Stilton-Stuffed Celery The combination of English blue cheese and celery makes a great pick-up appetizer. Serves 6-8 1 head Celery 6 ounces Cream cheese 2 ounces Stilton cheese 1/4 cup Walnuts, chopped Trim off the leaves and ends of the celery. Cut into 3-inch pieces. Place in a bowl of ice water. Drain before stuffing. Place the cream cheese in a food processor. Run until lightly whipped. Add the Stilton and pulse until blended. Add the walnuts and pulse briefly. Fill the celery sticks with the mixture. Serve chilled.
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Spoonbread This Southern U.S. favorite is actually a side dish, not a bread. Serves 4-6 3 cups Milk 1 cup White cornmeal 1 teaspoon Salt 2 Tablespoons Butter 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder 3 Eggs, beaten Pre-heat the oven to 350. Gently heat the milk in a large saucepan. Slowly whisk in the cornmeal. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. Stir in the salt, butter, and baking powder. Whisk in the eggs. Pour into a lightly oiled two-quart casserole dish. Bake for 30 minutes (or until firm). Serve warm.
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Shrimp And Muenster Quesadilla This appetizer makes a great cocktail hors d'oeuvre. Serves 2-4 4 Tortillas, flour 1/2 pound Muenster cheese, grated 4 ounces Cooked salad shrimp, defrosted Spray oil Salsa Sour cream Pre-heat a heavy skillet over medium heat. Spray with the oil. Add 1 tortilla. Top with 1/2 the cheese and 1/2 the shrimp. Top with 1 tortilla. Lightly brown on both sides. Cut into eight pie-like wedges. Repeat. Serve warm with sides of salsa and sour cream.
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