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What's For Dinner?
'Tis the Season for Appetizers By Allison H. McAlister
Kid Appeal:
1 package (1 pound) cocktail wieners, or 1 pound hot dogs, sliced diagonally into bite-sized pieces
1 jar (6 ounces) prepared mustard
1 jar (10 ounces) red currant jelly
Combine mustard and jelly in saucepan. Add cocktail wieners or hot dog slices. Simmer over low heat for about 30 minutes or until heated through. If you prefer, you can use the Crock Pot to prepare this dish; simply set on low heat, and the wieners can simmer for hours.


Seven Layer Bars These bars are so rich, yet incredibly delectable. The various flavors come together to make a really delicious dessert bar. I look forward to these every year! Ease of Preparation: 
Overall: 
1 stick (1/2 cup) margarine
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
1 cup butterscotch chips
1 cup chopped nuts
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
Melt margarine and pour into a 13x9-inch baking pan. Add graham cracker crumbs and pat lightly to make crust. Sprinkle with chocolate chips, coconut, butterscotch chips and nuts. Pour the can of condensed milk over top.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 to 30 minutes. Cut into squares when cooled. Store in airtight container at room temperature.
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| 1 package (1 pound) cocktail wieners, or 1 pound hot dogs, sliced diagonally into bite-sized pieces Combine mustard and jelly in saucepan. Add cocktail wieners or hot dog slices. Simmer over low heat for about 30 minutes or until heated through. If you prefer, you can use the Crock Pot to prepare this dish; simply set on low heat, and the wieners can simmer for hours. |
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| Ease of Preparation: | | Overall: | |
| 1 stick (1/2 cup) margarine Melt margarine and pour into a 13x9-inch baking pan. Add graham cracker crumbs and pat lightly to make crust. Sprinkle with chocolate chips, coconut, butterscotch chips and nuts. Pour the can of condensed milk over top. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 to 30 minutes. Cut into squares when cooled. Store in airtight container at room temperature. |
Want to see more?
- What's For Dinner? A Perfect Holiday Meal
- What's For Dinner? A Classic Italian Meal
- Chinese Take-out Again? Hang up That Phone and Cook It at Home!
- Hor D'oeuvres for New Year's Eve
- Talk about it!


