterscotch Pie - Ruth_MO
    Cheery Cherry Pie - mary217
    Classic Cajun Blueberry Pie - sway_LA
    Custard Pecan Pie - Ruth_MO
    Easy Toasted Coconut Cream Pie - purplechef_fl
    French Strawberry Pie - bakingballerina
    Lemon Cream Pie - maryann146
    Lemon-Lime Chiffon Pie - maryann146
    Mom's Lemon Pie - maryann146
    My Secret Apple Pie - HDMac_in_WA
    Peach Cream Pie - maryann146
    Pineapple Chiffon Pie - sway_LA
    Prize Pumpkin Pie - Fishin
    Quebec Sugar Pie (TARTE SUCRE) - mommy4x
    Rhurbarb Crunch Pie - maryann146
Salads:
    7-up Cherry Jello Salad - weebill
    Amy's Cookie Salad - arizonacook
    Amy's Favorite Waldorf Salad - Glory68_TN
    Amy's Warm Potato Salad - arizonacook
    Blackbean Corn & Tomato Salad - HDMac_in_WA
    Blue Cheese Tomato Pasta - crossingguard
    Broccoli Salad - weebill
    Cajun Potato Salad - Flicker13
    Champagne Salad - cinnamama
    Greek Squid Salad - mommy4x
    Herbed Italian Pasta Salad - spanishteacher
    Little King Salad - katemarie_ia
    Loaded Baked Potato Salad - purplechef_fl
    Mandarin Orange Jello Salad - mary217
    Miracle Whip Salad Dressing - Ruth_MO
    Special Strawberry Spinach Salad - KC10
    Spinach Pear Salad - 1002
    Strawberry Jello Salad - Ruth_MO
    Strawberry Pretzel Salad - KYwoman
    Tomatoes & Cucumbers - GrammaSandy_MO
    Tropical Island Fruit Salad w/ Almond Dressing - mamamarti
    Tropical Salad w/Pineapple Vinaigrette - motherchic
    Watergate Salad - cllw
Soups:
    Amy's Shortcut Soup - Glory68_TN
    Better Than O'Charley's Baked Potato Soup - beecuzican_PA
    Black Bean & Sweet Potato Soup - mrsmonty
    Black Bean Soup - gramtosevenNH
    Cheddar Vegetable Soup - Lert aka BDumont
    Chicken Soup for the Cold -BDumont
    Diet Chili- maryann146
    German Potato Soup - Heidi_Brampton_Ontario
    Greek Bean Soup (Fasoulada) - mommy4x
    Maddymoo's Loaded Potato Soup - beecuzican_PA
    Mom's Sweet Chili - ms__gehrke
    Sausage & Lentil Soup - mommy4x
    Texas Stew - Shellcooks
    Vegetable Beef Soup - maryann146
    Zucchini Soup - Heidi_Brampton_Ontario
Vegetables:
    Baked Mushrooms - jellyjams_PA
    Baked Potatoes and Leeks - mommy4x
    Batter-Fried Onions - mommy4x
    Carrot Casserole - Susiebear_GA
    Cheesy Broccoli Pockets - Babcia_PA
    Corn w/Cream Cheese - spanishteacher
    Cracker Barrel Country Green Beans - ajmom
    Glazed Carrots - spanishteacher
    Grandmas Beans - cookingkate
    Green Beans w/ a Twist - mamamarti
    Harvard Beets - jellyjams_PA
    Holiday Baked Corn - Glory68_TN
    Italian Potatoes - mamamarti
    Papa Roy's Baked Beans - maryann146
    Romanoff Potatoes - mommy4x
    Stuffed Banana Peppers - lindachicken_Oklahoma
    Zucchini Casserole - bebopp_PA

Secret Sister Swap #3 Easter Faves

Breads:
    Easter Bunny Shaped Bread - Catrinka
    Easter Egg Bread - KC10
Entrées:
    Broccoli, Rice & Chicken Casserole - nlf_PA
    Cheesy Crab Enchilada - KC10
    Italian Pot Roast - mary217
    Turkey Roll Ups - nlf_PA
Misc:
    Amish Tuna Salad Sandwich - KC10
    Angel Eggs - HDMac_in_WA
    Breakfast Casserole - Ruth_MO
    Eggshell Votives - Honei
    Ham 'n' Cheese Omelet Roll - purplechef_fl
    Jell-O Egg Jigglers - Catrinka
    Mustard Ring - Fishin
    Reuben Croquettes - Ruth_MO
    Tie-Dyed Easter Eggs - lindachicken__Oklahoma
Salads:
    Apricot Delight Salad - HDMac_in_WA
    Bees in the Garden Coleslaw - Flicker13    
    Broccoli Salad - Susiebear_GA
    Easter Fruit Salad - Shortcake__Idaho
    Grape Salad - HDMac_in_WA
    Heavenly Fruity Hash - GrammaSandy_MO
    K's Grandma K's 7-Up Salad - KC10
    Layered Lettuce Salad - KC10
    Linda's Holiday Salad - lindachicken__Oklahoma
    Mandarin Orange Jello Salad - mary217
    Orange Fluff - nlf_PA
    Pasta Fruit Salad - nlf_PA
    Pastel Gelatin Salad - Shortcake__Idaho
    Taffy Apple Salad - KC10
Sweet Treats:
    Bird's Nest Cookies - Honei
    Bird's Nests - zaiahsgramma
    Candy Easter Eggs - zaiahsgramma
    Cinnamon Dessert - Ruth_MO
    Dad's Banana Cream Pie - KC10
    Delicious Easter Dessert w/Rich Fudge Sauce - HDMac_in_WA
    Easter Story Cookies - HDMac_in_WA
    Granny's Amish Cookies - nlf_PA
    Jelly Bean Confetti Cake - Fishin
    Lemon Drop Cookies - nlf_PA
    Lime Chiffon Dessert - Ruth_MO
    Maple Pecan Tart - kaly_ab
    Peach Bavarian - Fishin    
    Peach Cheesecake - mary217
Vegetables:
    Butternut Squash & Apple Casserole - mary217
    Harvard Beets - nlf_PA
    Honey Balsamic Onions - Flicker13
    Scalloped Corn - nlf_PA
    Scalloped Potato Casserole - Shortcake__Idaho
    Vidalia Onion Casserole - lindachicken__Oklahoma

Secret Sister Swap #3 Just For Fun!!

    Breaded Fried Groundhog - kaly_ab
    Country-Style Groundhog - HDMac
    Oriental Groundhog - ajmom
    Roasted Leg of Wild Boar - zaiahsgramma
    Trailer Park Groundhog - HDMac
    Waco Groundhog in Sour Cream - Catrinka
    
Secret Sister Swap #3 Extras ~

Substitutions & Tips:
     Substitions:
      for Dry Ingredients
      for Liquids and Fats
      for Spices
     Ingredient Quantity Substitue - purplechef_fl
     Tip - Sizing Up Onions - KC10

SS Fave Appetizers ~

Cheddar Fondue - purplechef_fl
Cheesy Tomato Toasts - Babcia_PA   
Italian Cheese Puffs - jellyjams_PA
Meatball Appetizers - cllw
Pizza Balls - bebopp_PA
Tuna Dip - cinnamama
Vidalia Onion Dip - Susiebear_GA

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Cheese Fondue

Posted by: purplechef_fl  -  Posted on: 2/13/2007

purplechef_fl (Patty) says, "I found this in one of the Reiman mag. I make this for a meal and pair it with fresh bread, hot dogs, and veggies. Apples are great with it too!"

Cheddar Fondue

"This cheesy blend, sparked with mustard and Worcestershire sauce, is yummy," relates field editor Norene Wright of Manilla, Indiana.

1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1-1/2 cups milk
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

 Bread cubes, ham cubes, bite-size sausage and or broccoli florets.

Cheesy Tomato Toasts

Posted by: Babcia_PA  -  Posted on: 6/2/2007

Cheesy Tomato Toasts

 12 slices of Italian bread, 1/2 inch thick each
 2 garlic cloves, halved
 1/4 cup olive oil
 12 slices of tomato
 1/2 lb. Mozzarella cheese, shredded
 1 tsp. dried oregano

 Preheat broiler. Broil bread until golden on both sides, about 1-1/2 minutes per side. Rub 1 side of bread with garlic halves. Brush with olive oil. Pat each tomato slice dry. Lay slices on bread. Divide shredded Mozzarella evenly on top of tomatoes. Broil until cheese is melted, 4 to 6 minutes.

 Serves: 6 

Italian Cheese Puffs

Posted by: jellyjams_PA  -  Posted on: 5/30/2007

jellyjams_PA (Karen) says, "When I was active in our community’s local Writers Guild, our December meeting was always a Christmas social. Because we met in one of the public library’s meeting rooms, we didn’t have our own place to keep eating utensils, so everyone was required to bring a “finger food.” I took these the first year because they’re easy and one of my favorite finger foods, but I took them every year thereafter by popular demand. They’re best when hot out of the oven, but they’re also good at room temperature, and they reheat well in the microwave."

Italian Cheese Puffs

 Preheat oven to 400 degrees
 Bring 1/2 cup water and 1/4 cup margarine to a boil.
 Stir in 1/2 cup flour all at once and stir vigorously until mixture leaves side of pan and forms ball.
 Remove from heat, put in mixer, and beat 2 eggs in thoroughly, until smooth and velvety.
 Mix in 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese.
 Fold in 1/4 cup finely chopped ham – optional (I use baked ham lunch meat)
 Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheet.
 Bake 25 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.

 Let cool before storing (at room temperature) in plastic bag or cookie tin.

 *Mixture will look gloppy and unappetizing at first – keep beating until smooth and velvety.

Meatball Appetizers

Posted by: cllw  -  Posted on: 5/17/2007

cllw (Linda) says, "I am almost embarrassed to post this~but honestly, it is so good and you will really fool your guests into thinking you worked all day. I impressed the unimpressable with these at Christmas~she thought I worked all day and asked for the recipe. YIKES! I smiled and wiped my forehead and told her they are SOOOO hard to make~then gave her the recipe and she didn't believe me! lol-some days you just can't win ;) - YUM"

 Meatball Appetizers
 I hate to make meatballs from scratch~these work well for us as long as they are the all beef...We hate the beef-pork-turkey mix ones! eewww

 One bag of armour all beef meatballs
 1 can of Hunt's garlic and herb spaghetti sauce
 splash about 1/8 cup pinot grigio in the sauce

 Brown the meatballs in olive oil to give them a 'browned' color. Transfer to baking dish.
 Mix sauce and wine and pour over meatballs.
 Bake at 300 for quite awhile (at least an hour or so, but keep checking them)~the sauce will thicken and stick to the balls.
 
Linda's Notes: As long as the sauce doesn't dry out, you just can't over bake them..for us, the thicker the sauce gets, the better. Serve with warm bread, dipping oil and DaVinci Toscana Chianti!

Pizza Balls

Posted by: bebopp_PA  -  Posted on: 2/17/2007

Pizza Balls

 1 egg slightly beaten
 1 c. bread crumbs
 1/2 c. milk
 1 tsp. garlic salt
 1/8 tsp. pepper
 2 Tbs. minced onion
 1 lb.  ground beef
 20 cubes Gruyere cheese
 1/4 c. flour
 2 Tbs. oil
 1 (15-16 oz.) can pizza sauce
 1/2 c. Gruyere cheese shredded

 Mix first six ingredients with fork. Let stand 5 min.
 Add meat, mix well. Shape into 20 balls and put a cube of cheese in each; cover all cheese.
 Lightly flour balls. Obtain skillet with hot oil, sauté balls until brown on all sides. Pour off grease and add pizza sauce.
 Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Top with shredded cheese.

 

Tuna Dip

Posted by: cinnamama  -  Posted on: 5/31/2007

Tuna Dip

 1 can tuna, drained
 1/2 cup miracle whip (not mayo)
 1/2 cup shredded cheese
 sprinkle of garlic
 8 oz. cream cheese, softened

 Mix well and serve with crackers.

Vidalia Onion Dip

Posted by: Susiebear_GA  -  Posted on: 2/23/2007

Vidalia Onion Dip

 2 cups mayonnaise
 2 cups monterey jack cheese
 2 cups chopped Vidalia onions

 Mix all ingredients and bake in a glass bowl at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

 Serve with pita chips or crackers.
 

 SS Fave Bars ~

    Cherry Cheesecake Bars - crossingguard
    Chocolate Bit Bars - 1002
    Favorite Chocolate Chip Bar Cookies - Shortcake__Idaho
    Fruit Filled Bars - KC10
    Gooey Baby Ruth Brownies - lindachicken__Oklahoma
    Hershey Syrup Brownies - mary217
    Salted Peanut Chews - bebopp_PA
    Zucchini Squares -Susiebear_GA 

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Cherry Cheesecake Bars

Posted by: crossingguard  -  Posted on: 2/1/2007

crossingguard says, "I meant to post this recipe that was sent to me by Sister Golden Hair...it's red and would make a nice Valentine dessert."

 Cherry Cheesecake Bars

 1 pkg. Cherry Chip Cake Mix
 1/2 cup butter, softened
 2 8 oz pkgs. cream cheese, softened
 1 tub creamy cherry ready-to-spread frosting
 3 eggs

 Heat oven to 325 degrees.
 Beat dry cake mix and butter in large bowl on low speed until crumbly; reserve 1 cup. Press remaining crumbly mixture in bottom of ungreased 13x9x2 inch pan. Beat cream cheese and frosting on medium speed until smooth. Beat in eggs until blended. Pour over crust; sprinkle with reserved crumbly mixture.
 Bake about 45 minutes. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours. Store covered in refrigerator.

Makes 36 bars.

 Chocolate Bit Bars

Posted by: 1002  -  Posted on: 2/14/2007

Chocolate Bit Bars

 2 cups plus 4 Tb. flour
 1 tsp salt
 1 cup brown sugar
 1 cup of white sugar
 1 tsp baking soda
 2 eggs
 1 tsp vanilla
 1 cup of butter melted
 1 pkg. chocolate chips
 1 cup walnuts

 Mix sugars and butter together until well blended then add vanilla, eggs, flour and baking soda until smooth consistency. Then add chocolate chips and walnuts . Spread into a greased 9x13 pan. Bake 30 min. at 375 degrees.

Favorite Chocolate Chip Bar Cookies

Posted by: Shortcake__Idaho  -  Posted on: 2/20/2007

Favorite Chocolate Chip Bar Cookies
 
Melt 3/4 c. margarine in saucepan.
Take off burner and add 1 1/2 c. brown sugar; stir until dissolved.
Cool, then stir in 2 eggs & 2 tsp. vanilla. (I always just use a wooden spoon--no mixer).
Add 2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt Stir well.
Add 1 c. chocolate chips.
Spread in a jelly roll pan.
Bake at 350 about 15 minutes.