Hey Amy!

It’s tree trimming time in many homes!  I love getting all the decorations out of the garage and opening each plastic bin one by one, discovering all the things I forgot I had.  It’s a lovely journey in my mind and heart that I enjoy sharing stories with family and friends.

The tree trimming and house decorating day and night is a great excuse for a small, intimate cocktail party.  Put together a simple menu of snacks, cold and warm cocktail with some sweet at the end and you have a great night of food, friends and fun!  This recipe if easy and simple to make in advance and pop in the oven as people are hungry.

Ingredients:

2 dozen cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 clove garlic, thinly sliced
1/2 c. chili sauce
10 slices bacon, halved

In small bowl, toss shrimp and garlic together.  Add chili sauce making sure all shrimp are covered.  Cover bowl and regrigerate for a few hours, tossing occasionally.  When ready to bake, wrap each shrimp in a bacon slice and secure with a toothpick.  Put on an ungreased baking sheet and bowl 3 to 4 inches from heat for 3 to 5 minutes until crisp.

Make this dish with a cheeseball, a few other hot treats, something sweet and you are set!

xo–me

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