CREAM CHEESE AND NUT SANDWICH

1 block (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened

Chopped pecans

1 tsp. homemade (or Hellmann’s) mayonnaise

2 tsp. granulated sugar

Pinch red pepper

Mix all ingredients together and spread on soft white sandwich bread with crusts trimmed.

HAM SPREAD

2 lb. ground picnic shoulder ham

2 c. seedless raisins, ground

8 oz. package cream cheese, softened

¾ c. mayonnaise

2/3 c. sweet pickle relish

In a medium bowl, mix thoroughly ground ham and raisins. Thoroughly blend in cream cheese and mayonnaise and stir in relish. Use as a spread for canapés, crackers or sandwiches.

BENNE SEED COOKIES

1¼ c. margarine

1½ c. sugar

6 eggs

¾ tsp. vanilla extract

3½ c. flour

¾ tsp. baking powder

1 c. sesame seeds

Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease baking sheets. In a mixing bowl, beat margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Beating thoroughly after each, add eggs one at...