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    Home > Appetizers and Beverages > Cherokee Castle Deviled Ham Canape Appetizer

    Cherokee Castle Deviled Ham Canape Appetizer

    Published: Jan 3, 2017 · Modified: Aug 10, 2020 by Lea Ann Brown · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Deviled Ham Appetizer

    This is a recipe Deviled Ham Canape Appetizer. A recipe favored by Tweet Kimball, owner of the Cherokee Ranch in Colorado. A simple and easy canape appetizer that Tweet loved to serve to royalty.

    Tweet Kimballs easy canned deviled ham canape appetizer.

    Deviled Ham Canape Appetizer Recipe. Easy-Peasy and a flavorful bite-sized treat from Tweet.

    Cherokee Ranch, Colorado. Tweet Kimble's Cherokee Castle

    Before Christmas a group of ladies in the neighborhood arranged reservations for high tea at Cherokee Castle just a few miles south of Highlands Ranch. The castle sits high on a plateau affording unforgettable Rocky Mountain panoramic 200 mile views from Pike’s Peak to Long’s Peak and beyond. Absolutely breathtaking.

    Firenze Ladies having high tea at Cherokee Castle

    After tea, we received a guided tour of the castle. It was so fascinating to see her extensive collection of artwork and antiques. And of course learn a bit of the history behind the property.

    Cherokee Castle was built between 1924 and 1926 by Denver Real Estate tycoon Charles Alfred Johnson. The Johnsons owned the castle for 30 years until 1954 when Mildred Montague Genevieve “Tweet” Kimball purchased the property as well as 6,000 surrounding acres. She named the home Cherokee Castle and lived there for 45 years until her death in 1999.

    photo of Tweet Kimball at Cherokee Castle

    She was well known in our community for her lavish parties, and entertainment of distinguished people from all over the world. She was described by her house staff as remarkable, charming, exasperating, generous, loyal, lusty and wicked.

    Tweet Kimball Awards Room Cherokee Castle

    Much to the chagrin of local Cattlemen, she brought a herd of Santa Gertrudis cattle from Texas to the property. The Cattlemen were sure the breed wouldn’t survive Colorado’s harsh climate. Tweet was intruding into what was then a man’s world. Ranch hands were hired, but Tweet was right there in the barn, directing castrations, seman collecting, births an deaths. She eventually went on to win many trophies at the National Western Stock Show in Denver each year.

    The Gargoyle at Cherokee Castle Ranch

    Being a gargoyle fan, I couldn’t resist taking this photo of the stone creature that lords over Tweet’s property from the top of the castle.

    View of the Rocky Mountains from Cherokee Castle.

    And this is the gargoyle’s view as it looks west from the top of the castle.

    This is just a small piece of what we learned about the castle and Tweet Kimball. The castle is now open for teas, lunches, special events and serves as an outdoor laboratory and classroom for outdoor research.

    Tweet Kimball deviled ham canape appetizer recipe. Easy and delicious.

    After the tour, I purchased a cookbook named “From Ranch Hands to Royalty”. Which contains real recipes used at Cherokee Castle when Tweet entertained dignitaries and royalty. The book is written by Meg Anderson, Tweet’s Cook and John Lake, her Butler. Tweet was a deviled ham fan, and when I saw this simple recipe in the book, I couldn’t resist trying her Deviled Ham Canape recipe. One of Tweet’s favorites.

    What Is A Canape?

    A canape is a small appetizer, small easy to eat finger food that is traditionally served before dinner and served with cocktails. They are made to be eaten in one bite and held with one hand. Typically a canape is made with a small piece of bread or cracker and topped with a variety of savory foods.

    Recipe for Deviled Ham Canape Appetizer

    I hope you give this Canape Appetizer recipe a try. And if you do, please come back and let me know how you liked it and give the recipe a star rating.

    Your feedback is valuable to me for developing future recipes. And if you have a favorite canape recipes, let me know, I’d love to give them a try.

    Tweet Kimballs easy canned deviled ham canape appetizer.

    Tweet’s Deviled Ham Canape

    This is a recipe Deviled Ham Canape Appetizer. A recipe favored by Tweet Kimball, owner of the Cherokee Ranch in Colorado. A simple and easy canape appetizer that Tweet loved to serve to royalty.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Appetizer Recipes
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 19kcal
    Author: Lea Ann Brown

    Ingredients

    • 4/25 ounce can deviled ham
    • 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
    • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
    • 1 healthy dash of Worcestershire Sauce
    • 1 Tablespoon sweet pickle relish
    • Wheat Thin Crackers
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    Instructions

    • Mix all ingredients well. Chill for an hour. Spread on favorite cracker just before serving. Or may be served in a bowl with crackers on the side.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 19kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 35mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 15IU
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     Deviled Ham Canape … It’s what’s for an Appetizer.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Kathryn @ anotherfoodieblogger says

      January 12, 2017 at 10:42 am

      I have not had deviled ham anything in years! What a fun tour you had!

      Reply
    2. Heather Blake says

      January 12, 2017 at 8:41 am

      I have never had deviled ham, can you believe it? Weird because I eat ham sandwiches pretty much everyday! I love Cherokee Ranch!

      Reply
    3. Larry says

      January 12, 2017 at 6:28 am

      Thanks for the tour – I’ve yet to attend my first high tea 🙂 I’ve always heard of deviled ham but never really knew what it was or if I’ve eaten it, but may have to buy a can and see what I’ve been missing. Or maybe make my own next time we have ham – do you think I could start with Spam 🙂

      Reply
    4. Liz says

      January 05, 2017 at 4:31 pm

      Yes, a delicious blast from the past! Bill would love these—his mom would make deviled ham.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        January 08, 2017 at 8:10 am

        Right out of the 60’s! Thanks Liz. Always good to hear from you.

        Reply
    5. Ann --The Fountain Avenue Kitchen says

      January 04, 2017 at 5:23 pm

      Great post, and the deviled ham reminds me of my grandmother. Love it!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        January 08, 2017 at 8:10 am

        Thanks Ann.

        Reply
    6. Lynn Elliott Vining says

      January 04, 2017 at 4:31 pm

      Like others have said, my Mama also made deviled ham and taught me how to make it! I’ll have to try this!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        January 08, 2017 at 8:11 am

        I wish I had my mom’s deviled ham recipe. For now, Underwood will work for this recipe. 🙂

        Reply
    7. John/Kitchen Riffs says

      January 04, 2017 at 9:09 am

      Fun post. And deviled ham on crackers is a blast from the past! My mom used to make something really similar. Thanks for the reminder. And Happy New Year!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        January 08, 2017 at 8:12 am

        A fun and tasty blast from the past. Happy New Year to you John.

        Reply
    8. Karen (Back Road Journal) says

      January 04, 2017 at 5:55 am

      I can’t tell you how many times my mother made deviled ham served on crackers. Thanks for the memories. 😀

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        January 08, 2017 at 8:13 am

        I can attest to the same thing. I just wish I had my mom’s recipe. 🙁

        Reply

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