O Christmas Tree..
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O Christmas tree..O Christmas Tree……
My favorite things..for Christmas and the Holidays are spending countless hours in a crowded kitchen filled with food and family and friends… cooking up delicious memories..some old..some new
And here is one of my favorite easy appetizer recipes from the Gourmand World Award Winning book The Basic Art of Italian Cooking: Holidays and Special Occasions-second edition
Spinach & Shrimp Turnovers
Appetizer
Serves 4-6.
- 20 large spinach leaves
- 18 shrimp (steamed) cleaned, deveined, peeled
- ¹⁄8 cup butter (unsalted & softened)
- 1 tsp capers
- 2 anchovy fillets packed in oil
Wash spinach leaves and cook in boiling water for 30 seconds, drain, dry well and leave in a colander to drain. Chop anchovies and capers together. Place in a bowl the butter, chopped capers and anchovies. Blend together with wooden spoon. Separate the spinach leaves. On a plate fold out one leaf at a time and place a small about 1 tsp of butter mixture topped with some shrimp pieces. Fold leaf over so you have a sack or turnover.
Place in refrigerator till time to serve
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Here are some of my favorite Holiday gift ideas also for giving unique gifts:
** Pick a gift from World Vision Catalog..and help to end extreme poverty.You can make a donation where it makes the most impact and also purchase a handmade gift such as jewelry, Christmas ornaments, coffee, coasters. The Basic Art of Italian Cooking by Maria Liberati tm loves the Ethiopa Sumatra blend coffee..really an original..while you sip on a cup of this delicious coffee, you can think of the children you will be helping around the world. The perfect place to get a unique gift…
Go to http://www.worldvision.org
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http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com and find the perfect gift for everyone on your list
**And flavor up for your Holiday Table with Nakano Seasoned rice Vinegars…many flavors and so many ways to flavor up your salads, veggies and any Holiday dishes.. great also for your Feast of the Seven Fishes seafood salads.Go to http://www.mizkan.com/Brands/Nakano/Nakano-Products-Flavors.aspx for more info
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