This recipe appeared in our newspaper. It is from Mary Ellen Warchol of South Deerfield, MA. It caught my eye because it sounded good as well as easy. "Here's a tasty appetizer using chives - one of the first herbs to reappear in spring."

Ham, Cream Cheese and Chive Squares

8 oz. cream cheese at room temperature
2-3 Tbsp. heavy cream
1/4 cup snipped fresh chives
1 lb. boiled ham, sliced fairly thick

Mix the cream cheese working in the cream so that it becomes a nice spreading consistency. Add the freshly snipped chives.

On a piece of aluminum foil, place one slice of ham. Spread about 2 Tbsp. of the cream cheese mixture over the ham. Top with another slice. Repeat process until you have used 6 slices of ham. Wrap the prepared ham and cheese in the foil and place in the freezer.

One-half hour before serving, remove the package from the freezer; While still somewhat frozen, slice the ham into 1-inch squares. Place toothpick through the middle of each square and arrange on a serving dish that has been lined with fresh greens.