An assortment of thinly sliced deli meats are spread with seasoned cream cheese, rolled up and sliced crosswise to serve.

Appetizer Roll-Ups

Roast Beef:

4-ounces cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup minced fresh basil or cilantro

2 to 3 tablespoons minced peperoncini or pickled jalapenos

1 garlic clove, finely minced

1/2 pound thinly sliced cooked roast beef

 

Ham and Turkey:

12-ounces cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup shredded carrot

1/2 cup shredded zucchini

4 teaspoons dill weed

1/2 pound thinly sliced fully cooked ham

1/2 pound thinly sliced cooked turkey

1. In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, basil or cilantro, peppers and garlic. Spread about 2 tablespoons on each slice of beef. Roll up tightly and wrap in plastic wrap.
2. In another bowl, combine cream cheese, carrot, zucchini and dill. Spread about 2 tablespoons on each slice of ham and turkey. roll up tightly; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Slice crosswise into 1 1/2-inch pieces.

Makes 6 to 7 dozen appetizers.