Bite Size Taco Turnovers

Bite Size Taco Turnovers

This is a really nice take on a taco. The ground beef, chili powder, taco sauce and pizza dough are delicious, cute and easy to eat.

Ingredients -
1/2 Pound Ground Beef
1/4 Cup Taco Sauce
2 Teaspoons Chili Powder
1/4 Teaspoon Onion Powder
1/4 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 10-Ounce Package Refrigerated Pizza Dough
1/4 Cup Shredded American Cheese
1 Egg
1 Teaspoon Water

Preparation:
1.    In a small skillet cook the ground beef until brown.

2.    Drain off the fat.

3.    Stir in the garlic powder, chili powder, and onion powder and taco sauce.

4.    Set aside.

5.    Unroll the pizza dough.

6.    Roll the dough into a 14x10-1/2-inch rectangle.

7.    Cut it into twelve 3-1/2-inch squares.

8.    Divide the filling among the dough squares.

9.    Sprinkle it with the American cheese.

10.    Brush the edges with water.

11.    Lift one corner of each square and stretch the dough out to the opposite corner, making a triangle.

12.    Press the edges well with a fork to seal.

13.    Arrange them on a greased baking sheet.

14.    Poke them with a fork.

15.    Combine the egg and the teaspoon water.

16.    Brush on the turnovers.

17.    Bake the turnovers in a 425 degree oven until golden.

18.    Let them stand for 5 minutes before serving.

 

Image Credits

http://hungrysormuijai.blogspot.de/2010_03_01_archive.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bagel_Bites

Sweet And Oh So Spicy Kielbasa

Sweet And Oh So Spicy Kielbasa

This fantastic recipe is versatile. It can be prepared on the stove top or you can throw them into a slow cooker in the morning and have them ready when your guests arrive.

Ingredients -
2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
2 Packages Kielbasa Sausage, (16 ounce),cut into 1 inch pieces
1 Bottle Barbeque Sauce, (16 ounce)
1/4 Cup Grape Jelly
1 Can Pineapple Chunks, (15 ounce), drained
1 Jar Maraschino Cherries, (4 ounce)
1 Tablespoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
2 Dashes Cayenne Pepper Hot Sauce

Preparation:
1.    In a large skillet over medium-heat, heat the oil.

2.    Cook the sausage in the hot oil until browned.

3.    Add the grape jelly, cherries, pineapple, barbecue sauce, red pepper flakes and cayenne pepper and stir.

4.    Simmer for 20 minutes.

More inspiration

Image Credits
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/sweet-and-oh-so-spicy-kielbasa/
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/sweet-n-sour-kielbasa/

Ultimate Guacamole Recipe

Ultimate Guacamole

Everybody loves a good guacamole and this recipe is true to its name. It’s the ultimate guacamole and is packed full of flavor. Simple syrup is equal parts sugar and water and you dissolve the sugar in the water over a low heat.

Ingredients -
3 Large Ripened Haas Avocados (seeds removed, diced)
2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Sweet and Sour Mix (recipe follows)
Juice of 1/2 Lime
2 Tablespoon Tomato (finely minced)
2 Teaspoon White Onion (finely minced)
1/4 Teaspoon Garlic (finely minced)
2 Tablespoons Fresh Cilantro
1/4 Teaspoon Jalapeno Pepper (very finely minced)
Dash Ground Cumin
Dash Ground Red Cayenne Pepper
3/4 Teaspoon Salt
3/4 Teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper
1/2 Teaspoon White Pepper
Several Dashes of Hot Sauce

Preparation:
1.    Stir together the avocado, olive oil, sweet and sour mix, lime, tomato, onion, garlic, cilantro, jalapeno, cumin, cayenne, salt, peppers, and hot sauce in a medium bowl.

2.    Take a fork and mash the avocados once you have mixed everything together.

3.    Make sure it is well blended.

4.    Season the mixture to taste with the salt, peppers and hot sauce.

5.    Put the guacamole into another bowl and cover.

6.    Serve with a sprinkle of paprika.

Sweet and Sour Mix
1.    Add 3/4 teaspoon fresh squeezed Lime Juice with 3/4 teaspoon Simple Syrup

2.    Add 3/4 teaspoon fresh squeezed Orange Juice and 3/4 teaspoon fresh squeezed Lemon Juice

More Inspiration:

 

 

Image Credits

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:El_tango_guacamole.jpg

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Guacamole_y_nachos.jpg

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Guacamole.jpg

 

Bacon Wrapped Smokies Recipe

Bacon Wrapped Smokies

This recipe does take some time to make but it is well worth the effort. The combination of brown sugar and bacon is out of this world. It is easier to wrap the wieners with cold bacon.

Ingredients -
1 Pound Sliced Bacon, cut into thirds
1 Package Beef Cocktail Wieners, (14 ounce)
3/4 Cup Brown Sugar, or to taste

Preparation:
1.    Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.

2.    Refrigerate 2/3 of the bacon until needed.

3.    Wrap each cocktail wiener with a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick.

4.    Place on a large baking sheet. Sprinkle brown sugar generously over all.

5.    Bake for 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until the sugar is bubbly.

6.    To serve, place the wieners in a slow cooker and keep on the low setting.

More Inspiration:

 

 

Image Credits:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_smoked_foods

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:D%C3%A1tiles_con_bacon_-_detalle.jpg

https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmcar/2991157216/

 

Asian Tofu Cups

Asian Tofu Cups

This recipe is so flavorful and delicious. They are so cute to take to parties. One extra bonus is that they are very appealing to they eyes.

Ingredients -
36 Wonton Wrappers
1/4 Cup Soy Sauce
2 Tablespoons Rice Wine Vinegar
2 Teaspoons Sesame Oil
2 Teaspoons Gingerroot, chopped
1/2 Teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
12 Ounces Package Firm Tofu, drained and diced
1/2 Cup Red Pepper, diced
3 Scallions, sliced

Preparation:
1.    Heat the oven to 350 degrees.

2.    Press the wonton wrappers into three 12 cup mini muffin pans.

3.    Coat the wrappers with cooking spray.

4.    Bake them until they are crisp.

5.    Remove from pans and cool on rack.

6.    In a bowl, whisk together the gingerroot, oil, red pepper flakes, vinegar and soy sauce.

7.    Combine the tofu, red pepper and scallions in a separate bowl.

8.    Drizzle with the soy sauce mixture and toss to combine.

9.    Divide among the wonton cups.

 Gruyere Cheese

Gruyere cheese is made from cow’s milk. Gruyere has a rich, sweet, nutty flavor, and is readily available in suoermarkets and specialty cheese shops.

Pinto Beans

Pinto beasn are reddish brown in color and are commonly found in chili and refried beans. Pink beans are a suitable substitute pinto beans are unavailable.

Wrapped Brie Recipe

Wrapped Brie

This is the most simple brie appetizer you could possibly make yet you wouldn’t know by its flavor and texture. Great for taking to parties because you can do all the setup when you get there without any mess.

Ingredients -
1 Large Can Crescent Rolls
1 Package Brie Cheese, (4 to 6 ounce)
1 Egg

Preparation:
1.    Wrap the crescent roll dough pinched together around the brie cheese.

2.    Brush it with the egg.

3.    Bake at 375 degrees F for 11 minutes.

4.    Serve and enjoy.

Recipe Idea

If you want to take this recipe to an elegant level, instead of using crescent rolls, you can use puff pastry. Thaw the puff pastry, and then un-fold and wrap around the brie. Turn the oven to 350 and cook for 11 to 15 minutes so that the cheese softens.

Serving Suggestions

Two great sauces to serve with this are pesto sauce and bruschetta. Make up a bowl of each and place by the plate of brie cheese. I guarantee this will be the first appetizer to go!

Coconut Shrimp Recipe

Coconut Shrimp Recipe

Ingredients -
1 Egg
1/2 Cup All-Purpose Flour
2/3 Cup Beer, good quality
1 1/2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
1/4 Cup All-Purpose Flour
2 Cups Coconut, flaked
24 Shrimp
3 Cups Oil for Frying

Preparation:
1.    Combine the beer, baking powder, egg and 1/2 cup flour in medium bowl.

2.    Place 1/4 cup flour and coconut in two separate bowls.

3.    Hold the shrimp by the tail, and dredge in the flour, shaking off all of the excess flour.

4.    Dip in egg/beer batter.

5.    Allow excess to drip off.

6.    Roll the shrimp in coconut.

7.    Place on a baking sheet lined with wax paper.

8.    Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

9.    Meanwhile, heat oil to 350 degrees in a deep-fryer.

10.    Fry the shrimp in batches: cook, turning once, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown.

11.    Using tongs, remove shrimp to paper towels to drain. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.