Quick and Easy Snacks and Appetizers for Your Next Party……..

BUFFALO SHRIMP NIBBLES
2 1/2 tbsp butter
3 1/2 tbsp hot sauce
1 tsp minced garlic
2 dozen deveined extra-large shrimp with tails on
4 ribs celery, cut into sticks
lime wedges for garnish
Preheat broiler.
Line a baking sheet with rim with aluminum foil; spray with nonstick cooking spray.
Melt the butter in a small bowl in the microwave or on stovetop in a small saucepan. Remove from heat; stir in the pepper sauce and garlic.
Place the shrimp on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle shrimp with 3 tablespoons of the butter mixture. Broil, turning once, 2 1/2 to 3 minutes until the shrimp are cooked through. Toss in the remaining sauce.
To serve, arrange the shrimp on a serving platter and serve with the celery sticks and remaining butter sauce. Garnish with the lime wedges.
EASY MINIATURE PIZZAS
1 can (10 3/4-oz) tomato soup
1 small garlic clove, minced
2 tsp dried oregano
4 English muffins, split
4 to 8 slices Mozzarella cheese, cut in half*
In a saucepan combine the undiluted soup with the minced garlic and the oregano. Stir with a wire whisk and heat over low to medium-low heat to blend the flavors. When mixture comes to a boil, remove from the heat.
Place the cut sides of the English muffin halves on a broiler tray. Spoon the soup mixture onto the muffins and spread to cover the tops. Place the cheese slices over the tops, using 4 to 8 slices depending on the amount of cheese you prefer.
Broil 5-inches from the heat until the cheese melts. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
Yield: 8 mini pizzas or 4 adult servings or 8 child servings.
Note: For variety add chopped pepperoni pieces, chopped mushrooms, Canadian bacon, pineapple tidbits, etc. Let your imagination run wild or let guests pick their own toppings for a selection you provide. Kids especially love doing this.
SAND BALLS WITH HONEY
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar
2 tbsp honey
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
sifted powdered sugar for rolling
In a large mixing bowl beat the butter, powdered sugar, and honey at medium speed until well combined. Beat in the flour, walnuts, vanilla extract and the salt. Mix together thoroughly, this may require using your hands.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and place 1 1/2-inches apart on greased cookie sheets. Bake at 325 degrees for 14 to 16 minutes or until the cookies are just lightly browned. While still warm, roll the cookies in powdered sugar. Cool on wire racks and roll in powdered sugar a second time.
Yield: 4 dozen cookies