1 can (16 oz) sliced beets, chilled (or equivalent amount fresh cooked beets, sliced and chilled)
10 oz condensed beef broth, canned or home made, chilled
1/2 cup orange juice
Grated orange peel to garnish
Drain beets, reserving juice. Cut beets into thin strips. In medium sized bowl, combine beets, beet juice, broth and orange juice. Stir well. Serve [...]

1/2 lb cheese, shredded (cheddar, jack, etc)
3/4 cup chopped pitted olives
1 can (2oz) diced pimientos
4 green onions, finely chopped
1/2 cup mayo
1 1/2 tbsp prepared horseradish (optional)
1 large or 2 small baguettes, sliced diagonally
Mix together all ingredients except bread. Spoon about 1 tbsp mixture onto each baguette slice. Broil until cheese starts to melt.

6 corn tortillas
salad oil
1 tbsp butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 (1lb) can refried beans
3-4 tsp chile powder
1 cup bottled salsa
1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese
3/4 cup sliced pitted olives
Cut each tortilla into 6 wedge-shaped pieces. In frying pan, cook about 8 wedges at a time in about 1/4″ oil
over medium-high heat, about 30 secs. Turn [...]

Four 4″ unbaked tart shells (home-made or bought)
1/2 lb bacon (8 thick or 10 thin slices)
2 eggs
2 egg yolks
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1/2 tsp salt
dash of pepper
dash of dry mustard
1/2 cups shredded Swiss or cheddar cheese, lightly packed
Place a baking sheet large enough to take the four tart shells in the oven, and preheat the oven [...]

4 oz cheddar cheese, grated
1 1/4 cups flour
1/3 cup vegetable shortening
1/2 tsp salt
3 tbsp cold water
Place flour in a bowl. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Mix in grated cheese. Add water and mix to form a ball of dough. (This step can also be done in a food processor).
Preheat oven to 400F. Roll [...]

Another curry-flavored dip, this time based on cream cheese instead of mayonnaise. This one has a sweet flavor from the raisins and always gets raves from guests. Freezes well, too, but is made easier by using a food processor.
8oz cream cheese, chilled, cut in 6 pieces
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup raisins
1/2 tsp curry powder (more [...]

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp curry powder
1 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp grated onion if desired
Combine all ingredients and place in teh fridge for 1 hour to blend. Serve with dippers such as fresh vegetables, chips, pita wedges etc.

2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp grated parmesan or 2 tbsp cheddar cheese
1/8 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp minced onion, green onion or shallots
1 or 2 french rolls, or loaf of french bread
Combine cheese, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise and onion and blend well. Cut the bread into ten 1/3″ slices. Toast slices on one side, the spread the mayo [...]