Oh, what fun we had. It was very serious competition! The food entries were so delicious, some very creative and artistically presented! The Food Network should've been here! Erick (Wendy's husband) took first place in the appetizer category with his tasty and beautifully plated "Cheese in it" Crab Cheesecake. Maddie took second place with her Sun dried tomato Canapes. Third was Mackenzies Grits Toast and Creamy Mushrooms.
In the dessert category Haley took first place with Pecan Cheesecake Bars, Uncle Mike took second with an interesting Texas themed entry of "Remember the A la Mode" (Homemade vanilla ice cream with chunks of pecan pie in it, topped with a yummy caramel pecan sauce!!!!!) Third place was Sheila's Fantastic Brownies.
It was so good to gather together. Love the picture of Momo joyce with the 5 little grandbabies. Wish Michael and Kristen's new baby Mick would've been here too! Bryan, Kristin and Evie made it too! New moms nowadays are amazing. They are moving right along!
I have included our families recipe entries. These are all great for your entertaining pleasure. This is the most fun I've had in a long while! It all seemed like good old NORMAL fun!
Wish I could blink and radiation would be over... what will normal be like? Almost there!!!
SunDried Tomato Canapes
3 packs Phyllo Pastry Shells (in freezer section)
3/4 cup mayo
3/4 cup chopped sun dried tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped vidalia onion
1/2 cup shredded mozarella
1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
Tony seasoning to taste
Top with Crumbled bacon (ready to serve)
Mix all together and put a teaspoon of mixture in each shell, top with a sprinkle of crumbled bacon and bake at 350 till cooked and melted. This was delicious!!!
Pecan Cheesecake Bars
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar (divided)
1/2 cup softened butter
2 cups finely chopped pecans, divided
2 8 ounce cream cheese
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/3 cup butter melted
3 large eggs
preheat oven 350. In medium bowl, mix flour and 3/4 cup brown sugar. Using a pastry cutter or fork cut in butter, then stir in 1/2 cup pecans. Press mixture evenly into a 13x9 pan and bake for 10 minutes.
In a medium bowl combine cream cheese and white sugar, beat until smooth. Add milk and vanilla, beating until well combined. Pour over cooled crust. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and cool for 10 minutes.
In a medium bowl mix 3/4 cup brown, corn syrup, melted butter, and eggs. Stir in 1 1/2 cups pecans. Pour mixture over cream cheese mixture. Bake 40 minutes... until center is set. Yummy
Layni wanted me to include her recipe too, although it wasn't a finalist it was certainly a WINNER!
Sesame Seed Drummettes
About 20-25 drummettes
Tony Seasoning
Lemon Pepper
1 bottle VERY VERY TERIYAKI
Sesame Seeds
1/4 jar Sweet and sour sauce
Season drumettes lightly with Tony's and Lemon Pepper. In a bowl mix the bottle of terryaki, and sweet and sour sauce. Pour over the drumettes and let marinate 30 minutes. Place a large piece of heavy duty foil on the grill and wipe with olive oil or spray with Pam. Place drumettes on the foil and cook for 45 minutes turning drumettes every 15 minutes. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Finger looking GOOD!!
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