Apple Annies Tea Room Appetizer Dip Food

APPLE ANNIE'S TEA ROOM APPETIZER DIP

Steps:

• To cream cheese add scallions, peppers, pineapple, pecans and seasoned salt to bowl of mixer.
• Mix to smooth consistency.
• Serve with your favorite crackers or assortment.
• Store in refrigerator.

CRAWFISH ELEGANTE DIP

Steps:

• In a large heavy skillet melt 1/4 cup butter.
• Add crawfish and saute 10 minutes.
• In another large skillet melt the remaining 1/4 cup butter and saute the green onions, garlic and parsley.
• Blend in the flour with the onion mixture and gradually add the cream, stirring constantly to make a thick sauce.
• Add the sherry and the crawfish to the cream sauce and the seasonings to taste, mixing well.

ALMOST MORTON TEA ROOM ROLLS

Steps:

• Grease a glass bowl and baking pans and set aside.
• Sift flour three times, then measure.
• Set aside.
• Soften yeast in warm water, then set aside.
• Slightly beat the egg, then set aside.
• In a large bowl (not the greased one), combine sugar, shortening and salt.
• Stir in hot milk until sugar and salt are dissolved and shortening is almost melted.
• Let cool to lukewarm and add softened yeast, egg and 2 cups of flour.
• Beat well by hand, gradually adding remaining flour or enough to make a soft dough.
• Place dough on floured surface and knead 1 to 2 minutes.
• Place dough in greased glass bowl and cover.
• Let rise for about 1 1/2 hours, or until doubled in size.
• Punch down.
• Turn out onto lightly floured surface and roll out to desired thickness.
• Cut into circles with a biscuit cutter.
• Brush with melted butter, fold in half into pockets, and place with sides barely touching in pan.
• Brush tops of rolls with melted butter.
• Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
• Bake in a preheated, 400F oven for 12 minutes, or until rolls are golden brown.
• Remove from oven and brush tops again with butter.
• Makes about 48 rolls.
• Note: Tillamook butter is sold in organic groceries and natural health-food stores.

APPLE ANNIE'S TEA ROOM'S CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
• Wash chicken breasts and pat dry.
• Place on large foil-lined baking sheet and bake until cooked through, about 30-35 minutes.
• Remove and set aside to cool.
• Cut into chunks and transfer to large bowl.
• Add celery, red pepper, dill, ranch dressing and mayonnaise.
• Stir gently but thoroughly to blend.
• Refrigerate to allow flavors to meld for at least a couple of hours before serving.

QUESO FLAMEADO

Steps:

• In medium ovenproof bowl, melt cheese and chorizo together in a microwave, or 325º oven.
• Serve with hot tortillas.