Cheese Straws

oh yeah, right. did you really think I was going to post my famous cheese straw recipe on the web? Even though I have given it to several friends, and they claim theirs never turn out as good as mine, there is the possibility that one day Bailey may want to make and sell these commercially, so for now the recipe will not be revealed in such a bold and public manner.

I do however have another recipe for cheese straws that is almost as good as the original. Here it is

1 lb pepper jack cheese
2 c flour
1 t baking powder
1 stick butter or margarine

mix butter and grated cheese. stir together dry ingredients, mix slowly into cheese/butter mix. make a firm dough, shoot through a cookie press. using star tip. Bake at 375 for 10 minutes.

Jones Famous Salsa

2-3 tomatoes on the vine
1 can tomatoes (14 1/2 oz)
1 to 2 jalapeno peppers
1/2 c chopped onion
1/2 c chopped bell pepper
1 T apple cider vinegar 1 T lemon or lime juice
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 t salt
1/2 t cumin
1/2 t oregano
1 bunch cilantro, washed well

use food processor to chop jalapenos, remove and set aside. chop cilantro, chop onions, bell peppers, add in tomatoes and garlic.mix after each addition. stir in liquids and spices. pusle a few times. gradually add in jalapenos, to taste.

Sausage Date Balls

these are a nice change from regular sausage balls.

l lb sausage
2 c bisquick baking mix
3/4-1 c chopped pecans
8 oz chopped dates
mix sausage and bisquick well mix in nuts and dates. form in 1" balls and bake at 350 for 20 minutes

Cranberry Delight Spread

1 8 oz pkg cream cheese
2 T orange juice concentrate, thawed
1/8 t cinnamon
1T sugar
zest of one orange
1/4 c finely chopped pecans
1/4 c finely chopped cranberries (Craisins)
in a small bowl combine cream cheese, cinnamon, o.j. and sugar with mixer until smooth. stir in remainder of ingredients. serve with Townhouse type crackers

you can use orange flavor craisins and omit the orange zest, if desired.

Favorite Cheese Ball
2 pkg thin sliced lunch meat
bunch of green onion
8 oz pkg cream cheese
chopped pecans or walnuts

chop meat , then onion in food processor. Stir in cream cheese to mix well. form into a ball and roll in chopped nuts

can also add in 8 oz sharp cheddar to make this go a little farther..

serve with firm crackers such as sociables or wheat thins

Sausage Balls

1 lb Tennessee Pride hot sausage
3 c bisquick baking mix
8 oz shredded cheddar
bring sausage and cheese to room temp. Mix together well. Knead in baking mix a little at a time until thoroughly blended. roll in 1" balls and bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.
variation: add 1/2 c chopped onion and 1/2 t garlic powder to baking mix before blending into sausage and cheese