Hood County News from Granbury, Texas • Page 14

2B2B 2B2B 2B Hood County September 27, 2005 ALENDAR Local events of interest HURCH Items of interest from the church community First Baptist Church of Granbury presents the The Power Team, a group of world-class athletes who have performed exhibitions of power, strength, speed and motivation to schools and churches across American, Wednesday through Sunday 7 p.m. at the church, 1851 Weatherford Hwy. Event is free and open to the public. For more information, call (817)573-7137. Good Shepherd Episcopal Church first Craft Fair Chili Cook-off, Saturday.

Bake sale and games galore. For more information, call (817)573-5251 or (817)326-3833. Knights of Columbus Council 9748 pancake breakfast after the 9 a.m. mass Sunday at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, 2301 Acton Highway.

The Knights of Columbus Supreme Council will match all of the contributions for the Katrina Relief Fund. For more information, call (817)326-2131. First United Methodist Church Life After Loss Seminar, Sundays in October, 2-5 p.m. Co-facilitators are Rev. Bryan Patrick and Jot Leet, RNBA.

For more information, call (817)573-5573. Knights of Columbus Council 9748 11 th annual Father Costigan Golf Tournament, Friday, Oct. 14, 8:30 a.m. shotgun start at Hidden Oaks Golf Course. The format is a four-person scramble.

Proceeds go to Ray McDaniel and Luis Vargas. To sign up or to sponsor a hole, call (817)573-6112. First Baptist Church of Lipan presents Pastor Phillip Way of Maranatha Community Church in Round Rock for a revival Sunday, Oct. 16 through Wednesday, Oct. 19 at the church, 214 N.

Kickapoo Street in Lipan. Sunday services are 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. All evening services are 7 p.m. Music provided by Jason and Bailey Wilkinson.

For more information, call (254)646-2484. Today Granbury Connection monthly meeting with Barbara Yancy of the Red Hat Society and speaker Leslie Kinchen, 11:15 a.m. at deCordova Bend Country Club. For more information, call (817)578-3998. Wednesday, Sept.

28 Red Hat Good Tymes Girls meeting, 11:30 a.m. at El Senors, 115 Pearl St. For more information call (817)279-0225. Thursday, Sept. 29 Republican Women of Hood County annual fund-raiser and luncheon, 10 a.m.

at deCordova Bend Estates Country Club featuring fashions by of Fort Worth, a silent auction and bake sale. For more information, call (817)573-2454. Saturday, Oct. 1 Breakfast at the Lake Granbury American Legion Family Unit 491, 8-10 a.m. For more information, call (817)326-5145.

Granbury Care Center Fourth Annual Senior Health Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Senior Center, 501 E. Moore St. All proceeds benefit The Senior Center.

For more information, call (817)573-3726. Brushy Homecoming, noon to 3 p.m. Bring your favorite dish and lawn chair. For more information, call (817)573-3127. Dance Night at the Lake Granbury American Legion Family Post 491, p.m.

featuring Country Sound. For more information, call (817)326-5145. Monday, Oct. 3 Bingo at the Lake Granbury American Legion Family post 491, 6:30 p.m. For more information, call (817)326-5145.

Friday, Oct. 7 Family Dinner night (Columbus Day theme) at the Lake Granbury American Legion Family Post 491, p.m. For more information, call (817)326-5145. Saturday, Oct. 8 Breakfast at the Lake Granbury American Legion Family Unit 491, 8-10 a.m.

For more information, call (817)326-5145. Sunday, Oct. 9 Cresson Homecoming with covered dish luncheon at the Historic Cresson School, 9304 Pittsburg in Cresson. For more information, call (817)512-3057. Monday, Oct.

10 Bingo at the Lake Granbury American Legion Family post 491, 6:30 p.m. For more information, call (817)326-5145. Texas Democratic Women of Hood County meeting, 11 a.m. at Golden Corral. For more information, call (817)579-8654.

Advocacy Center Looking for a donation of the use of property for a period of time while the child advocacy program gets started. Anyone with a suitable location for the CAC should contact Shirley Hooks at (817)573-8801. ELPING ANDS Upcoming events for non-profit organizations Plan the ultimate tailgate party SUN-DRIED TOMATO DIP 1 (8 oz.) pkg. low-fat cream cheese 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained cup coarsely chopped green onions 1 T. fresh lemon juice tsp.

lemon zest tsp. salt cup chopped fresh parsley 1 T. minced fresh basil lend cream cheese with next 6 ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Fold in parsley and basil; cover and chill. Serve with chips, breadsticks, and crackers.

PIMIENTO CHEESE DIP cup shredded cheddar cheese 4 oz. of cream cheese, softened cup sour cream cup mayonnaise 1 small jar chopped pimientos, drained 1 tsp. Tabasco sauce Salt and pepper to taste 4 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled cup chopped green onions Blend cheddar cheese with next 5 ingredients in a food processor until almost smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Cook bacon until crisp; drain and crumble.

Blend half of the bacon bits into the cheese mixture; cover, and chill. Before serving, garnish with reserved bacon and chopped green onions. Serve with crisp veggies, crackers or baguettes. RASPBERRY CHIPOTLE DIP 1 bottle roasted raspberry chipotle sauce (available in specialty stores such as those on the Granbury square.) 2 (12 oz.) cartons of whipped cream cheese 1 cup pecans or almonds, toasted Toast nuts and cool. Put cream cheese on a glass platter.

Pour chipotle sauce over cream cheese. Garnish with toasted nuts. Serve with baskets of assorted crackers, chips and deli breads. he best tailgate parties blend three friends, scrumptious snacks and exciting football games. Our tailgate crowd is an eclectic bunch and our party foods run the gamut from ordinary to gourmet.

Some of us are traditional, a few of us are adventuresome, but all of us are fun- loving. Our tailgate adventures are as much fun as the football game and sometimes even more fun. Our interest in the game fluctuates, but our enthusiasm for tailgate parties intensifies as the season gets underway. Finger foods, crunchy appetizers, creamy dips and yummy desserts are favorite choices. Most of our tailgate events are staged over several weeks, but a few are spur- of-the-moment, stadium parties.

a given, however, that our freezers and pantries have ingredients for either kind of get together. Our college group also has well- established roles in the tailgate party. We have organizers who coordinate, couples who set up SUVs, who choose trendy favorites and who share signature recipes. Through the years, accumulated color-coordinated party gear and shared memorable adventures. Digital cameras have added a new twist; we can now share our fun! Whether your party is at the stadium or around the television, enjoy some of our favorite treats.

Pat Stevens Cooking Field Expert Bon Appetit CASHEW CHICKEN AVOCADO WRAPS Recipe compliments of Southern Living Cooking School. 1 deli-roasted chicken cup reduced-fat mayonnaise cup chopped fresh basil 2 T. lime juice 1 tsp. chile-garlic paste 4 (10-inch) flour tortillas 2 avocados, peeled and sliced cup chopped cashews 4 red tip lettuce leaves Remove bones from chicken and coarsely chop meat. Stir together mayonnaise and next 3 ingredients until blended; stir in chicken.

Place chicken evenly down center of each tortilla; top with avocado slices, cashews and lettuce. Roll up and wrap individually in plastic wrap. Chill up to 2 hours. HERB ROASTED POTATO SALAD Recipe compliments of Southern Living Cooking School. Start with a convenience food and add a spicy touch for a crowd-pleasing potato salad.

1 (32 oz.) pkg. frozen Ore-Ida Southern Style Hash Browns cup olive oil 3 celery ribs, chopped cup chopped sweet onion 1 cup mayonnaise 2 T. Dijon mustard 1 garlic clove, pressed 1 T. chopped fresh dill or 1 tsp. dried dill weed 1 tsp.

salt tsp. freshly ground black pepper Garnish: fresh dill sprigs Toss together hash browns and oil. Spread evenly on lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 500 for 25 minutes or until done. Stir frequently.

Cool on a wire rack. Combine hash browns, chopped celery and onion in a large bowl. Stir in mayonnaise and remaining ingredients. Put in serving bowl, cover and chill. Garnish with fresh dill sprigs.

TOFFEE ALMOND SANDIES These crisp cookies are enhanced with toffee bits and almonds. 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1 cup powdered sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs 1 tsp. almond extract 4 cups flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. cream of tartar 1 tsp.

salt 2 cups chopped almonds 1 cup English toffee bits (or almond brickle chips) Additional sugar for rolling In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add oil, eggs and extract; mix well. Combine flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in almonds and toffee bits. Shape into 1-inch balls; roll in sugar.

Place on ungreased baking sheets; flatten with fork. Bake at 350 for 1214 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Makes about 12 dozen small cookies. Opinion Poll comments should not exceed 350 characters.

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