ARTICHOKE PUFFS

ARTICHOKE PUFFS


Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 10 minutes

Makes 16 to 20 puffs



16 to 20 slices small party rye bread

2 tablespoons CRISCO all-vegetable shortening or 2 tablespoons CRISCO Stick, melted

1 can (14 ounces) artichoke hearts (smaller size artichokes), drained

2 egg whites

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Dash ground red pepper

Paprika





Preheat oven to 400ºF.

Brush bread slices with melted Crisco and place on an ungreased cookie sheet.

Cut artichoke hearts in half; drain on paper towels.

Place an artichoke piece cut-side-down on each bread slice.

Beat egg whites and salt until stiff, not dry, peaks form. Fold in cheeses and red pepper.

Spoon about 1 measuring teaspoonful of egg white mixture over each artichoke piece; sprinkle with paprika.

Bake at 400ºF for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately.

CRAB MEAT SUPERB

CRAB MEAT SUPERB


4 to 6 servings



2 tablespoons CRISCO all-vegetable shortening or 2 tablespoons CRISCO Stick

2 tablespoons chopped green pepper

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon dry mustard

Few grains pepper

3/4 cup tomato juice

1/2 cup milk

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

1 can (6-1/2 ounces) white crab meat, drained (about 1 cup)

Toast slices





Melt Crisco in a saucepan, add green pepper, and cook for 5 minutes over low heat. Blend in flour and seasonings. Add tomato juice gradually while stirring. Cook and stirring until thickened.

add milk gradually while stirring. Add cheese. Cool over low heat, stirring constantly, until cheese is melted. Stir in crab meat and heat thoroughly. Serve on toast..

DEVILED HAM PASTRIES

DEVILED HAM PASTRIES


Makes 60



Filling:

1 can (4-1/2 ounces) deviled ham

1/4 cup catsup

1/4 cup finely chopped celery

1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder



Pastry:

4 cups Homemade Crisco Pie Crust Mix

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

5 tablespoons cold water





For filling: combine all ingredients. Cover and chill.

For pastry, combine Crisco mix and cheese in a bowl. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing with a fork until dry ingredients are moistened. Shape into a ball.

Preheat oven to 400ºF.

Roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut with a floured 2-3/4-inch round cutter. Place on ungreased cookie sheets.

Spoon a scant measuring teaspoon of Filling onto each round. Moisten half the edge of each round with water. Fold pastry in half and press edges together with a fork to seal. Prick top of each pastry with fork.

Bake at 400ºF for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.