Christmas cheese spread

2 (8 oz.) pkgs. of cream cheese
1 (8 1/2 oz.) can of crushed pineapple, drained
2 cups of chopped pecans
1/4 cup of chopped green pepper or 1/4 cup of chopped pimiento
2 tablespoons of finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon of seasoned salt
Beat softened cheese with a fork. Stir in well drained pineapple, 1 cup pecans, pepper or
pimiento, onion and salt. Shape into 1 or 2 balls and roll in remaining pecans. Wrap and
store in refrigerator for 24 hours. Serve with assorted crackers.
1 recipe Hidden Valley sour cream based dip
1 bunch fresh broccoli
1 head cauliflower
15 cherry tomatoes
Spread bottom of a large oblong Pyrex dish with dip. Cut broccoli flowerettes into short
pieces; cut cauliflower into bite size chunks. Clean one broccoli stalk for tree trunk.
Arrange broccoli into a tree shape on top of dip; stud with tomatoes and surround by
cauliflower.
1 lb. of sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup of mayonnaise
1/4 cup of heavy cream
1 cup of chopped pecans
1 tablespoon of garlic
2 dashes of Tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
Shred cheese. Mix all ingredients, shape in mold, refrigerate. Remove from mold prior
to serving. Serve with crackers.