Shot Glass Apps Gazpacho Food

SHOT GLASS APPS: GAZPACHO

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, combine the tomato juice, tomatoes, parsley, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, basil, sugar, tarragon, green onions, cucumbers, garlic, onions and bell peppers and blend until well combined but still slightly chunky. Add salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
• Spoon the gazpacho into shot glasses and serve.

GREEN GAZPACHO SHOTS

Steps:

• 1. Blend the lime juice, vinegar, oil, cilantro leaves, and cumin in the small bowl with a wooden spoon.
• 2. Place the zucchini, tomatillos, bell pepper, cucumber, onion, and green tomatoes in batches in the bowl of the food processor fitted with the steel blade. Process, adding the lime juice mixture, 2 tablespoons at a time, to prevent the blade from being clogged with the vegetables. The soup should have a crunchy texture; do not puree the vegetables. Pour the soup into the large bowl as each batch is processed.
• 3. When all the vegetables have been processed, add just enough vegetable broth to give the gazpacho a smoother consistency. Season the soup with the Tabasco sauce and salt to taste.
• 4. Refrigerate, covered, for 2 1/2 to 3 hours before serving.
• Fill the shot glasses three-quarters full with the gazpacho. Top each glass with a dollop of sour cream. Arrange the glasses on a large tray, with the bunch of cilantro in the center. Guests can help themselves.

SHOT GLASS APPS: WIENIES AND MUSTARD

Steps:

• For the mustard: Combine the mustard, sugar, vinegar, olive oil, horseradish, lemon juice, salt and 1/2 cup water in a blender or food processor and process for 1 minute. Scrape down the sides of the container and process for 30 seconds. Transfer to a small saucepan and let stand for 10 minutes.
• Set the saucepan over low heat and cook until bubbly, stirring constantly. If a thinner mustard is desired, stir in an additional 1 to 2 tablespoons water. Let cool completely.
• For the wienies: Grill or boil the hot dogs. Cut off the tips, and then cut the hot dogs into 1-inch pieces. Place a toothpick into each piece.
• Spoon a thin layer of mustard into each shot glass. Place the hot dogs into the mustard in the shot glasses.

SHOT GLASS APPS: MINT CHOCOLATE PUDDING

Steps:

• Heat the milk over medium-high heat in a small saucepan until tiny bubbles form around the edge (do not boil). Remove from the heat, add the mint and let stand for 15 minutes. Strain the milk mixture through a sieve into a bowl. Discard the solids and return the milk to the pan. Stir in the sugar, cornstarch, cocoa and salt. Return the pan to medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly with a whisk until the mixture thickens.
• Put the egg yolks in a medium bowl and gradually add half of the hot milk mixture, stirring constantly with a whisk. Add the egg mixture to the pan and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook until thick, 1 minute. Off the heat, add the chocolate and vanilla, stirring until the chocolate melts.
• Pour the pudding into a bowl and cover the surface with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until chilled. Spoon the pudding into shot glasses and garnish with mint leaves.

SHOT GLASS APPS: RANCH SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine the buttermilk, sour cream, mayonnaise, Worcestershire, lemon juice, vinegar, chives, parsley, mustard, garlic and green onions in a large bowl and mix thoroughly. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
• Spoon the ranch sauce into shot glasses. Artfully place a mixture of the carrots, cucumbers and peppers into the ranch sauce.

SHOT GLASS APPS: HUMMUS AND VEGGIES

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine the garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and 1/2 cup water and process until smooth. Add the salt, starting at 1/2 teaspoon; add additional salt to taste if needed.
• Spoon into shot glasses and sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and chopped parsley. Artfully place an assortment of the carrots, cucumbers and peppers into the hummus.