Crab Dip

My mom’s recipe! The self proclaimed Queen of Appetizers! Also one that Brian requests often!


1 (8 oz.) package of cream cheese
1 Tbsp. Worchestershire sauce
2 Ttsp. lemon juice
2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
1 small onion, chopped fine
1 bottles chili sauce or cocktail sauce
2 (6 oz.) can crab meat
Parsley and oregano

Blend together cream cheese, Worchestershire, lemon juice, mayonnaise and onion. Spread on 12 “ plate. Spread sauce over this first layer. Drain and flake crab and place over chili sauce. Sprinkle top lightly with parsley and oregano. Chill 12-24 hours ( if you have time). Serve with toasts or crackers.

Bourbon Hot Dogs

This recipe will keep warm in a crockpot for hours. Double triple and make a huge batch, these go fast! Serve with cocktail picks.

2 cups ketchup
1 cup bourbon (A good brand is best!) Like Jack Daniels (a little on the rocks while your making it would go great too)
1 cup brown sugar
25 hot dogs (we prefer Kogel Vienna's)

Simmer first three ingredients for two hours. Cut each hot dog into fourths. Add to sauce and serve warm or keep warm in the Crockpot for a party...

Chipped Beef Spread

2 ( 3 oz.) chipped beef in the refrigerator section (the jarred one’s don’t work quite as well)
1 (8 oz.) cream cheese
1 Tbsp. chopped onion
1 tsp. onion mustard
1 Tbsp. green pepper (optional)
2 Tbsp. mayonnaise

Chop beef into smaller pieces. Cream the cheese with mayonnaise and mustard. Mix in remaining ingredients.

Deckerville League of Women Cheese Spread

The Deckerville League of Women makes HUGE batches of this every Christmas and sells it at the craft bazaar. It is incredible and addictive. I could live on this stuff! Great to take to parties and serve at holidays!


2 Jar Kraft Old English spread
1 Jar Kraft Blue Roka
1 (8 oz.) Cream Cheese
1 tsp. white vinegar
½ tsp. garlic powder

Beat all together and store in sealed container. Lasts several weeks in the fridge, freezes, double and triples very well.