I got this recipe sent to me by e-mail from my sister on Friday. It is sort of a mystery, really. She hasn't been responding to my IM's recently and I've been meaning to e-mail her, but haven't. Then I get this recipe...with no message.
I'm assuming she sent it because she knows I like to entertain by making a meal out of lots of tapas. I have no idea if she's tried this recipe or not.
Sarah, please enlighten me. ;)
In the meantime, someone else should make this recipe and let me know how it turns out. :D
Tortellini Tapas with Spicy Ranch Dip
1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini
1 (16-ounce) bottle Ranch-style dressing with peppercorns, divided*
2 large eggs
2 cups fine, dry breadcrumbs
3/4 cup mild chunky salsa
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 cups vegetable oil
Garnish: fresh cilantro sprigs
Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain and cool.
Yield: Makes 8 appetizer servings
Whisk together 1 cup dressing and eggs in a large bowl until blended. Add tortellini, and let stand 10 minutes. Drain and dredge in breadcrumbs; place on a baking sheet. Chill at least 1 hour.
Stir together remaining dressing, salsa, and cilantro; chill.
Pour oil into a Dutch oven; heat to 375°. Fry tortellini, in batches, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve with dip; garnish, if desired.
*1 (16-ounce) bottle Ranch-style dressing plus 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper may be substituted.
NOTE: To make ahead, fry tortellini according to directions; drain and place on a baking sheet. Keep warm in a 200º oven for 2 hours.
i just thought it sounded like it would be good..and you like tapas stuff. i thought i would send it.
ReplyDeleteusually i am much better at responding to IM's rather than emails...but i find recently i've been much better with email.
i didn't write you back about the concert because i didn't know if i'd want to go...but on saturdays (was that the day it was?) i get out of work at 5..if i am working that day. so i could most likely go to a concert at 8:30ish. and the electric factory is not too far from the bridge so i wouldn't have to go very far into philly. you said that's where it was, right?
dad stopped in to visit today on his way down to delaware. mom made spritz cookies and sent them along.
if you IM me i'll try to get back to you this time. when i'm at work i use the screen name SMOOPLES.
p.s. i haven't tried the recipe.
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