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"I'm often asked to bring these to potlucks and family get-to-gethers. I always have to make extra, because my kids (even the biggest kid - DH) sneak them before I can get out the door with them. Three of the top U.S. egg producing states are in the midwest. No wonder these little jewels are so popular at those church potlucks in the Midwestern..."

Ingredients: chives, yellow mustard...

"This stuff is addictive! I love making these nuts to have out for company but have to have someone hide them from me or I'll eat them all before our guests arrive! Recipe from the Chicago Sun-Times"

Ingredients: peanuts, pecan halves, sugar...

"Makes a great vegetable dip."

Ingredients: fresh parsley, garlic...

"I love to add these pecans to salads of all kinds. Of course, they are pretty great just as they are! Feel free to adjust the seasoning to suit your individual taste. Also, walnuts and mixed nuts are really good fixed this way."

Ingredients: pecan halves, salt, sugar...

"I made these for New Year's Eve appetizers and they were wonderful. Lovely blend of flavours and textures. Gone in no time at all - best make up a double batch."

Ingredients: dried cherries, dried cranberries...

"This recipe comes from the Moosewood Restaurant. It is a great dip for grilled, roasted, and deep-fried vegetables, as well as strips of roasted chicken. Great for parties and snacking! It stores well, up to 2-3 weeks in the fridge, just reheat and serve!"

Ingredients: onions, peanut butter...

"For Bergy, hope this is the right piri-piri spice mix. Found this in B H & G and will try it this weekend. Looks wonderful in the picture and sounds great. It will be interesting to see how it works. Will comment after I try it and let you all know."

Ingredients: ground cardamom, dried oregano...

"A different bit of latke from Chicago chef Erwin Drechsler."

Ingredients: ground cumin, curry powder...

"This is one of the best stuffed egg recipes I've come across, the one that looks great and tates great for a buffet, they go quickly!!"

Ingredients: chives, cooked ham, eggs...

"My husband and I have spent a fair amount of time in the Caribbean, especially the little island of Bequia. While there, we were introduced to coconut chips, which were served like a munchy mix during happy hour. A bit different, but they can be addictive. A hammer is helpful to crack open the baked coconut."

Ingredients: coconut, salt, butter...

"Hey mon, these are good! A nice change from traditional hot wings."

Ingredients: jamaican jerk spice, oil...

"Great for get-togethers"

Ingredients: instant beef bouillon, instant minced onion...

"I got this out of my mother's cookbook. It is so good y'all have to try."

Ingredients: crackers, cream cheese...

"I saw this being prepared on 'Canadian Living Cooks' and haven't made it yet. It looked so stunning and delicious on the show that I thought I would share it with everyone. I think its a wonderful lunch or buffet item. Enjoy! (Prep and cook times are approximate and do not include standing time)"

Ingredients: pepper, dry white wine...