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**Highlight recipe copy and paste to notepad Recipe #1 Baked Cream Cheese Appetizer From Pattianne's "Christmas Kitchen"!!

Baked Cream Cheese Appetizer Very good!! Easy/Quick! Recipe #1 1/2 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent rolls 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed 1 egg yolk, beaten Unroll dough on a lightly floured surface; press together seams to form a 12 x 4 inch rectangle. Sprinkle one side of the cream cheese with half of the dill weed. Place brick of cream cheese dill side down in center of dough. Sprinkle dill on top of cream cheese. Enclose cream cheese by bringing sides of dough together and pressing edges to seal. Place dough on lightly greased cookie sheet. Brush with beaten egg. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 to 18 minutes. Serve warm. "ENJOY"!! From Pattianne's "Christmas Kitchen"!!

Recipe #2 "YUMMY"!! Baked Brie with Mushrooms and Almonds From Pattianne's "Christmas Kitchen"!!

Baked Brie with Mushrooms and Almonds "YUMMY!! Easy/Quick!! Recipe #2 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon crushed garlic 2 tablespoons slivered almonds 1 (8 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained 1 tablespoon brandy 1 teaspoon dried tarragon 1 (8 ounce) wedge Brie cheese, coating removed Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Mix in garlic and almonds, heating until almonds are lightly browned. Stir in mushrooms and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Cover with brandy and sprinkle with tarragon. Place Brie in a small baking dish. Pour the mushroom and brandy mixture over Brie. Bake in the preheated oven 20 minutes, or until bubbly. Serve appetizer warm with baguette slices. Makes 8 Servings. "ENJOY"!! From Pattianne's "Christmas Kitchen"!!

Recipe #3 Bruschetta #2 (with Mozzarella cheese) From Pattianne's "Christmas Kitchen"!!

Bruschetta #2 (with Mozzarella cheese) "YUMMY"!! Italian appetizer Recipe #3 1 French baguette 3 tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1 onion, minced 1 clove garlic, chopped 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1 pinch salt 1 pinch ground black pepper 8 ounces mozzarella cheese In a small mixing bowl, combine tomatoes, onion, garlic, basil, oregano, and salt and pepper. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Cut the loaf of French bread into 12 slices on the diagonal. Arrange the bread on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Reduce the oven's temperature to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Spoon equal amounts of the tomato mixture onto the toasted slices of bread. Top with slices of mozzarella. Place the pan of bread back into the oven until the cheese has melted just slightly and is oozing over the tomatoes, approximately 2 minutes. Serve immediately. "ENJOY"! Pattianne's "Christmas Kitchen"!!

Recipe #4 Appetizer Sausage Balls in Blankets From Pattianne's "Christmas Kitchen"!!

Appetizer Sausage Balls in Blankets Recipe #4 Can be made up to a week ahead, frozen, and heated when needed. 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons curry powder 1 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon salt 8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese 1 pound pork sausage 1/2 cup butter toothpicks Mix in a large bowl the flour, curry, paprika, salt and cheese. With pastry blender or 2 knives used scissors fashion, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. With hands shape into a ball. Cover and refrigerate. Meanwhile, shape heaping teaspoon of sausage meat into small balls. In a large skillet, over medium heat, fry until well browned. Drain thoroughly on paper towels. Divide dough into as many pieces as sausage balls. Then shape dough evenly around balls. Wrap and freeze. At Serving Time: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place frozen sausage balls on a cookie sheet and bake 12-15 minutes until golden. Serve with toothpicks as appetizers. **NOTE: Do not make sausage balls to large. Makes 3 dozen. From Pattianne's "Christmas Kitchen"!!

Recipe #5 "YUM" "Yum"!! Brie Cranberry or Jam Pizza From Pattianne's "Christmas Kitchen"!!

Brie Cranberry or Jam Pizza "Yum" "Yum"!! Easy/Quick! Recipe #5 1 (8 ounce) can refrigerated crescent rolls 8 ounces cubed Brie cheese 3/4 cup whole berry **cranberry sauce or jam 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional) Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease a 12 inch pizza pan or 9x13 inch baking dish. Unroll the crescent rolls and separate into triangles. Arrange in the pan with tips towards the center and lightly press together. Bake 5 minutes, or until lightly brown. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with pieces of Brie cheese Spoon the cranberry sauce or jam over the cheese. Top with pecans. Bake an additional 8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the crust is golden brown. Cool 5 minutes and cut into wedges or squares. "ENJOY"!! Serves 8. **NOTE: You can use any kind of jam instead of cranberry sauce, raspberry is deliciuos!! From Pattianne's "Christmas Kitchen"!!

Recipe #6 Easy Greek Style Appetizer's From Steffanie North Vancouver,B.C. Canada "Thank-You" Steffanie!

Easy Greek Style Appetizer's Easy/Vegetarian Broiler Recipe #6 These muffins make great party appetizers. 3 tablespoons Olive oil 1/2 teaspoon Oregano 2 cloves garlic, crushed 3 English muffins, split into 6 halves 6 Tomato slices 1 Tablespoon red onion, minced 1 Tablespoon Black olives, sliced 2/3 cup Feta cheese Pre-heat the broiler. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan. Remove from the heat. Add the garlic and oregano and allow to simmer for 10 minutes. Strain. Place the split muffin halves on a cookie sheet. Brush them with the flavored oil. Top each with a tomato slice, onion, and olives. Sprinkle on the cheese. Place under the broiler until the cheese has melted (about 3 minutes). Cut each muffin into 4 wedges. Serve warm. Makes 24 appetizers. Hi Pattianne hope you enjoy this Appetizer what a lovely Christmas recipe site you have!! From Steffanie North Vancouver,B.C. Canada "Thank-You" Steffanie! Pattianne's "Christmas Kitchen"!!

Recipe #7 "So Good"!! Hot Crab Rounds From Pattianne's "Christmas Kitchen"!!

Hot Crab Rounds "YUM"!! Recipe #7 Toasted crabmeat rounds with melted mozzarella chesse. 1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat, drained and flaked 1/3 cup creamy salad dressing, Ex. Miracle Whip Salad Dressing 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon cocktail sauce 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish 1 French baguette, cut into 1/2 inch slices 1 (6 ounce) package sliced mozzarella cheese Preheat the broiler. In a medium bowl, mix together crabmeat, creamy salad dressing, Worcestershire sauce, cocktail sauce, celery and pickle relish. Arrange French baguette slices on a medium baking sheet in a single layer. Broil until lightly toasted, 2 to 5 minutes, in the preheated broiler. Spread even amounts of the crabmeat mixture on the toasted baguette slice. Top with mozzarella slices. Broil in the preheated oven 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and lightly browned. "ENJOY"!! Makes 10 servings. From Pattianne's "Christmas Kitchen"!!

Recipe #8 Easy Mini Cheese and Onion Pastries From Valerie San Francisco, California U.S.A. "Thank-you" Valerie!

Easy Mini Cheese and Onion Pastries Recipe #8 1 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese 1/4 cup Green Onions, sliced 2 (8-ounce) cans refrigerated Crescent Rolls 2 teaspoons Oil 1/2 teaspoon dried Dill Weed In small bowl, combine cheese and onions. Separate dough into 16 triangles; cut each in half to make 32 triangles. Place rounded teaspoon cheese mixture on center of each triangle. Bring corners to center over filling, overlapping ends; press gently to seal. Place on ungreased cookie sheets. Brush each pastry lightly with oil; sprinkle with dill weed. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 13 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm. **NOTE: To make ahead, prepare, cover, and refrigerate up to two hours; bake as directed above. Makes 32 appetizers. Hi Pattianne I really like your recipe site! This recipe is one of my favorites at Christmas! From Valerie in San Francisco, California U.S.A. "Thank-You" Valerie! Pattianne's "Christmas Kitchen!!

Recipe #9 "YUMMY"!! Smoked Salmon Diamond Puffs Pattianne's "Christmas Kitchen"!!

Smoked Salmon Diamond Puffs "Yummy" Appetizer's! Easy! Recipe #9 1/2 (411 g pkg.) frozen puff pastry thawed 1 pkg. (250 g) Light Spreadable Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese 1 egg 1 tbsp. water (15 ml) very finely chopped green onion (if desired) On floured board, roll out pastry to 12"/30 cm. square; cut into 16 3"/7.5 cm. squares. Measure 1 tbsp. (15 ml) cream cheese in centre of each sguare; (sparingly sprinkle geen onion if desired on top of cream cheese,)flatten slightly. Combine egg and water; brush edges of squares. For each appetizer, bring two opposite corners of each square up over the cream cheese; pinch together firmly and twist. Place on baking sheet. Brush outer edges of appetizers with egg mixture. Bake at 425 F. (220 C) 15-18 mins. or untill golden brown. Serve warm. Makes 16 appetizers. Per Appetizer: 111 Calories; 2.4 g protein; 8.3 g fat; 6.8 g carbohydrate. Pattianne's "Christmas Kitchen"!!

Recipe #10 "Yummy Oyster Appetizer" From Dan West Vancouver, B.C. "Thank-You" Dan!

"Yummy Oyster Appetizer" Recipe #10 Narrow loaf of French Bread 12 slices of Bacon, cut in half 24 small fresh Oysters Salt and Pepper, to taste Paprika, to taste 3 tablespoons Parsley, minced, if desired 3 to 4 Lemon Wedges Cut bread into 24 1/3-inch slices. Toast until it's just beginning to turn golden brown. Meanwhile, place bacon on a small broiler pan; broil until limp and translucent but not yet crisp. Sprinkle oysters with salt, pepper, paprika, and parsley, if desired. Wrap a half slice bacon around each oyster, and secure with a toothpick. Broil about 4 minutes until bacon is crisp. Turn and broil until the other side is crisp, too. Remove toothpicks; place oysters on toasted bread slices, garnish with lemon wedges, and serve immediately. ENJOY! Makes 24. From Dan West Vancouver, B.C. "Thank-You" Dan! Pattianne's "Christmas Kitchen"!!

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Recipe #11 "YUM"!! A Hawaiian appetizer Skewered Pork From Maria Vancouver, B.C. Canada "Thank-You" Maria!

Skewered cubes of Pork (with pinapple) A Hawaiian appetizer on skewers threaded with marinated meat, and pinapple if desired. "YUMMY"!! brioled or bbque Recipe #11 1 to 2 pounds Pork 3 cloves Garlic, crushed 1 tsp. Ginger 1 tsp. Dry Mustard 1/2 cup Soy Sauce 1 Tbsp. Molasses 1/2 cup Salad Oil **Optional small pineapple chucks Cut meat into strips or small cubes. Crush garlic and mix with ginger, mustard, soy sauce, molasses, and oil. Marinate meat overnight, or for at least 3-4 hours. Thread pork pieces and pineapple if using alternating with pork on small barbecue skewers and broil or grill until well done, turning and basting with marinade frequently. From Maria Vancouver, B.C. Canada "Thank-You" Maria! Pattianne's "Christmas Kitchen!!

Recipe #12 Pita Triangles with Greek Feta and olive Spread From Darlene Haney, B.C. Canada "Thank-You" Darlene!

Pita Triangles with Greek Feta and olive Spread Recipe #12 6 ounces Feta cheese 1 1/2 Tablespoons Olive oil 1 teaspoon Lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon Garlic, minced 2 ounces Sun-dried tomatoes (soaked in warm water for 20 minutes) 1/2 teaspoon Oregano 1 tablespoon Black olives, minced Pita bread cut into triangles and toasted Place the feta, oil, lemon juice, garlic, tomatoes and oregano in the bowl of a food processor or electric mixer; Pulse until the mixture is smooth. Place in a bowl and blend in the olives by hand. Serve with toasted pita triangles. Makes about 1 cup. From Darlene in Haney, B.C. Canada "Thank-You" Darlene! From "Pattianne's Christmas Kitchen"!!

Recipe #13 "YUMMY" Appetizer! Low Fat Garlic and Cheese Bruschetta #1 From Pattianne's "Christmas Kitchen!

Garlic and Cheese Bruschetta #1 "YUMMY" Appetizer! Low Fat! Recipe #13 1 cup fat free cream cheese 6 tablespoons nonfat sour cream 2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise 1 cup shredded reduced fat Swiss cheese 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons minced parsley 1 tablespoon minced green onions 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 2 (1 pound) loaves French bread, cut diagonally in 1 inch slices 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Preheat the broiler. In a medium bowl, blend fat free cream cheese, nonfat sour cream and fat-free mayonnaise with an electric mixer until smooth. Stir in 1/2 the reduced fat Swiss cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, green onions and garlic. Arrange bread slices in a single layer on a medium baking sheet. Lightly toast under the broiler. Remove from heat. Spread French bread slices with the cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with remaining Swiss cheese Broil under the preheated broiler approximately 1 1/2 minutes, until cheese is melted.Remove from heat and sprinkle with ground black pepper. Serves 16. From Pattianne's "Christmas Kitchen"!!

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