Recipes With Course: Appetizers
Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Light tasting, satisfying and a dish to feed the multitudes, this very popular classic sandwich is served at most traditional Cajun weddings. Great for parties, too. Ingredients3 loaves fresh white bread or sandwich bread 1 stalk of celery 1/2 cup sweet pickle relish (or more to taste) 2 ribs celery, ...
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Jalapeno-Cheese Spread
This spread is easy to make and is a delicious, mildly spicy dip. I also sometimes use it to make a great grill cheese sandwich. Ingredients2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese or Longhorn cheddar cheese 1 (16 oz) package softened cream cheese 1 (7.5 oz) can jalapeno relish or finely ...
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Sugared Popcorn (Kettle Corn)
This old time sugar-coated popcorn dish is almost a lost tradition. Ms. Shirley’s friends still trade her bowls of shrimp and okra gumbo for batches of her kettle corn. Ingredients3 to 4 gallons of popped popcorn 6 - 7 cups sugar 1 cup regular milk Roasted peanuts (optional) Pecans (optional) ...
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Braided Bread Wreath
Turn frozen bread dough into an adorable holiday appetizer. Ingredients1 package frozen bread doughDirectionsStep 1Use frozen bread dough (defrosted) or your own favorite recipe. Form dough into three strips, braid (the way you would braid hair) and form into a circle, the size of a large platter or tray. Step ...
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Oysters in Beurre Noisette
The quick cooking takes the edge off the oyster texture that bothers some people. The nutty flavor of the butter (‘noisette’ means ‘hazelnut’ in French) and the tang of the other ingredients marry well with the flavor of the oysters. Ingredients2 tbsp butter (1/4 stick) 1 dozen oysters, washed and ...
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Cajun Sweet Dough Tarts
This is a perfect dough for tarts. This dough doesn’t have to be refrigerated for handling and can be prepared right away. I prefer filling them with figs, blackberries, or sweet potatoes ( can fill them with whatever you like). This recipe can be cut in half – See half ...
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Pan Fried Oysters
Pan-frying gives these oysters a crispy breading and light taste. Ingredients1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal 1/2 tsp salt 3 tbsp parsley dried 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/4 tsp lemon pepper 2 tbsp oil 2 tbsp butter 1 1/2 pints oysters (18 to 20)DirectionsStep 1Drain ...
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Whiskey Balls
One of the more popular holiday candies. You can easily substitute the whiskey with another liquor, if you prefer. Ingredients2 cups finely chopped pecans 1 box vanilla wafers 2 cups powdered sugar 1/2 cup cocoa 1/4 cup corn syrup 1/2 cup Jack Daniel's Tennessee WhiskeyDirectionsStep 1Toast your pecans by arranging ...
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