December 20, 2002, Newsletter Issue #113: Holiday Hints #8

Tip of the Week

On New Year`s Eve, we always have an appetizer buffet for dinner. Here are a few appetizer recipes to get you started...

Cheese Puffs

1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup flour
dash of salt
dash of garlic powder
1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Mix first five ingredients with a fork. Blend until smooth. Roll into 1-1/2 inch balls. Roll in parmesan cheese. Put on greased baking sheets and press down slightly so they don´t roll. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.

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Shrimp Wheels

1 pound large shrimp, shelled & cleaned
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 Tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 cup Bleu cheese
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
2 Tbsp brandy
Dash Worcestershire sauce
4 mini pita breads

Preheat broiler

Heat oil in skillet. Add garlic and shrimp and quickly saute. Remove from skillet and set aside.

Combine the bleu cheese, cream cheese, brandy, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl. Stir to combine. Spread mixture on top of 4 pita breads. Put topped pitas on a broiler safe sheet, and place under the broiler to brown for about 2 minutes.

Remove and top with the sauteed shrimp. Garnish with dill sprigs and lemon wedges, if desired.

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