Sorry, but for some reason my 'puter will no longer render the tilde ~ over the N in "jalapeno". "Alligator Eggs" ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 36 large jalapeno chiles -- roasted and peeled 2 ts mayonnaise 2 ts hot sauce, your choice 2 ts minced capers 2 ts minced green onions 2 ts minced fresh parsley 1/2 ts Dijon mustard 1/2 ts horseradish Salt & pepper 1/4 ts paprika Peanut oil [ed.--or corn or canola oil] for frying 1 3/4 c all-purpose flour 3/4 c beer [or NA beer] -- room temp 2 eggs -- room temp 3 Tb minced green onion 2 Tb vegetable oil 1 1/2 Tb catsup 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 ts fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 ts baking powder 1 1/2 ts salt 1 ts cayenne pepper Using small, sharp knife; cut 1 1/2 inch slit at stem end on side of each chile. Scrape out seeds; do not tear stems. Rinse out chiles. Drain on towels. Mix next 9 ingredients. Season filling with salt and pepper. Spoon about 1 t into each chile (do not overstuff; chile should close). Arrange chiles on baking sheet. Refrigerate. Heat 3/4" oil in heavy, large skillet to 350 degrees. Blend in remaining ingredients in large bowl. Dredge each chile in mixture, coating completely. Add chiles to skillet (in batches; do not crowd) and fry until golden brown, turning once, about five minutes. Drain on paper towels and serve. Source: Jim Jim@DietAndFitnessOnline.com ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the Internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today!