Speedy Spiced Pate

8 oz. lieberwurst
4 ozs. creamed cheese
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
3 tablespoons cream
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1 tablespoon brandy
salt and pepper

Method: Mix lieberwurst and softened cream cheese with mayonnaise, cream and Worcestershire sauce, curry and brandy -- season to taste.

Source: contributed by Audrey Allan (Hope Lodge, No. 75) in The Grand Lodge of Antient, Free and Accepted Masons of South Australia presents Favourite Recipes submitted by wives of South Australian Freemasons (Adelaide, 1979), p.15.

Cheese Dip

1  4 oz. packet cream cheese
1  8 oz. packet Coon matured cheese (grated)
A few chives or spring onions chopped finely
2  dessert spoons dry sherry

Method: Mix all the above ingredients thoroughly together and form into a round shape and roll in finely chopped nuts.

Source: contributed by Mrs. Tom McGovern, Warradale, S.A. in Cook-Along with the Autistic Children's Association of South Australia Inc. (Adelaide: Allied Publishing Co., n.d. [1971-1972]), p.13.

Ice-Cream Cheesecake

1 tspn condensed milk, and a lemon jelly which has been dissolved in 1/2 cup hot water. Beat until soft a small pkt of cream cheese. Add 6 generous scoops of vanilla icecream. Beat together till light and frothy. Set in fridge. Fill cheese base and top with whipped cream. Base:- 1/2 pkt coffee biscuits and 1/4 lb butter.

Source: contributed by K. Hayes in Centenary Cook Book 1878-1978 by St. Paul's Lutheran Women, Yorketown (Yorketown, [1978]), p.50.

Apricot Hors-d'oeuvre

Dried apricots, sherry, cashews, cream cheese.

Method: Soak dried apricots in sherry for 2 days. Drain, top with cream cheese and a cashew.

Source: contributed by S. Thompson in Centenary Cook Book 1878-1978 by St. Paul's Lutheran Women, Yorketown (Yorketown, [1978]), p.8.

Ham and Gherkin Dip

250 gm cream cheese
1 egg
2 slices ham
4 Tbsp sugar
2 gherkins, chopped
1 small piece butter
1 onion, chopped
2 Tbsp vinegar
1 tsp mustard
6 Tbsp milk

Method: Melt butter over low heat, add beaten egg, sugar and cheese. Leave on heat until it melts. Add mustard, vinegar, pepper, salt, milk and onion. Leave on heat to thicken. Put in a bowl and beat with hand beater. Add gherkins and finely chopped ham.

Source: contributed by Christine Hills in A Collection of Favourite Recipes - The Point Turton Progress Association ("All proceeds from the sale of this book will go toward improvements to the Point Turton Playground"). (n.p., 1995), p.10.

Cheese Ball

1 cup smoked almonds
1/3 cup Kraft mayonnaise (not home made)
2 shallots, finely chopped
250 gm cream cheese
1/2 cup bacon pieces, gently fried
1 Tbspn parsley, chopped

Method: Mix all together. Mould in to a cone shape and set in fridge. After 1 - 3 hours add smoked almonds to represent a pine cone.

Source: A Collection of Favourite Recipes - The Point Turton Progress Association ("All proceeds from the sale of this book will go toward improvements to the Point Turton Playground"). (n.p., 1995), p.12.

Glace Savoury Hors d'Oeuvres

Remove the crusts of 1 medium sliced loaf of bread with an electric knife (if available) (25 slices per loaf). Spread margarine or butter on bread all over thinly (don't miss the edges). Place foil over large square serving tray.

Spreads:
    curried egg
    any Pecks canned paste you desire
    1 can Masterfood chicken paste
    1 Kraft blue vein cheese which has been creamed with a small packet of Philly cream cheese

Spread each piece of bread evenly with spreads right to the corners. Pack firmly together on tray alternately making a chess board effect. Top each piece of bread with decoration in four sections (bread will later be cut) using thinly sliced glazed cherry, gherkin, stuffed olive and tin[y] pieces of parsley leaves.

To make glace: Put 4 tsp gelatine on top of 100mls of warm water. Stir until dissolved. Spoon over bread until completely covered. Put in refrigerator for a few minutes. If not properly glace, brush on more gelatine with pastry brush over missed spots. Stick half toothpicks all over the bread platter to keep the plastic wrap off the top, then cover with plastic wrap and store in refrigerator. Cut into portions carefully and serve from this tray.

This may be made 2 days before using and it keeps quite fresh.

1 loaf makes 48 small portions.
2 trays 4 pieces of bread by 3 pieces.

Source: The Parson Knows: Easy Dinner Party Recipes (The Parish of St. Stephen, Glenunga; n.d.), p.77.

Ham Ribbons

250g cream cheese
1 tsp paprika
2 tsp horseradish
15 slices of square ham (about 750g) cut thicker than normal

Method: Beat cream cheese, add horseradish, paprika and season to taste. Spread cheese mixture over slices of ham, building them into sandwiches, using 5 slices of ham and 4 layers of cheese until you have 3 ham and cheese "sandwiches". Chill, cover with plastic wrap and keep flat. Refrigerate at least 24 hours. Before serving, trim all edges then cut into 4 strips each way, which will give 16 squares from each "sandwich".

Source: contributed by Susan MacDonald in A Taste of Zonta Flavoured with Celebrities. Zonta Club of Adelaide Flinders Inc. District 23, Area 2 (n.p. [?Adelaide], 2003), p.10.

Starter

1 tin Grosse & Blackwell's Consomme (Campbell's Consomme substitutes perfectly)
1 small Philadelphia Cream Cheese
1/2 teaspoon curry powder

Method: Whip the consomme and cream cheese together, retaining some consomme for decoration. Add curry powder and whip again. Serve in individual dishes and decorate with chopped consomme and parsley. Chill well before serving.

Source: Royal Adelaide Hospital Research Fund Recipe Book (Kurralta Park: Colour Printing House Pty. Ltd., c.1985), p.17.

Crunchy Ham Logs

185g Ham Pieces
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon horseradish
2 tablespoons finely chopped gherkin
125g cream cheese
1 tablespoon grated onion
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
salt & pepper
1 cup finely chopped toasted almonds

Method: Combined chopped ham, cream cheese, lemon juice, onion, horseradish, parsley, gherkin, salt & pepper. Chill well. Form into 2 logs. Coat with almonds, refrigerate. Serve with crackers or on a cheese platter.

Source: American River C.W.A. Recipes for Christmas and Special Occasions (1998), p.4.

Tropicana Dip

1/2 lb cream cheese
1/2 packet mushroom soup
1 15oz can crushed pineapple (drained)
1/4 cup pineapple juice

Method: Place cream cheese in a basin and beat until smooth. Gradually add juice while continuing to beat. Add soup mix and pineapple. Stir until combined then chill before serving.

Variations: 3 ozs chopped ham or crispy cooked bacon may be added.

Source: contributed by Shirley Mundy in Penneshaw Area School: Culinary Creations (Penneshaw Area School Welfare Club, Kangaroo Island: 1998), p.17.

Cheese Roll

250g cream cheese
250g Coon cheese (grated)
1/2 small onion
125g finely chopped walnuts
1 tspn. worcestershire sauce
paprika to taste
parsley or poppy seeds

Method: Beat cream cheese till smooth. Add grated cheese, onion, worcestershire sauce, walnuts, paprika and a little pepper. Make into rolls and roll either parsley or poppy seeds on outside. Put into glad wrap and then in alfoil. Store in fridge.

Source: contributed by Jill Nelson in Angaston Kindergarten Jubilee Cookery Book 1955-1985. 1986 edition (Angaston, 1986), p.5.

Dip for a Mob

1 packet lemon jelly
1 tin tomato soup
3 packets Philadelphia cream cheese
1/3 or 2/3 cup chopped celery
1/3 or 2/3 cup chopped chives or onion
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup mayonnaise

Method: Heat soup and pour on jelly. When cool add beaten cream cheese and other ingredients and chill.

Source: contributed by Nan Rischbieth in Penneshaw Area School: Culinary Creations (Penneshaw Area School Welfare Club, Kangaroo Island: 1998), p.14.

Cheese Dip

4 oz cream/cottage cheese
1 finely chopped onion
1 finely chopped green pepper
1 tbs tomato sauce
1 tbs worcester sauce
1 tbs fruit chutney

Method: Beat cheese until smooth, then add rest of the ingredients and mix till smooth.

Source: The Parson Knows: Easy Dinner Party Recipes (The Parish of St. Stephen, Glenunga; n.d.), p.74 ['Buffet Party Menu']

Savoury Dip

4 oz cream cheese
2 tbs fruit chutney
1 tbs chopped walnuts
3 oz sultanas
1 tsp brandy
2 tbs milk

Method: Beat cream cheese until smooth, add chutney, sultanas, walnuts, and brandy. Beat thoroughly together and then gradually add the milk until all ingredients are combined.

Source: The Parson Knows: Easy Dinner Party Recipes (The Parish of St. Stephen, Glenunga; n.d.), p.75 ['Buffet Party Menu']

Gherkin & Ham Dip

4 oz cream cheese
1/4 cup chopped gherkin
1 dsp milk
2 dsp ham

Method: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Blend in milk. Add the finely chopped gherkin and ham. Season to taste with salt & pepper. Mix well. Garnish with gherkin.

Source: The Parson Knows: Easy Dinner Party Recipes (The Parish of St. Stephen, Glenunga; n.d.), p.74 ['Buffet Party Menu']

Ham Squares

Beat 250g cream cheese and blend in 1/2 pkt French onion soup. Thin down with a little cream. Spread thickly on a slice of ham (1/4" thick), top with another slice of ham and so on until 5 slices of ham have been used. Wrap in foil for 24 hours. When serving, unwrap and cut into 1" squares and put in a toothpick in each square.

Source: The Parson Knows: Easy Dinner Party Recipes (The Parish of St. Stephen, Glenunga; n.d.), p.78 ['Buffet Party Menu']

Christmas Club Sandwich

3 slices thin buttered toast, crusts removed
2 tablespoons cream cheese
1 tomato sliced
1 cucumber sliced
3 rashers bacon, crisply fried
large lettuce leaves, washed & dried
slices of chicken or turkey with stuffing or relish

Method: Start with 1 slice of toast, spread with half cream cheese & follow with tomato & cucumber slices. Add rasher of bacon & lettuce. Another piece of toast spread with cream cheese, then thin slices of turkey or chicken with stuffing. Top with tomato, cucumber & lettuce & last piece of toast. Accompany with cranberry sauce or pickles.

Source: American River C.W.A. Recipes for Christmas and Special Occasions (1998), p.100.

Cheese Dips

1 pkt. Philadelphia cheese.
1/2 pkt. Velveeta cheese.
1/2 jar Gorgonzola cheese, mixed with mayonnaise to cream consistency.

Variations:
Pineapple - To basic mixture add 1/2 cup crushed pineapple.
Smoked Oyster - To basic mixture add 1 tin smoked oysters.
Shrimps - To basic mixture add small jar shrimps.
Anchovy - To basic mixture add small tin chopped anchovies.

Serve in bowl or scooped-out cabbage or pineapple case. Sprinkle dip with paprika.

Source: contributed by Mrs. A. I. Sach; Mrs. J. Miller in The Walford Recipe Book. Compiled by the Parent-Teacher Association of the Walford Church of England Girls' School. (Adelaide: Messenger Press; October 1966), p.5.

Pineapple and Bacon Dip

4 oz pkt cream cheese, 1 Tbls undiluted evaporated milk, 2 Tbls crushed pineapple, 1-2 Tbls finely diced cooked bacon, salt, pepper

Method: Mix together until creamy, the cream cheese and evaporated milk. Add the savoury ingredients and season with salt and pepper.

Source: Contributed by V. Collins in Booleroo Centre Primary School 1885-1985 Centenary Recipe Book (Revised edition 1985 of 1970 edition), p.17.