Ken - A comment on canners and racks - if I may - Be sure to check water bath canners to see if they are tall enough for quart sized jars. They are making shorter ones now - that work better for pints. The shorter ones will not allow a full 2 inches of water over the top of the jars once filled, especially if it has a rack that lifts off the bottom. Also - in the case of choices in racks - I have very hard water and went looking for a stainless steel rack as a rust inhibitor. I did find one, however, the wire configuration is such that it lets smaller jars tip over. It would be best if they made them with concentric circles - as some are. These will hold small jars upright and prevent tipping. Sometimes these little annoyances can be irksome when you've got a big pot of boiling water to contend with. Just my 2 c's. Bejay

Bumblebeez, Yes I have frozen them after assembling and before baking. They turned out wonderfully! I always use fresh shrimp when I am going to freeze them however, so yes if you are using already frozen shrimp then I wouldn't freeze them. I always make the stacked filo pizza when I make the shrimp stick recipe as there is just enough filo in a package for both. Although next time I may just double or triple the shrimp stick recipe. Here are some ideas for punches that I found in my files. This is far and away the BEST lemonade I have ever had-it comes from Taste of Home and everyone that has had it, loves it: (not this was quoted by person posting recipe, not me, I haven't tried it). Aunt Frances'Lemonade 5 lemons 5 limes 5 oranges 3 quarts water 1 1/2-2c sugar Squeeze the juice from 4 of each fruits; pour into a 1 gallon container. Thinly slice remaining fruits and set aside for garnish. Add water and sugar to juice mixing well. Store in refrig and serve over ice with fruit slices. Yield:1 gallon (12-16 servings) Hot Weather Punch 8 tea bags · 3 quarts boiling water · 3/4 cup sugar · 1 bottle ginger ale -- 32-ounce · 1 can lemonade, frozen 12 Steep tea in water for 10 minutes. Remove tea bags and mix tea with remaining ingredients. Chill. Ginger ale may be chilled and added just before serving if a more carbonated punch is desired. Serves 15 Summertime Cooler 1 bottle (64 ounces) cranberry-raspberry drink, chilled 2 cups water 2 large lemons 2 large limes 1 medium nectarine 1/2 pound seedless green grapes 1/2 cup raspberries lemon leaves 5 tea bags 2 to 4 tablespoons sugar 1 bottle (34 ounces) lemon-lime diet soft drink, chilled 1 can (6 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed Mix 3 cups raspberry-cranberry drink and 2 cups water. Pour 3-1/2 cups of this mixture into a 6-cup ring mild and freeze. Refrigerate remaining 1-1/2 cups. Cut a continuous 1-inch wide strip of peel from each lemon and each lime. Set aside. Squeeze juice from lemons and limes to equal 1/4 cup each. Refrigerate to use in punch later. Trim white membrane from lemon and lime peel strips. Form each strip into a rose by rolling it tightly, skin side out, around finger. Secure with a toothpick. Cover and refrigerate. When juice ring is frozen, cut nectarine into wedges and separate grapes into small clusters. Discard toothpicks from lemon and lime roses. Arrange roses with nectarine wedges, grape clusters, raspberries, and lemon leaves on frozen ring for garnish. Pour in half of remaining drink mixture; freeze about 1 hour to set garnishes in place. Add remaining drink mixture; freeze. In a 4-cup glass measuring cup, pour boiling water over tea bags to equal 4 cups. Let steep 10 minutes. Discard tea bags. Cover and refrigerate tea until ready to complete punch. Just before serving, mix 2 tablespoons sugar, soft drink, undiluted lemonade, tea, remaining cranberry drink, lemon and lime juices, and 1 1/2 cups cold water in a 6-quart punch bowl (large enough to hold ice ring). Taste, adding more sugar if desired. Unmold the ice ring into your hands, not on a place because it might break. To loosen the ice ring from mold, place mold in a hot water bath about 30 seconds (do not immerse). Add the ice ring to punch. Tips Lemon leaves may be purchased at a florist shop. Sunny Spring Lemonade 6 cups white grape juice, chilled 1 (12-ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed and undiluted 5 1/2 cups club soda, chilled Stir together all ingredients in a 1-gallon pitcher or punch bowl. Serve over ice. Yield: 3 quarts Shelley

I haven't made these but have eaten them at a friend's house years ago and I remember them as being very tasty. Thanks for the reminder because this thread prompted me to find the recipe she gave me. SHRIMP CHEESE CUPS Âmakes 16 1/4 lb. peeled, cooked shrimp, finely chopped 1 8-oz. package cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup prepared cocktail sauce 1/8 tsp. dried basil 1/8 tsp. garlic powder 1/8 tsp. marjoram 1/8 tsp. oregano 1/8 tsp. thyme 1 8-oz. package refrigerated crescent rolls In small bowl, beat cream cheese with cocktail sauce and seasonings until smooth. Stir in shrimp. Unroll crescent dough and separate into 4 rectangles. Press perforations together. Cut each rectangle lengthwise, then crosswise, into 4 pieces. Press each piece into small muffin cups. Spoon one rounded Tbs. of cheese mixture into each muffin cup. Lap the overhanging edges of the dough over the filling to enclose it. Bake in preheated 375 degree oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and cool on rack for 5 minutes before removing from pan. Serve warm with additional cocktail sauce and garnish with any leftover shrimp.

If you are serving an Asian main course then maybe one of these two recipes will work for you. Won ton Soup could be good choice too but making your own won tons may be a bit more work than you were thinking. Chinese Spring Rolls - Rachel Ray Via Woodie 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or olive oil 1/2 red bell pepper chopped fine 2 stalks celery from the heart chopped fine 6 water chestnuts chopped fine 1/2 small onion chopped fine 1/4 cup fresh bean sprouts a handful -- chopped 2 (6-ounce) cans lump crab meat drained 12 ounce Cooked chicken 2 tablespoon dark soy such as Tamari 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves eyeball it 4 (13 by 17-inch) sheets defrosted phyllo dough 3 tablespoon melted butter Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Add oil to a preheated skillet over medium to medium high heat. Saute pepper, celery, water chestnuts, onion 2 to 3 minutes. Veggies should still have a little crunch. Transfer to a bowl.Add bean spouts, crab, soy and thyme. Combine well with a spoon. Paint half of a sheet of phyllo dough with melted butter and fold sheet in half. Pile a few spoonfuls of filling 2 inches from the bottom of sheet and leaving 2 inches at either side of sheet. Fold bottom flap up and side edges in, then roll up and over until you reach the top of the sheet. Your pastry will look like a spring roll. Touch the edges and sides of your roll with melted butter and place roll seam side down on a pastry sheet. Repeat with the remaining sheets of phyllo dough. Bake in the center of the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until lightly golden all over. Chinese Potsticker Dumplings NOTE: This reads harder than it is! Make these in advance and freeze . Cook starting at step 3 from frozen. These are so delicious! 2 garlic cloves 2 green onion a small piece of ginger (about 1 1/2" long) 1 pound lean ground pork, chicken, or turkey 1/3 of a head of small Napa cabbage 2T soy sauce 2 T sesame oil salt about 40 round dumpling wrappers(aka gyoza wrappers or dumpling skins) 3T vegetable oil, divided use Garlic: Peel. Crush through garlic press into a large bowl Green onions: Cut off and discard the root ends. Peel off and discard any withered outer layers. Cut crosswise into 1/4" pieces. Add to the bowl with the garlic. Ginger: Grate the cut side of the ginger through the finest holes of a grater until you have a generous teaspoon. Add the grated ginger to the bowl. Cabbage: Remove and discard any wilted outer leaves. Slice crosswise very thinly. You should have 3 cups. 1. Make filling: To the bowl containing the above, add the meat, cabbage, soy sauce, sesame oil and 1 1/2 t of salt. Mix well. 2. Form Dumplings: Set out a try or a couple of large plates for finished dumplings. Set out a cup of water. Set out dumpling wrappers and cover with a damp towel to keep moist while forming dumplings. Remove one wrapper and lay it in the palm of one hand. Dip the index finger of the other hand in the cup of water. Use finger to moisten the wrapper edges evenly. With a small spoon, scoop 1 T of filling into the center of the wrapper. Fold up sides to meet edges, enclosing filling. Press the edges together to ensure a complete seal. Pleat sealed edges of dumping in 5 or 6 places to pull the dumpling into a crescent shape--pinch pleats firmly to seal. Set dumpling upright on a tray or plate (sealed edges pointing upward). Gently press each dumpling downward to flatten its bottom, making it stable. Cover with a damp towel. Continue making until all filling is used up. 3. Fry-steam and serve: Set a large (10") skillet (with a lid at hand) over medium heat. Measure 1 T of oil. When hot lay 1/3 of the dumpling (not packed tightly) in the pan. Fry until golden brown-about 3 minutes. Dribble in 1/2 c water into skillet around the edge (will splatter a little). Cover and cook until most of the liquid evaporates-about 6 minutes. Uncover and fry 2 to 3 minutes longer to evaporate all the water and crisp the bottoms again. Use a spatula or tongs to remove dumplings to a serving platter, laying them on their side, so you see the browned bottom. Keep dumplings warm in a 150F oven while cooking the test. Wipe out skillet and set back on heat. Add oil and continue as above. Makes about 40 dumplings, enough to serve 4-6 as a light meal or 8-10 as an appetizer Pot Sticker Dipping Sauce: 1/4 c soy 1 1/2 t sesame oil 1 T vinegar 1/2 t chile paste (available in Asian markets) Mix all together. You may like it better after adding a T or so of water, a t of sugar or a little grated ginger. Makes about 1/3 c sauce ~enough for about 4 people Won Ton Soup NOTE: Make the wontons in advance and freeze. There is no need to add the pork slices to the soup. This is a great starter to a Chinese meal. Won Tons 1 pound boneless pork, finely ground or 1/2 pound ground pork and 1/2 pound finely chopped raw shrimp 1/2 cup finely chopped water chestnuts 2 whole green onions, finely chopped 1 TBSP soy sauce (low sodium) 1/2 tsp salt 1/8 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp minced fresh ginger 2 tsp dry sherry 1 egg 1 package won ton wrappers Combine all but the egg an wrappers until well mixed. Beat the egg in a bowl. Place a wrapper on the counter with a point facing you(cover the rest). Mound 1 tsp of the filling in the corner facing you. Fold that corner over filling and roll up to just below the two side corners. Moisten the two side corners with egg. Bring side corners together below filling, overlapping slightly and pinch to seal. Place on a baking sheet and cover while you do the remaining skins. AT this point you can use, refrigerate for 8 hours or freeze. For the soup. Won Ton Soup For each serving: 1 cup chicken broth 1 green onion sliced on the angle 1/4 cup coarsely chopped Napa cabbage or bok choy 4-6 won tons Heat the broth in a large pan. When simmering add green onion and cabbage and cook 3 minutes (don't boil) Meanwhile drop won tons into large bowl of boiling water. Allow to float to the surface and then boil for 4-6 minutes until meat is cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon and drop into hot broth. OPTIONAL: Garnish each bowl with 1 or 2 BBQ pork slices and season with a few drops of soy sauce or sesame oil.