Article: Special Occasion?: A succulent choice to wow your guests

If you're still trying to determine your New Year's Eve menu -- whether you're hosting a dinner for four or a party for a dozen -- consider puffy grape and Brie fritters and a party cheese ball as appetizers.

The Brie fritters can be turned into a dessert by adding a drop of amaretto and/or a 1/2 cup chopped toasted nuts to the recipe. And then, when the fritters cool a bit, dust with confectioners' sugar.

Mary Alice Lehman of Northlake shares a requested recipe for a party cheese ball that's easy and filled with the flavors of three cheeses. Place 2 (8-ounce) packages of cream cheese, cup of crumbled blue cheese, and 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese in a small mixer bowl. Let stand at ...

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