Scott's LOST art opening

I was reminded this week that I have been slacking....Scott's art show was a month ago and I never added those recipes to the site!! Since everyone always needs a good app recipe I am going to post them now..you never know when you will be asked to show up with a little bite to eat at a party!!

Brown Sugar Baked Brie

1 package frozen puff pastry
scoop (or 2 or 3) of brown sugar
wedge or round of Brie Cheese

This is probably my favorite appetizer in the whole world...to eat at, serve at or bring to a party! All you do is take one sheet of puff pastry, let it thaw. Cut it in to strips and weave it into a square. I like to skim the crust off the top (only) of the brie....the only reason why is because I think the brown sugar melts better. This is the next step, coat the top of the brie in brown sugar. Flip it onto the woven pastry and tuck the edges tightly. Flip once again and bake at 400 until the pastry is nice and brown! Yum!



Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts (that sign should also say WATER chestnuts)



As gross as these sound, I can never keep them on the plate long enough to even snap a good photo of them. They are so good. The thing you have to keep in mind is that you DO NOT taste any mayo.....it is just there as an oil/egg-white base to hold the chili sauce and brown sugar on the bacon!! Delish!

BACON WRAPPED WATER CHESTNUTS

4 cans water chestnuts
1 lb. bacon cut into 3rds
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup tomato-based chili sauce

oven 350* soak toothpicks in water. Bake rolls for 30 minutes. Take them out, dip, bake 30 more minutes