"Oh beautiful for Apple Pies,
for burgers, cheese and plain,
for fries that "French" still modifies
from Idaho to Maine.
More beautiful for oysters raw
for crab and speckled trout
(I'll take that larger lobster claw
and thee may do without.)
America, America,
Thy ketchup hold in check,
and take due care,
thy steaks are rare
and each Martini sec!
World Wide Appetizers week continues with two more mouth-watering
recipes for you to dazzle your holiday guests with.
Spanish Dates with Ham
24 small strips thinly sliced Prosciutto or other smoked ham
24 pitted dates
Wrap the ham around the dates and arrange on a serving platter. Makes
24 appetizers.
Danish Horseradish Ham Rolls
1/2 cup (125 ml) heavy cream
1 tsp (5 ml) sugar
2 Tbs (30 ml) prepared horseradish
1/2 cup cooked macaroni
6 to 8 slices cooked ham
1/4 cup (60 ml) grated Swiss cheese
Whip the cream until stiff and add the sugar and horseradish. Gently
fold in the cooked macaroni and spread the mixture on the ham slices.
Roll the ham into tubes and secure with toothpicks if necessary.
Arrange on a serving plate and sprinkle with the grated cheese. Makes
6 to 8.