Tuesday, August 21, 2012

PARTY CHEESE BALLS

A party isn’t complete without at least one cheese ball! Why not celebrate and make several for a party this weekend. Here are a few recipes which include herbs but with diversified tastes:

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Herbed Pecan Cheese Ball: Combine 8oz softened cream cheese, 1 c shredded cheddar cheese, 1 c crumbled Roquefort cheese, 1Tbs Herbes de Provence, 1tsp Worcestershire sauce and ½ cup chopped pecans. Form into ball, roll in another ½ cup chopped pecans, then wrap in plastic & refrigerate 24hrs.

Dilly Cheese Ball: Toast 1 1/4c sliced almonds. Combine 1-8oz pkg cream cheese, 1/2c mayonnaise, 5 cooked and crumbled bacon slices, 1Tbs chopped green onion and 1 ½ tsp fresh dill. Cover and chill overnight. To serve, form into a ball and roll in almonds.

Italian Cheese Balls: Combine 8oz cream cheese with 8oz shredded Mozzarella cheese, 1/4c chopped pepperoni 2Tbs Parmesan cheese and 1tsp Italian herb blend until well blended. Shape into balls and roll in 1/2c ground toasted walnuts, cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.

Plus here’s a great tea based punch for any party:

Mint Iced Tea Punch: Steep 3Tbs loose leaf Peppermint Rooibos in 1 quart of boiling water for 10 minutes and then strain. Add 1c sugar, 1-6oz frozen lemonade and 1-6oz frozen orange juice plus 3 additional quarts of water and chill. Serve over ice with orange or lemon slices and fresh mint sprigs.

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“Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing

 some people have entertained angels without knowing it.”

I Corinthians 10:31

 

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