Pecan Log

1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 teaspoons butter
Dash of salt
8 ounces package of cream cheese, softened
5 ounce jar sliced dried beef, chopped
2 drops tabasco sauce
1 tablespoon grated onion
Combine pecans, butter, and salt in shallow pan.
Bake at low temperature until crisp - about 10 to 15 minutes.
Set aside.
Combine cream cheese, beef, tabasco sauce, and onion.
Shape into a log or ball, and roll in pecan mixture.
Refrigerate several hours or until firm.
Serve with crackers.

Lobster Pate

8 ounce package of cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/8 teaspoon dill weed
1-1/2 cup lobster or crab meat
Beat together cheese and wine until smooth and creamy.
Blend in salts and dill.
Add lobster or crab.
Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight.
Serve with crackers.