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Mini Zucchini Poppers New Years Day Recipe

What You Need:

 

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How to Make It:

1. Place 1 T of the canola oil into a large skillet over medium heat. 
2. Add the zucchini and cook 8 minutes.
3. Place the cooked zucchini into a bowl.
4. Add the onion to the zucchini.
5. Stir in the Parmesan and Colby cheese.
6. Sprinkle in the parsley, marjoram and garlic and stir until all the ingredients are incorporated together.
7. Place the biscuit mix into a separate bowl.
8. Add the salt and pepper. 
9. Stir the eggs and remaining 1/2 C oil into the mixture being sure to stir until all the ingredients are combined well.
10. Spray a mini muffin tin with a non stick cooking spray.
11. Set the oven temperature to 350 degrees and allow the oven to heat while you finish preparing the poppers. 
12. Stir the zucchini mixture into the biscuit mixture well.
13. Fill the prepared muffin cups 2/3 full.
14. Bake 22 minutes or until the poppers are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
15. Cool a few minutes before removing from the pan. 

Serving Size:  36

Shredded yellow squash can be substituted for the zucchini.  Better yet add both using 1 C of each.  Cook the squash in the same manner as the zucchini.

Ginger Molasses Chicken Wings New Years Day Recipe

What You Need:

 

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How to Make It:

1. Clean the chicken wings under cold water.
2. Place the wings into a shallow bowl.
3. In a separate bowl combine the molasses and honey.
4. Add the soy sauce and stir to combine well.
5. Sprinkle in the ginger and garlic cloves.
6. Add the chili sauce and mix the ingredients well to incorporate all the flavors.
7. Pour the mixture over the chicken wings being sure to coat the wings well.
8. Cover tightly and allow the wings to marinate for at least 1 hour.
9. Set the oven temperature to 375 degrees and allow the oven to heat while finishing the wings.
10. Line a broiler pan with aluminum foil.
11. Remove the chicken wings and place them in a single layer on the prepared pan.
12. Brush the wings with the remaining marinade.
13. Bake the wings for 30 minutes.
14. Brush the wings again with the marinade and continue baking 20 minutes. 
15. The wings are done when the juice runs clear when the wings are poked with a fork.

Serving Size: 16

After marinating the chicken wings the last time discard the marinade.  These wings will turn a dark brown color when baked due to the molasses used. Serve with a dipping sauce if you prefer but the sweet sour flavor of the wings gives them a great taste even without a dipping sauce.

Crabby Cucumber Toppers

What You Need:

 

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How to Make It:

1. Place the cream cheese in a small mixing bowl and use an electric mixer on low speed to beat until smooth.
2. Add the salad dressing and beat on low to incorporate into the cream cheese.
3. Add the basil, onion, lemon peel and crabmeat and stir with a rubber spatula until well combined.
4. Spread 1 t of the crabmeat mixture onto each slice of cucumber.

Serving Size:  24

Frozen crabmeat can be hard to find sometimes.  If it is not available in your local grocery store a 6 oz. can of crabmeat works in its place.  Be sure to drain the crabmeat well before adding to the cheese mixture.

Marinated Mushrooms and Onions

What You Need:

How to Make It:

1. Place the mushrooms and onions in a large pan over medium heat.
2. Pour the vinegar and oil over the top of the mushrooms.
3. Sprinkle in the salt and ground mustard and stir to cover the mushrooms well.
4. Bring the mixture to a brisk boil.
5. Continue boiling for 6 minutes, being sure to stir one time during cooking.
6. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
7. Pour the mixture into a bowl with a tight lid.
8. Place the lid on the bowl and refrigerate overnight.

Serving Size:  3 C

Want a more colorful dish add a few strips of green, red and yellow bell peppers to these tasty treats. 

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