Baby Shower Appetizers

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Garlicky Shrimp Tapas

1/2 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 small bay leaf
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Heat oil in skillet. Add the minced garlic, bay leaf and red pepper flakes and stir one minute or until fragrant and garlic is slightly softened. Add shrimp and stir until just cooked through, about 3 minutes (being careful not to overcook!) You want the shrimp opaque and still crunchy/tender. Sprinkle with parsley and salt and pepper to taste.

Italian Triangles

2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon oregano
3 whole green onions, chopped
1 (8-ounce) can refrigerated crescent rolls

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, cheese, garlic powder, basil, oregano and green onions until evenly mixed.
Separate crescent rolls and lay flat on a cookie sheet. Spread mixture evenly over each piece. Bake until golden brown, 12 to 17 minutes. Cool for a few minutes and then cut into 2-inch triangles.
Serve immediately. Makes 35 to 40 servings.

Marmalade Meatballs

1 egg
1/2 cup water
1 pound ground meat
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons horseradish
1 cup finely chopped water chestnuts
2/3 cup marmalade
1 finely minced garlic clove
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/3 cup water

Beat egg and the 1/2 cup water. Blend in ground meat, crumbs, salt, horseradish and water chestnuts. Roll into balls. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.
While meatballs are baking, combine remaining ingredients in a saucepan. Heat slowly, stirring often. Put meatballs in a serving dish and cover with sauce.

Pepperoni Bites

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup chopped pepperoni
1/2 cup pizza sauce
2 packages (10 each) refrigerated biscuits
1 tablespoon milk
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. For filling, in a bowl combine mozzarella cheese, pepperoni and sauce. Set aside. Separate biscuits. Flatten biscuits to 3-inch circles. Place about 1 rounded teaspoon filling in the center of each circle. Bring edges of dough together. Pinch to seal. Place, seam side down, on greased baking sheets. Brush with milk. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve warm. Makes 20.