Thursday, April 16, 2009

It's not a party without the cheese ball!


I've seen different variations of this recipe. This one came to together sort of by accident. The page of the recipe book was accidentally turned by a fan in the room. I didn't catch it until I had added a few "extra" things! The end result was a real hit with everyone. I'm sort of curious to try the original to see if this accidental cheese ball really is better. Maybe next year.


FAVORITE SPRINGTIME CHEESE BALL~

2 -8 oz packages cream cheese
2 cups finely shredded cheddar cheese
3 Tb finely chopped green onions
3 Tb finely chopped green pepper
2-8 oz cans crushed pineapple-squeezed drained (1/2 cup packed)
2 1/4 tsp Lawry's season salt
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 cup finely chopped pecans or toasted almonds
2 Tb finely chopped parsley

In a med. size bowl thoroughly mix/mush the first 7 ingredients together. Form into two balls-or one log. Roll in your choice of nuts and parsley. Keep refrigerated until served. This goes great with Wheat Thins.



Let's start at the very beginning...Easter Appetizers



I'm a huge fan of deviled eggs. I always wonder why I don't make them more often- I have 2 recipes that I LOVE! You can't go wrong with either. Let me know your favorite!

Little Deviled Eggs

12 hard-cooked eggs
1/2 cup mayonnaise (reduced fat works fine)
1 tsp dried parsley flakes
1/2 tsp dried chives
1/2 tsp ground mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp paprika
1/8 tsp pepper
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp dill weed (optional)
2 Tb milk
Fresh parsley and additional paprika

To cook eggs, layer in the bottom of a large pot. Cover with cold water to 1 inch above eggs. Bring to a boil then turn down heat to a simmer and cover pot. Cook for 15 minutes. Carefully place each egg in a bowl of cold water. Let sit for a few minutes then crack and peel eggs. Slice each egg in half. Remove yolks and set whites aside.

In a gallon size Ziploc bag, add yolks, next 10 ingredients. Seal bag, now sit down to watch your favorite show and start mushing the bag to death! You want a nice smooth texture. Cut tip off the bottom corner of bag and pipe into egg whites. Garnish lightly with parsley and paprika.

Here's another favorite Deviled Egg recipe that's just as good!

12 hard-cooked eggs
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tsp Dijon mustard
2 Tb very Finely chopped green onions (tops and bottoms)
4 Tb Finely grated cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp salt (give or take a little)
1/8 tsp pepper