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GREAT FRIENDS, GREAT FOOD
DECMEBER 2012 EDITION
CRAB QUICHE
4 eggs cup sour cream tsp RASPBERRY HONEY MUSTARD (heated in the microwave to thin) 1 can crabmeat (120 g) 1 cup havarti or swiss cheese, cubed or shredded Tbsp OH! SO ONION 1 tsp lemon juice 1 Tbsp CRAB LOVERS DIP MIX In a bowl, beat eggs until frothy. Add sour cream, RASPBERRY HONEY MUSTARD and CRAB LOVERS DIP MIX. Drain crabmeat and break up into smaller pieces, add to egg mixture. Add cheese, OH! SO ONION and lemon juice. Stir to mix. Pour into uncooked mini tart shells; bake at 375F for 20 minutes or until golden. Make ahead then reheat when your guests arrive. Bernadette Tracy Alberta

Make the Holidays Deliciously Easy!

Are you looking for a stress free way to entertain this Holiday Season? Skip the big meals and invite family and friends over for an Appetizer Party. Most of these recipes can be prepared in advance so you have more time to spend with your guests and less time in the kitchen. Enjoy easy entertaining, Sunset Gourmet Style!

Appetizers Extraordinaire!
CHEESE BALL SURPRISES
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated 2 Tbsp butter, melted cup white our 1 - 2 Tbsp CHIPOTLE RANCH DIP MIX 3 Tbsp red wine Olives and/or Gherkin Pickles, sliced Combine all ingredients except olives/pickles. Pat mixture around each drained olive or sliced gherkin. Gently shape into a ball around the pickle covering it completely. Cook on greased cookie sheet at 400F for 10 minutes. Makes 36-40 pieces. Extras can be frozen. Joe Clute Ontario

BACON WRAPPED WATER CHESTNUTS

1 can whole water chestnuts lb bacon cup soya sauce cup RASPBERRY HONEY MUSTARD cup ANNA MAES SMOKY SWEET OVEN & GRILL SAUCE Soak water chestnuts in soya sauce for hour. Pre-heat oven to 375F. Cut bacon strips in half and wrap around water chestnuts securing with a toothpick; place on a cookie sheet. Combine RASPBERRY HONEY MUSTARD and ANNA MAES SMOKY SWEET OVEN & GRILL SAUCE, heat in the microwave. Brush mixture on the bacon-wrapped water chestnuts. Bake for 25-30 minutes.

CHICKEN NACHOS
1 lb ground chicken, browned jar CHIPOTLE BLACK BEAN & CORN SALSA Tortilla chips cup cheddar cheese, shredded Green onions, chopped Sour cream Combine ground chicken and CHIPOTLE BLACK BEAN & CORN SALSA. Spread tortilla chips on baking sheet; layer ground chicken mixture over chips. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 400 for 20 minutes. Garnish with onions and sour cream.

DEVILED EGGS WITH RASPBERRY HONEY MUSTARD

12 hard-boiled eggs 2 Tbsp RASPBERRY HONEY MUSTARD 1 tsp LEMONY DILL SPINACH & HERB MIX 3 Tbsp mayonnaise 1 tsp white vinegar tsp SUNSET SEASONED SALT

Slice the hard-boiled eggs in half, lengthwise. Scoop out the yolks and place in a small mixing bowl. Add mayonnaise, RASPBERRY HONEY MUSTARD, vinegar, LEMONY DILL and SUNSET SEASONED SALT to yolks. Whisk mixture together until smooth and spoon yolk mixture into egg halves. Top the eggs with a sprinkle of SPINACH & HERB MIX.

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THAI CHILI CHICKEN BITES COCKTAIL MEATBALLS
2.2 lbs (1kg) lean ground beef 1tsp OH! SO GARLIC 1 tsp OH! SO ONION 2 tsp SPINACH & HERB MIX tsp SUNSET SEASONED SALT tsp freshly ground black pepper cup bread crumbs 2 eggs cup water cup ANNA MAES SMOKY SWEET OVEN & GRILL SAUCE cup THAI CHILI ROASTED GARLIC SAUCE Mix all seasonings and bread crumbs in a large bowl. Add water and eggs; mix well and add ground beef. Mix until all seasonings have been evenly distributed, do not over mix. Form into small meat balls and cook on medium heat in a fry pan until cooked through. Place meatballs in an oven proof casserole dish. Combine ANNA MAES SMOKY SWEET OVEN & GRILL SAUCE with THAI CHILI ROASTED GARLIC SAUCE. Pour sauce over meatballs and cook for another 45 minutes. You can also use a slow cooker to cook the meatballs in the sauce.

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3 chicken breasts 12 slices bacon, cut into thirds cup THAI CHILI ROASTED GARLIC SAUCE Cut chicken into cubes and wrap with bacon; secure with toothpick. Brush with THAI CHILI ROASTED GARLIC SAUCE. Bake at 350F for 30 minutes until bacon is crisp and chicken is cooked. Use extra THAI CHILI ROASTED GARLIC SAUCE for dipping.

SPICY LAYERED TACO DIP

1 pkg GARLIC JALAPEO CHEESE BALL MIX 1 x 8 oz brick cream cheese (250g), softened jar CHIPOTLE BLACK BEAN & CORN SALSA 1 cup grated cheddar cheese Combine softened cream cheese with GARLIC JALAPEO CHEESE BALL MIX, spread on a small serving platter. Layer with Chipotle BLACK BEAN & CORN SALSA and grated cheddar cheese. Serve with taco chips.

MUSHROOM HORS DHOURVES

2 Tbsp butter 1 Tbsp lemon juice cup Carnation milk 1 loaf of bread for toast lb fresh mushrooms, nely chopped 1 Tbsp white our 2 Tbsp SPINACH & HERB MIX 3 - 4 slices cheddar cheese

HOT PEPPER RASPBERRY BRIE BITES

1 tube Pillsbury Crescent Rolls 1 jar HOT PEPPER RASPBERRY PRESERVES 2 x 8 oz bricks cream cheese (250g), softened Remove crescent rolls from package and pinch seams together. Cut dough into 2 x 3 inch strips. Place a small slice of cream cheese on the dough and top with a teaspoon of HOT PEPPER RASPBERRY PRESERVES. Fold dough over cream cheese and seal edges. Bake at 350F until golden, approximately 10 - 12 minutes.

Melt butter and saut mushrooms until brown. Add lemon juice, stir in our and cream. Cook and stir until slightly thick. Add SPINACH & HERB MIX. Make toast and cut into circles with cookie cutter to t in mufn pan. Butter toast and put a small amount of cooked mixture onto toast. Top with a small piece of cheese. Cook 15 minutes at 325F until bubbly. Makes approximately 30 pieces. Joe Clute - Ontario

Vanilla wafers 1 pkg WHITE CHOCOLATE CHERRY VANILLA DESSERT MIX 1 x 8 oz brick cream cheese (250g), softened 1 cup Cool Whip Place vanilla wafers in paper lined mufn cups. Combine one packet of WHITE CHOCOLATE CHERRY VANILLA DESSERT MIX with cream cheese and Cool Whip. Pour into mufn cups. Refrigerate for a couple of hours or overnight. Garnish with a maraschino cherry or cherry pie lling.

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BALSAMIC ONION BAKED BRIE

1 brie wheel, medium sized BALSAMIC SWEET ONION JAM Spread BALSAMIC SWEET ONION JAM over brie. Place on small baking sheet, bake at 350F until cheese is softened (about 10 minutes). Transfer to serving plate and serve with toasted baguette slices or crackers.