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Clam Cheese Log Appetizer Recipe

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This is the appetizer you'll be stuck bringing once you start because everyone will love it. There is something about the mixture of cream cheese and seasonings with the clams. Don't forget the pecans..they add just the right nutty flavor.
Clam Cheese Log Appetizer Recipe
PREP: 10 minutes
COOK: 0 minutes
READY IN: 10 minutes
Ingredients
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons onion, grated
  • 1 jar pimientos, drained (4 ounce jar)
  • 2 cans clams, minced, drained (7.5 ounce can)
  • 1/3 cup saltines, finely crushed
  • 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
Directions
Mix cream cheese, lemon juice, mustard, Worcestershire, parsley and onion until smooth.

Add the pimientos, clams and saltines; mix well. Cover the mixture and chill for at least an hour in your refrigerator.

Place the chilled mixture on a sheet of wax paper, and roll into a log about 8 inches long, making sure to smooth off the ends. Cover the log with chopped pecans. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Unwrap the roll and place on a serving platter. Serve with crackers.


Seasoned Cocktail Shrimp Recipe

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A simple way to add a little extra flavor to a favorite appetizer. Delicious served warm or cold with your favorite cocktail sauce.
Seasoned Cocktail Shrimp Recipe
PREP: 25 minutes
COOK: 5 minutes
READY IN: 30 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup beer
  • 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 pound shrimp - peel and devein, leave tails on (can use precooked shrimp)
  • Cocktail sauce
Directions
  • Combine water, beer, and seasoning in a saucepan. Heat to a boil and then add the shrimp.
  • Turn heat down to a simmer and cover; cook 2 or 3 minutes, just until fresh shrimp turns pink. If using precooked shrimp, just steam for 2 minutes.
  • Drain shrimp and serve immediately if serving warm. Otherwise allow shrimp to cool and then refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Serve with favorite cocktail sauce.

Moms Deviled Eggs Recipe

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Remember those deviled eggs your mom used to make? There isn't any big secret to them, just the perfect proportions. Try these creamy and tasty appetizer to see if it sizes up.
Moms Deviled Eggs Recipe
PREP: 10 minutes
READY IN: 10 minutes
Servings:
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Ingredients
  • 3 eggs, hard boiled
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1/4 teaspoon prepared mustard
  • 2 tablespoons pickle relish
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Directions
Boil eggs.

Cut eggs into halves carefully; gently remove yolks and putting yolks into bowl.

Mash yolks with fork until fine crumbs. Add mayonnaise, mustard and relish; mix lightly.

Spoon egg mixture into holes in egg whites. Sprinkle paprika over top and chill.


Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe

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Crunchy coating surrounding a juicy chicken breast with ham and cheese inside. The hint of garlic in the coating adds just the right touch.
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PREP: 10 minutes
COOK: 25 minutes
READY IN: 35 minutes
Servings:
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Ingredients
  • 4 chicken breasts - boneless and skinless
  • 8 pieces ham
  • 6 ounces Muenster cheese
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon thyme - fresh, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic - minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter - melted
Directions
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Lay the chicken breast between 2 pieces of plastic wrap. Gently pound the chicken to 1/4-inch thickness using a meat mallet. Remove the top sheet of plastic and lay a slice of cheese and 2 slices of ham to cover the breast. Tuck in the sides of the breast and roll up tight like a jellyroll inside the plastic wrap. Squeeze the log gently to seal and twist both ends tight to form a nice log. Repeat with remaining chicken. Refrigerate for at least 1/2 hour. This will help them to keep their form.
  • Season the flour with salt and pepper. Beat together the eggs and water and season with salt and pepper. Mix the bread crumbs with thyme, garlic and salt, pepper, and melted butter. The butter will help the crust brown.
  • Remove the plastic wrap. Lightly dust the chicken with flour, dip in the egg mixture and gently coat in the bread crumbs. Place the bundles into a baking dish. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until browned and cooked through.

Prime Rib Recipe

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Easy to prepare, prime rib is a delicious dish to prepare for those special occasions.
Prime Rib Recipe
PREP: 15 minutes
COOK: 2 hours
Container: Roasting pan with at least 2 inch sides
Serving Size: 1 slice
Servings:
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Ingredients
  • Prime Rib Roast - 4 bones (2 servings per bone)
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
Directions
  • Remove the roast from the refrigerator and allow it to sit at room temperature for approximately 2 hours before cooking. It should not be cold when placed in the oven but do not allow to sit out for more than 2 hours.
  • Prepare the roast while it is sitting at room temperature. First trim the fat if it is over an inch thick but leave at least a quarter inch thick.
  • If the bones were not tied to the roast when purchased use kitchen string to tie them to the meat. Tie between the bones on each ends and tie one string around the middle. If cooking a larger roast, you may want to tie it in additional locations.
  • Preheat the oven to 450°F. Rub the roast, meat and fat, with salt and pepper.
  • Place the roast in the roasting pan bone side down. You do not need a rack. The bones will act as a rack.
  • Place in the preheated oven. Allow the roast to cook at 450°F for 15 minutes. Without opening the oven door, turn the heat down to 325°F and continue to cook for approximately 11 to 13 minutes per pound.
  • 30 minutes before the end of the cooking time, check the temperature of the roast with an instant read thermometer.
  • To cook to rare, remove the roast from the oven when the internal temperature is 115°F to 120°F. For medium rare, remove it when it is at 125°F. The temperature of the roast will rise 5° to 10°F during the resting period to bring the meat up to the temperature it should be for rare and medium rare meat.
  • Tent the roast with foil and allow it to stand for at least 20 minutes before carving it.
  • Cut off the strings and cut 1/4 to 1/2 inch slices from the ends of the roast. Cut parallel to the bones and only slice off the amount you are serving. This will keep the rest of the roast moister for when you do eat it.
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  • Pour fat off from drippings in the roasting pan.
  • Add beef broth to the roasting pan and cook over medium heat. Stir and deglaze sides and bottom of the roasting pan to get all the browned pieces to add flavor to the juice.
  • Bring the juices to a boil and cook until it is slightly reduced to intensify the flavor. Cook for approximately 2 minutes. Season the juice with salt and pepper to desired taste.
  • Drizzle the Au Jus over the prime rib when serving.

Scalloped Potatoes Gruyere Recipe

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Ingredients
  • 3 pounds potatoes, sliced paper thin
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 3 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 cup Heavy cream (Optional)
  • 1/2 pound Gruyere cheese or Smoked Gouda cheese
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • Nutmeg
Directions
Heat oven to 325 degrees. In a large non-stick saucepan, combine sliced potatoes and milk, and place over medium high heat. Bring to a slow boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until potatoes just begin to get tender, about 5 minutes.Meanwhile, grate the cheese and set aside. Place a strainer over a large bowl and drain the potatoes, reserving the milk (this should be thick). If the potatoes have absorbed more than one cup of milk, you must add enough milk to bring the reserved milk to 2 cups. Add minced garlic. Rub a 3-1/2 quart casserole with garlic cloves and butter. Arrange 1/2 the potatoes in the casserole and add some of the milk (and or cream). Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Repeat with remaining potatoes and milk. Sprinkle the grated cheese over the top.Bake until the cheese has turned brown and the milk has reduced and thickened, approximately 1-1/2 hours.

Balsamic Brussels Sprout Recipe

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Ingredients
  • 1 package Brussels sprout
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
Directions
Melt butter in a frying pan. Add Brussels sprout. Cook until tender. Sprinkle with sugar and balsamic vinegar. Cook until sugar is melted and vinegar is reduces.

This is an excellent accompaniment to the Corn Bread and Bacon Stuffed Pork Chops!


HOLIDAY SHERBET PUNCH Recipe

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Ingredients
  • 1/2 gallon lime sherbet
  • 2 cans regular Hawaiian Punch
Directions
Pour punch over sherbet in a large bowl. Punch will get cold as sherbet melts.

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Ingredient Recipe
8 ounces cream cheese, softened Clam Cheese Log Appetizer
1 tablespoon lemon juice Clam Cheese Log Appetizer
1 teaspoon mustard Clam Cheese Log Appetizer
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Clam Cheese Log Appetizer
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped Clam Cheese Log Appetizer
2 tablespoons onion, grated Clam Cheese Log Appetizer
1 jar pimientos, drained (4 ounce jar) Clam Cheese Log Appetizer
2 cans clams, minced, drained (7.5 ounce can) Clam Cheese Log Appetizer
1/3 cup saltines, finely crushed Clam Cheese Log Appetizer
1/2 cup pecans, chopped Clam Cheese Log Appetizer
1/2 cup water Seasoned Cocktail Shrimp
1/2 cup beer Seasoned Cocktail Shrimp
2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning Seasoned Cocktail Shrimp
1 pound shrimp - peel and devein, leave tails on (can use precooked shrimp) Seasoned Cocktail Shrimp
3 eggs, hard boiled Moms Deviled Eggs
2 tablespoons mayonnaise Moms Deviled Eggs
1/4 teaspoon prepared mustard Moms Deviled Eggs
2 tablespoons pickle relish Moms Deviled Eggs
1/4 teaspoon paprika Moms Deviled Eggs
4 chicken breasts - boneless and skinless Chicken Cordon Bleu
8 pieces ham Chicken Cordon Bleu
6 ounces Muenster cheese Chicken Cordon Bleu
1/4 cup flour Chicken Cordon Bleu
1 egg Chicken Cordon Bleu
2 tablespoons water Chicken Cordon Bleu
1 cup panko breadcrumbs Chicken Cordon Bleu
1 tablespoon thyme - fresh, chopped Chicken Cordon Bleu
2 cloves garlic - minced Chicken Cordon Bleu
2 tablespoons butter - melted Chicken Cordon Bleu
1 tablespoon kosher salt Prime Rib
1 1/2 teaspoons pepper Prime Rib
1/2 cup beef broth Prime Rib
3 pounds potatoes, sliced paper thin Scalloped Potatoes Gruyere
1 clove garlic Scalloped Potatoes Gruyere
3 tablespoons minced garlic Scalloped Potatoes Gruyere
3 tablespoons Unsalted butter, room temperature Scalloped Potatoes Gruyere
3 cups milk Scalloped Potatoes Gruyere
1 cup Heavy cream (Optional) Scalloped Potatoes Gruyere
1/2 pound Gruyere cheese or Smoked Gouda cheese Scalloped Potatoes Gruyere
1 package Brussels sprout Balsamic Brussels Sprout
2 tablespoons butter Balsamic Brussels Sprout
2 tablespoons sugar Balsamic Brussels Sprout
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar Balsamic Brussels Sprout
1/2 gallon lime sherbet HOLIDAY SHERBET PUNCH
2 cans regular Hawaiian Punch HOLIDAY SHERBET PUNCH
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