Elegant Survival

M-J's Elegant Cocktail Buffet, with Her Teriyaki Angels on Horseback in the Foreground[/caption] M-J's Teriyaki Angels on Horseback Whole water chestnuts Streaky American-style bacon Teriyaki sauce and soy sauce Aluminium or aluminum foil Barbecue grill, gas or charcoal-powered Cookie-sheets Toothpicks, preferably the round variety

Marinate the (drained) water chestnuts in a combination of teriyaki sauce and soy sauce for several hours (three hours minimum for best results).

Chop bacon into thirds, making a series of short strips, each about two inches long.

Wrap a strip of bacon around each water chestnut, secure it with a toothpick, then set them on a cookie-sheet, inside of which lies a sturdy platform of foil--you can construct it with two sheets layered, with the sides folded up an inch around the perimeter. You will lift the foil out and onto the barbecue grill when your assembled angels on horseback are ready to cook. Pierce a few fine holes into the foil so that the smoke reaches them from the bottom. When the bacon is browned to your satisfaction, gently lift the foil assembly back onto your cookie-sheet. Remove angels on horseback to a serving platter. If you cannot use an outdoor barbecue, an oven broiler will work just fine, but you can skip the foil and just cook the angels on horseback in the grill-pan, turning them once. Tip: you can make your own teriyaki sauce.

Copyright M-J de Mesterton 2001