Pineapple Cheese Ball | Cheese Ball Recipe | Entertaining

The meld of flavors in this citrus Pineapple Cream Cheese Ball is perfect for summer dining on the deck or poolside. 

You'll be surprised, and wouldn't think that these two flavors, pineapple and onion, go together, but the taste is amazing!  It's the perfect addition to your Charcuterie Board.

I first had this Pineapple Cream Cheese Ball at a graduation party at my sister-in-laws many years ago.  I tucked the recipe away and am giving it ago this season!  

Check out my other Cheese Ball Recipes -
Honey Roasted Almond Cherry Cream Cheese Ball
Red Devil Cheese Ball

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Pineapple Cream Cheese Ball

Ingredients:
 
                2 large cream cheese (8 oz each)
                1 small can crushed pineapple (drained well)
                1 medium pepper - finely chopped
                2Ttbl finely chopped onion
                  dash garlic salt
                  chopped nuts
                  Parsley (for garnish)


  Preparation:

               Blend well.  Roll in chopped nuts and a bit of parsley. Serve at room temperature with crackers of your choice.

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Red Devil Cheese Ball | Snack Ideas | Recipe

What to make for your next Holiday, party or tailgate event?  Our family has always enjoyed cheese balls, both for snacking and as a base for some of our favorite brunch appetizers or your Charcuterie Board. Here’s one of my favorite family recipes for Red Devil Cheese Ball which you can use as an appetizer spread on crackers.

Party Appetizer Red Devil Cheese Ball

Holiday Season is upon us, although with today’s weather in New England you’d think you were back in February when all we've had are Nor'Easters especially along Cape Cod and the Boston Area!   Vermont and New Hampshire have already had snow on some mountains.

Soon enough though all the cold weather will be behind us and we’ll back camping at the beach and lakes before we know it.  One of the items I’ll definitely be packing when we go camping is low-calorie, low-fat snacks like melba toast, Mary's Gone Crackers or Wasa Crackers.

So here's an idea for your Charcuterie Board for Holiday Parties - Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas will keep us busy.

You might like to try these other yummy Cream Cheese Balls for your guests
Almond Cherry Cheese Ball 
Pineapple Cream Cheese Ball

On my blog I’ve written how I’ve embarked on a new Mediterranean way of eating diet plan.  melba toast and wasa crackers can help put you on the right track towards a healthier lifestyle.

The melba toast I use has provided a great alternative to heavy breads or crackers, for healthier snacking. Most of the products are made with all-natural whole grains, which helps a simple snack like melba toast and hummus make you stay fuller longer, and less likely reach for junk food.

These are great for entertaining on the deck or patio!

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Red Devil Cheese Ball

1 (8oz) package cream cheese
1 (4-1/2 oz) can deviled ham
1/2 cup walnuts (crush in a mini food processor or chopper)
Dash Worcestershire & tabasco
1 tbl green relish
1 tbl dry onion soup

Mix ingredients and then chill 1 hour.
Form into balls and roll in nuts.
Chill another hour or more before serving.
Serve on cracker of your choice.

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Easter Kielbasa Recipe | Holiday Food Appetizers | Polish Traditions

A favorite Polish traditional food is Easter Kielbasa.  There's plenty of recipes for leftover kielbasa, if there are any leftovers ! Add to your charcuterie board!

Easter Kielbasa

Every Easter my mom would cook kielbasa which she would serve as an appetizer picky before dinner.

I've continued the tradition in my family, and now even my non-Polish extended family looks forward to me bringing the 'basa !

Easter Kielbasa is different than regular kielbasa.  To me, this Polish sausage is sweeter, and not so heavily spiced.  It's an easy Easter appetizer to bring to a buffet.

My granddaughter used to call them 'basi, but now calls them "Easter hot dogs."

The City of New Britain, Connecticut is known as the Polish Capitol.  Many Polish food stores and Polish restaurants can be found throughout the city.  There you can find all brands of Polish Kielbasa.

I particularly like the Martin Rosol's Polish Kielbasy which can also be found in local supermarkets in the meat department.  It has to say "Easter Kielbasa" on it, and it's only made for the Easter Holiday.

How To Cook Easter Kielbasa

My family method of cooking Easter Kielbasa is easy!  Simply place the kielbasa in a large frying pan, cover with water, and simmer for about 20 minutes.  Remove and refrigerate.  Then, simply slice the kielbasa and serve with traditional Polish Hot Horseradish mustard ! We also use the Bookbinders Stone Ground Dijon Mustard because the kids find the Horseradish Mustard a tad too hot.

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Check out our Easter Bunny Cake!

Other Polish traditional dishes -
Kapusta Soup (Sauerkraut Cabbage)
Golumpkii (Beef Cabbage)
Polish Pierogi

Happy Easter !

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Corned Beef Reuben Sandwiches | Appetizers | Corned Beef Recipe

Spice up your St. Patrick's Day celebration dinners and parties.   Boil up a nice corned beef brisket then thin slice a few pieces for these scrumptious Corned Beef Reubens and lucky Saint Paddy's Day appetizers.

You won''t need a special occasion to enjoy freshly made corned beef. Many believe that eating corned beef at New Years will bring them luck for the coming year. Or, enjoy all year long!

Check out my recipe for Irish Pub Corned Beef Dip for your Charcuterie Board. 

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Corned Beef Reuben Mini-Sandwich

What You Need:

1 (20 in) loaf of French bread cut in half horizontally or Party Rye Bread
1/2 C Thousand Island dressing
1/2 lb corned beef, sliced thin
8 (1 oz) slices of Swiss cheese cut into 2 in long slices

How to Make It:

Turn on the broiler and allow it to heat while preparing the mini-sandwiches.
Line a broiler pan with aluminum foil.
Spread the dressing on the open side of the bread.
Layer the bread halves with the corned beef and Swiss cheese slices.
Broil the mini-wiches 6 in from the heat for 5 minutes or until the cheese has completely melted.
When cool enough to handle cut each side of bread into 2 in pieces.

Serving Size: 24

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