Strawberry Pretzel Dessert

2 cups crushed pretzels
3/4 cup melted butter
3 Tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup sugar
1 - 8 ounce package cream cheese
1 - 8 ounce package whipped topping
2 - 3 ounce packages strawberry gelatin dessert mix
2 cups boiling water
2 - 10 ounce packages frozen strawberries

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
For the crust, mix the pretzels, butter, and 3 tablespoons of sugar.  Press this mixture into a 9x13 inch pan and bake for 7 minutes.  Set aside and allow to cool.
In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and 3/4 cup of sugar.  Fold in the whipped topping, and spread over the cooled crust.  Refrigerate until well  chilled.
In a small bowl, dissolve the gelatin in the bowling water, and allow to cool slightly.
Add the strawberries and pour over the cream cheese mixture.  Refrigerate until serving time.

24 Hour Fruit Salad

1lb & 4 1/2 ounces (2 1/2 cups) of pineapple tidbits
3 egg yokes
2 Tablespoons sugar
2 Tablespoons vinegar
Dash of salt
1 Tablespoon butter
1 can Queen Anne cherries
2 oranges cut up
2 cups of mini marshmallows
1 cup of whipping cream whipped

Drain cherries and pineapple.
Reserve 2 Tablespoons of pineapple liquid.
Beat the egg yokes slightly and add 2 Tablespoons of pineapple juice in a pan over the stove.
Add the sugar, vinegar, salt, and butter to the egg yokes.  Stir until mixture thickens (about 2 minutes).
Cook slowly on low heat.
Cool mixture to room temperature.  Combine all fruit and marshmallows.
Pour custard over fruit and mix.
Fold in whipped cream.
Cover and chill for 24 hours.

Sausage Cheese Balls

2 packages uncooked sausage
16 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (or 4 cups shredded)
1 1/2 cups all purpose baking/biscuit mix
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Preheat over to 375 degrees.
Shred cheese and mix all ingredients.
Form into 1" balls.
Bake 15 minutes on ungreased baking sheet until golden brown.
Makes about 6 dozen.

Veggie Bars

1 - 8 ounce crescent rolls
1 - 8 ounce package cream cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup chopped green peppers
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup chopped broccoli
1/2 cup chopped cauliflower
1/2 envelope buttermilk recipe salad dressing mix
2 ounces shredded cheddar cheese

Press crescent rolls on bottom of 9x13" ungreased pan.  Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes.  Cool.
Combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, and salad dressing mix.
Spread on crust and top with vegetables and cheese.
Refrigerate.  Cut into squares.