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1 1.25 oz pkg chili seasoning

1/2 c Water

1/4 c Catsup

1 tb Brown sugar

1 tb Cider vinegar

1 ts Yellow mustard

1 lb Smoked sausage; sliced and halved

Combine the first 6 sauce ingredients in a 2-quart saucepan.

Bring to a boil, t urn down heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

Add the cubed smoked sausage and cook on medium for another 15 minutes, stirring a few times.

 Serve in a chafing dish or from a small platter with toothpicks.

1 1/2 c Mayonnaise

1 1/2 c Sour cream

1 pk (1.25 oz) taco seasoning mix

Assorted chips *OR* Fresh vegetable dippers

Mix mayonnaise, sour cream and taco mix till blended, chill. Serve with chips or vegetables.

Makes 3 cups.

 1 c Cottage Cheese

15 oz Chili With Beans; 1 can

1 tb Hot Sauce

1 tb Lemon Juice

1 1/2 ts Cumin; Ground

3/4 c Cheddar; Sharp, Shredded

Cream the cottage cheese in a blender or food processor or with an electric mixer. Blend the chili in, mixing well. Add the hot sauce, lemon juice and cumin. Pour into a bowl and blend in the cheddar cheese, reserving a little for a garnish. Cover and chill. Makes about 3 3/4 cups of dip.

Ready to bake rolls in aluminum pan

6 oz pkg slices Swiss Cheese

8-9oz pkg. thin sliced ham

1 stick margarine

2 tbsp. grated onion

3 tbsp. mustard

2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

2 tbsp. poppy seeds

Turn rolls out of pan but do not separate.  Slice through middle of rolls and set top aside.  Mix all ingredients except ham and Swiss cheese.  Spread on top and bottom of bread.  Arrange ham and cheese on bottom half.  Replace tops half.  Put back in pan and cover with foil.  Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.  Serve hot.