Guacamole

Here is a recipe for that upcoming get to together.

Guacamole
Mrs. Joe Glanville, JR.

3 or 4 large lettuce leaves
5 very ripe avocados
1/2 onion, finely chopped
salt
pepper
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon olive oil

peel and seed avocados and mash with fork. Add onion, tomato, lemon juice, olive oil and chili powder. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve on lettuce leaf bed. Serve immediately as it will tun dark and watery if it sets more then an 1 hour. Serves 3 to 6.

mexican Dip

I know this looks so good and it is good as it looks. I made this for superbowl sunday and it was a hit..and the team I was rooting for won...yahooo for me, anyway on to the recipe.

This recipe was in our local supermarket flyer a couple of weeks ago, I was planning on making something like this anyway, I just forgot where I put my recipe at.

Mexican dip

1 can ( 15 1/2-oz) refired black beans ( i used just plan old refried beans)

1 Tablespoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1 cup sour cream

1 cup Kraft Shredded cheddar cheese

3 green onions, sliced

1/3 cup sliced black olives

1 tomato, chopped

Mix beans, chili powder and cumin; spread onto bottom of 9-inch pie plate. top with layers of remaining ingredients. Refrigerate several hours.

* I imagine what this would taste like with fresh green onions and tomatoes from the garden....yummmmmy

Barbecued Franks Hawaiian

This would be great to be served at a party or something of that nature and it is a recipe from 1967 as well.

Barbequed Franks Hawaiian
Mrs. Lucille Allison

1 can tomato soup ( 10 1/2 oz)
1/3 cup brown sugar
3 Tablespoons vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dry mustard
2 teaspoon onion salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound frankfurters
1 can pineapple chunks, drained ( 14 oz)

In medium size pan or skiller combine all ingredients except frankfurters and pineapple. Simmer 10 minutes. cut frankfurters into bite-size pieces and add with pineapple to sauce. Cover and simmer 5 minutes. Serves 6.

Would be easy to make in crockpot.

Beef and Cheese Balls

These would be great for the superbowl party coming up in February or any party for that matter.


Beef and Cheese Balls
Mrs. mildred Stevovich

1 3-oz package cream cheese
small amount cream
salt and pepper
garlic powder to taste
1 package dried beef

Combine cream cheese , cream, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Shape into balls. Mince dried beef and rool cheese balls in it.

Coconut Pineapple Puffs

This is a simple recipe and would be great for that New Year Eve`s party.

Coconut Pineapple Puffs
Mrs. Lucille Allison

16 marshmallow, quartered
1/2 cup pineapple chunks, drained
1/4 cup nutmeats, chopped
1/4 cup maraschino cherries, sliced
1 cup heavy cream, whipped
2 1/2 cup coconut

Combine marshmallows and pineapple. chill 30 minutes. Add nutmeats and cherries to chilled mixture. Fold in whipped cream. Chill in refrigerator 1 to 2 hours. Drop this mixture by spoonfuls onto coconut sand roll until ball is covered. Chill. Serves 8.

Smoked Beef Bites

I have not tried this recipe as I can not find the smoked beef here in our small communtiy.


Smoked Beef Bites
Mrs. Larry E. Franklin

1 cup smoked beef ( 3 1/2 oz package)
3 Tablespoons green pepper, chopped
1/3 cup onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup celery , finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon horseradish
1 /3 cup mayonnaise
1 package butterflake rolls

Chop smoked beef. Add green pepper, onion, celery, horseradish and mayonnaise. Take butterflake rolls apart and press out into round circles. Place a rounded teaspoon of mixture on each circle. Fold over and press edges together. Bake on greased cookie sheet 10 minutes at 400 degrees. Makes about 2 dozen.

Onion Snacks

This recipe is from the 1967 Kansan`s Silver Spoon cookbook

Onion Snacks

1/2 cup butter
2 1/2 Tablespoons onion soup mix
1 can buttermilk biscuits

Melt butter in skillet. Stir in onion soup mix. Separate biscuits. Cut each into fourths. Add biscuits to butter mixture. Cook on low heat 20 minutes, turning to brown evenly on both sides. Makes 40 snacks.

Clam cheese Dip

This dip is very good. I tried it on crackers and yummy.

Clam Cheese Dip
Mrs. Mary B. Mann

1 7-oz can minced clams, drained
1 8-oz package cream cheese
1/4 cup clam liquid
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 Tablespoon steak sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon horseradish

Combine ingredients and blend well. Makes about 2 1/2 cups.

shrimp artichoke appetizers

I have not tried these, as I don`t think I could find shallots in this area, it does sound good.
This comes from the 1967 Kansan`s Silver Spoon cookbook.


Shrimp Artichoke Appetizers
Mrs. Edia Shelton

1 can artichoke hearts
2 dozen medium shrimp, cooked and cleaned
1 egg yolk, beaten
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup peanut oil
1/4 cup wine vinegar
2 Tablespoons prepared hot mustard
2 Tablespoons parsley, minced
2 Tablespoons chives, minced
1 Tablespoons shallots, minced

Combine all ingredients, except shrimp and artichoke hearts. Add these and marinatte 2 hours. Stir occasionally.

zach`s snax

This recipe is simple and is sure good. It comes from the Kansan`s Silver Spoon cookbook of 1967.

Zach`s snax
Mrs. Henry Zacharias

1 cup sour cream
1 cup American cheese or cheddar cheese spread, softened ( I used cheez whiz)
1/2 cup spanish olives, minced
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup crisp bacon, crumbled

Combine all ingredients. Stir until smooth. Serve on party crackers or use as a dip.


This was a quote in this paper that I liked very much, I thought I would add it here.

RECIPE FOR HUSBANDS......TAKE YOUR WIFE OUT TO EAT AT LEAST ONCE A WEKK.

Crab meat Cocktail

I have not tried this, but it sounds good. This recipe comes from the Kansan`s Silver Spoon Cookbook of 1967

Crab meat Cocktail
Mrs. Joe Glanville, jr.

1 package frozen crab legs ( these are hard to find in my area)
1 cup celery, cut in 1/2 -inch chunks
1/4 head lettuce, finely chopped
1 tomato , cut in pieces
1/2 cup catsup
1 1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish

Boil crab legs according to package directions ( 5 to 10 minutes in shrimp spice). Remove from liquid and cool. Remove meat from shells and cut in 1/2-inch cubes. Place on bed of lettuce in bottom of ice chiller. Add crab meat, celery, tomato and a bit more lettuce. Serve with 2 Tablespoons sauce made from catsup and horseradish.

Ham Roll-ups

This recipe is good and from The Kansan`s 1967 Silver Spoon Cookbook


Ham Roll-ups
Mrs. Larry E. Franklin

6 slices ham, sliced thin ( I used deli type ham)
24 olives
1 apcakge cream cheese

Cut each ham slice in 4 strips about 1 1/2 -inches wide. Spread whipped cream cheese on each strip. Place olive on cheese and roll up. Place toothpick in each and serve.

Party Cheese Balls

This recipe I have not tried yet , but it sounds so good.

Party Cheese Balls
Mrs. Robert Allison

1 8-oz package cream cheese
6 5-oz jars bleu cheese spread ( I don`t think I could find this around here)
2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoon onion juice
1 cup pecans, chopped

Have cheese at room temperture. cut processed cheese into small cubes. Add cheese spread and mix in mixer until there are no lumps. Blend in sauce and juice. Divide mixture into 2 equal parts and chill in refrigerator. Remove and shape into 2 balls and roll in chopped pecans. Wrap in waxed paper and chill thoroughly. This recipe may be divided in half to make 1 ball.

shrimp appetizer

I think I forgot to say how many recipes are in this section of the Kansan`s Silver Spoon Cookbook. Their is 37 recipes in the appetizer and soup section.

Ok On to the recipes;
I have not tried this recipe, but it sure sounds good.

Shrimp Appetizer
Mrs. John O. Fife

1 cup shrimp, cooked
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
2 Tablespoons catsup
2 Tablespoon mayonnaise
dash tabasco
dash salt
dash pepper
1 Tablespoon chives, chopped

Put all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth, about 45 secods. Serve on toast or as a dip. Sardines or lobster may be substituted for shrimp.

Crab Meat Bacon Rolls

Here is another good party food to make. These are real simple to make and are real good.


Crab Meat Bacon Rolls
Mrs Mary Frances Spalding

1/2 cup tomato juice
1 egg, well beaten
1 cup bread crumbs, dry
1/8 teaspoon salt
dash pepper
1/2 teaspoon parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon celery leaves, chopped
1 6 1/2-oz can crab meat, flaked
12 slices bacon, cut in half

Mix tomato juice and egg. Add crumbs, seasonings, parsley, celery leaves and crab meat. Mix thoroughly. Roll into finger lengths. Wrap each roll with 1/2 slice bacon and fasten with toothpick. Broil, turning frequently to brown evenly. Makes 2 dozen rolls.


Then yum, yum

Blue Cheese Balls

This is a good party recipe for you to try at your next party. These are very good.


Blue Cheese Balls
Mrs. Mary Frances Spalding

2 - 3-oz pacakges cream cheese...( ok I used a 8-oz package)
1/2 pound blue cheese ( I used 5-oz)
2 Tablespoon oin, finely chopped
1 Tablespoon celery, finely chopped
dash cayenne pepper ( I used ground red pepper)
1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
2 cups walnuts, finely chopped

Blend cheese. Add celery, onion, cayenne pepper and salad dressing. Form into balls and roll in nuts. Chill.



Simple recipe and easy to make