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Shrimp Po' Boy with Horseradish Remoulade
By traciesparks
Fill a Dutch oven halfway with oil and heat to 375 degrees F
- Horseradish Remoulade:
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and butterflied
- 4 Soft Hoagie Rolls, brushed with butter and slightly toasted in the oven
- Horseradish Remoulade, recipe follows
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced into rounds
- 8 leaves green leaf lettuce
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha
- 1 tablespoon horseradish
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon stone-ground mustard
- 1/2 medium shallot, cut into chunks (1/4 cup)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- Add the mayonnaise, capers, Sriracha, horseradish, lemon juice, relish, vinegar, mustard, shallots and sprinkle with salt and pepper in a food processor. Blend until slightly chunky. Adjust seasoning if
Mexican Sliced Steak Tacos
By traciesparks
Seed chipotle peppers then puree with adobo sauce into a smooth paste
- 1 can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- Juice 2 limes, divided
- 2 TBS honey
- 2 TBS worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 tsp mexican oregano
- 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1/4 C olive oil
- 1 1/2 to 2 lbs flank steak or top round (london broil)
- 1 inch thick
- Kosher salt and coarse black pepper
- 16 soft taco size good quality corn or flour tortillas charred.
- Mix and match toppings for Tacos
- Corn, scrapped fresh from the cob then charred in butter or oil over high heat.
- crumbled queso fresco
- cilantro leaves
- thinly sliced red onions
- shredded cabbage
- diced ripe tomatoes
- sliced avocado dressed with lemon or lime juice and salt
- juice of 2 limes
Bacon-Wrapped Li’l Smokies in a Brown Sugar and Maple Glaze
By traciesparks
Whatever you do, DON’T MAKE THESE! They are so addictive! It’d probably be healthier to eat an entire dinosaur ...
- FOR THE GLAZE:
- 1 pound Li'l Smokies
- 12 ounces, weight Center-cut Bacon
- 1/3 cups Brown Sugar
- 1/4 cups Maple Syrup (the Real Stuff)
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- A Small Pinch Of Cayenne (optional)
Slow-Cooked Lemon Chicken Recipe
By traciesparks
Garlic, oregano and lemon juice give spark to this memorable main dish
- 6 bone-in chicken breast halves (about 3 pounds), skin removed
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
- Hot cooked rice
Creamy Swiss Steak Recipe
By traciesparks
"When I was working, I'd put this Swiss steak in the slow cooker before I left for the day," recalls Gloria Carpent...
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 pounds boneless beef round steak, cut into serving-size portions
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
- 1 cup water
- Hot cooked noodles
Peppermint Meltaways Recipe
By traciesparks
This recipe is very pretty and festive-looking on a cookie platter
- FROSTING:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons 2% milk
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 to 3 drops red food coloring, optional
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
Raspberry Cheese Spread Recipe
By traciesparks
A party guest brought this attractive appetizer to our home, and we fell in love with it," says Jane Montgomery fro...
- 4 ounces PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese (softened or cubed), softened
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup seedless raspberry preserves
- Assorted crackers
Cider-Brined Fried Chicken
By traciesparks
In a large bowl, whisk together cider and salt until salt dissolves
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1/2 cup salt
- 1 (4 1/2 to 5-pound) chicken, cut into 10 pieces
- Water
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 quarts vegetable shortening, for frying
Cream Dried Beef aka S.O.S.
By traciesparks
Dried beef in a creamy sauce served over toast, but more commonly known as “S*** on a Shingle” especially in mi...
- 1/4 pounds Butter
- 1/2 cups Flour
- 1/4 teaspoons Pepper
- 1 quart Milk
- 1/4 pounds Dried Beef, Cut Into Small Strips
- 1 cup Water
- 10 slices Bread
German Potato Salad
By traciesparks
Place the potatoes in a medium-size pot and cover them with enough water to extend 2 inches above the surface of th...
- 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes
- 1/2 pound thick-cut bacon
- 3/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/3 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons minced chives, for garnish