Yummy Ham Ball Recipe

(2) 4 1/2 oz cans deviled ham

3 tbsp. stuffed green olives, chopped

1 tbsp prepared mustard of your choice   You set the spice!

Tabasco sauce

1 3 oz. package cream cheese, softened

2 tsp. milk

Blend the deviled ham, olives, mustard and Tabasco.  Form into a ball and chill.  Combine cream cheese and milk; frost the ball with the mixture.  Chill; and remove from fridge before serving.  Trim with parsley as a garnish.

Blue Cheese Vegetable Dunking Dip

Combine 1 cup of crumbled blue cheese (about 4 oz), one 3 oz. package of cream cheese (softened), 2 tbsp milk, 2 tbsp salad dressing.  Beat till fluffy.  Serve with your favorite dipping vegetables.  Set a healthy atmosphere with this one.

Hot Mexican Bean Dip

1 can (3 1/2 cups) pork and beans in tomato sauce, sieved

1/2 cup shredded American cheese

1 tsp garlic salt

1 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp salt

Dash cayenne pepper

2 tsps vinegar

2 tsps worcestershire

1/2 tsp liquid smoke

4 slices bacon, cooked

Combine all ingredients except bacon; heat.  Top with crisp bacon, crumbled.

Serve with your favorite bag of corn chips.

Guacamole

Combine 1 cup mashed ripe avocado (2 avocados)

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tbsp grated onion

1 tsp salt

1/4 tsp chili powder

Spread top with 1/2 cup mayonaise or salad dressing.  Chill and serve.

Jennifer Jo Fay

December 5, 2011