Ham Dilly Snacks

8 crisp dill pickle wedges
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
8 slices of ham
Stuffed olives or unpitted ripe olives

Directions:
Mix softened cream cheese with garlic and onion powders. Spread cheese mixture over each slice of ham. Pat pickle wedges dry with paper towels. Lay a pickle wedge on top of the cheese on each ham slice. Roll each ham slice, jelly-roll style, to enclose the pickle. Place in refrigerator to chill for 90 minutes. When thoroughly chilled, cut each wedge into bite-sized pieces. Spear each bite with a decorative toothpick that has an olive on it. Arrange on serving platter, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes:
Deli-sliced turkey or roast beef can be substituted for the ham.

Shredded Wheat Party Mix

3 tablespoons margarine or butter 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

4 cups Bite Size Shredded Wheat cereal 2 cups cheese snack balls 3/4 cup oyster (soup) crackers 3/4 cup mini pretzels

Directions:
Melt margarine in a large, microsafe-safe bowl on "High" for 30 to 60 seconds. Stir in garlic salt, onion powder, salt, and Worcestershire sauce. Add cereal, cheese balls, crackers, and pretzels. Stir lightly until all pieces are coated. Microwave on "High" for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes. (Adjust cooking time for your microwave. These directions are for a 625 to 700 watt oven.) Spread the mix on paper towels to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Party Time Popcorn Mix

3 quarts freshly popped corn 2 cups Wheat Chex® 1 cup salted peanuts 1/3 cup margarine

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon garlic salt 3/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/8 teaspoon hot sauce

Directions:
Combine popped corn, Wheat Chex®, and peanuts in a large baking dish. Heat remaining ingredients together in a small saucepan until margarine is melted. Drizzle margarine mixture over popcorn mixture, stirring to combine.

Notes:
My mother Doris Hill collected this recipe and copied it by hand for her recipe files.