Author Archives: Tim the Younger

Salmon Party Spread

8 oz cream cheese 16 oz can salmon, drained and flaked 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon grated onion 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke 1/4 teaspoon salt Parsley Directions: Mix all ingredients except parsley. Refrigerate 8 hours (no longer than 4 days). Sprinkle with parsley.

Hot Dog Chili

3 lbs ground beef 1-1/2 lbs ground sausage 1 cup dried minced onion (or 1 large fresh) 3-3/4 cups ketchup 3-3/4 cups water 2 tablespoons chili powder Directions: Brown beef and sausage; drain. Add all other ingredients, and simmer until thick (about 1 hour). Serves 3 million. (Kidding, but seriously, this is A LOT ofContinue reading “Hot Dog Chili”

Four-Cheese Pimento Dip

3 oz cream cheese 8 oz (2 cups) extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 8 oz (2 cups) extra sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded 4 oz (1 cup) Gruyere cheese (or Swiss Cheese) 1 cup mayonnaise 4 oz jar diced pimento, drained 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper 1/3 cup finely chopped onion 1 smallContinue reading “Four-Cheese Pimento Dip”

Pretzel Salad

2 cups coarsely crushed pretzels 2 tablespoons and 3/4 cup granulated sugar, separated 3/4 cup margarine, melted 8 oz low-fat cream cheese, softened 8 oz whipped topping 6 oz package strawberry gelatin 2 cups boiling water 2 cups frozen strawberries Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix pretzels, 2 tablespoons sugar, and margarine. Press intoContinue reading “Pretzel Salad”

Fruit Pizza

(Granny’s Note: I made this for bible school–kids loved it.) 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup margarine, softened 1/2 cup and 1/2 cup powdered sugar, separated 8 oz low-fat cream cheese 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Fruit (use your favorites; strawberries, peaches, bananas, apricots) 1 cup pineapple juice 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons cornstarch Directions:Continue reading “Fruit Pizza”

Lemon Bars Deluxe

2 cups and 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, separated 1/2 cup (plus extra) powdered sugar 1 cup butter, softened 4 eggs, beaten 2 cups granulated sugar 1/3 cup lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sift together 2 cups flour and 1/2 cup powdered sugar. Cut in butter. Press into 9x13x2-inchContinue reading “Lemon Bars Deluxe”

Chicken Log

16 oz cream cheese 4 tablespoons steak sauce 1/2 teaspoon curry powder 1-1/2 cups ground cooked chicken (or pulled chicken) 1/3 cup ground celery 1/8 cup and 1/8 cup fresh parsley, separated 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds Directions: Mix cream cheese, steak sauce, curry powder, chicken, celery, and 1/8 cup fresh parsley. Form into aContinue reading “Chicken Log”

Sauce (for Fruit)

(Granny’s Note: Use for topping for fresh, frozen, or canned fruit) 2 eggs, beaten 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2/3 cup sugar 1 cup pineapple juice 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/3 cup orange juice 3/4 cup whipped topping Directions: Combine sugar and flour. Add eggs and juices. Cook over medium heat until thick. Cool. Stir inContinue reading “Sauce (for Fruit)”

White Chocolate Haystacks

12 oz white chocolate morsels 1/2 cup tahini or almond butter 11 ounces slivered almonds 2 cans (5 oz each; 10 oz total) chow mein noodles 1 cup coconut flakes 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt Directions: Place morsels and tahini in microwave safe bowl. Microwave on medium-high 1 minute. Stir until melted. Stir in almonds, chowContinue reading “White Chocolate Haystacks”