Stuffed Celery

This is what I turn to if I have to make an appetizer in a hurry.

It's simple, tasty and I usually have all the ingredients on hand.

• 1 package cream cheese, softened
• 3 Tbsp. mayonnaise
• 1 tsp. dill weed
• 2 tbsp. finely chopped red pepper
• 1 tbsp. finely chopped chives
• 1 head celery, root end cut off and leaves removed.
• salt and pepper or a dash of Tabasco if desired
• 1 can of crabmeat, drained or 1 cups small shrimp

1. Beat cream cheese, mayonnaise, chives and seasonings together.
2. Stir in Shrimp or crabmeat and peppers
3. Separate celery stalks, wash each and dry with paper towel
4. Fill each stalk with cream cheese filling. If it looks a bit messy use a small silicone spatula or damp paper towel to clean up the edges.
5. Cut each filled stalk into 2 or 3 inch lengths and place on serving dish.
6. Sprinkle with dill weed, or chopped fresh parsley and serve.