Summary

Santa's Sampler: A Collection of over 100 Hors D'Oeuvre Recipes (1976)

Toast one side of bread rounds or roll slices. Combine rest of ingredients and spread mixture on untoasted side and put under broiler until just bubbly. Makes 11⁄2 to 2 dozen canapes.
RIPE OLIVE SUSANS 11⁄2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 6 slices bacon fried and cut in small pieces 1 cup chopped ripe olives 1⁄2 cup thinly sliced green onions 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise—just enough to moisten and bind
Spread on toast and broil until bubbly, or spread on thin bread, place in 300 degree oven until bottom is toasted. Then broil until bubbly.
Source: Gutenberg

Santa's Sampler: A Collection of over 100 Hors D'Oeuvre Recipes (1976)

CRAB MELBA 4 tablespoons butter 1⁄3 cup flour 2 cups half and half 2 tablespoons tomato paste or catsup 1⁄2 cup grated sharp Cheddar or Gruyere cheese 11⁄2 teaspoons paprika 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1⁄4 pound mushrooms, finely minced 1⁄4 cup finely minced green onions and tops 2 tablespoons butter 12 ounces each flaked crab, lobster or shrimp 3 tablespoons minced pimento 2 tablespoons dry sherry
Melt butter until bubbly. Sprinkle with flour; cook and stir 3 minutes. Gradually add half and half. Cook and stir until smooth and thickened.
Source: Gutenberg

Santa's Sampler: A Collection of over 100 Hors D'Oeuvre Recipes (1976)

SCRUMPTIOUS SHRIMP SPREAD 1⁄2 cup Chili Sauce 3 tablespoons tomato paste 2 tablespoons dill pickle liquid 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon Horseradish 1⁄2 cup chopped dill pickle 1 7 oz. can chopped shrimp 1 8 oz. cream cheese
Beat cream cheese, add remaining ingredients. Serve on crackers.
MANSFIELD DIP 2 cans crabmeat, drained very dry 1⁄2 head raw cauliflower 1⁄4 cup mayonnaise or enough to moisten 1 teaspoon curry powder
Wash and dry cauliflower and chop fine, in blender. Mix all ingredients. For a hotter taste add some Chili Sauce if desired.
Source: Gutenberg

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