Charmies Won Tons Ole Food

CHARMIE'S SOFT SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• Cream margarine or butter with sugar.
• Add eggs and vanilla and blend well.
• Sift together dry ingredients and add to butter/sugar mixture.
• Chill at least 1-1/2 hours.
• Roll on floured board to 1/2 inch think.
• Cut with desired cookie cutters.
• Bake at 400º 8-10 minutes on a greased cookie sheet.
• Cool and frost with your favorite frosting!

WON TONS

Steps:

• In a small mixing bowl, combine mustard, soy sauce and wasabi until the wasabi has dissolved. Cover and refrigerate.
• Place cream cheese in a large bowl (preferably chilled metal). Mix in crab meat, onion, water chestnuts and parsley. Place one spoonful of the mixture in the center of each won ton wrapper. Bring points of the wrapper together (in a triangular shape) and pinch the edges closed. If the edges do not stick together, wet your fingertips lightly with water and pinch the ends together again (this will help to hold the won ton together).
• Heat oil in a large skillet. When oil is hot, place won tons (approximately 6 at a time) into hot oil. Remove the won tons when they are golden brown. Drain them on a paper towel lined tray. Repeat this process until all won tons are fried. Serve with dipping sauce.

CHARMIE'S BUFFALO CHICKEN WONTONS

Steps:

• Mix the chicken with the hot sauce and garlic.
• Mix in the cream cheese until smooth.
• NOTE: all amounts are suggested; feel free to adjust to your personal preference.
• Put about a tsp into the center of a wonton, seal edges using a little water. Keep covered until all wontons are done.
• Heat oil to about 325º.
• Fry wontons, a few at a time, until lightly brown and crisp.
• Serve with bleu cheese or ranch salad dressing for dipping.
• NOTE: The filling can be made the day ahead and refrigerated, and the flavor intensifies.

CHARMIE'S WON TONS OLE!

Steps:

• Brown ground beef in large frying pan. Drain any grease.
• Add taco seasoning and salsa. Mix well. Add water as needed to dissolve seasoning and get the right consistency.
• Add refried beans and green chiles. Mix well, and heat through; 3 or 4 minutes.
• Let cool slightly.
• To assemble:
• Place 1 teaspoon meat and bean mixture in center of won ton wrapper. Add small amount of cheese.
• Place wrapper with one point facing you. Wet the two edges closest to you with water.
• Fold over the far corner to the corner facing you, making a triangle. Press edges to seal.
• Continue with all wontons, keeping them covered with damp towel while you work.
• Heat oil in skillet until very hot. Add wontons a few at a time (do not crowd the skillet). Brown on both sides. This happens very quickly so watch carefully. Drain on paper towels.
• Serve with sour cream, salsa and/or guacamole.
• CAN CUT RECIPE IN HALF EASILY!

SPICY WON TONS WITH CHILE OIL

Steps:

• Make the chile oil: Snip any stems off the chiles and discard any exposed seeds. Heat a wok or large skillet over low. Add 1/2 teaspoon oil and the chiles and cook, stirring constantly, until the chiles are fragrant, toasted and slightly darkened, about 3 minutes. Transfer the chiles immediately to a large plate and let cool completely.
• Add the cooled chiles to a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped into small pieces. Transfer to a medium heatproof bowl. Add the remaining oil to the wok or skillet and heat over medium-high until shimmering and smoking, then immediately turn off the heat and let cool 3 minutes. Pour the warm oil over the chiles, stir to combine, then let cool 2 hours or up to overnight. (You'll have a generous 1/2 cup. Chile oil will keep, covered and refrigerated, for up to 2 months.)
• At least a couple hours before you plan to make the won tons, prepare the chile-oil sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together all the sauce ingredients to combine (makes about 3/4 cup). Add more chile oil to taste. Set aside. (Chile-oil sauce is best prepared at least a few hours in advance, and will keep a few weeks refrigerated in a covered container.)
• Prepare the filling: Put all the ingredients except the chicken stock in a medium bowl and mix well. Add the stock 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring in a circular motion until incorporated before adding the next spoonful.
• Assemble the won tons: Fill a small bowl with water and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Working with one won-ton wrapper at a time, place 1 rounded teaspoon of pork filling in the center of the wrapper. Dip your finger in the water and run it around the edges of the wrapper. Lift and fold one corner over the filling toward the opposite corner over to form a triangle, gently pressing the air out as you seal the edges with your fingertip, then dab one of the lower corners with water and fold over to reach the other lower corner, forming a smaller triangle; pinch both corners to seal. Transfer to the parchment paper, and cover loosely with a damp kitchen towel or a sheet of plastic wrap to prevent drying out. Repeat until all the filling is used.
• Bring a large pot of water to the boil over high heat. Working in batches to avoid crowding, cook the won tons until they float to the surface, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon. Divide the won tons among bowls, drizzle with chile-oil sauce and garnish with scallions.

CHARMIE'S POTATO CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large pot.
• Fry onions for 3 minutes (don't let brown).
• Add garlic and continue to sauté for 1-2 minutes.
• Add the potatoes and water.
• Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are very tender.
• Mash potatoes until at desired consistency. Or use a hand blender. I like mine left with some chunks.
• Add milk and salt and pepper to taste.
• Cook over medium heat until milk begins to simmer.
• Add the cheese and stir until it melts.
• Do not boil!