Holiday

PHILADELPHIA (CBS 3) ― Worried about the costs of holiday entertaining? Now there's a way to throw a New Year Eve's party on a budget.

Make something delicious and economical:

 

SHRIMP AND AVOCADO SALAD
2 fully ripened avocados from Mexico, halved and pitted
1 cup peeled, cooked small shrimp (about 6 ounces), halved
3/4 cup diced mango or pineapple
2 tablespoons diced red onion
1/2 to 1 teaspoon adobo seasoning
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Scoop avocado pulp from shells with a spoon; dice avocado; reserve shells. In medium-sized bowl, combine the shrimp with mango, red onion, adobo seasoning and lime juice. Gently stir in avocado. Spoon mixture into shells, dividing evenly; garnish with shrimp, if desired.
YIELD: 4 portions
Per portion: 234 calories, 12 gm carbohydrate, 14 gm protein, 16 gm fat

Stocking the bar can sometimes present a challenge when keeping an eye on the budget…
Two Oceans wines from South Africa are a great option. Their Sauvignon Blanc is light and approachable, it really works well with food. And the Shiraz, with soft tannins and intense ripe berry flavors, is a crowd pleaser. It runs $7.99 a bottle, so you can afford to offer a wide variety to your guests. www.twooceanswines.co.za

Pigs in a Blanket
Hillshire Farm Lit'l Smokies Cocktail Links 24 links
Refrigerated crescent dinner rolls 1 (8. oz.) can

Method:

·        Preheat oven to 375ºF.

·        Separate crescent rolls and cut each crescent roll into thirds lengthwise.

·        Place 1 Lit'l Smokies link on short side of each triangle and, starting at the short side, roll it up.

·        Place on ungreased cookie sheet.

·        Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Serving size:
Makes 24 servings – serve with mustard or cranberry sauce for a sweeter taste.

Carnitas Pinwheels
Serves: 6
PrepTime (min): 5
CookTime (min): 3
Type: Appetizer and Party Food
Prep Tool: Work Surface, Microwave
Helpful Info: Kid Friendly, Easy, Entertaining

Recipe Ingredients:

·        3 10 inch Mission Flavored Wraps

·        1 tablespoon guacamole

·        1 1lb, 1oz. package Pre-cooked Pork Pot Roast

·        ¼ cup Orange Juice no pulp

·        1 teaspoon Mild Chili Powder

·        ¼ teaspoon Kosher Salt

Recipe Instructions:
1. While still cold finely shred pre-cooked pot roast and combine with orange juice, chili powder and salt in a microwavable safe bowl or container. Microwave on high for 2-2 ½ minutes. (cooking time may vary due to variances in wattage)
2. Heat Wrap for 15 seconds in the microwave on high.
3. Lay warmed wraps on your work surface, spread guacamole or Guacamole Dip on the top half of the wrap. Evenly spread warm pork from edge to edge covering the entire tortilla without the guacamole. Beginning with the pork half closest to you, roll forward making a cylinder.
4. Slice cylinder in to 10 1 inch portions. Place on a serving platter and enjoy.

Hints:
1. It is important to evenly spread the pork from side to side so to create the most portions possible.
2. Pre-cooked beef pot roast could be substituted for pork.

Coffee Recipes:
Ingredients needed:

·        Godiva Chocolate Crème Senseo coffee

·        Godiva Crème Brulee Senseo coffee

·        Whipped Cream (from a can)

·        Saigon Cinnamon

·        Coconut Milk

·        Godiva Chocoiste Solid Dark Chocolate bar (for shavings)

·        Coconut truffles, Biscuits, dark chocolate almonds (all for display, if possible)

Dark Chocolate
When paired correctly, chocolate and coffee enhance the flavors of one another. Dark chocolate provides the perfect complement to the delicious flavor of the Chocolate Crème coffee.

·        How to: Top your cup of Chocolate Crème coffee with whipped cream and shavings from Chocoiste Solid Dark Chocolate bar.

·        Pair with: Godiva dark chocolate almonds

Saigon Cinnamon
Ignite the senses with a combination Crème Brûlée coffee and Saigon cinnamon.

·        How to: Top your Crème Brûlée coffee with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon

·        Pair with: Godiva Biscuits

Coconut
The exotic punch the fabulous flavor of coconut along with Chocolate Créme coffee is the perfect match.

·        How to: Replace your regular milk or cream addition with silky coconut milk

·        Pair with: Coconut truffles

All of the recipes below can also be found on this link, http://www.moreaboutthat.info/347/

 

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