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.

Sunday, April 29, 2012

Easy Shrimp Puffs

 I could live on appetizers.  I just love eating tiny, bite-sized things.  These are just lovely and, as the title suggests, easy.  Divas like easy. 

They are best warm and they freeze well. 

Easy Shrimp Puffs

1 can Pillsbury Crescent Rounds

1 cup monterey jack cheese

1 scallion, chopped finely



1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

a few dashes garlic powder

1/2 pound baby shrimp, cooked

Spray a miniature muffin tin with cooking spray.




Take each biscuit and split in thirds.

Press the biscuit pieces onto the bottom and up the sides of the miniature muffin tin.


In a small bowl mix the cheese, scallions, mayonnaise, garlic, garlic powder, and shrimp.



Place one tablespoon of the shrimp mixture atop of each biscuit.

Bake for 20 minutes or until shrimp puffs are golden.

Remove from pan. Sprinkle with a dash of dried parsley and serve.

Make it a meal:  Serve ahead Shrimp Burritos (see recipe).

Wine:  Chardonnay, unless you are serving these for brunch.  In that case, make it Champagne!

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