We had a great time last night "partying in Indianola" as Jennifer put it on her emails about the event! Lots of people starting to shop for Christmas and just enjoying the music, visiting with the artists and with each other! We had a great menu at The Crown too for some new Holiday Food Ideas from Taste of Gourmet!
Cranberry Apple Crunch using fresh apples, pecans (last night I used almonds but I've decided I really like pecans best!) and our Cranberry Chutney! Other recipes for Chutney are on the website and Chutney is our St. Jude Product of the Month for November!
Brunch Bread - I baked two breads using a Sprite (for sweetness) and layered the brown sugar bag into the dough! Swirled it around a little with a knife and sort of "glazed" it with a bit of butter before I baked it! It was so good! Even stone cold! But I forgot to drizzle the icing on it.....and it was still yummy!
Suddenly Cheese Dip - Using one of my Salsa mixes, cream cheese, sour cream and cheddar...the recipe makes a huge amount and it doubles easily too! It was a huge hit with tostito rounds and it refrigerates for days....or it would have if we hadn't eaten every single bit last night!
Pumpkin Cake iced with Toffee Crunch - Use a small can of pumpkin instead of apples in my All-American Apple Cake mix - then spread the top with a little Toffee Crunch...or a lot! So fresh and so good and very "Autumny"....is that a word?
Chipotle Torta - It's a new thing and simple and delicious and pretty! Just layer "slices" of cream cheese (cut horizontally) with a little Chipotle Sauce, sprinkle with finely shredded Cheddar or Mexican cheese...and keep layering to make an appetizer "cake." Garnish with chopped tomatoes and more cheese! Serve with crackers or flour tortillas in wedges!
Chocolate Truffle Tarts - Make the Chocolate Truffle Cheese Cake Ball as directed and pop a teaspoon in a tiny filo tart shell from the grocery store! Make a variety for a party using the Toffee Crunch and Lemon Almond too! And it taste so richly chocolate!
Wasn't much left last night to send home with Brantley Catlette....we try to feed our musicians well during and after the event! Don't miss the NEXT Art After Hours in Indianola - Thursday December 3rd from 5:00 to 7:00! Ya'll come!
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