Blend all ingredients till smooth. Bring to a boil & simmer gently, stirring, for 5 to 10 minutes or until the toapioca is clear. Chill. Use as a dip or as a spread on bread or crackers.
Spreads
Anchovy Sandwich Butter
Combine ingredients and mix until smooth.
Nutted Cheese Spread
In small bowl, with electric mixer at high, beat first 6 ingredients. FOld in nuts; chill.
Basic Herbal Butter
1. Beat the softened butter until creamy. Blend in the chopped herbs. 2. Place the butter on waxed paper and form ti into a roll or other shape with a flat-bladed knife. (A pastry bag can be used to create more intricate shapes.) 3. Allow the butter to rest in the refrigraaator for at least […]
Bagel Toppers
This is for 4 bagels, halved and toasted. NEW YORKER-Combine cream cheese, salmon, sour cream, lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper. MIDWESTERN-Combine cream cheese, ham, mustard and pepper. CALIFORNIAN-Combine ricotta, radishes, cucumbers, parsley, salt and lemon peel. PIZZA SNACK-Heat oven to 450~. In small bowl, combine tomato paste and oregano. Spread each bagel half with […]
Herbed Butter Spread
(combine basil, thyme, rosemary and tarragon). Stir to combine. Spread on one side of 8 bread slices or other bread products used for pockets. This taste especially good with meats, cheese and vegetables.
Waldorf Salad Spread
Chop half of apple; slice half. In small bowl, blend cheeses and juice. Stir in chopped apple and next 6 ingredients. Spoon into serving bowl. Serve with apple slices, grapes and crackers.
Zippy Cheese Spread
Beat all ingredients except toast rounds in small mixer bowl (cheese bits will remain in spread). Serve with toast rounds.
Orange And Cream-cheese Spread
In small bowl of electric mixer or food processor fitted with a metal blade, process all ingredients until smooth and light. Spoon into a small serving dish. Cover and refrigerate. Let stand at room temperature 20 to 30 minutes before serving. Makes about 1 cup. VARIATIONS: Ginger-Orange Spread: Add 1 tablespoon minced crystallized ginger. Prune-Cheese […]
Cranberry Preserves
Peel, core and coarsely dice apples. Heat sugar and water in heavy large saucepan over low heat, swirling pan occasionally, until sugar dissolves. Add cranberries, apples and lemon peel. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook until consistency of thick jam, stirring frequently, about 20 minutes. Stir in cassis to taste. Cool completely […]
