Cortney's Appetizers

Clam Dip

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Ingredients

Ingredient	Quantity / Notes
Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened	1 (8 oz) block
Mince Clams (drained; reserve juice)	1 can
Lemon (juice of about half a lemon)	~1/4–1/2 tsp, to taste
Green Onion, chopped	1 green onion
Worcestershire Sauce	A dash (to taste)
Onion Powder (or salt)	To taste
Garlic Powder (or salt)	To taste
Dried Parsley	To taste
Reserved Clam Juice	Add gradually for desired thickness

Instructions

Step	Details
1. Blend Cream Cheese & Clams	In a metal bowl, use a beater to mix softened cream cheese and drained clams. Add chopped green onion, a dash of Worcestershire sauce, and about 1/4–1/2 tsp of lemon juice.
2. Season to Taste	Add onion powder (or onion salt), garlic powder (or garlic salt), and dried parsley to taste. Mix well.
3. Adjust Consistency	Slowly add reserved clam juice until you reach your desired dip thickness.
4. Serve	Transfer to a serving bowl; chill or serve immediately with chips or crackers.

Pumpkin Bread

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Ingredients

Ingredient	Quantity / Notes
Sugar	2 cups
Eggs	2
Oil	1 cup
Baking Soda	1 1/2 tsp
Water	2/3 cup
Cinnamon	1 tsp
Nutmeg	1 tsp
Pumpkin (canned or fresh purée)	2 cups
All-Purpose Flour	3 1/2 cups
Chopped Nuts (optional)	1/2 cup (optional)
Salt	1 1/2 tsp

Instructions

Step	Details
1. Mix Sugar & Eggs	In a large bowl, combine sugar and eggs; beat well.
2. Add Liquids & Dry Spices	Add oil, salt, baking soda, water, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir in pumpkin purée until combined.
3. Add Flour & Nuts	Gradually mix in flour. If using, fold in chopped nuts. Blend until just combined.
4. Pour into Pans & Bake	Pour batter into greased and floured loaf pans. Bake at 350°F for about 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Yield: 2 Loaves (or about 3 medium). Slice and enjoy!

Banana Nut Bread

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Ingredients

Ingredient	Quantity / Notes
Sugar	1 cup
Shortening	1 cup
Ripe Bananas	3
Eggs	2
Chopped Walnuts (optional)	3/4 cup
Flour	2 1/2 cups
Baking Powder	1 tsp
Salt	1/4 tsp
Soda Powder	1 tsp
Warm Water	1/2 cup

Instructions

Step	Details
1. Cream Together Sugar and Shortening	In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and shortening.
2. Mash Bananas	Mash bananas and add to the sugar mixture.
3. Add Eggs	Beat eggs and add to the mixture.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients	Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt, then add to the sugar mixture.
5. Prepare Soda Mixture	Blend soda powder and water together, then slowly add to the flour mixture.
6. Add Nuts	If using, stir in chopped walnuts.
7. Pour Batter into Pans	Pour mixture into greased and floured loaf pans.
8. Bake	Bake at 350°F for 50-60 minutes. Test doneness with a toothpick.

Yield: 2 large loaves or 3 medium loaves. Enjoy!

Caramel Dip

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Ingredients

Ingredient	Quantity / Notes
Brown Sugar	1 cup
Cream Cheese, softened	2 blocks
Vanilla	2 tablespoons
Variety of Sliced Apples or Other Fruits	For serving

Instructions

Step	Details
1. Combine Ingredients	In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients (brown sugar, cream cheese, and vanilla). Mix until smooth.
2. Serve	Serve with sliced apples or other fruits of your choice.

Note: This dip is quick, easy, and perfect for parties or gatherings!

Crescent Rolls

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Ingredients

Ingredient	Quantity / Notes
Warm Water	2 cups
Yeast	2 tablespoons
Sugar	1/2 cup
Salt	2 teaspoons
Oil	1/4 cup
Egg	1
Flour	6 1/2 cups

Instructions

Step	Details
1. Dissolve Yeast	Place water in a large bowl and add yeast. Stir to dissolve.
2. Combine Ingredients	Add sugar, salt, oil, and egg. Mix well. Add flour 1 cup at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
3. Prepare Dough	Take dough out of the fridge 3 hours before baking. Divide into 4 parts and roll each into a circle.
4. Shape Rolls	Cut circles like a pizza. Butter each piece and roll from the wide end to the small end. Butter tops and let rise for 2-2 1/2 hours.
5. Bake	Bake at 400°F for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown.

Yield: 32 Rolls

Deviled Eggs

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Ingredients

Ingredient	Quantity / Notes
Eggs	6-8
Mayonnaise	To taste
Mustard	To taste
Sriracha (optional)	To taste
Garlic Powder	To taste
Onion Powder	To taste
Salt & Pepper	To taste
Parsley Flakes	To garnish
Paprika	To garnish

Instructions

Step	Details
1. Cook Eggs	Hard boil eggs using your preferred method (e.g., 5-5-5 Instant Pot method). Cool eggs in cold water.
2. Prepare Yolks	Peel eggs, slice in half, and remove yolks into a bowl. Mash yolks with a fork.
3. Mix Filling	Mix yolks with mayo, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to taste. Add Sriracha for a spicy kick, if desired.
4. Fill & Garnish	Spoon or pipe mixture into egg whites. Garnish with parsley flakes and paprika.

Note: Perfect for parties and gatherings!

Italian Cream Cheese Stuffed Celery

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Ingredients

Ingredient	Quantity / Notes
Celery	1 bundle, cleaned and cut into thirds
Cream Cheese, softened	1 block
Italian Dressing Mix	1 packet
Mayonnaise	1/4 cup
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese	1 cup
Smoked Paprika (optional)	To garnish

Instructions

Step	Details
1. Prepare Celery	Wash celery and cut each stalk into thirds.
2. Mix Filling	In a bowl, mix cream cheese, Italian dressing mix, mayonnaise, and mozzarella cheese until well combined.
3. Stuff Celery	Stuff the mixture into each piece of celery. Sprinkle with smoked paprika if desired.

Note: You can substitute ranch dressing mix for the Italian dressing mix if preferred.

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