Cook the macaroni in boiling salted water until tender. Drain and rinse in hot water. Combine the milk, mustard, salt, pepper and 2 cups of the cheddar cheese in the top of a double boiler and cook until the cheddar is melted and sauce is smooth, stirring frequently. Add the macaroni and blend well. Split […]

Whip cream cheese and onion until light and fluffy. Stir in mushrooms, salt and MSG. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve as a dip for crisp crackers or use as a spread for tiny open faced sandwiches, garnished with parsley.

** %%%%% CHEESE PRETZELS %%%%% ** Shape these nibblies into pretzels, or make sticks or rounds. You can make them up to three days ahead, then store in a cookie tin. Serve at toom temperature or reheat them in a 300 oven for 5 min. POPPY OR SESAME SEEDS In bowl, cream butter until fluffy; […]

Use Monterey Jack cheese if you prefer. Heat brown sugar, water, margarine, cinnamon and orange peel to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Layer half the bread cubes, almonds, (or walnuts) raisins, apple and cheese into ungreased 1 1/2-quart casserole; repeat. Pour hot syrup over top. Bake uncovered in 350 degree oven until […]

1. Melt butter in a 1-quart glass measuring pitcher in e oven (about 30 seconds at High). Add flour and blend to a smooth paste. Add milk gradually, stirring constantly. 2. Cook uncovered in microwave overn 4 minutes at High, or until thickened; stir vigorously after 2 minutes, then every 30 seconds. 3. Add salt, […]

1. Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook 2 minutes. 2. Stir in walnuts, garlic, pancetta and herbs and continue cooking about 2 minutes, being careful not to burn herbs. Remove from heat and cool. 3. Transfer to mixing bowl, add remaining ingredients and blend well. Taste and adjust seasoning as […]

Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then stir in the egg and vanilla. Add the combined dry ingredients, blending well. Stir in the cheese, apples and nuts. Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of the dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 375 degrees F. for 15 minutes. Remove from the cookie sheet […]

1. Combine the cream cheese and lemon rind. Blend in the nuts and berries. 2. Spread the mixture on top of small pieces of bread, cut into rounds or squares, or on crackers. This can also be enjoyed between two pieces of bread with lettuce. Makes 1 3/4 cups.

Melt butter in skillet. Add onion. Saute until tender. Stir together flour, baking powder and salt. Blend egg, oil and milk. Stir into flour mixture, blending lightly. Stir in cottage cheese and sauteed onions. Turn into buttered 9″ round cake pan. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and poppy seeds. Bake at 425~ for 25 minutes or […]

Beat chili seasoning with cream cheese and salsa. Shape into a log and top with chopped nuts and Jack cheese. Chill until firm. Decorate as desired. Serve with assorted crackers and vegetables.