cocktail wieners
Mix one can of barbeque sauce
2 tablespoons of mustard
16 oz. strawberry jam
Cut hot dogs into about four pieces. Cook in crockpot about four hours.
Recipe courtesy of Laura’s maternal grandmother, Nana.
ranch oyster crackers
16 ounces of plain oyster crackers
1 package of Ranch Salad Dressing Powder
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
1 teaspoon dill weed
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ cup salad oil
Combine mix and oil, add dill weed, garlic powder and lemon pepper.
Pour over crackers, stir to coat. Place in warm oven for 15-20 minutes. Cool completely and store in airtight container.
Recipe courtesy of Laura’s maternal grandmother, Nana.
sausage balls
1 pound of sausage
3 cups of Bisquick Baking Mix
4 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
Combine all ingredients together. Form into small 1 inch balls. Placed on greased cookie sheet. Preheat oven 350° F. Bake for 18 minutes, or until golden brown. Place on paper towel. Serve immediately or let cool and freeze.
Sausage balls can be frozen uncooked.
Sausage balls can also be frozen cooked and can be reheated in the microwave.
Recipe courtesy of Laura’s maternal grandmother, Nana.
ham roll-ups
1 package of sliced, cooked boiled Danish ham
1 (8 oz. package) of softened cream cheese
Worcestershire sauce
Small sweet pickles
Combine cream cheese and Worcestershire sauce together in small bowl. On single piece of ham, spread cream cheese evenly on one side. Cut sweet pickles lengthwise and place lengthwise on ham. Carefully roll up ham, and cut across to make pinwheels. Refrigerate until serving.
Recipe courtesy of Laura’s maternal grandmother, Nana.
8 oz. minced clams (can)
8 oz. package cream cheese
2 t. lemon juice
2 t. chili sauce
2 t. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 t. salt
dash pepper
dash Tabasco
(paprika)
Drain clams.
Blend softened cream cheese and lemon juice. Add clams and other ingredients except paprika. Mix well.
Sprinkle with paprika, cover and chill.
Serve with chips (Fritos), raw vegetables.
Recipe courtesy of Matt’s mom, Margie.
1 package of frozen meatballs
Cook meatballs according to directions. Place meatballs in crock pot with marinara sauce until heated through.
Notes: Can be served many ways: individually, on rolls for meatball subs, or over pasta.
1 pound Swiss cheese, coarsely shredded
1 bunch green onions with tops, chopped
1/2 cup chopped mild banana peppers
1/2 cup finely chopped jalapeno peppers
mayonnaise
1 head cabbage
Combine the cheese, green onions, banana peppers and jalapeno peppers in a bowl. Add enough mayonnaise to bind and mix well. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Add additional mayonnaise if needed at serving time.
Hollow out the center of the cabbage and fold back the outer leaves. Spoon the cheese mixture into the center. Serve with corn chip scoops.
Serves sixteen.
“Lib Wilhelm’s Cheese Slaw.” Recipe. Oh My Stars! Recipes that Shine. Nashville, Tennessee: Favorite Recipes Press, 2000.