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Shrimp Hushpuppies
By dkanon
Hushpuppies are a popular side dish in the Southern tradition, But you can love them no matter where you live
- 7 ounces cooked shrimp
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 3/4 cup self-rising flour
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup milk
- 1 whole egg
- 1 whole small vidalia onion, minced
- 3 whole celery stalks minced
- 1/4 cup chives, minced
- Oil, for frying
Bacon & Cheddar Biscuits with Maple Chipotle Butter
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
You don't have to be a Southern Belle to make fluffy and tender biscuits
- For the butter:
- 1 stick butter, softened
- 4 Tablespoons pure maple syrup (1/4 cup)
- NOTE: Do not use pancake syrup!
- 1/2 teaspoon Chipotle Chili Powder (increase if you like more spice)
- For the biscuits:
- 2 cups Unbleached Self-Rising Flour (I used King Arthur brand)
- 1/4 cup cold butter (cut into pats), or shortening (I used all butter)
- 2/3 to 3/4 cup cold milk or buttermilk (I recommend buttermilk)
- 6 strips of bacon
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (or cheddar of your choice)
Teriyaki Chicken Wings
By Kimberlik
These teriyaki wings are cooked in a pressure cooker - so you can eat them sooner! Your family will love them as a...
- 2 to 3 pounds chicken wings, drum and wings separated
- 6 tablespoons sesame oil, separated, can use vegetable oil
- 1 cup low sodium teriyaki sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, optional
- Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
Sesame Chicken Pot Stickers
By sulli5301
In a large bowl, combine chicken, mushrooms, garlic, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, rice vinegar and ...
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 3 ounces shiitake mushrooms, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, pressed
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 36 won ton wrappers
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Soy sauce, for serving
Bacon & Guacamole Deviled Eggs
By carvalhohm
You can not go wrong when you combine two already amazing things like eggs and guacamole in a new dish like guacamo...
- 6 eggs, boiled, cooled, peeled, and cut in half
- 1 large avocado, mashed
- 2 tablespoons bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 tablespoon jalapeno, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons diced tomato
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, about half a lime
- 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
- salt, black pepper, and cayenne to taste
- pinch chili powder, for garnish.
Jalapeño Popper Cheesy Pretzel Bombs
By dedmund
OMG these are da bomb! Chewy and soft pretzel poppers are filled with gooey cheese, crispy bacon and spicy jalapeno...
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 12 ounces warm beer (110°-120°), I used Blue Moon *see cooks note
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour + more for dusting counter
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt + more for pretzel tops
- 2 tablespoons baking soda
- 2 cups water
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 8 ounces Mexican cheese blend, shredded (or cheddar cheese)
- 1 (4 ounce) can diced jalapeños
- 12 ounces bacon, cooked and chopped into bite size pieces
Marinated Japanese Chicken Wings
By á-25087
Adapted recipe by finedininglovers
- Chicken 1 kg, wings
- Soy 50 ml, sauce
- Honey 2 tbsp
- Hoisin 2 tbsp, sauce
- Vinegar 2 tbsp, rice
- Wine 2 tbsp, wine
- Garlic 2 cloves, chopped
- Scallion chopped
Shrimp Dip Recipe
By KeyIngredient
Shrimp Dip is always a good appetizer to serve
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened (you can use low fat or fat free if you like)
- 12 ounces extra small shrimp, cooked, peeled, deveined, tail off ( 100 to 150)
- 2 small stalks green onions, diced
- Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
- 2 tablespoons chili sauce
- 2 teaspoons tabasco
Chesapeake Crab Dip
By TrayH
This Chesapeake Bay Crab Dip recipe is super fresh; almost as fresh as the crabs themselves
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
- 3 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
- Keebler® Toasteds® Crackers
Bacon Jalapeno Deviled Eggs
By feeferlump
Bacon Jalapeno Deviled Eggs
- 12 large eggs, hard boiled and peeled
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 2 jalapenos, seeded and chopped
- 6 pieces bacon, cooked, crisped, and crumbled
- Paprika
Guacamole & Sweet Potato Chips
By á-175897
Instead of sweet potato chips, you can use 8-inch corn tortillas, cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into very thin slices
- Salt, to taste, plus 1/2 teaspoon
- 2 avocados, halved and pitted
- 2 tablespoons white onion, very finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped plus 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/2 small serrano chili, seeded and very finely chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons shallot, finely chopped
Veggie Samosas - Easy Snacks to Make
By Cdreamgirl
Savory bundles of pastry, potatoes and peas delight the tastebuds with coriander, garlic and ginger
- 10 to 12 ounces potatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- Water for cooking vegetables
- 2 cups green peas
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons coriander seeds
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1 green chili, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh ginger, chopped
- 2 pinches of black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon ground fennel
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 4 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped
- 4 tablespoons water, divided
- Salt, to taste
- 6 phyllo sheets
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 5 cups canola oil for frying
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