| You may get puzzled about what to prepare for | | | | - Cover. |
| Christmas. Christmas pickles, holiday dip, clam dip | | | | - Chill. |
| and Christmas crab dip are 4 great recipes you | | | | - Stir before serving. |
| can prepare this coming Christmas. Here are the | | | | - Garnish with additional green onion if you wish. |
| recipes for you to try them out: | | | | Serve with vegetables and chips. |
| 1. Christmas Pickles | | | | 3. Clam Dip |
| Ingredients: | | | | Ingredients: |
| - 10 pickles, sliced thin | | | | - 1 (10 1/2 oz.) can of minced clams |
| - 1 cup of green peppers | | | | - 6 oz. of cream cheese |
| - 1 cup of red peppers | | | | - 2 teaspoons of grated onion |
| - 1/2 cup of onions, diced | | | | - 1/4 teaspoon of hot pepper sauce |
| - 1 cup of vinegar | | | | - 1/8 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce |
| - 2 cups of white sugar | | | | - 1/4 teaspoon of lemon juice |
| - 1 tablespoon of mustard seed | | | | - 1/2 teaspoon of clam juice (reserved juice from |
| - 1 tablespoon of dill seed | | | | canned clams) |
| - 1 tablespoon of salt | | | | Directions: |
| Directions: | | | | - Drain canned clams and reserve juice. |
| - Heat vinegar and sugar until it comes to boil. Do | | | | - Combine clams with remaining ingredients and |
| not boil. | | | | blend thoroughly. |
| - Cool and pour over pickles, peppers and onions. | | | | - Chill. |
| Will keep without sealing for months in | | | | Serve with crackers or bread rounds. |
| refrigerator. | | | | 4. Christmas Crab Dip |
| 2. Holiday Dip | | | | Ingredients: |
| Ingredients: | | | | - 1 pkg. (8 oz.) of cream cheese |
| - 1 cup of mayonnaise | | | | - 1 jar Kraft Sharp Old English cheese spread |
| - 1 (8 oz.) pkg. of sour cream | | | | - 1 tablespoon of half & half |
| - 1 (8 oz.) can of water chestnuts, drained, finely | | | | - 1 tablespoon of chopped chives |
| chopped | | | | - Dash Worcestershire sauce |
| - 2 tablespoons of chopped pimiento | | | | - Garlic salt, to taste |
| - 1 tablespoon of sliced green onion | | | | - 12 oz. of crab (fresh, frozen or canned) |
| - 2 teaspoons of beef flavor bouillon | | | | Directions: |
| - 1/2 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce | | | | - Mix the first six ingredients in the top of a |
| - 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder | | | | double boiler or chafing dish over a medium heat. |
| - Fresh vegetables and chips | | | | - When the ingredients have melted and mixed |
| Directions: | | | | well add the crab, reduce the heat to just warm. |
| - In medium bowl combine all ingredients except | | | | Serve with crackers. Great for a party! |
| vegetables and chips; mix well. | | | | |