APPETIZERS

Cracker Shakes

Ingredients I box of Saltine Crackers 1 cup of Vegetable Oil 2 Tablespoons of Red Pepper Flakes 1/2 Teaspoon of Garlic Salt 1 Package of Dry Ranch Dressing Mix Directions Mix all ingredients together except crackers Place the crackers in a one-gallon jar and pour the wet ingredients over them. Put the lid on the jar roll the jar to coat every cracker. This will take some time but your patience will be rewarded. These are very good with chili.

Salmon Party Log

Ingredients: 1 1-pound can salmon (2 cups) 1 8-oz package cream cheese (softened) 1 T lemon juice 2 t grated onion 1 t prepared horseradish 1/4 t salt 1/4 t liquid smoke 1/2 cup chopped pecans 3 T snipped parsley Directions: Drain and flake the salmon, removing skin and bones. Combine salmon and six next ingredients; mix thoroughly. Chill several hours. Combine pecans and parsley. Shape the mixture into n 8 x 2-inch roll and roll it in the nut mixture. Chill well and pass the crackers From the Better Homes & Gardens loose-leaf cookbook of 1968

CREAM CHEESE SAUSAGE BALLS

1 lb hot sausage, uncooked 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1 1/4 cups Bisquick 4 oz cheddar cheese, shredded Preheat oven to 400° F. Mix all ingredients until well combined. (I use my KitchenAid mixer with the dough hook attachment) Roll into 1-inch balls. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until brown. Sausage balls may be frozen uncooked. If baking frozen, add a few minutes to the baking time.

Killer Bean Dip

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef 1 (1-oz) package taco seasoning 1½ cups salsa 1 (16-oz) package Velveeta cheese, cubed 1 (28-oz) can refried beans Instructions: In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook beef; drain. In a large pot, combine cooked beef, taco seasoning, salsa, Velveeta and refried beans. Cook on low for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted and dip is warm. Notes: Slow Cooker directions: Place cooked beef, taco seasoning, salsa, Velveeta, and refried beans in the slow cooker. Cook on LOW for 4 hours, stirring occasionally. Microwave directions: Place cooked beef, taco seasoning, salsa, Velveeta, and refried beans in a microwave-safe dish. Cook on HIGH power until melted, stirring after every minute. You can substitute ground turkey for ground beef.