Summer Grazing Boards

There are so many reasons to entertain in the summer. When the weather is hot, a simple cool spread is a great alternative to heating up the stove or even the grill. Prepare some simple ready to snack on foods in the morning and then whip them out just before guests arrive.

Have some crisp fresh veggies, pita or French bread, and some crackers on hand, ready for dipping and spreading.  Arrange them on a pretty tray or large wooden cutting board.

These boards are so versatile! Include your favorite cheeses, some prosciutto, olives aHere are some of our favorite quick recipes for hot summer days.

MEDITERRANEAN CHEESEBALL

1 Tbsp Halladay's Italian Dipping Oil Blend
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup black olives, chopped, optional
1 cup shredded mozzarella or Italian cheese blend
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

Combine Halladay’s seasoning and cream cheese, blend well. Fold in olives and shredded cheese. Chill for two hours; form into a ball, roll in chopped walnuts.

BLT LAYERED DIP

3 Tbsp Halladay's BLT Dip & Seasoning Blend
1 cup mayo
1 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or 1 cup diced fresh tomatoes
6 strips crispy cooked crumbled bacon

Prepare dip by adding BLT Dip Mix to sour cream and mayo, let chill at least one hour. Just before serving, spread dip on small serving platter and top with shredded lettuce, tomatoes and bacon. Serve with French bread or pita chips.

BEST CHICKEN SALAD

1 rotisserie chicken, cooked, de-boned and shredded
1 Tbsp. Halladay's Chardonnay or Garlic Herb Seasoning
1/2 lemon, juiced
2 ribs celery, finely chopped
3/4 cup mayo

Combine ingredients; add salt and pepper to taste

FARM MARKET VEGGIE DIP

1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 cup light mayo
1/2 package frozen spinach, defrosted and well drained
1 can water chestnuts, drained and diced
2 Tbsp. Halladay's Farm Market Vegetable Seasoning

Combine all ingredients; chill at least two hours before serving.

LEMON BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE DIP

For a light dessert whip up our Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Dip and serve it with fresh blueberries, vanilla wafers, or graham crackers.

1 pkg. Halladay’s Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Mix
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
Zest of one lemon
8 oz. Cool Whip

Mix softened cream cheese with lemon zest and Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Mix; fold in Cool Whip. Refrigerate at least 15 minutes before serving.

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