Shot Glass Apps Wienies And Mustard 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.

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.