Day 32 – Baked Coconut Curry Shrimp

It’s a tasty little seafood appetizer, that is really easy. It takes about 15 minutes to pull together and they are much better than their off fried shrimp sibling.

Day 32 – Baked Coconut Curry Shrimp

1 lb. large shrimp, de-veined, tails on
2 egg whites
½ - 1 c. Panko bread crumbs
1 c. sweetened coconut
2 Tbsp. yellow curry
Pinch of salt

Preheat oven to 350°. In a flat dish, mix dry ingredients, thoroughly. In a separate bowl, whip egg whites until slightly frothy. Dip shrimp in egg whites, then into dry mixture and repeat once to completely cover shrimp with mixture.

Place a cooling rack in a cookie sheet. Place breaded shrimp in cooling rack and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked and golden brown.

Enjoy!

Day 31 – Potato Skins

They are delicious, kids love them, they are a great finger food and easy to throw in the freezer and heat up. You can make these days in advance, weeks for that matter, just heat and serve. The ingredients listed below are basic which allows you to add your favorite topping…chili, jalapenos, etc.

Day 31 – Potato Skins

4 large Russet Potatoes

4 Tbsp. melted butter

2 c. grated cheddar cheese

½ c. green onions

¼ c. crisp bacon, diced

Salt and pepper to taste

Pierce potatoes with a fork. Bake directly on the oven rack at 350 degrees until tender, about 1 hour. Let cool, then quarter lengthwise and scoop out the flesh, leaving a 1/4-inch shell.

Brush both sides with melted butter and season with salt and pepper. Bake, skin-side up, at 450 degrees until crisp, about 15 minutes. Add your favorite team toppings.

For cheesy skins, flip the baked shells over before topping, sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese and bake an extra 5 minutes.

Enjoy!

Day 28 – Roasted Garlic Bacon Dip

Roasted garlic is a great app for ANY party, but adding bacon…it’s an entirely different level.

Day 28 – Roasted Garlic Bacon Dip

2 heads of garlic

4 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 ½ c. sour cream
1 package cream cheese, room temperature
½ c. chopped chives
½ c. scallions

6 slices crisp bacon, chopped
Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper to taste

Cut top off of garlic heads and drizzle with olive oil. Wrap in foil and bake at 400° for 45 minutes or until tender. Let cool. Puree garlic, chives and scallions. Mix sour cream, cream cheese and Worcestershire sauce until smooth. Add garlic mixture, chopped bacon, salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly. Let marinate for a few hours before serving.

Enjoy!

Day 27 – Baked Ricotta

This is a basic white dip that would be great to make your own. It’s great with artichokes, spinach, red pepper or your favorite vegetable.

Day 27 – Baked Ricotta

1 c. ricotta
1 tsp. sage, chopped
1 tsp. lemon zest
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper

Mix all ingredients together. Place in greased ramekin, or small baking dish. Bake at 300° for 20 minutes.

Enjoy!

A Month of Super Bowl Dips and Apps

Exactly one month from today, you will likely be attending or throwing a Super Bowl Party. It’s the finale to 16 weeks of regular season games and for some, regaining your friends and family on Sundays and Monday nights. As we celebrate our favorite team in playing their final game(s) of the season, here are 31 days of dips and appetizer ideas for your party!

Day 1 – Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

1 can garbanzo beans (chickpeas)

3 roasted red peppers

2 large garlic cloves

1 chopped green onion

1 Tbsp Tahini paste

Salt and pepper to taste

3 Tbsp Olive Oil

In a food processor, combine all of the ingredients EXCEPT the olive oil. Blend for about 1 minute. Slowly poor in olive oil and blend until smooth. For a more smooth consistency, add more oil. This is easy, takes 10 minutes max to make and is edible immediately. It can also be made a day ahead. Flavor will marinate and will make your guests ask where you bought the hummus.

This makes about two and a half cups and is easy to double. Serve with pita chips, carrot and celery sticks, crackers, pita wedges, etc.

Enjoy!