Good - Fix-it and forget-it holiday appetizers, finger foods, and beverages

Phyllis Pellman Good Fix-It and Forget-It Holiday Main Dishes and Sides is based on
Fix-It and Forget-It Christmas Cookbook: 600 Slow Cooker Holiday Recipes,
published by Good Books, 2010. Cover illustration and illustrations throughout the book by Cheryl Benner Design by Cliff Snyder Copyright 2010 by Good Books, Intercourse, PA 17534 978-1-4532-7700-3 Limit of Liability/Disclaimer of Warranty: The publisher and author have made their best effort in preparing this book with care and accuracy, and it is presented in good faith. But they make no representations or warranties with respect to the completeness or accuracy of the contents of this book. Sales representatives may not create or extend any warranty either verbally or in sales materials about this book. The advice and strategies contained in these materials may not be suitable for your situation. Consult with a professional where appropriate.

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What?! You hadnt thought about using a slow cooker for your holiday food preparation? Here are 50 recipes that will allow you to present your family and friends with scrumptious disheswhile you join in the celebrating. These dishes are so easy to prepare and require so little last-minute work, that you wont be laboring in the kitchen, overhearing the fun.

Spread among these delightful recipes for appetizers, snacks, and beverages are hints for holiday entertaining from our recipe contributors. I love this one: I set up a special table covered with appetizers so I dont feel as pressured if Im running a little late with the main meal. I make appetizers that can be prepared ahead and quickly set out. Youll find recipes for them, along with great beverages and snacks, here! Happy holidays! Phyllis Pellman Good

Creamy Artichoke Dip Jessica Stoner West Liberty, OH Makes 7-8 cups Prep. Time: 15-20 minutesCooking Time: 1-1 hoursIdeal slow cooker size: 3-qt.2 14-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened1 cup grated Parmesan cheesecup mayonnaisecup shredded Swiss cheese2 Tbsp. lemon juice2 Tbsp. plain yogurt1 Tbsp. seasoned salt1 Tbsp. chopped, seeded jalapeo pepper1 tsp. garlic powderDippers: tortilla chips

1. In slow cooker, combine artichoke hearts, cheeses, mayonnaise, lemon juice, yogurt, salt, jalapeo pepper, and garlic powder.
2. Cover. garlic powder Dippers: tortilla chips
   1. In slow cooker, combine artichoke hearts, cheeses, mayonnaise, lemon juice, yogurt, salt, jalapeo pepper, and garlic powder.
   2. Cover.

      Cook on Low 1 hour, or until cheeses are melted and Dip is heated through.

   3. Serve with tortilla chips.
   Variation: Add 2 10-oz. pkgs. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry, to Step 1. Steven Lantz Denver, CO Red Pepper-Cheese Dip AnnBender Ft. Defiance, VA Makes 4-5 cups Prep. olive oil4-6 large red peppers, cut into 1 squarescrackers and/or pita breadlb. feta cheese, crumbled
   1. Pour oil into slow cooker. feta cheese, crumbled
      1. Pour oil into slow cooker.

         Stir in peppers.

      2. Cover. Cook on Low 2 hours.
      3. Serve on crackers or pita bread, topped with feta cheese.
      Ratatouille Barb Yoder Angola, IN Makes about 3 cups Prep. Time: 20-30 minutesCooking Time: 7-8 hoursIdeal slow cooker size: 4-qt.1 cups chopped onion6-oz. can tomato paste1 Tbsp. olive oil2 minced cloves garlic (1 tsp.)1 tsp. dried thyme15-oz. can chopped tomatoes, with juice drained but reserved1 large zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced thinsalt and pepper to tasteslices of French breadorbaguette
      1. Mix all ingredients except bread in slow cooker.
      2. Cover. can chopped tomatoes, with juice drained but reserved 1 large zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced thinsalt and pepper to tasteslices of French breadorbaguette
         1. Mix all ingredients except bread in slow cooker.
         2. Cover.

            Cook on Low 7-8 hours.

         3. If mixture is stiffer than you wish, stir in some of reserved tomato juice.
         4. Serve hot or cold on top of French bread or baguette slices.
         Hot Cheddar Mushroom Spread Amber Swarey Honea Path, SC Makes 3- cups Prep. Time: 10 minutesCooking Time: 1-1 hoursIdeal slow cooker size: 2-qt.1 cup mayonnaise1 cup (4 oz.) shredded cheddar cheesecup grated Parmesan cheese2 4-oz. cans sliced mushrooms, drainedhalf an envelope Ranch salad dressing mixminced fresh parsleyassorted crackers
         1. Combine mayonnaise, cheeses, mushrooms, and dressing mix in slow cooker.
         2. Cover. Cook on Low 1 hour, or until cheeses are melted and Dip is heated through.
         3. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with crackers.
         Nacho Dip Rose Hankins Stevensville, MD Makes 3-4 cups Prep. Time: 5 minutesCooking Time: 3-4 hoursIdeal slow cooker size: 4-qt.4 cups (16 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese14-oz. can chopped green chilies, drained1 cup chopped onions1 Tbsp. cumin1 tsp. chili powder1 tsp. hot pepper saucetortilla chips
         1. Mix all ingredients except chips in slow cooker.
         2. Cover. hot pepper sauce tortilla chips
            1. Mix all ingredients except chips in slow cooker.
            2. Cover.

               Cook on Low 3-4 hours.

            3. Stir before serving. If Dip is stiffer than you like, stir in some of reserved tomato juice
            4. Serve with tortilla chips for dipping.
            Hot Chili Dip Lavina Hochstedler Grand Blanc, MI Anna Stoltzfus Honey Brook, PA Kathi Rogge Alexandria, IN Makes 5-6 cups

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