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Do you have a favorite recipe that your friends are always asking you for? Do you have a tried and true kid-friendly snack or suggestion you could offer? Is your chocolate cake delectable? If the answer is YES, then MasonMetu wants to hear from you.

Please share those recipes. Email your recipe so we can add to our recipe blog.

Include:

1. Name of Recipe

2. Your name, city & state

3. Ingredients & Instructions

4. Why did you recommend the recipe?

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Sandy's Easy Appetizer/Chili

Posted by Kristin Goecke on Tuesday, November 22, 2011, In : Appetizers

When I first started MasonMetu, I was a better blogger and I wrote a post about winning a Superbowl chili cookoff with this recipe my Mom gave me. I made it last night for my card group and got so many compliments that I wanted to post the recipe in our recipe section. I made this as a hot appetizer in the trusty ol' crockpot but it can easily be converted to a chili if you add some extra tomato sauce. You could add shredded chicken or hamburger to make it heartier.

Sandy’s #1 Superbowl C...
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Best Cheese Ball Recipe EVER!

Posted by Kristin Goecke on Thursday, September 15, 2011, In : Appetizers

Okay, so I'm looking at our recipe page and realize that it has been really neglected (last post was in February - oh my). But I got inspired after getting together with some girlfriends and eating this delicious dip. My friend, Trisha, made it and we all loved it. It is sooooooo yummy and so easy to make plus it looks really pretty (see picture).

Here's the recipe:

2 blocks cream cheese - reduced fat of course, softened
8 oz feta cheese
4 tbsp of each : Balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, olive oi...

3 Bean Salsa

Posted by Kristin Goecke on Saturday, May 1, 2010, In : Appetizers

This recipe was so yummy that I made my friend Trisha S. from Loveland, Ohio share it with all of you. It is a light, refreshing dip perfect for a hot summer day.

3 Bean Salsa

Black beans
Black eyed peas
Garbanzo beans / chick peas
Pinto beans or hot chili beans
Can of Corn
Medium onion finely chopped
Red bell pepper finely chopped
4 to 6 jalapenos seeded & finely chopped

In saucepan, bring the following to a boil:
1 tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
1 tbsp water
¾ cup apple cider vinegar
½ cup vegetable oil
¾ cup ...
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Sweet Bacon Crackers

Posted by Kristin Goecke on Thursday, August 27, 2009, In : Appetizers

Submitted by Jennifer O, Liberty Township
" A friend turned me on to it and every time I make it, its a hit."

INGREDIENTS

36 buttery crackers such as Keebler Club® Crackers
12 slices bacon, cut into thirds
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar

DIRECTIONS

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees. Line two rimmed cookie sheets with aluminum foil (the non stick foil works great).
Arrange crackers on the prepared cookie sheets in a single layer. Place a piece of bacon on top of each cracker, then put about a teaspo...
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Jalapeno Popper Spread

Posted by Kristin Goecke on Wednesday, March 18, 2009, In : Appetizers

Angela, Cincinnati, Ohio - she got this from recipes.com and modified it slightly.

Serve with sliced sourdough baguettes, tortilla chips or crackers

Original recipe yield 4 cups

Ingredients:

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

1 cup mayonnaise (or light mayo)

1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained

2 ounces canned diced jalapeno peppers, drained

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

Stir together cream cheese and mayonnais...

Country Style Potato Skins

Posted by Kristin Goecke on Tuesday, February 24, 2009, In : Appetizers

Submitted by Stephanie, Mason, Ohio

"Always a winner - no leftovers! I usually make a low fat version if I bring it for a girls outing. I thought it would a great one to serve during March Madness Month or St. Patrick's day."