Diva Cooking 101

Divas cook gorgeous things that are fabulous enough to share with friends and family. They just don't cook much. Every diva needs a few, easy signature dishes to get by. Are you a diva cook?

Divas cook while listening to Billie Holiday, Muddy Waters, or the Rolling Stones.

Divas cook while sipping Champagne, Chardonnay, or a martini.

Divas cook with a feather boa draped around their shoulders.

While cooking, divas nibble gin-soaked olives or Champagne-saturated strawberries.

Divas cook while wearing an apron that says, "Tomorrow is another Chardonnay."

A diva's favorite breakfast is last night's appetizers.

Divas don't stress over particular amounts in any recipe. Glugs, plops, and handfuls are accurate enough.

Divas can cook with boas because diva recipes do not require many steps. Still, the food is fabulous.

Saturday, April 11, 2009

Shrimp Spread

Make this gorgeous spread the day before you and your book club women get together. They won't be able to keep their manicured, bejeweled fingers out of it.

Shrimp Spread

1 (6 ounce) can tiny shrimp, drained

1 clove garlic, minced

a squeeze lemon juice

3 dashes hot pepper sauce

1 brick cream cheese (I use neufatchel)

1/4 cup cocktail sauce (Ken's is my favorite)

1 tbsp. capers

Mash shrimp with fork.
Add garlic, lemon juice and hot sauce and mix well.
Add cream cheese and cocktail sauce and mix some more.
Add capers.
Chill 2-24 hours.
Serve with crackers or crudités.

Make it a meal: Serve ahead of Roasted Salmon with White Wine Sauce (See recipe)

Wine: Chardonnay or Zinfandel depending on how spicy you make the shrimp.
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