Spinach Balls

The "Spinach Balls" recipe by Carine can be found at Sweet as Honey.

Submitted by Susan Stoecker

Carine. "Spinach Balls." Sweet as Honey, https://www.sweetashoney.co/spinach-balls/. Accessed 11 January 2019.

Shrimp Dip

Ingredients:

• 2 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 can cream of shrimp soup (Campbell's)
• Onion salt, to taste
• Garlic powder, to taste
• 2 cans shrimp, drained and rinsed

Directions:

1. Beat cream cheese and soup until creamy. This with a little milk if it is too thick. Mix all remaining ingredients and serve with chips or crackers.

Submitted by Bill Stoecker

Pomegranate Avocado Salsa

The "Pomegranate Avocado Salsa" recipe by Amy can be found at Wholesomelicious.

Submitted by Sarah Bublitz

Amy. "Pomegranate Avocado Salsa." Wholesomelicious, http://www.wholesomelicious.com/pomegranate-avocado-salsa/. Accessed 2 January 2019.

Shrimp Dip

Ingredients:

• 1 can tiny shrimp, drained
• 8 oz. cream cheese
• 2-4 tbsp. butter
• 1 tbsp. onion, chopped
• 1/2 tsp. lemon juice, optional

Directions:

1. Blend all ingredients and chill

Submitted by Trudy Cleaver

Party Shrimp Dip

Ingredients:

• 1 (3 oz.) package softened cream cheese
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 cup chopped green onion tops
• 1-1/2 tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 small can of shrimp, drained and diced (about 6 oz.)

Directions:

1. Stir cheese and mayonnaise together. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Do this a few hours before serving. Refrigerate and sprinkle with smoked paprika. 

Serves: 8-12

Submitted by Rose Mary Walecki

Cranberry Salsa

Ingredients:

• 12 oz. cranberries
• 2 jalapenos, seeded and minced
• 2 tbsp. finely grated fresh ginger
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, minced
• 2 tbsp. lemon juice
• 8 oz. package cream cheese (optional)

Directions:

1. Rinse, drain, and pick over cranberries (discarding all that are soft or bruised). Place cranberries in a food processor or blender and pulse until finely chopped, but not mushy.
2. Place crushed cranberries in a bowl. Mix together with the green onions, jalapenos, cilantro leaves, and grated ginger. Pour lemon juice and sugar over and stir together. (If using food processor, you can process the cranberries, green onion, jalapenos, cilantro, and ginger together, being careful so the salsa is not mushy.)
3. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate to allow the flavors to develop. It will be a bit tart to begin with, but as it sits, it will develop more flavor.
4. Can be served as a plain salsa, but tastes amazing served over cream cheese with crackers.

Submitted by Jan Luepke

Antipasto Kabobs

The "Antipasto Kabobs" recipe can be found at Taste of Home.

Submitted by Anna Restivo

*NOTE: Anna added cubed mozzarella cheese to the marinade.

Hazen, Denise. "Antipasto Kabobs." Taste of Home, https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/antipasto-kabobs/. Accessed 2 January 2019.

Crock Pot Cheesy Hamburger Dip

The "Crock Pot Cheesy Hamburger Dip" recipe by Julie can be found at Julie's Eats and Treats.

Submitted by Margene McLoughlin

Julie. "Crock Pot Cheesy Hamburger Dip." Julie's Eats and Treats, https://www.julieseatsandtreats.com/spicy-crock-pot-cheesy-hamburger-dip/. Accessed 7 November 2018.

Homemade Olive Tapenade

The "Homemade Olive Tapenade" recipe by Meggan Hill can be found at Culinary Hill.

Submitted by Rose Mary Walecki

Hill, Meggan. "Homemade Olive Tapenade." Culinary Hill, https://www.culinaryhill.com/olive-tapenade/. Accessed 1 October 2018.

Savory Olive and Tomato Palmiers

The "Savory Olive and Tomato Palmiers" recipe by Aida Mollenkamp can be found at Salt & Wind.

Submitted by Rose Mary Walecki

Mollenkamp, Aida. "Savory Olive and Tomato Palmiers." Salt & Wind, http://saltandwind.com/recipes/476-savory-provencal-palmiers-recipe. Accessed 1 October 2018.

Herb and Lemon Goat Cheese Spread

Ingredients:

• 4 oz. soft, fresh goat cheese
• 4 oz. low-fat cream cheese
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• 1/4 tsp. Penzy's Salt-Free Sunny Spain seasoning
• Fresh lemon juice

Directions:

1. Place goat cheese and cream cheese in small bowl.
2. Mix thyme, lemon peel, garlic powder, onion powder, and seasoning in another small bowl. Season with black pepper.
3. Mix thyme mixture into cheese mixture.
4. Form cheese into 2 1/2-inch round; flatten slightly.
5. Place in center of plate. 
6. Serve with toasted baguette slices.

Submitted by Rose Mary Walecki, adapted from https://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/herb-and-lemon-goat-cheese-spread-224700 

Chipotle Cornbread Cups

Ingredients:

Muffins

• 1 cup shredded Tex-Mex cheese
• 1 pkg. Corn muffin mix
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 tbsp. chipotle seasoning

Meat Mix

• 1 lb. ground turkey
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 scallions, with tops
• 1 small pepper (red/orange/yellow)
• 1 tbsp. chipotle seasoning
• salt/pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Make the meat mix: Saute the ground turkey, garlic, scallions, pepper, chipotle seasoning, salt and pepper. Set aside.
3. Mix cheese, muffin mix, sour cream, flour and chipotle seasoning together in a bowl; batter will be thick. Place spoonful of batter in a mini muffin pan (sprayed with non-stick spray). Bake for 15-16 minutes.
4. Immediately press center of muffin to form cup shape (use back of spoon). Cool in pan for 3-4 minutes, then remove to serving plate. Fill with meat mix.

Submitted by Sue Richichi 

Greek Dip

Ingredients:

• 1 (10 oz.) container classic hummus
• 1 (10 oz.) container Mediterranean style hummus
• Cucumbers, chopped
• Cherry tomatoes, quartered
• Kalamata olives, sliced
• Feta cheese, crumbled

Directions:

1. Combine both hummus' together. Spread on bottom of serving dish. Top with remaining ingredients.
2. Serve with pita, chips, or veggies.

Submitted by Sarah Bublitz

Cheese Dip

Ingredients:

• 1 (16 oz.) tub of Mertz's Extra Sharp Cheddar
• 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
• 1 stick butter

Directions:

1. Let all ingredients come to room temperature. Using an electric mixer, whip all ingredients together. Serve with small round pretzels.

Submitted by Cherryl Pergande

Special Deviled Eggs

The "Special Deviled Eggs" recipe by Sara can be found at Allrecipes.

Submitted by Pat Reilly

Sarah. "Special Deviled Eggs." Allrecipes, https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/22390/special-deviled-eggs/. Accessed 1 October 2018.

Spinach Squares

Ingredients:

• 4 tbsp. butter, melted
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 (8 oz.) pkg. finely shredded Colby-Jack cheese
• 2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed

Directions:

1. Mix all of the ingredients together in a large bowl. Lightly spray the bottom of a 9x13-inch pan. Bake in a 350°F oven for 35-40 minutes.
2. Cut into serving pieces and enjoy. Tastes the BEST when warm!

Submitted by Pat Reilly

Pinwheels

Ingredients:

• Flour tortilla shells
• assorted deli meats
• Mayo or Miracle Whip
• Chopped onions
• Chopped peppers
• Chopped tomatoes
• Chopped lettuce
• Shredded cheese

Directions:

1. Lay tortilla shells on a flat surface. Spread with a thin layer of mayo. Place deli meats over the mayo. Spread another layer of mayo over the meats. Top with remaining ingredients. Roll up tightly. Wrap in plastic.
2. Refrigerate several hours. Unwrap. Cut into 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch slices. Secure with toothpick.

Submitted by Marie Weber

Taco Roll-Ups

Ingredients:

• 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 envelope taco seasoning mix
• 1/4 cup chopped black olives
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 15 flour tortillas

Directions:

1. Blend cream cheese, sour cream, and taco seasoning in bowl. Add olives and cheddar cheese, mix well. Spread about 1 tablespoon mixture on each flour tortilla; roll as for a jelly roll.
2. Chill until serving time. Cut into bite-sized pieces and arrange on serving plate.

Submitted by Margaret Herrick

Maple Pecan Baked Brie

Ingredients:

• 8 oz. Brie
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 3/4 cup chopped pecans

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Place Brie in a small baking dish or pie plate and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until warm.
3. Meanwhile, add sugar, maple syrup, and cinnamon to a small saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves and mixture just begins to boil.
4. Remove from heat and stir in pecans. Pour mixture over Brie and serve warm with bread or crackers.

Submitted by Josh Price

3-Cheese Artichoke Bites

The "3- Cheese Artichoke Bites" recipe can be found in 101 Easy Entertaining Recipes by Gooseberry Patch.

Submitted by Sue Stoecker

“3-Cheese Artichoke Bites.” 101 Easy Entertaining Recipes. Deleware, OH: Gooseberry Patch, 2008. Print.