Applesauce, Cheddar Cookies, and Lemon Mousse

We were invited to two potluck parties this week. I wanted to bring something unique, but easy, easy, easy and quick to prepare.

1) Homemade chunky applesauce. Peel the apples and simmer with a splash of water (I was out of apple cider), cinnamon, and sugar. Done.

2) Lemon Mousse. 2 Cups whipped topping to 1 Cup lemon curd.  Blend together, garnish with blueberries. Done.

3) Cheddar Cheese Cookies. Mix thoroughly by hand 2 Cups shredded cheddar cheese, 1 1/4 Cups flour, 1/2 Cup melted butter (and optional dash of cayenne pepper or paprika). Form into ~ 42 one inch balls. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Bake on ungreased cookie sheets at 400 degree F. for ~ 15 minutes. Done.

Here are the cookies ready to chill.

And now they're ready to pop into the oven. (Depending on the heat of the oven and the baking pans, the cookies could take up to 20 minutes before they are well set.)

And now they are ready to eat! They are called "cookies," but they are more of an appetizer. I store them in the refrigerator.

My food prep is done. Time to party!