Sunday, November 24, 2013

Planning a holiday party? Try this seafood spread.



"Planning a holiday party? Try this seafood spread. The horseradish gives it a special zip to help get the party off to a great start."

Party Seafood Spread
8 oz  Imitation Crabmeat (flake style)
8 oz  Cream Cheese (whipped)
1/4  cup Horseradish Sauce
2-3  Green Onions (chopped)
1/4  cup Almonds (sliced)
Garnish:
Parsley (fresh,chopped)

  • In a mixing bowl, blend Crabmeat, Cream Cheese, Horseradish and Green Onion. 
  • Place mixture in a small baking dish. 
  • Top with sliced Almonds and bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees for 20 minutes. 
  • Serve with crackers or tortilla chips.
*May be doubled for larger groups.


Festive Popcorn Squares


"Here is a poppin’ quick and easy snack that is low in calories and easy to make. Great for the Hoilday Season!!"

Festive Popcorn Squares
6 cups Popcorn (popped)
3 cups Marshmallows (minature)
1 Tbs. Butter
1 cup Cranberries (dried, chopped)
1 cup Walnuts (chopped)
2 Tbs. Orange Peel (grated)
Salt (to taste)

  • Place Marshmallows and Butter in a saucepan. Cook and stir over low heat until smooth.
  • Add the Cranberries, Walnuts, Orange Peel and Salt; mix well.
  • Place the popped Popcorn in a large bowl.
  • Pour the cranberry mixture over Popcorn and toss to coat.
  • Press into a greased baking pan (12" x 8" x 2") and cool.
  • Cut into squares and serve.

Makes 1 dozen squares.