Used to "Excite Hunger."

Betty Croker Picture Cook Book, 1950.

Appetizers




Here are some retro "appies" for your holiday season.

Roquefort Spread
Soften 1/3 cup Roquefort or blue cheese, 1/4 cup whilte cream cheese; blend with 2 tbsp. mayo, 1/4 to 1 tsp. Worchestershire sauce, and onion and lemon juice.

Hot Cheese Puffs
Beat 2 egg whites until stiff. Beat in 1/2 tsp. baking powder, 1/4 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. paprika. Fold in 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese. Heap on 1 1/2" rounds of prepared toast beds. Broil about 5 min. until lightly brown.

Toast Beds
Remove crust from white bread, cut with round or different shaped cutters. Saute on one side only in a skillet with butter. About 1/2 hour before serving spread untoasted side lightly with mayo, then with appetizer, heat serve immediately.