Appetizers

My friend Karyn just emailed these appetizer recipes to me to help me with my Book Club Hosting next week. I need Old Testamentish food and we thought maybe these were close enough. Enjoy. I love the first one.
Appetizers

Marinated Cheese

8 - 9 ounce block sharp ¼ tsp black pepper
Cheddar cheese 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
8 oz pkg. cream cheese ¼ cup chopped green onions
3-4 coves garlic, crushed 1/3 cup olive oil
2/3 cup white wine vinegar

Combine all but the cheese and mix well. Cut cheese blocks in half lengthwise, then slice into ¼ inch slices. Alternate cream cheese and Cheddar cheese in shallow covered container. Pour marinade over all and leave for several hours or overnight. Serve with crackers.

Stuffed Mushrooms (Julie Manning recipe)

1 lb Jimmy Dean sausage 2 boxes mushrooms,
1 8oz pkg cream cheese stems removed
1 bunch green onions
Tops only, chopped

Fry sausage and drain well. While warm, stir in cream cheese and green onions. Stuff the mushrooms. Bake at 350 for 30 - 40 minutes.


Spinach -Artichoke Dip

1 cup mayonnaise 1 can diced green chilies (4 oz)
1 ¼ cup cheese (1/2 Parmesean 1 can artichoke hearts
Plus other cheese such as packed in water and quartered
Cheddar or Jack (I chop them small)
1 pkg. frozen chopped spinach Pita bread or chips

Cook spinach according to directions and drain well (squeeze excess water out by hand). In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, cheeses, spinach and chilies. Mix together well, then fold in artichoke hearts. Bake for 20-25 minutes at 350 or until bubbly and heated through. Serve with pita bread or chips.