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Bacon Loves Shrimp Deviled Eggs

Ingredients: 8 hard boiled eggs, cut in half lengthwise 3 strips thick cut bacon, cooked and crumbled 1/2 cup finely minced cooked shrimp 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon finely minced green onion or chopped chives salt pepper shrimp slices for garnish Directions: Place the yolks in a small bowl. Lightly mash […]

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Shrimp & Chive Dip

Ingredients: 8 oz small “salad” shrimp or medium shrimp, chopped 8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup mayonnaise 3 tablespoons minced chives 2 tablespoons finely chopped Italian parsley 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 large clove garlic, minced 1 shallot, minced 1/8 teaspoon celery seed salt […]

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Rachel’s Ultimate Crab Dip

Ingredients: 16 oz blue crab claw meat 8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature 3/4 cup sour cream 3/4 cup sharp cheddar 2 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 1/2 tablespoons Old Bay 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon celery seed 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder 1 shallot, minced Directions: Preheat oven […]

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Pommes Frites with Two Dipping Sauces

Ingredients: 2-3 lb russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch wide, 3 inch long pieces canola oil frites sauce #1 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons capers 2 tablespoons parsley 2 anchovies frites sauce #2 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard freshly ground black pepper Directions: frites sauce #1: pulse all ingredients in a […]

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Ham & Dill Deviled Eggs

Ingredients: 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced length-wise 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1/4 cup finely diced smoked ham 1/2 to 1 teaspoon finely minced dill Ingredients: In a medium bowl, mash together the egg yolk and dill until fairly smooth. Stir in the mayo and mustard. Add the ham then stir […]

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Chipotle Hummus

Ingredients: 20 oz canned chickpeas 3 cloves garlic 4-5 chipotle chiles in adobo (with at least 1 teaspoon of a adobo) juice of 1/2 lemon 3 tablespoons tahini 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder salt to taste Directions: In a large saucepan, heat the chickpeas (in […]

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Clam Dip, Gonna Have Clam Dip! Clam Dip!

Ingredients:10 oz canned “cocktail” clams, drained, reserving 2 tablespoons clam juice8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature1/2 cup sour cream1/4 cup mayonnaise2 teaspoons minced shallot1 teaspoon lemon zest1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon lemon juice1 large clove garlic, minced1/8 teaspoon celery seedsaltwhite pepperfinely chopped flat leaf parsley Directions:In a food processor or blender (I used my […]