DAY Recipe

INGREDIENTS

6 slices bacon , strips diced
1 large onion , chopped
1 garlic clove , minced
1 (15ounce)carton ricotta cheese
1/2 cup half-and-half
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 eggs
1/2 cup sliced green onions
assorted crackers

DIRECTIONS

Cook bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towels. In the drippings, saute onion and garlic until tender. Remove with slotted spoon.
In a bowl, combine the ricotta, half and half, flour, salt and cayenne; beat until smooth. Beat in eggs. Set aside 3 tablespoons bacon for garnish, if [...]

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons margarine
24 slices rye cocktail bread
12 slices cracker-cut sharp cheddar cheese
3 slices American cheese , quartered

DIRECTIONS

Set oven control to broil.Place margarine in small microwavable bowl; cover with paper towel and cook on high until melted.Brush butter on 1 side of each bread slice.

On ungreased cookie sheet, place 12 slices, buttered side down.Top each piece with 1 slice Cheddar cheese and 1 quarter slice American [...]

INGREDIENTS

8 ounces sour cream
1 (8ounce)package cream cheese , softened
1 (4ounce)can diced green chilies , well drained (optional)
1 (4ounce)can chopped black olives , well drained
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped green onions
garlic powder
seasoning salt
5 (10inch) flour tortillas
fresh parsley (to garnish)

DIRECTIONS

Mix all filling ingredients together thoroughly, adding garlic powder and seasoned salt to taste.

Divide filling and spread evenly over tortillas; roll up tortillas.

Cover tightly with plastic wrap, twisting ends.

Refrigerate for several hours.

Unwrap; cut in slices 1/2" to 3/4" [...]

INGREDIENTS

2 large eggplants
2 large red onions , quartered
1/3 cup tahini or peanut butter
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
4-8 teaspoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves
2 teaspoons pepper

DIRECTIONS

Char roast eggplants by piercing them several times with a fork.
Roast them on a baking sheet in a 350°F oven, or place pierced eggplants on a gas stove with low heat, turning them when the skin is burned off and removing them when soft and collapsed (this gives them [...]

INGREDIENTS

4 ounces cream cheese , softened
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro or fresh parsley
2-3 tablespoons minced banana peppers
1 garlic clove , minced
1/2 lb thinly sliced roast beef
12 ounces cream cheese , softened
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup shredded zucchini
4 teaspoons dill weed
1/2 lb thinly sliced cooked ham
1/2 lb thinly sliced cooked turkey

DIRECTIONS

In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, cilantro, peppers, and garlic.
Spread about 2 tablespoons on each slice of beef.
Roll up tightly and wrap in plastic wrap.
In another bowl, combine the cream cheese, carrot, zucchini, and dill.
Spread about 2 tablespoons [...]