Spicy Shrimp Puffs

Posted on December 26, 2018 by Cindy Kerschner

Spicy Shrimp Puffs turn 4 ingredients into a delicious party appetizer! Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Shrimp Puffs
The year is coming to an end and a new one is just around the corner. Thanks Ellen from Family Around the Table for hosting our New Year’s Eve Appetizer Event!
Some of us will welcome in 2019 quietly. A couple of snacks, a drink and a midnight kiss or two.
Some will party hardy with family and friends into the wee hours of the morning.
How you choose to say goodbye to 2018 is up to you. My Shrimp Puffs will make the transition tastier! 😉
These little bites are made with only 4 ingredients. All you need to shrimp, potato flakes, seafood seasoning and bread crumbs.
Shrimp Puffs
You can make these shrimp puffs gluten free by substituting the bread crumbs for a gluten free variety.
Deep fry these appetizers for best results. I use vegetable oil and fry at 350 for 2 to 3 minutes until thoroughly cooked.
Serve with your favorite sauce. We like cocktail sauce. Tarter sauce, orange marmalade sauce, ranch or BBQ works just as well!

 

Food for Thought…What types of appetizers make your party table year after year? Classics like scallops in bacon or pigs in a blanket? Maybe pizza rolls or veggies and dip? I’d love to hear your party plans in a comment below!

Shrimp Puffs

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Spicy Shrimp Puffs

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Yield: 24 shrimp puffs

Serving Size: 1 each

Spicy Shrimp Puffs

Ingredients

  • 24 medium to large shrimp, peeled and de-veined.
  • 1/2 cup potato flakes
  • 2 teaspoons seafood seasoning (I used Old Bay)
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • oil for frying

Instructions

  • Place shrimp and seasoning in food processor. Puree into a paste.
  • Add potato flakes and a bit of water if necessary to hold together.
  • Form into 24 balls. Roll balls in bread crumbs.
  • Fry puffs at 350 for 2 to 3 minutes until thoroughly cooked.
  • Serve with sauces if desired.
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Fig Jelly Roll

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Cindy Kerschner

 

 

Figs top my list of dried fruit for baking. Naturally sweet figs make a delicious jam. A perfect filling for a Christmas jelly roll.

Fig Jelly Roll
Fig Jelly RollNever made a jelly roll? No worries! Sponge cake is pliable and so easy to roll.

The best part is sponge cake rolls accept a variety of fillings. I’ve used cream cheese based spreads, jelly, chocolate spreads, even peanut butter.

For a holiday, Christmas feel, figs are a great choice. Figs easily transform into a spreadable jam that you can keep refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
Fig Jelly Roll

A light sprinkling of powdered sugar before serving makes a beautiful presentation! One of the best parts about making your own cake rolls is slicing it as thick as you want it! Thin or thick, you choose!

Maybe one of each?

Fig Jelly Roll

Fig Jelly Roll

Food for Thought…What is your favorite filling for cake rolls? Do you prefer jelly, cream or a spread like chocolate? I’d love to hear your ideas in a comment below!

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Fig Jelly Roll

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Yield: 12 slices

Serving Size: 1 slice

Fig Jelly Roll

Add 15 minute cooling time before unrolling cake to fill.

Ingredients

    filling
  • 1 cup figs, chopped
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
    • Cake
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 5 Tablespoons water
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Instructions

    filling
  • Combine figs, sugar and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook until figs are soft and syrup has formed. Whisk into thick jam. Set aside.
    • cake
  • Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper
  • Beat eggs on medium speed until thick and lemony colored.
  • Gradually add the sugar.
  • Mix in water and vanilla.
  • Add flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Pour into prepared jelly-roll pan and bake at 375 for about 12 minutes. Cake should be done but not overly baked.
  • Loosen the cake around the edges. Let the cake cool slightly, remove the paper then dust with powdered sugar before placing a clean linen towel on top. Leave 1 1/2 to 2 inches of towel hang off the pan. This will make that curl which makes a tight rolled cake.
  • Roll the towel up with the cake and let it set at room temperature 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Unroll. Spread filling.
  • Leave about a 1/2-inch of cake exposed on all sides. That space is your buffer in case the filling oozes a bit. When cake is cold and set cut the ends off.
  • Roll without the towel cool then refrigerate.
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Salted Butterscotch Fudge #FantasticalFoodFight

Posted on December 19, 2018 by Cindy Kerschner

Salted Butterscotch Fudge- easy 4 ingredient recipe. Quick set, ready to eat in less than a hour.

Salted Butterscotch Fudge

Salted Butterscotch Fudge

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Making candy is always fun. Fudge is one of my favorites to create. What better gift is there to give or get for the holidays?
Salted Butterscotch Fudge

Salted Butterscotch Fudge

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Salted Butterscotch Fudge

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Yield: 16 to 20 pieces

Serving Size: 1 each

Salted Butterscotch Fudge

Ingredients

  • 2 (11-ounce) bags butterscotch chips
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 14-ounce can sweetened evaporated milk
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt

Instructions

  • Spray a 8x8-inch pan with cooking spray. Line with parchment paper. Spray paper with cooking spray.
  • Place butterscotch chips and butter in a microwave safe bowl. Melt in 20 second intervals, stirring each time until melted.
  • Add melted chips to milk in a small saucepan. Heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Pour in prepared pan and cool slightly before sprinkling with desired amount of salt.
  • Refrigerate until firm before cutting.
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7 Piece Handy Kitchen Tools #Giveaway

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Cindy Kerschner

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