Bacon Bites

• 4 firm avocados, halved and peeled
• 36 slices sliced bacon
• freshly ground pepper
• salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground ginger
• juice of 4 lemons
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar

Preheat grill. In medium bowl, combine lemon juice, ginger, salt, pepper and brown sugar. Cut each avocado half into 9 equal pieces. Toss avocado cubes in the mixture. Cut each bacon slice in half crosswise. Roll up each cube of avocado in one slice of bacon. Thread on 6 small skewers. Place on grill. Cook 2 to 3 minutes until bacon is crisp. makes 12 servings

Durango Drumettes

• 2 cups water
• 1 cup soy sauce
• 1 cup cooking sherry
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions
• 24 chicken drumettes with skin removed

In large skillet, combine water, soy sauce, sherry, brown sugar and green onions; add drumettes and stir to coat. Heat to boiling and lower heat. Simmer covered for 30 minutes. Uncover and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring and basting. Serve warm

Roasted Garlic & Red Pepper Party Dip

• 4 unpeeled whole garlic bulbs or 3 unpeeled whole elephant garlic bulbs
• Olive oil
• 2 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, room temperature
• 3/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt
• 1 (12 oz.) jar sweet roasted red peppers, drained, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup green onions, chops (tops and bottoms)
• 1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly brush outside of garlic bulbs with olive oil and place in shallow baking pan. Roast uncovered on center rack for 30 minutes. Cool. Press roasted garlic out of cloves. Set aside. Mix cream cheese and yogurt until creamy. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Sprinkle with red pepper and serve with assorted chips.

Mexican Spread

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 3/4 lb crumbled feta
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 shallot, minced
• 3 tablespoons dry vermouth
• white pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
• 1 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
• 3/4 cup pesto sauce

In food processor, combine butter, feta, cream cheese, garlic, shallot, vermouth and pepper. Process until smooth. Oil a medium bowl or mold, and line with plastic wrap for easy removal. Layer the dip as follows: 1/2 the tomatoes, nuts, pesto, cheese mixture; repeat. Pat down the mold, cover and refrigerate for at least one hour. Unmold on serving plate and serve with crackers or bread.

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