Shot Glass Apps Gazpacho Recipes

SHOT GLASS APPS: MINT CHOCOLATE PUDDING

Steps:

• Heat the milk over medium-high heat in a small saucepan until tiny bubbles form around the edge (do not boil). Remove from the heat, add the mint and let stand for 15 minutes. Strain the milk mixture through a sieve into a bowl. Discard the solids and return the milk to the pan. Stir in the sugar, cornstarch, cocoa and salt. Return the pan to medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly with a whisk until the mixture thickens.
• Put the egg yolks in a medium bowl and gradually add half of the hot milk mixture, stirring constantly with a whisk. Add the egg mixture to the pan and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook until thick, 1 minute. Off the heat, add the chocolate and vanilla, stirring until the chocolate melts.
• Pour the pudding into a bowl and cover the surface with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until chilled. Spoon the pudding into shot glasses and garnish with mint leaves.

SHOT GLASS APPS: RANCH SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine the buttermilk, sour cream, mayonnaise, Worcestershire, lemon juice, vinegar, chives, parsley, mustard, garlic and green onions in a large bowl and mix thoroughly. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
• Spoon the ranch sauce into shot glasses. Artfully place a mixture of the carrots, cucumbers and peppers into the ranch sauce.

SHOT GLASS APPS: WIENIES AND MUSTARD

Steps:

• For the mustard: Combine the mustard, sugar, vinegar, olive oil, horseradish, lemon juice, salt and 1/2 cup water in a blender or food processor and process for 1 minute. Scrape down the sides of the container and process for 30 seconds. Transfer to a small saucepan and let stand for 10 minutes.
• Set the saucepan over low heat and cook until bubbly, stirring constantly. If a thinner mustard is desired, stir in an additional 1 to 2 tablespoons water. Let cool completely.
• For the wienies: Grill or boil the hot dogs. Cut off the tips, and then cut the hot dogs into 1-inch pieces. Place a toothpick into each piece.
• Spoon a thin layer of mustard into each shot glass. Place the hot dogs into the mustard in the shot glasses.

SHOT GLASS APPS: HUMMUS AND VEGGIES

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine the garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and 1/2 cup water and process until smooth. Add the salt, starting at 1/2 teaspoon; add additional salt to taste if needed.
• Spoon into shot glasses and sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and chopped parsley. Artfully place an assortment of the carrots, cucumbers and peppers into the hummus.