Celebration Crab Spread Food

CRAB SPREAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. To serve chilled, cover and refrigerate until serving. Sprinkle with paprika., To serve warm, spoon into a greased 3-cup baking dish. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 15 minutes or until heated through. Serve with crackers or vegetables.

CREAM CHEESE CRAB SPREAD WITH HOMEMADE CROSTINI

Steps:

• Combine the cream cheese and all but 1/2 cup of the crabmeat in a medium bowl. Mix until thoroughly combined. Roll into an 8-inch log and refrigerate until firmed up slightly, about 1 hour. Refrigerate the remaining 1/2 cup crabmeat until serving.
• Meanwhile, combine the ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, salt and some pepper in a medium bowl. Taste and adjust to your liking.
• Place the log on a serving platter. Spoon some of the sauce over it, reserving the remaining sauce in a small bowl to serve on the side. Sprinkle the reserved 1/2 cup crabmeat on top and garnish with the chives. Rub the garlic onto one side of each slice of bread and arrange the bread on the serving platter.

CELEBRATION CRAB SPREAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients, except toast slices; mix well. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour to allow flavors to blend. Serve with toasted baguette slices. Garnish with fresh thyme.

COPYCAT CRANBERRY CELEBRATION SALAD

Steps:

• Boil pineapple juice, cranberry juice and lemon juice together. Add jello. Remove from heat and stir in cranberries. Put in fridge till almost set. Add pineapple and nuts. Add a half cup of chopped celery if you like. Can Substitute Cherry Jello if preferred.