| One of the best things about getting together with | | | | egg mixture into pastry shell. Bake at 325 degrees for |
| friends is the noshing that goes on while we watch | | | | 40 to 45 minutes or until lightly browned. |
| TV, play games, set around the pool or patio, etc. If | | | | OLD ENGLISH/BLUE CHEESE BALL |
| you want your guests to remember the snacks | | | | 2 pkgs (8-oz each) cream cheese |
| served at your house, let us help! Sometimes the best | | | | 2 jars (5-oz each) Old English Cheese Spread |
| way to impress your friends is to go back and pull out | | | | 1 jar (5-oz) Blue Cheese |
| older recipes for tasty treats they may not have had | | | | 3 tbsp red wine vinegar |
| before. These old-fashion recipes from my younger | | | | 1/8 tsp garlic saltchopped pecans for rolling the balls in |
| days will add pizazz to your food table for parties, | | | | Let cheeses warm to room temperature for easier |
| game-watching, board game night, etc. Select from | | | | mixing. |
| Petite Quiches made with Swiss cheese and bacon, | | | | Put all ingredients, except pecans, into a mixing bowl |
| Old English/Blue Cheese Ball served with assorted | | | | and blend with a fork until well blended. After mixing, |
| crackers and/or fresh vegetables, or Zucchini | | | | refrigerate the mixture until it is stiff. Remove from |
| Appetizers baked in an oblong cake pan and served | | | | refrigerator and divide into two equal parts. Roll each |
| cut into triangles. Can't make up your mind which to | | | | part into a ball. Roll each ball in the chopped pecans. |
| serve? Okay, just make them all. They will all | | | | Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to |
| disappear! They can also be refrigerated and enjoyed | | | | serve. Serve with an assortment of crackers and/or |
| over the next couple of days, if by chance, they don't | | | | fresh vegetables. |
| all disappear. | | | | ZUCCHINI APPETIZERS |
| PETITE QUICHES | | | | 3 cup shredded zucchini |
| Pastry for a 9-inch pastry shell | | | | 1 cup Bisquick |
| 2/3 cup half & half cream | | | | 1/2 cup chopped onion |
| 2 eggs, slightly beaten | | | | 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese |
| 1/4 tsp saltdash of pepper | | | | 1/2 tsp salt |
| 4-ozs KRAFT Natural Swiss Cheese Slices, chopped | | | | 1 tsp oreganodash of black pepper |
| 1 tbsp flour | | | | 1 clove of garlic, minced |
| 4 crisply cooked bacon slices, crumbled | | | | 1/2 cup oil |
| Line 24 miniature muffin cups with the pastry; set | | | | 4 eggs, beaten |
| aside. | | | | Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl. Spread |
| Combine half and half, eggs, and seasonings; mix well. | | | | mixture in a 9 X 13-inch baking pan that has been lightly |
| Toss cheese with the flour; add cheese and bacon to | | | | greased. Bake at 325 degrees for 25 minutes or until |
| the mixture. Fill muffin shells two-thirds full with the egg | | | | golden brown. Cut into squares then cut each square |
| mixture. Bake at 325 degrees 30 to 35 minutes or until | | | | in half diagonally. |
| lightly browned. | | | | Note: These squares freeze well. |
| Variation: Line bottom and 1-inch up the sides of an | | | | Enjoy! |
| 8-inch square pan with the pastry. Pour cheese and | | | | |