Posted on 09/01/2003 5:41:39 PM PDT by carlo3b
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6 large (or 8 medium) eggs
1 lb. lean bulk sausage
1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. fine breadcrumbs
1 egg beaten well with 2 tbls milk or cream
oil for frying
Hardboil eggs, cool them completely and then peel. Divide sausage into 6 or 8 even pieces, depending on whether you used large or medium eggs. Take one piece of sausage, flatten it in the palm of your hand, and then wrap it around an egg. As the sausage gets warmed by your hands, it will be easier to completely cover the egg. Make sure there are NO white spots showing.
After all eggs are covered roll them lightly in the flour, dip in the egg/cream mixture, then roll lightly in the crumbs. You should have lots of flour and about 1/3 of the crumbs left.
Heat the oil and fry the eggs until deep brown. It will take several minutes to make sure the sausage is well cooked.
Drain on paper towels, and refrigerate eggs immediately. These are meant to be sliced in half and eaten cold. Yummmmmm.
Balsamic Shrimp and Prosciutto Wraps This is the best tasting appetizer that even your teenage kids could make.. and wouldn't that be fun.. and a great memory!
Balsamic sauce
- 1/2 C. sugar
- 25 large peeled and deveined shrimp with tails on
- 4 oz. prosciutto ham
- 1 C. plus 2 Tbls.. pure olive oil (divided)
- 4 large garlic cloves, peeled
- 3 Tbls. pesto
Place vinegar in saucepan and bring to boil over medium heat. Add sugar and return to a hard simmer for 4 to 5 minutes, until mixture coats spoon. Let cool slightly.
Garlic Oil
In large sauté pan, heat 1 cup olive oil with garlic over very low heat, 20 to 25 minutes, until garlic begins to soften and turn slightly brown.
Shrimp
Preheat oven to 400°F
1) Wrap each shrimp in strip of prosciutto.
2) Cut ham into strips, long enough to wrap around the shrimp only twice..
3) In large skillet, sear shrimp in the 2 tablespoons oil on one side for 1 1/2 minutes. Then turn shrimp over and place on baking sheet with sides..
Bake for 3 minutes or until shrimp are thoroughly cooked.
To serve, Place shrimp over lettuce leaves, then top with pesto, then drizzle with balsamic sauce and garlic oil.
Makes about a dozen heavenly appetizers.
Grilled Marinated London Broil For my cook-out buds, this one takes the prize!
1 In a medium bowl, combine the oil, soy sauce, vinegar, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic and ground black pepper. Mix together well. Place meat in a glass bowl and pour marinade over meat, turning meat to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for 6 hours.
2 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium high heat and lightly oil grate.
3 Grill meat over medium high heat for 10 minutes per side or to desired doneness.
This makes 4 good sized servings
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