Slugs In Butter Recipes

SLUGS IN BUTTER

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain. , Over warm burner or very low heat, stir potatoes for 1-2 minutes or until steam is evaporated. Press through a potato ricer or strainer into a small bowl; cool slightly. In a Dutch oven, bring 3 qts. water to a boil., Using a fork, make a well in the potatoes. Sprinkle flour over potatoes and into well. Whisk the egg, salt and nutmeg; pour into well. Stir until blended. Knead 10-12 times, forming a soft dough., Divide dough into four portions. On a floured surface, roll portions into 1/2-in.-thick ropes; cut into 3/4-in. pieces. Press and roll each piece with a lightly floured fork. Cook gnocchi in boiling water in batches for 30-60 seconds or until they float. Remove with a strainer and keep warm., In a large heavy saucepan, cook butter over medium heat for 3 minutes. Add garlic and sage; cook for 1-2 minutes or until butter and garlic are golden brown. Add gnocchi; stir gently to coat.

BOOGERS AND SLUGS... HALLOWEEN CAKE

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
• Grease and flour 9x13" cake pan.
• Wash and dice your green tomatoes.
• Place them in a strainer and let them drain while you mix the other ingredients together.
• At least 10 to 15 minutes.
• Cream butter or margarine with the granulated sugar until light.
• Add eggs one at a time until throughtly mixed and fluffy.
• Mix all dry ingredients together.
• Then toss in the raisins and nuts to coat them.
• Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, then add the chopped tomatoes and mix well.
• Pour batter into the greased and floured baking pan.
• Bake at 350F for about 40 to 45 minutes.
• Check with a toothpick or spaghetti stick for doneness at 40 minutes.
• When stick comes out clean, remove from oven and allow to cool on a rack.
• The boogers will be visible.
• Frost with your favorite frosting.

HARRY POTTER'S JELLY SLUGS

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan combine the sugar, juice and corn syrup.
• Stir over medium-low heat until the sugar dissolves.
• Sprinkle in gelatin and cook, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved.
• Stir in 2-3 drops food coloring.
• Pour mixture into a bread pan coated with cooking oil or spray.
• Let stand at room temperature until very firm, around 2 hours.
• Place pan in a larger pan with 1 inch hot water to help loosen if needed.
• Place on a clean work surface sprinkled with confectioner's sugar.
• With a sharp knife cut the jelly into slug shapes.
• Place"slugs" on a platter lined with wax paper.
• Store in a cool dry place-NOT the fridge.
• Just before serving brush with honey to get that sticky slug-gag-texture!

PEANUT BUTTER LOGS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter, peanut butter and confectioners' sugar; stir in cereal. Divide dough in half. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or overnight. Working with half of dough, scoop into tablespoonfuls and shape into 1/2-in.x2-in.-thick logs. Place on waxed paper-lined pans., In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Dip or drizzle over logs. If desired, sprinkle with peanuts. Chill until set. Repeat with remaining dough. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.