Granduncle Mark's Genealogy Parlor

Party Food Recipes Enjoyed by our Families

(which we got from family and friends)







Betty Elkins' Cheeseball

    2 of 3 ounce packages of Philadelphia Cream Cheese
    2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
    1 teaspoon of minced onion
    1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
    finely chopped pecans

    • Mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, onion and worcestershire sauce thoroughly and roll into a ball.
    • Roll this ball in finely chopped pecans.
    • Chill overnight.
    • Serve with crackers.







Betty Elkins' Dill Dip

    2/3 cup sour cream
    2/3 cup Miracle Whip
    1 teaspoon dill weed
    2 Tablespoons dry parsley flakes
    2 Tablespoons minced onions

    • Mix thoroughly.
    • Allow to season for a while.
    • Use with fresh vegetables or chips.







Betty Elkins' Sausage Balls

    1 pound rolled sausage
    1 pound shredded sharp cheddar cheese
    2 cups Bisquick

    • Mix thoroughly and roll into balls the size of walnuts
    • Bake in 375 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes, turning once.
    • Dip in mustard, catsup, etc.







Betty Elkins' Cracker Spread

    Sauteed onions
    Fresh mushrooms, cut up
    Dash of Worcestershire Sauce
    Softened cream cheese
    Dash of garlic salt or other seasoning

    • Mix well. Serve with crackers.







TANGY BEEF DIP

    2 of 8 ounce packages of softened cream cheese
    1/2 cup of cocktail vegetable juice
    1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
    1 package (3 ounces) dried beef, chopped
    1 Tablespoon onion, chopped
    1 teaspoon seasoned salt

    • Thoroughly mix ingredients
    • Allow time for flavors to blend
    • Serve with crackers










Plus we have a whole site just for my grandmother's Pennsylvania Dutch and Southern Indiana Influenced Recipes.

And here's a site I found that has ShooFly pie and other Pennsylvania Dutch treats -
Pam's Pennsylvania Dutch Recipes







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(Mark Ellsworth Hickman, PhD)




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