Recipe: Taco Dip, Orange Glazed Cocktail Sausages, Quick and Simple Cream Cheese Special Appetizer, Crab 'n Stuff

Hi Jen, here are a few ideas for you.

Taco Dip

3 (16 ounce) cans vegetarian refried beans
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (20 ounce) jar salsa
1/2 head iceburg lettuce- rinsed, dried and chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 onion, chopped
3/4 cup chopped black olives
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese

Place the beans in the bottom of one 9x13 inch clear glass dish. In a medium bowl combine the sour cream with the taco seasoning. Spread mixture over the beans. Spread the salsa over the top of the sour cream. Top the sour cream with a layer of lettuce, tomatoes, onions and olives. Sprinkle cheese over the top and serve.

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Orange Glazed Cocktail Sausages

1 package Lit'l Smokies (50 links)
1 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon flour
2 tablespoons mustard
1 tablespoon vinegar
1/4 cup orange juice concentrate (undiluted)

Combine ingredients and heat until warm in microwave.

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Quick and Simple Cream Cheese Special Appetizer

Place a block of cream cheese on a plate. Pour some soy sauce over....use your own judgement as to quantity, but less is better than more! The idea is to have a little flavor. Top with toasted sesame seeds. Garnish with fresh parsley or mint leaves if you want. Serve with assorted crackers. Always a hit!
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Crab 'n Stuff

8 oz. imitation or real crab meat
8 oz. cream cheese
Seafood or cocktail sauce

Combine cream cheese and crab. Shape in a ball. Pour seafood sauce over crab ball. Serve with wheat crackers.