APPETIZERS
BACON WRAPPED DATES
Combined the following: Make a lengthwise slit in the date. Stuff with gorgonzola or goat cheese. Close slit. Wrap 1/2 slice of bacon (uncooked) around the date. Arrange dates on parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes at 425 degrees until bacon crisps and cheese melts.
BAKED BRIE (w/ JEZEBEL PEACHES)
Combined the following:
  • 1 tbs pepper jam
  • 1 tsp brown mustard
  • Dash of salt and pepper
  • 1 large peach, peeled and sliced
Unwrap brie. Trim and discard rind. Bake brie for 10 minutes at 350 degrees. Spoon mixture over brie. Back for another 5 minutes. Serve immediately with crackers.
BEET DIP
Combined the following:
BRUSCHETTA
Combined the following:
  • 12 diced plum tomatoes
  • 1 cup of basil leaves
  • 2 tbs of minced garlic
  • 2 tbs of shallots
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • Dash of salt and pepper
  • 1/3 cup of olive oil
Spoon mixture over sliced Italian bread.
CHEX MIX
Place in large, shallow roasting pan:
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 4 1/2 TSP Worcestershire sauce
Heat at 250 degrees until melted. Then add the following to the pan:
  • 3 cups corn chex
  • 3 cups rice chex
  • 3 cups wheat chex
  • 1 cup salted peanuts
  • 1/2 bag pretzel sticks
Heat in oven for one hour - stirring every 15 minutes. 
CRAB DIP
Combined the following:
  • 7 oz crab meat
  • 1 tbs mayonnaise
  • 1 tbs Worcestershire sauce
  • A little bit of Bay Seasoning and Tabasco
  • 8 oz softened cream cheese
Bake for 30 minutes in 300-degree oven.
VIDALIA ONION DIP
Combined the following:
  • 1 chopped Vidalia onion
  • 2 cups mayonnaise
  • 8 oz package of Kraft Natural Italian style cheese crumbles
Spread onto a baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes at 375 degrees.