Pickle roll-ups

claussen pickle spears
8 oz. cream cheese (room temperature)
ham slices

Drain and dry pickle spears. Whip cream cream until creamy. Spread cream cheese over ham slice. Place pickle on ham and roll. cut in sections if its an appetizer.

Creamy white chicken chili

1 pound chicken breasts (cubed)
1 onion (chopped)
1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic
1 Tablespoon oil
2- (15 oz) cans great northern beans (drain and rinse)
14 1/2 oz. can chicken broth
2- (4 oz) cans green chilis
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 oz sour cream
1/2 cup whipping cream


In a large heavy saucepan over medium heat, saute chicken, onion, and garlic until chicken is no longer pink.  Add beans, broth, chilis, and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 mins. Remove from heat. Stir in sour cream and whipping cream. Serve immediately. Serves 8

Additional notes: 5 star rating *****
Perfect on a cold night

Asiago cheese bites

1 cup water
1/2 cup butter
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
4 eggs
1 1/2 cup asiago cheese, grated
1/2 cup onions (finely chopped)
1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning


Preheat oven to 400. Place water and butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat, until it comes to a full boil. (6-8 mins) Reduce heat to low. Stir in garlic and flour until mixture leaves the side of the pan and forms a ball. Remove from heat. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each one until mixture is smooth. Stir in 1 cup cheese, onions, and italian seasoning. Drop a rounded teaspoon on a greased cooking sheet. Repeat, until cooking sheet is full. Sprinkle with grated cheese. Bake 20-22 minutes or until brown. Repeat with remaining dough. Makes 72 bites

Additional notes: 4 star rating ****
Yummy, but a little time consuming