Appetizers

To make Crostini: 1 French baguette, cut into 1/4 – 1/2-inch slicesOlive oilSalt and pepper to taste Topping: 1 – 2 tablespoons blue cheese or goat cheese per crostini1 tablespoon fig jam per crostiniArugula to tasteSpread cheese, then fig jam, then arugula on each crostini. Serve right away.

Yield: 24 Crisps 1 or 2 French Baguettes, cut into 24, ½-inch slices½ cup olive oilSalt and pepper to taste Topping: 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled24 tomato slices3 – 4 cups grated cheddar cheese

Yield: serves 10-12 Large pot of water – about 2-3 quarts2 tablespoons salt2 tablespoons sugar2 pounds, large (31-35/pound) raw shrimp that is peeled and deveined. Tail-off is nice but you can also use tail-on.5-6 scallions, thinly sliced1-2 cloves garlic, finely minced2 teaspoons herb de Provence1/2 teaspoon paprika1 lemon, thinly sliced. I like to cut the lemon…

Yield: 24 servings2, 12-ounce cans frozen pink lemonade concentrate*, undiluted1 quart bottled, refrigerated lemonade1 quart cranberry juice2 liters lemon-lime soda 1. Mix together frozen lemonade concentrate, lemonade and cranberry juice.2. Just before serving, add the lemon-lime soda.3. Serve over ice. *If you can’t find frozen pink lemonade concentrate, use regular frozen lemonade concentrate. If so, you…