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Incredibly Simple Recipes shared by MC'ers

Here are the recipes posted from the following thread over the past few years:

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Appetizers

Mexi dip
Where ever I have taken this recipe, people always want the recipe. It is a bonus that it is so easy to make.

8oz softened cream cheese
8oz shredded cheddar cheese
8oz sour cream
taco seasonings... I use between 1/2 - 3/4 of the packet

mix all together. It is easier to dip chips in if it has sat out for a bit. I serve with tortilla chips and veggies.


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I make a shrimp spread for crackers that is so simple!

1 container chives and onions cream cheese
1 can baby shrimp

Mix together in a bowl mashing up the shrimp. Refrigerate a couple hours to blend the flavors.

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Not mine.. but my sister in laws
for parties.. she gets crescent dough.. pop it open and keep it whole.. don't rip it into triangles... cover a block of cream cheese.. and bake acording to directions on can... serve warm with crackers.. you can use blocks of flavored ones.. or add herbs to a block and then bake.. whatever,.... easy and yummy . I asked her for the recipe..

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I make a seafood spread for crackers. I take a couple of cans of crab meat, a container of cream cheese and some seafood sauce. Mix it up with an electric mixer to taste and it's delicious. Takes all of two minutes to make. Just don't use too much of the red seafood sauce because it'll make it too spicy tasting. Just add everything to taste
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artichoke dip
Canned artichoke hearts (1 or 2, depending on amount desired - not the marinated kind)
Mayonnaise
diced jalapenos to taste (fresh or canned)
Freshly grated parmesan

I smash the artichoke hearts with a fork, mix in enough mayo until the texture is right, add several diced jalapeno rings to taste(I just use jarred) and add a bunch of parmesan, both mixed in and again on top. It can be heated in the oven or microwaved, and served with sliced baguette, crackers, or whatever you have on hand.

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I do the block of cream cheese with Jalapeno Jelly over it to serve with crackers (We like wheat thins). You can also put any gourmet jelly over it, we like ones with habanero peppers or horseradish in them.
Or tiny shrimp over the cream cheese then cocktail sauce.


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1 15oz. can artichoke hearts, drained well and chopped
1 can diced chilis (mild or hot)
1 can water chestnuts, drained & chopped
1 cup parmesan cheese
1 cup real mayo
Heat in the microwave until hot and bubbly, stirring once or twice.
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Townhouse cracker spread with cream cheese and a piece of canned Salmon on top. My son sent me some really good salmon for Seattle and this idea was listed on the package. Didn't sound too good but tried it and we really like. Now buy canned red salmon and fix it often for a quick lunch with raw veggies.
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Okay this is nothing special, but my husband loves it...

I take one pkg cream cheese
1 can hormel chili

Mix in skillet

Serve with tortilla chips.

We also add cheddar cheese sometimes. You can play with spices.

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These are supposed to be appetizers but I have them as a main dish. Very simple to make and delicious to eat. I made these at a recent block party and they were gone within minutes. Cut recipe down for a smaller group. You can also use a crock pot instead of the oven which is what I did for the block party.

Approx. 8 dozen frozen (already cooked) meatballs

Sauce
1 bottle hot or regular ketchup
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 jar [12 oz] apple jelly
1 jar [12 oz ] currant jelly

Combine ketchup and cornstarch in roasting pan. Stir in jellies; add the meatballs. Cover and bake for 30 minutes at 350. Yield: about 8 dozen.

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Olive spread

1 block cream cheese
1 sm jar chopped olives
1 tsp horseradish

mix well and refrigerate
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Easy appetizer
Everyone love these when I bring them to a party, and they are really easy to make

Raspberry Brie Phyllo cups

you buy the frozen phyllo cups at the grocery store
they are small little cups that you fill and bake

you put some brie cheese in each cup and bake according to package directions

remove from oven and top with a bit of raspberry preserves

then you can top with a few toasted slivered almonds.

they make a great presentation and taste delicious.


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yummy dip
chop 1 Vidalia onion (must be vidalia) so it's about 1 cup
1 cup shredded swiss cheese


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great dip
1 vidalia onion (must be vidalia) chopped, should measure about 1 cup
1 cup shredded swiss cheese
enough mayo to stick it all togetther

mix all in a bowl and pour into an 8x8 baking dish. bake until cheese is melted. serve with crackers or whatever. It's so good.


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1 pkg cream cheese and pour a dab of alberts hotsauce on top microwave for 2-3 minutes til soft mix together and use as dip ..i love this with lays potato chips
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Simple appetizer

Place the following three items on a toothpick after cuting them up in cube type pieces (need a jar of dill pickles, package of smokey links cooked, cheddar chesses)

dill pickle piece
smokey link piece
cheddar cheese cube

Weird combination but goes quickly..
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Last edited by MapleLaine; 10-04-2008 at 04:48 PM.
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