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Shrimp Hushpuppies
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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