Appetizers & Dips Cheese Straws Makes 96 1 stick butter at room temperature 1 pound sharp Cheddar cheese at room temperature 2 cups cake flour ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper ¼ teaspoon salt
Grate cheese. Cream together butter and grated cheese in electric mixer bowl. Sift together flour, red pepper, and salt, then add to mixer. Mixture will be stiff. If too stiff, add a teaspoon of milk or cream so that mixture will press easily through a cookie press. Load cookie press with cheese straw plate and press onto a cookie sheet. Cut into desired lengths before cooking at 375 degrees for about 13 minutes. From the kitchen of Louise Ariail Julia Ariail
Chilies and Cheese Bits Serves 6 to 8 8 to 12 ounces grated Monterey Jack cheese (or the Mexican blend cheese) 4-ounce can of diced green chilies 3 eggs 2 tablespoons water
Grease an 8” x 8” pan. Drain the chilies, then spread fairly evenly in bottom of pan. Cover with the grated cheese. Beat the eggs with the water and pour over cheese. Let the pan sit for a bit to allow the egg to spread evenly throughout the pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 35 - 45 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes. While still warm, cut into small squares and serve on Triscuit crackers. Jane Kinney 15