Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Hello, everyone. Let me begin with gratitude to fellow authors John W. Howell (a diary entry from Lucifer!) and Geoff Le Pard (a journal worthy of P. G. Wodehouse) for their responses to my Creativity Challenge.
Those of you in the USA are most likely getting ready for the Thanksgiving holiday. Doubtless, any cooks already have their menus planned. However, in case you’re looking for an extra appetizer or snack, I found another 1920s recipe for you. My Lulu character thinks it’s the next best thing to cheeseburgers (and Lulu really likes cheeseburgers).
Baked 3 Cheese Crab Dip
Ingredients
4 medium scallions (or green onions)
8 ounces cream cheese
5 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1¼ cups), divided
5 ounces creamy Havarti cheese, shredded (about 1¼ cups), divided
1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, drained
¾ cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
½ teaspoon celery salt
4 medium-size Belgian endive heads (about 12 oz. total), leaves separated (or whatever you like for dipping)
Directions
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Thinly slice scallions, separating dark green parts from white and light green parts, and set aside.
Blend together cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, vinegar, and celery salt until creamy and smooth. Add 1 cup each of the Cheddar and Havarti, and blend briefly, until incorporated. Fold in crabmeat and white and light green parts of scallions.
Transfer crab mixture to a 2-quart baking dish, and top with remaining ¼ cup each Cheddar and Havarti. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until edges are bubbly and cheese is melted. Then broil until cheese is browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from oven, and set aside to cool a little. Top with reserved dark green parts of scallions, and serve with endive leaves, large croutons, or any vegetable you like for dipping.
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I know I’m a day early, but it’s never too early to express gratitude, and I’m thankful for all of you, no matter where you are. Happy Thanksgiving. Hugs.
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This is a work of fiction. Characters, names, places, and incidents are either the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to actual persons,
This is a work of fiction. Characters, names, places, and incidents are either the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, business establishments, locales, or events is entirely coincidental.
Copyright © 2023 by Teagan Ríordáin Geneviene
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Love the pic of Velma and Daphne – those faces! Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving, Teagan.
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Thanks, Teri. It was a nice day. Big hugs.
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Happy Thanksgiving to you and your cutie kitties, Teagan. Lots of love and hugs to all of you 💋💟💋💟
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Thanks so much, Kamal. Wishing you a sparkling weekend. Hugs winging back to you. ❤
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Always welcome dear Teagan. You too have a great weekend. Hugs to you too 🤗❤️🤗❤️
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OMG, that crab dip sounds DIVINE! The cat’s pajamas. The bee’s knees. The … uh … muskrat’s whiskers ….
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LOL. Agreed, Marian. Now if there was just a place that delivered it. 😀 I hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving. Hugs.
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Happy Thanksgiving, Teagan!
Velma and Daphne are gorgeous!
Thanks for the recipe, and I’m off to see John’s response!
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Thank you kindly, Resa. I appreciate you visiting. Hugs!
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My dear friend, Teagan. I am celebrating Thanksgiving Day with you from across the northern border. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your friendship. I am reminded of the countless moments of reading excitement that you have given me over the past year. Your kindness and generosity are very very much appreciated. Sending hugs on the wing.
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It’s lovely to see you, Rebecca. Heartfelt thanks for visiting. It means a lot to me whenever someone enjoys my stories. That’s the whole point of writing them. Hugs winging back to you. ❤
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Hi Teagan, this is a most delicious sounding recipe. I hope you are having a good day today. Hugs
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It was a pleasant day, Robbie. Thanks for visiting. Big hugs winging back to you.
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If I could get crab meat I would definitely make this. May your Thanksgiving be full of blessings.
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Thanks so much, Tandy. Wishing you a sparkling weekend. Hugs.
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This looks delicious! Alas I’m allergic to shellfish…
Happy Thanksgiving to you! (K)
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Yikes! Maybe some artichokes instead of the crab. Thanks for the good wishes. I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Hugs.
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It was good thanks!
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Happy Thanksgiving, Teagan. The recipe looks delicious. I love the kitty girls. They really look so at ease in that photo. It must be nice to be a cat and have everything you want, when you want it.
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Now, Dan… Their life isn’t all that easy… They put a lot of effort and meowing into training me to cater to their every whim. LOL. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours as well. Hugs.
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Haha – They have done a good job of training you, Teagan.
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Looks delicious, Teagan. Happy Thanksgiving 🦃.
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Many thanks, Pat. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours as well. Hugs.
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I haven’t eaten this delicious crab dip in ages. Thank you, Teagan, and Happy Thanksgiving.
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I had not seen a dip recipe that called for Havarti, and it’s probably my favorite cheese. Gobble ’til you wobble! Big hugs.
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I love that! Hugs.
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Happiest of Thanksgivings, dear Teagan! ❤
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It’s lovely to see you, Annette. The very same to you. Big hugs.
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I could make a whole meal out of that dip. Bring on the toast points!! Happy Thanksgiving, Teagan!
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So could I, Liz. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours as well. Hugs.
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Thanks. 🙂
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Yum! Happy Thanksgiving Teagan 🦃🍾🍁🙏🥧
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Happy Thanksgiving to you and everyone at the Holler as well. Hugs.
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Happy Thanksgiving. This crab dip is yummy . 😋 Anita
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Thanks, Anita. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours as well. Hugs.
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Yum – my cat would probably eat that tasty dish! The cats are adorable. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Velma likes cheese too. That crazy cat even likes bananas. Happy Thanksgiving — and hugs!
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Garfield loves cheese and ham. We have to keep an eye on him! Happy Thanksgiving!
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Happy Thanksgiving!
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To you as well, Kymber. Hugs.
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Hugs xo
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Wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving! 🙂
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To you as well, Barbara. It’s good to see you. Hugs.
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Yummy! I’d take a nice bite with some sourdough bread. Happy Thanksgiving, Teagan!!🦃🤗
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Ah… fresh baked sourdough bread… Talk about gobble ’til you wobble! Happy Thanksgiving to you too, Deborah. Hugs.
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Happy Thanksgiving, Teagan.
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The same to you and Laurie, Tim. Hugs.
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Happy Thanksgiving, Teagan, Daphne and Velma. Oh, and thanks for the recipe. It looks and sounds delicious!
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Thanks so much, Olga. Wishing you an easy coast down the other side of this midweek hump. Hugs!
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Happy Thanksgiving, Teagan. That crab dip looks heavenly. Thank you for the link to my post. Hugs
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Your post was wonderful, John. It’s my pleasure to include the link. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours too. Hugs.
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WOW, can I come to your house for Thanksgiving?
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Tee-hee! I love the shifty-eyed turkey, GP. Happy Thanksgiving — and big hugs.
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Good gif, GP. I recognize Groucho.
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I just realized that I never put the notice in my post that I would not have a new post this coming Monday. Being as you are one of the few who remember I normally only put out a post on Mondays – I figured I’d best get over here and tell you.
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Thanks. One less thing to look forward to. (I’ll survive, but please don’t make this a habit.) 😉
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This Should be the last time.
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Enjoy your break, GP. You deserve it.
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I wish it was going to be relaxing, but thank you.
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Such a lovely recipe
Happy Thanksgiving to you, dear Teagan 💗
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Thank you kindly, Luisa. I hope you have a wonderful rest of the week. Hugs.
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You are highly welcome, Teagan. 💗
Enjoy the remainder of your week.
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Happy Thanksgiving to you dear Teagan….:)XXX
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You are so kind, Janet — thank you. Hummingbird hugs!
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Thanks for this fab recipe!! Have a marvellous Thanksgiving with your adorable kitties. (Love the picture!)
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Thanks so much, Darlene. It’s good to see you. Have a wonderful rest of the week. Hugs.
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Enjoy the hols!
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Many thanks, Geoff. Have a great rest of the week. Hugs.
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Awww that pic of the kitties is Adorbs. Happy Thanksgiving Teagan! 💕
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It was a challenge to get both of the hammocks (and have the cats in them) in the frame and have both of them looking at me (without any sudden-motion blurs), Cindy. Happy Thanksgiving to you too. Hugs.
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I can only imagine. Nicely done.. good Kitties.. Thanks and you too Teagan!💕
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Happy Thanksgiving, Teagan.🍂 🦃🍁And a happy day for your two kitties. 🧡 Always thinking of you. Hugs, my moon friend. 🤗🎶
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It’s lovely to see you, Christine. Happy Thanksgiving, Moon Girl. Hugs on turkey wings!
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🍁🎶🧡🎶🍂
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Happy Thanksgiving to you and the kitties, Teagan!
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It’s so good to see you, Lavinia. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours too. Hugs!
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I will slowly work back through your posts and catch up, Teagan. The blog part of my site ends for good at the end of December. Not enough of me to go around anymore. 🙂
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I have enjoyed visiting your blog, Lavinia. Thank you! All the very best.
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Thank you, Rebecca! I will continue to drop in on people as I can, you too, Someday I hope I will meet you, These days my trips are limited and I must get back home the same day.
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I can understand that, Lavinia. Blogging is hard work. It’s always a delight to see you, but don’t worry about the old posts here. I haven’t been doing anything special for several months. Take good care of you. ❤
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Thank you! ❤
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