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Fritter Batter for Onion Rings

Fritter Batter for Onion Rings

Ingredients :

1 c. flour

1/2 tsp. salt

1 tsp. baking powder

1 tbsp. melted shortening

1/2 tsp. sugar

2 eggs, beaten

1/2 c. milk

Alligator Fingers

Alligator Fingers

Ingredients :

2 pounds alligator meat, cut into bite-size pieces
2 tablespoons vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
oil for frying
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons black pepper

Optional dipping sauce:
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon brown mustard
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Chicken Satay

Chicken Satay

Ingredients :

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/3 cup hoisin sauce
1/3 cup plum sauce
2 tablespoons sliced green onions (with tops)
1 tablespoon grated gingerroot
2 tablespoons dry sherry
2 tablespoons white vinegar

Cucumber Sandwiches

Cucumber Sandwiches

Ingredients :

1 large cucumber
1/4 cup onion
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
Dash of Tabasco� sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 drop green food coloring
1/2 cup mayonnaise

California Rolls

California Rolls

Ingredients :

4 servings

1 cup ricotta cheese
2 (11-inch) flour tortillas
1 tomato, thinly sliced
2 cups torn spinach leaves
1 cup thinly sliced red onion or to your taste
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 cup alfalfa sprouts
4 ounces sliced turkey breast

Jalapeno Poppers

Jalapeno Poppers

Ingredients :

24 Medium Jalapeno Peppers 1-16 oz Jar Cheese Whiz® 6 Cups Vegetable Oil, for frying 3 Large Eggs 2 Cups Italian Bread Crumbs

Candy Apples

Candy Apples

Ingredients :

2 c Sugar

2/3 c White corn syrup

1 c Water

3 oz Red cinnamon candies

1 Pinch salt

Apples

Apple-Walnuts Stuffed Mushrooms

Apple-Walnuts Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients :

32 lg mushrooms, fresh vegetable cooking spray
3 tbsp celery, finely chopped
1/2 cup apple, minced
2 tbsp fine, dry breadcrumbs
1 tbsp parsley, fresh, chopped
2 tbsp walnuts, finely chopped, toasted
1 tbsp Blue cheese, crumbled
2 tsp lemon juice

Homemade Irish Cream

Homemade Irish Cream

Ingredients :

3 eggs
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
3 tablespoons chocolate-flavored syrup
2 1/2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
16 fluid ounces non-dairy creamer
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 1/4 cups brandy