Easy Recipes

Marinated Mushrooms

1 pound fresh mushrooms 6 tablespoons olive oil 3/4 cup dry white wine 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped onion 3 tablespoons lemon juice

Marinated Shrimp

10 pounds raw shrimp, peeled 1 (5 ounce) bottle soy sauce 1 (16 ounce) bottle Italian dressing

Mexican Baked Brie

Banana 1 1/2 cups orange marmalade Cilantro Jalapenos Almonds 1/4 cup Grand Marnier Puff Pastry Sheet Egg

Mexican Cheese Ball I

2/3 cup chopped pecans 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1/8 teaspoon salt 16 ounces cream cheese 4 scallions, chopped 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1/4 cup taco seasoning 1/4 cup picante sauce

Mexican Cheese Ball II

16 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup chunky salsa, desired hotness 1 cup shredded cheese (Cheddar, Monterey jack or Mexican blend)

Mississippi Caviar

3 (16 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained 1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper 1/2 cup finely chopped red pepper 3/4 cup finely chopped hot peppers 3/4 cup finely chopped onion 1/4 cup drained, chopped pimento 1 garlic cloves, chopped 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 2/3 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Salt Tabasco� sauce Tortilla chips

Neapolitan-Style Crostini

16 Slices of Italian bread, Cut 1/2-inch thick 1/4 c Extra-virgin olive oil 1/3 c Black or green olivada* OR 1/3 c (4 oz.) Calamata olives, Pitted or finely chopped 1/2 lb Fresh mozzarella cheese, Cut in 14 1/4-inch slices 1/2 lb Plum tomatoes, cut Lengthwise into 16 1/4-inch Slices 1/8 ts Salt 1/8 ts Freshly ground black pepper

NEVERFAILFUDGE

4 1/2 c. sugar 1/3 c. butter 1 can evaporated milk Come to boil; stir. Let boil 5 1/2 minutes. Take off stove and add: 1 (10-oz.) sweet chocolate bar, chopped up 1/2 c. nuts 2 tsp. vanilla 2 pkgs. chips 1 c. marshmallow cream

Nutty Bacon Cheeseball

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup milk 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 2 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese 1/4 cup finely minced green onions (white part only) 1 (2 ounce) jar diced pimiento, drained 10 slices bacon, cooked, drained, finely crumbled and divided 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans, divided Salt and black pepper to taste 1/4 cup minced parsley 1 tablespoon poppy seeds

ONION RINGS - BROILER STYLE

1 loaf bread 10-15 white boiling onions Parmesan cheese Mayonnaise 1 shot glass (to cut bread) 2 cookie sheets 2 zip-lock bags, lg.

ONIONRINGS

2 lbs. sliced Bermuda onions 1 c. flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. baking powder 1 c. milk or beer 1 slightly beaten egg

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3/4 c. sifted flour 1/3 c. milk 1 1/2 tbsp. oil 2 or 3 lg. onions 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 c. cream 1 egg white (unbeaten)

Oyster Cocktail

1 cup catsup 2 tablespoons vinegar 1 tablespoon horseradish 1 tablespoon celery, finely minced 1 tablespoon onion, finely diced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Few drops Tabasco� sauce

Oyster Pate

1 Quart Oysters (retain liquid) 1/4 Teaspoon Garlic powder 1 Teaspoon Louisiana hot sauce 1/2 Teaspoon Onion powder 1 Tablespoon Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Water (enough to cover oyste Salt, to taste

Pastries With Smoked Turkey And Mushrooms

1 cup minced mushrooms 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup minced onion 1/4 cup sherry 1 tsp olive oil 3 tbsp chopped parsley 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/4 cup grated low-fat mozzarella cheese 1/4 tsp dried oregano 1/4 tsp dried thyme 1/4 pound finely minced smoked turkey or ham, trimmed of fat 15 sheets filo dough 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted

PEACHCRISP

2 (#10) cans sliced peaches, partially drained 5 c. Bisquick 2 3/4 c. brown sugar 2 c. butter 2 tbsp. cinnamon 4 c. oats

Pear-Chicken Monte Cristo with Mozzarella Sandwiches

6 tbsp prepared horseradish 8 thick slices firm-texture white bread 8 thin slices mozzarella cheese 12-ounces cooked chicken or turkey breast, cut into thin slices 2 medium pears, cored, peeled, and thinly sliced 2 eggs, beaten 2/3 cup half-and-half or light cream

Pecan Cheese Log

2 pounds shredded Cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon minced garlic 16 ounces cream cheese, softened 3 1/2 cups pecan pieces, divided Chili powder Assorted crackers

Philly Stuffed Mushrooms

2 lb Fresh mushrooms [med size] 6 tb PARKAY margerine 8 oz Philadelphia Brand Cream -Cheese [softened] 1/2 c Kraft Natural blue cheese -[crumbled] 2 tb Onions [chopped]

Phyllo Wrapped Crab and Brie

1 tablespoon butter 2 tablespoons shallots 1/2 pound crabmeat, picked over well 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 teaspoons minced parsley Tabasco to taste (optional) 1/2 pound brie, cut into thin slices 15 sheets phyllo (1/2 pound) 3/4 cup clarified butter (or ghee)