Roman Candle Celery Sticks

July 4, 2000

2 small boxes cream cheese, room temp

2 c. cooked rice

1/2 c. chutney ,chopped

1/4 of a green bell pepper, diced

1 T. minced onion

1/4 c. pecans chopped
6 long celery stalks
parsley flakes
paprika

Whip cream chese until fluffy. Fold in rice, chutney, bell pepper, onions and pecans. Chill until ready to fill celery. Cut celery into diagonal 2" pieces and garnish with paprika and parsley

hot! watching the "Twilight Zone Marathon."

You can tint the rice with food coloring