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Annie's Fruit Salsa and Cinnamon Chips

Submitted by: Ann Page

This delicious salsa made with fresh kiwis, apples and berries is a sweet, succulent treat when served on homemade cinnamon tortilla chips. Enjoy it as a summer appetizer or an easy dessert.

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Sugar Coated Pecans

Provided by: Carolyn

These slow-roasted whole pecans coated in an egg white and sugar glaze spiced with cinnamon make a wonderful snack for any occasion.

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Dawn's Candied Walnuts

Provided by: Dawn Timmerman

These walnuts are a special treat for Christmas, and are well worth the time it takes to make them.

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This pastry-wrapped soft cheese can be served year 'round. Baked until the cheese melts, this elegant appetizer is topped with dried cranberries, apricot preserves and toasted almonds. Serve with crackers to a grateful crowd.

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Pecan Snack

Submitted by: Bea

Home Town: Glenwood, New York, USA

Living In: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA

Cinnamon and sugar pecans are baked in the oven in this easy, aromatic snack.

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White Chocolate Snack Mix

Provided by: Sue

Here is a sweet snack mix that is delicious and colorful. Saltiness and sweetness is the best combination! Don't be afraid of trying other cereals, candy or nuts. Salted almonds, granola, or, butterscotch chips would be fine substitutes or additions.

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Sweet Coated Pecans

Submitted by: Debbie

Home Town: Interlachen, Florida, USA

Sweet flavored pecans with a cinnamon twist.

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Sweet Party Mix

Submitted by: BOBBI POTE

Crispy cereal, almonds, and pecans are coated with a sweet, buttery mixture that's sure to please!

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Cadillac Pimento Cheese

Submitted by: TANAQUIL

My mom made this recipe for Christmas 2002. She had nothing written down but I loved it so much I asked her how she did it and she wrote it down for me. All the measurements are approximate so if you find something that works better, let me know!

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Old-Fashioned Roasted Pecans

Submitted by: Patricia K

Home Town: Crown Point, Indiana, USA

Living In: Cleveland, Tennessee, USA

Oven-toasted pecans made Southern-style with a light coating of sugar, cinnamon and a bit of salt, are a treat at Christmas or any time of the year.

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Caramel Corn Snack Mix

Submitted by: PAMPERED

This is a sweet party snack mix recipe.

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Polish Pickles

Provided by: Cheryl Lowther

Dill pickles are wrapped with cream cheese slathered beef. Serve with buttery round crackers, if desired.

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Texas Christmas Pickles

Submitted by: KIKI810

Living In: Arlington, Texas, USA

These spicy/sweet pickles are a Texas tradition. My mother and I have made these delectable pickles for Christmas every year since I was young. We separate each batch into smaller jars and give them as gifts to friends and family. I would hate to think what would happen if we skipped a year!!

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Sweet, Salty, Spicy Party Nuts

Submitted by: Chef John

Living In: San Francisco, California, USA

Mix walnuts, pecans, almonds, and cashews with a sweet and salty spice mixture before roasting them to crunchy perfection.

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Almond Dip

Provided by: Jo Ann Hill

This festive pinecone-shaped cheese ball is always a hit! Cream cheese, crumbled bacon, green onions, and dill are topped with toasted almonds. Add a few pinenuts, too, if desired.

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Spinach Pastry Diamonds

Provided by: Campbell's Kitchen

An updated version of an appetizing Greek favorite -- it features spinach, onion, eggs, nutmeg, Swiss cheese and mushroom soup in between two pastry layers. All baked to flaky goodness.

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Heavenly Mix

Submitted by: JOANNA35

Living In: South Jordan, Utah, USA

Two kinds of cereal, almonds and coconut combine to make a yummy, sweet snack mix.

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Honey Roasted Almonds

Submitted by: Behr

Roasted almonds are coated in a honey glaze and lightly salted for a savory sweet snack any time of the year.

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Dilled Shrimp (Rejer)

Submitted by: WOLSELEY

Home Town: Enslev, Midtjylland, Denmark

Living In: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

You can't have a Danish holiday meal without endless platters of dilled shrimp. Served on a red serving platter, it makes the perfect Christmas dish that will have your guests heaping up pyramids of shrimp on their plates. No Scandinavian buffet would be complete without it!

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Mary's Christmas Shrimp Tree

Submitted by: SHOGIRL

Living In: Syracuse, New York, USA

Quick, easy, and impressive! Cooked shrimp and other colorful munchies are displayed on a Christmas tree created with beet greens wrapped around a cone shape. Vary the size of the cone and type and amount of veggies to personalize this for your party needs. Using purchased sauces for dipping makes this even easier. Display on a colorful Christmas plate and watch the snackers un-decorate!