Fried Manicotti Dippers Food

GINGERBREAD BOYS WITH A BITE

Steps:

• For the cookies:
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a medium bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and nutmeg. Set aside. In a mixer, beat the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and molasses, and beat until smooth. Add the flour mixture, a little at a time, and mix until incorporated and a dough is formed. Refrigerate until firm, at least 3 hours.
• Roll dough out to 1/4-inch thick, and cut gingerbread men with cookie cutters. Transfer to an ungreased cookie sheet and bake until set, about 6 to 8 minutes. Cool on wire racks.
• For the icing:
• In a mixer, combine sugar, cream of tartar, and egg whites*, and beat until stiff peaks form, about 7 minutes. Mix in the lemon juice to taste. Transfer icing to a piping bag and decorate gingerbread men.

BRIE, BACON AND CAYENNE PEAR BITE

Steps:

• Cut the pear into 1/2-inch-thick slices and top with the Brie, bacon and a sprinkle of cayenne.

PEANUTTY CHOCOLATE DIP WITH DIPPERS

Steps:

• COMBINE milk, pudding and yogurt in medium bowl with an electric mixer on low speed until well combined.
• ADD peanut spread; mix until smooth. Place into a serving bowl; refrigerate. Serve dip with fresh fruit, crackers and/or wafers.

FULLY LOADED MOZZARELLA STICK FRIES

Steps:

• Cook the mozzarella sticks according to the package directions.
• Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until brown and crispy, 7 to 8 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate.
• Sprinkle the mozzarella sticks with the cheese and continue to bake until the cheese is melted, an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a platter, sprinkle with the bacon and scallions and drizzle with the sour cream.

MEXICAN MANICOTTI

Steps:

• In bowl, mix uncooked beef, beans, chili powder, and oregano.
• Spoon into uncooked manicotti shells.
• Place in greased 13x9 baking pan.
• Mix water and sauce, pour over manicotti.
• Cover and refrigerate 8 hours.
• Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.
• Cover and bake at 350* for 1 hour.
• Uncover. Sprinkle with cheese, onions, and olives.
• Bake for 8 minutes more.
• Then add sour cream.