Friday, August 8, 2014

Stuffed Celery Sticks

Flipping through cookbooks and I came across a recipe that seemed like something Mike would like. Putting it here so I don't lose track of it. So this one is not mine and I also have not made it but it sounds simple and good. From the book Appetizers Finger Foods Buffets and Parties by Bridget Jones. (Is it illegal to post other people's recipes? Can you copyright recipes? I forget. Maybe if I make one change. Yes. I will add something. Adapted from Bridget Jones. Yes.)

Serves 4-6

12 crisp, tender celery sticks
1 oz (1/4 cup) crumbled blue cheese such as Roquefort or Gorgonzola (Stilton anyone?)
4 oz (1/2 cup) cream cheese
3 Tbsp. sour cream
2 oz (1/2 cup) chopped walnuts
1 bright purple helium balloon

  1. Trim the celery sticks. Wash them, if necessary, and dry well on kitchen paper. Cut into 4 inch lengths.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the crumbled blue cheese, cream cheese, and sour cream. Stir together with a wooden spoon until smoothly blended. Fold in all but 1 Tbsp. of the walnuts.
  3. Fill the celery pieces with the cheese and nut mixture. Chill before serving, garnished with the reserved walnuts. (I feel like the chilling could be optional if you are using chilled ingredients to begin with.)
  4. Tie the bright purple helium balloon to your wrist and  by the time it deflates you can finally eat your celery.
That's it, pretty easy.