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In the spirit of the season here are two recipes:  one for an appetizer and one for a libation to go with the appetizer!

12/4/2013

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Each of the recipes posted are tried and true.  The hot clam dip has been a family staple for Christmas for more years than I can count (and I can count a lot of them).  The Tom & Jerry recipe...well that is primarily a Midwestern thing to be enjoyed:

Hot Clam Dip
  • 8-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons chopped almonds
  • 1 tablespoon instant minced onion
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Dash pepper
  • 6 1/2 can minced clams, drained
  • Heat oven to 375 (F).  In 1-quart casserole, combine all ingredients.  Bake about 10 minutes or until heated through.  Garnish with parsley or paprika.  Makes about 1 1/2 cups.
  • This dips is also good served cold.  Almonds can be toasted before adding to dip.


Tom & Jerry Batter


  • 6 eggs, separated*
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 6 cups powdered sugar
  • dash salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 drop oil of cloves**
  • 1 drop oil of cinnamon**
  • brandy
  • boiling water
  • In medium bowl, beat egg yolks until thick and lemon-colored; add milk and powdered sugar.  Beat on low speed for 1 minute; beat on high for 2 minutes or until mixture is quite stiff.  In large bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.  Fold in yolk mixture and remaining ingredients.  For each drink used 1/4 cup brandy, 1/4 cup boiling water and 1/4 cup batter floating on top.  About 24 servings.
  • Refrigerate leftover batter for up to two days.
  • * for this recipe use only grad AA clean whole shell eggs.  Be careful of bacteria.
  • You can purchase the oils through Amazon.  Or if not, use 1/4 teaspoon ground spice for each.

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