Appetizer Cheese Recipes and Variations
A collection of cheese based appetizers including two cup Monterey Jack fondue with parsley and wine, baked cheese bites, curled cheese discs, Layered Cranberry Cheddar Spread with cream cheese and cranberry relish, and an Oporto cheddar Swiss spread. Also includes margarine onion cream cheese mix and serving ideas with vegetables and crackers.
Entertaining Cheese Tray and Dip Ideas for New Year
Mary Westphalen suggests ahead planning a cheese tray with cheddar Swiss and Colby cut in varied shapes, sized per person, then refrigerating and serving at room temperature. A self serve dip plated in a cabbage shell with radish roses and sliced vegetables offers a dramatic, ready in advance option.
Norma Starks Shares Family Favorite Apple Bars
Norma Starks of Mercy Hospital recommends the Apple Bars and sponge cake as crowd pleasers from her Perrine Cancer Unit kitchen. She grew up on a Decorah farm and enjoys baking gifts, needlework, and large noon meals for her and husband Ken. The column invites reader questions at 398-8287 and includes recipes for yeast rolls and a lemony sponge cake.
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