Appetizer Recipes

Salsa & Sour Cream Dip 1 (16 oz.) jar salsa 1 (16 oz.) container sour cream 1 ( 1-1/4 oz.) taco seasoning mix Combine all ingredients in large bowl; mix well. Serve with tortilla chips.  Yield: 4 cups

Pineapple Cheese Spread 2 -- 8 oz. pkgs. cream cheese 1 -- 15 oz. can crushed pineapple 1  Tbs. chopped green pepper 1  Tbs. chopped onion 1  Tbs. seasoned salt 2  cups chopped pecans Mix all ingredients , except nuts, together. Mix nuts in.  Chill for 2 hours.

Hot Crab Dip 1 cup mayonnaise 1-1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese, divided 1-1/2 tsp. "Old Bay" seasoning 1 tsp. worcestershire sauce 1/4 tsp. dry mustard 1 pound fresh lump crab meat, or I use the imitation Preheat oven to 350.  Combine mayonnaise, 3/4 cup cheese, "Old Bay seasoning, worcestershire sauce, & mustard together. Fold in crab meat. Spoon mixture into a 1 qt. casserole dish and top with remaining cheese. Sprinkle with a dash of "Old Bay" seasoning. Bake for 15 mins. or until mixture begins to bubble around edges. Serve with assorted crackers or breads. Serves 8-10

Orange Fruit Dip 1 - 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese 1 - 7 oz. jar marshmallow cream 1/4 cup orange juice 2 Tbs. grated orange rind 1/4 tsp. ground ginger Assorted dippers such as pound cake, angel food cake, kiwi slices, strawberries, pineapples, or bananas. Beat cream cheese, marshmallow cream, orange juice, orange peel, and ginger in a medium bowl with an electric beater till fluffy. Chill up to 24 hrs. Serve with desired dippers.  Makes 2 cups.