Quick and Easy Coconut Shrimp

Submitted by Heather Sheehan

2-3 lbs. Lg. Cooked shrimp
2 c. Sweetened Flake coconut
3 whisked eggs
salt and pepper
2 c. flour
Light cooking oil suitable for high heat (Vegetable, Canola, or Peanut)
1 frozen Pina Colada mix (optional)


Coat each shrimp with egg. Lightly season with salt and pepper. Generously coat with flaked coconut and pat on well. Coat lightly with flour to help coconut cling during frying process. Fry at 350 degrees until golden brown. Best served immediately. The Pina Colada mix serves as a fabulous dipping sauce. Scoop out 1/3 of frozen mix and warm in microwave. Add 2/3 c. water and ice to remainder, blend, and enjoy a refreshing treat!

New England Clam Chowder

Submitted by Sarah Terry

Serves 4

4 slices bacon, diced
2 green onions, tops included, chopped
4 medium potatoes, peeled, diced
3 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 cups bottled clam juice and/ or milk
2 cans (6 1/2 ounces each) minced clams, included liquid
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 cup whipped cream
Chopped parsley, for garnish
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Preparation:
In a large heavy saucepan, saute the bacon until crisp.
Add green onions and potatoes. Saute for a few minutes. Sprinkle with flour.
Add clam juice or milk. Stir to blend well. Bring to a boil.
Simmer, stirring, until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
Add salt and pepper.
Finally add clams with liquid and whipping cream.
Heat soup, stirring, just until simmering. Do not boil or clams will be tough.
Sprinkle with parsley or basil leaves. Serve immediately.

Cheese Garlic Biscuits - Red Lobster Style

Submitted by Shannon Parr

1 egg
2 cups Bisquick Baking Mix
2/3 cup milk
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup melted butter
1/2 tsp garlic powder or garlic salt
1/2 tsp parsley flakes

Mix Bisquick, milk and egg together. Work into a soft dough, adding more baking mix if necessary. Knead in shredded cheese. Drop by spoonfuls on a greased baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes at 450 degrees. Melt butter, garlic and parsley together and brush over warm rolls when they finish baking. Serve right away.

Fried Cheese Wontons

Submitted by Heather Sheehan

2- 8 oz. pkgs. softened cream cheese
1/2 c. chopped green onion
1 1/2 tsp. sugar
pinch of salt and pepper to taste
Wonton wraps (look in produce section)
Light cooking oil suitable for high heat (Vegetable, Canola, or Peanut.)
Small bowl of water at work station
(crab meat optional.) Fresh or canned drained and dried well.

Combine all ingredients. Place a small spoonful of filling in center of Wonton square. Pull opposite corners of the wrap together. Dip fingers in water and pinch to close. Repeat with remaining corners. Water acts as a glue. Set on a flat surface that has been lightly sprayed with cooking spray to avoid sticking or tearing. Once all have been filled and wrapped, fry at 350 degrees until lightly golden. Be sure that the oil covers the tops of the wontons while frying or the tops will be chewy. Best served with a sweet and sour dipping sauce. (Do not reheat in the microwave. To maintain crispiness, do so in a warm oven uncovered.)