Food Recipes

Method
Spread all meat slices with cream cheese. Roll first slice; join meat edges to tart second slice and continue to roll slices, one over another, to make a log. Wrap and chill thoroughly.

Cut into slice 1/4 inch thick and serve on rye bread or crackers.

Makes 16 appetizers.

Method
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix all ingredients together thoroughly. Form into 1-inch balls.
Place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Sausage cheese balls can be frozen uncooked. Thaw and cook according to directions.

Method
Saute minced shallots in margarine in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat until tender. Add broth and fresh mushrooms, cook over high heat 5 minutes or until all liquid evaporates, stirring constantly. Add sherry, and stir gently. Stir in fresh parsley, dried thyme, salt and pepper. Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool.
Pack mushroom mixture into a small crock or container and chill at least 2 hours. Serve with toasted french bread rounds.

Method
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Unwrap crescent rolls; separate into triangles. Lightly spread 1 teaspoon jam across wide end of each triangle. Place cheese strip on wide end of each triangle on top of jam.

Roll each from wide to narrow point into crescent shape. Place with open cheese side up on prepared baking sheet.

Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until crescents are golden brown. Serve immediately.

Serves 8.

Method
Combine the water, salt, cayenne, and onion together in a large soup pot. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.

Meanwhile, use a spice mill or mortar and pestle to thoroughly blend the coriander, mustard seed, celery seed, red pepper flakes, clove, allspice, and bay leaf until finely ground.

Add the spice mixture to the pot. Add the lemon halves with the garlic and ginger when the water is boiling. Simmer the mixture for about 10 minutes before adding the shrimp.

Add the shrimp, heat off and cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid. Let the shrimp steep to cook, until white throughout, about 5 minutes.

Drain the shrimp through a colander and spread them evenly on a baking tray until cool enough to handle.

Refrigerate the shrimp in an airtight container with the cooked lemon halves. Squeeze the cooked lemon halves over the shrimp and toss with the basil just before serving.

Method
Leave cream cheese on counter to soften.
Drain pineapple very thoroughly (squeeze if needed).
Chop walnuts, onions and green pepper finely.
When cream cheese is softened (you can speed this up by microwaving on power 30 for 1 or 2 minutes), add all ingredients, mix well and form into ball.
Refrigerate until cream cheese is firm again.