Introduction: When this sweet and sour dish first became popular, the surprise inside was a cube of cheese. Today, water chestnuts, green pepper, or pineapple makes more healthful fillings. Makes 18 meatballs. Preparation time: 20 minutes. Cooking time: 23 minutes. Ingredients 12 ounces lean ground beef 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs (1 slice) 1/4... ...read the full story
Introduction: If you can chop and stir, then our wonderful Spinach Dip will be a snap to make. It’s a tried and true party favorite. Makes 6 cups. Ingredients 2 10-ounce packages frozen chopped spinach 1 4-ounce package blue cheese 1 8-ounce can sliced water chestnuts 1/2 cup chopped celery 3/4 cup chopped red pepper 1/2 cup chopped green onion 1/2... ...read the full story
Introduction: A cooling drink is an essential partner to this hot and spicy nut mix. You can adjust the seasoning to your taste. Makes 3 cups. Preparation time: 2 minutes. Cooking time: 32 minutes. Ingredients 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter or margarine 1 cup pecan halves 1 cup whole almonds 1 cup dry-roasted unsalted peanuts 1 tablespoon... ...read the full story
Introduction: Appetizers have long been a part of the culinary tradition in Europe, but they’re relatively new to America. One of the first to appear in American cookbooks, at the turn of the century, was shrimp cocktail. Makes 4 servings. Preparation time: 15 minutes. Cooking time: 10 minutes. Ingredients For tomato cups: 5 medium-size... ...read the full story
Introduction: Like its namesake, this drink represents the essence of innocence. Makes four 4-ounce servings. Preparation time: 5 minutes. Ingredients 8 teaspoons grenadine syrup or frozen cranberry juice concentrate 2 cups (16 ounces) chilled ginger ale 4 maraschino cherries with stems 4 strips lemon zest 4 wedges fresh orange Nutritional Information 1... ...read the full story
Introduction: You can still dine in traditional Southern style, yet stay healthy, too. These tiny sausage balls have that old-fashioned flavor but less fat. Makes about 72 appetizers. Preparation time: 15 minutes. Cooking time: 20 minutes. Ingredients nonstick cooking spray 2 cups buttermilk biscuit mix 1 pound reduced-fat country pork sausage (thawed,... ...read the full story
Introduction: Originating in Spain, this wine and fruit drink grew in popularity after being served in the Spanish Pavilion at the 1964 New York World’s Fair. Makes about 2 quarts or 10 6-ounce servings. Preparation time: 20 minutes. Chilling time: 1 hour. Ingredients 2 bottles (750 ml. each) dry red wine (with or without alcohol, chilled) 2... ...read the full story
Introduction: At your next party or afternoon get-together with friends, serve these traditional tea sandwiches from New York’s Plaza Hotel. Makes 6 servings. Preparation time: 30 minutes. Ingredients 12 slices thinly sliced whole-wheat bread 12 slices thinly sliced white bread 6 tablespoons unsalted butter or margarine (at room temperature) 6... ...read the full story
Introduction: This traditional holiday beverage gets fresh sparkle and flavor from the addition of ginger ale and orange juice. Makes eight 7-ounce servings. Preparation time: 5 minutes. Ingredients 1 quart reduced-fat dairy eggnog or 1 can (1 quart) eggnog 1 can (12 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate (thawed) 1 can (12 ounces) ginger ale (chilled) ... ...read the full story
Introduction: In the early 1900s, cheese and crackers were served with coffee after dessert. By the 1950s, cheese had become an appetizer, and nothing was more popular than cheese balls. Makes 16 servings. Preparation time: 15 minutes. Chilling time: 2 hours. Ingredients 1 container (8 ounces) reduced-fat, soft style cream cheese at room temperature 1... ...read the full story
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