Major Greys Chutney Cheese Ball With Cherries And Pecans Recipes

MAJOR GREY'S CHUTNEY CHEESE BALL WITH CHERRIES AND PECANS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine chutney, cream cheese and cherries.
• Chill until firm.
• Shape into a ball and roll in pecans.
• Serve with assorted crackers, fruits and vegetables.
• Yield: 1 cheese ball.

CHUTNEY-BACON CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine cheeses. Shape into a ball; top with chutney. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain. Sprinkle bacon and onions over cheese ball. Serve with crackers.

MAJOR GREYS ARMY CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Peel the mangoes and cut them into i/2 -inch segments.
• Sprinkle well with the coarse salt and let stand overnight. Wash off the salt in the morning.
• Boil the green gingerroot in water for 30 minutes, then drain.
• Tie the spices in a muslin bag large enough to allow swelling.
• Put the vinegar in a heavy kettle and add the spice bag, sugar and drained gingerroot. Simmer gently for 30 minutes, stirring often.
• Add the onions, garlic, raisins, currants and chilies.
• Add half of the mangoes and simmer for 2 hours, stirring and watching carefully.
• Add the almonds and preserved gingerroot and the rest of the mangoes.
• Simmer for another 2 hours, or until the mixture is as thick as jam.
• Remove the spice bag.
• Arrange the fruit and other ingredients in a tasteful manner in hot sterilized jars, with almonds and raisins showing through the glass.
• Seal.
• Stand in a cool place for several weeks before using.
• This chutney can be kept for years.

CHUTNEY CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Shape into a ball and roll in walnuts. Press parsley into ball; cover and chill until serving. Serve with crackers, bread cubes and apple slices.