CC - There is no way in my tiny little mind that I can imagine me ordering you around the kitchen!!! Thanks for the compliment, tho, it made my day!!
Okay, Dunk, here's the shooters - if you want any more let me know - some of the dishes have only been made in my head so far - I'm going to be doing some experimenting the next two weeks!
Tequila/Cherry Tomato Shooters
1 lb. small cherry tomatoes (about 35)
1 fresh jalapeno, seeded and minced
1 tsp. powdered gelatin
1/3 cup V-8 juice
3T white tequila
1T minced white onion
1T minced cilantro
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. celery salt
Cilantro leaves for garnish.
Cut off tops of tomatoes, scoop out insides, and turn upside down on paper towels to drain out.
In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over V-8, and let stand 1 minute; heat until gelatin is dissolved, over low heat. Remove pan from heat and stir in jalapeno, tequila, onion, cilantro, salt and celery salt. Cool slightly.
Hold each tomato over the saucepan, and using a small spoon, spoon filling into the tomatoes; arrange them on your serving platter as you fill. Chill covered 4 hours or until filling is set, up to 1 day.
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