FReeper Weekly Recipe Thread - Dec. 10, 2011

FreeRepublic Cooks | Nov 10, 2011 | libertarian27

[libertarian27]

Welcome to the 1st installment of the FReeper Weekly Recipe Thread 2012.

Looking for something new to make or made something new that came out great? Please share a 'tried-and-true' recipe or two- for fellow FReepers to add to their 'go-to' Recipe Stack of Family Favorites!

Here's the place to share and explore your latest and greatest favorite recipe.

[libertarian27]

Does anyone have a tried and true recipe for “Texas Caviar”?

Someone brought a bowl to a football party the other week and I couldn’t step away from that dish -I never ate that before- it was so delish!....and the woman would not give up her recipe...aargh :>) It was very colorful - I think there were very small ‘dried’? peas in there and barley? I should have picked it apart more and wrote it down instead of eating it...

[prisoner6]

Wouldn't you know!

The gal who used to make GREAT cheese balls for me every year passed last year. So last night Mrs p6 and I went to the supermarket and I bought TWO of those pre-made cheese balls. Can't recall the name but they are distributed from Chicago and the name starts with "K."

I ate one all by myself. It really couldn't compare to the homemade ones my friend made but it was kinda OK.

Paid for eating it overnight and this morning, LOL!

After my stomach recovers and Mrs p6 stops laughing I'll make yours. THANKS!

[prisoner6]

Hey I REALLY like those small couple of buck canned pressed hams from the dollar stores! I've used them in everything from breakfast with eggs to lunch sammiches to mixed with mac and cheese and with soups!

One of these days I want to put together a dollar store cookbook. Some of the stuff can be really great!

[Netizen]

Wow FR really has problems today. Had to laugh at your garlic comment. We love it here, too. Though it IS good for you as well. :)

[Netizen]

Wow FR really has problems today. Had to laugh at your garlic comment. We love it here, too. Though it IS good for you as well. :)

[Netizen]

Lots of variation on the Texas Caviar. You’ll have to look at the pics to see which one looks most like the one you had.

http://www.google.com/search?q=Texas+Caviar&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a

[Netizen]

Lots of variation on the Texas Caviar. You’ll have to look at the pics to see which one looks most like the one you had.

http://www.google.com/search?q=Texas+Caviar&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a

[mojo114]

Found this recipe at Taste of Home:

Gingersnap Dip
1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
l carton (8 oz) frozen whipped topping thawed
1 package gingersnap cookies

Small bowl beat cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar and pumpkin pie spice until fluffy. Beat in whipped topping until blended, Refrigerate until served. Serve with gingersnap cookies.

[CARDINALRULES]

I make a cheese ball with ham, pickles, and sharp cheddar cheese. Like the ham roll ups but easier.

Another cheese ball I make I use a pack of real bacon bits, onions and sharp cheddar cheese. Some times I cook the onions and other times put in raw depending on how strong it is. This year I will caramelize them and then toss in the bacon bits to warm up a little before adding to the cream cheese.

No real recipe but just try to make sure the items I add in are evenly mixed in but don’t overwhelm the cream cheese.

I serve with Ritz and Club crackers mostly. Name brand because the store brands have sulfites but if no one is allergic store brand is fine.

I go through a ton of cream cheese this time of year. Thankfully they go on sale now.

I use store brand if I’m not baking it but it has to be Philly if it is baked. The texture is just not the same if you don’t use Philly.

If I could find a good jalapeno jelly that is not too hot (can’t handle hot) I would do Club crackers spread with cream cheese and a dollop of the jelly.

[libertarian27]

Recap of this thread’s recipes:

Appetizers/Sandwiches __ Post # 07 __ Holidy Ham & Cheese Ball
Appetizers/Sandwiches __ Post # 29 __ Cheese Ball (variations)

Dips/Spreads __ Post # 28 __ Gingersnap Dip

Marinades/Sauces __ Post # 20 __ Bearnaise Butter

Pies __ Post # 13 __ It’s Just Apples Darlin’ (Rum) Cake
Pies __ Post # 16 __ Chess Pie

[libertarian27]

Dec 17th thread
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2821635/posts

[Fast Moving Angel]

Here's what I made last night:

Cheese Ball

2 – 8 oz. packages cream cheese, room temperature
8 oz. shredded Swiss cheese
8 oz. shredded Cheddar and/or Monterey Jack cheese
20 oz. can crushed pineapple in juice, well drained
½ green pepper, finely chopped
½ red onion, finely chopped
1 bunch green onions, cleaned, sliced and finely chopped
1 tbsp. Cajun seasoning
Dried parsley flakes
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans, divided (half in cheese mixture, half on outside)

Mix all ingredients together except for half of chopped pecans. Form into ball and freeze 15-20 minutes to allow for easier handling, if desired. Sprinkle parsley flakes all over ball and press remaining half of chopped pecans into ball. Arrange mini pretzels or crackers around ball. Garnish as desired.

Next time, I will probably either cut all this in half or just make two separate cheese balls -- this one is pretty big :-)

[mojitojoe]

One of my favorites. All of my relatives in Alabama made this constantly. I grew up on Chess pie and I still love it.

[Joann37]

Sounds good!

[Joann37]

Ping for later- looks good!

[Fast Moving Angel]

It was excellent ... thanks!