Sunday, December 29, 2013

New Year's Eve goodies

We usually host a New Year's Eve open house. We never know how many to plan on and we always want to have hearty food on hand without going broke! I discovered Taco Soup years ago and it has been a steady item on our party menu. You use:
1 Can Black Beans
1 Can Mexican Corn
1 Can Rotel or Diced Tomatoes with Mild Peppers
1 Can Dark Kidney Beans
1 Can Light Kidney Beans
2-4 Cans Chili Beans
1 Pk Ranch Dressing Mix
1 Pk Taco Seasoning Mix
Open everything and dump into a crockpot or large soup pot. Mix well and simmer for at least an hour. Serve over Fritos with sour cream and shredded cheese. Can add cooked ground beef or chopped kielbasa. 

We have several dips, chips, cheese balls with crackers, cookies, cakes and we always have Seafood Spread. Everyone likes this easy appetizer. Soften slightly a block of cream cheese. Flatten it on a serving dish. I use chopped up imitation crab meat, top the cream cheese, cover with Seafood Cocktail Sauce. Serve with crackers. 

Hope everyone has a safe New Year's Eve and a prosperous New Year.