Appetizers
Appetizers prep is all about assembling and presentation
Green and Red Tortilla Crab Rolls
Ingredients:
2 large red flour tortillas, 12" diameter
1 can of flaked crabmeat, drained
5 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons red pepper, finely diced
2 tablespoons green onion, thinly sliced
1 medium size Roma tomato, seeded, drained and finely diced
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1-2 teaspoons creamed horseradish
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
Note: Buy or make gluten free tortillas for gluten free version of this recipe.
Directions:
1. In a medium size mixing bowl, combine all ingredients.
2. Spread 1/4 of filling mixture evenly on each tortilla to within 1/2 inch of the edge.
3. Roll up tortillas tightly in jelly roll fashion and wrap each separately in plastic wrap, twist ends and refrigerate overnight or at least for couple hours.
4. When ready to serve, trim and discard 1 inch from each end. Slice tortillas in 1 inch rounds and arrange cut side up on serving plate.
Makes 4 rolls.
Tip: For easy rolling have tortillas for at least 2 hours at room temperature.
Healthy Eating
Healthy eating is a lot more delicious than you may have thought...Holidays & Diet Tips
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Tips For Alcohol Users. Alcohol lowers your blood sugar on an empty stomach, that can in turn stimulate your appetite. Begin a festive evening with mineral water or a low caloric drink, then treat yourself to your favorite alcoholic beverage.
To prevent bad hangovers drink a glass of water after every alcoholic drink. Alcohol is a diuretic and drinking lots of water helps replace lost fluids and prevent dehydration. It is also good idea to have at least two glasses of water before you go to bed.