CHEESE MUFFINS(HOT PRAWN)

 Assemble these supplies:

• 50 g(2 oz ) peeled prawns
• 25 g (1 oz) Cheddar cheese, grated
• pinch of cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon grated onion
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1 muffin

To garnish:

• a few peeled prawns
• sprig of dill

Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes

Steps in preparation: 

In a bowl, mix together the prawns, cheese, cayenne, grated onion, mayonnaise, salt and pepper.
Split the muffin in half and divide the mixture beolveen the 2 halves: Place under a preheated grill and grill until bubbling. Garnish and serve hot.

Spanish Mayonnaise(Mayonesa espanola)

 Assemble these supplies:

• 2 egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 
• 1 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon vinegar (or
• 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice)

Steps in preparation: 
 

1. Mix the egg yolks, salt, and mustard in an electric mixer or blender at lowest speed.
2. Add olive oil according to the preceeding "Cocktail Dip" recipe. 
3. When smooth and creamy, blend in the vinegar or lemon juice. 
4. Refrigerate at least an hour before serving.
5. Use as a dip for chips or raw vegetables.
6. MAKES 1 1/2 CUPS.

Shrimp Toast Recipe (Tostado de gambas)

In recent years, a large Oriental influx to the Iberian Peninsula has influenced the cuisine. I have enjoyed these shrimp hors d'oeuvres many times in Spain and hope you will too.

Assemble these supplies:

• 1/2 pound uncooked shrimp
• 6 water chestnuts, finely chopped
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sherry
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon scallion or onion, chopped
• 1/2 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 8 slices white bread
• 2 cups olive oil

Steps in preparation:

Clean and chop shrimp. Mix with water chestnuts, egg, salt, sherry, ginger, scallion, sugar, and cornstarch. Trim crusts from bread. Cut each slice into quarters. Spread 1 heaping tablespoon of shrimp mixture over each quarter of bread. Heat oil to 3750 in small saucepan. Deep fry with shrimp side down for about 30 seconds. Turn over; fry for 5 seconds until the bread is slightly browned. Drain. MAKES 32 HORS D'OEUVRES.

Chicken Bites(Bocados de polio)

Assemble these supplies:

• 3 whole chicken breasts, split,
• boned and skinned
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper 
• 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs 
• 1/2 cup olive oil

Steps in preparation: 

Cut chicken into about 35 bite-size pieces. Mix egg, salt, pepper. Dip chicken pieces into egg mixture. Coat with crumbs. Heat olive oil in large skillet; saute chicken until brown on both sides. Serve immediately on toothpicks.
MAKES 6 TO 8 SERVINGS.

Celery Stuffed with Roquefort(Apio con roquefort)

Steps in preparation:


Wash the celery stalks; drain on paper towels. Cut in 2-inch slices.
Mix equal parts of softened Roquefort cheese and butter. Fill the celery slices with this mixture. Refrigerate for several hours and serve cold.