Creole Dinner Party Recipes

"" A favorite named after Bourbon Street in New Orleans, Louisiana and for the bourbon whiskey ingredient; although this dish, sold as Cajun-style cuisine in malls all over America, is reported to be nothing of the kind (not genuine Creole or Cajun fare)! Note: If you double the recipe, make sure that the chicken is still in a single layer. Laissez..."

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Ingredients: dried onions, garlic powder...

"A Cajun thirst quenching citrus drink compliments of Tony's Seafood in Louisiana."

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Ingredients: carbonated lemon-lime beverage, kiwi fruits...

"This is a recipe that was demonstrated and sampled at the Pensacola Seafood Festival this year. The creator is Irv Miller from Jackson's. Prep time does not include the time to get your grill ready."

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Ingredients: pepper, corn syrup...

"This is a quick version of the real thing."

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Ingredients: cooked rice, cayenne pepper sauce...

"Got this recipe from a great Chef from New Orleans who ended up here after being displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Make sure you use a good bourbon or the dish won't be nearly as awe-inspiring!! Footnote (1/10/07): I've reduced the half and half and chicken broth in hopes that everyone's sauce will thicken up. I've never had a problem with it..."

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Ingredients: half-and-half, cooked fettuccine...

"Here's a quick and simple fish dish that is very good. I found this recipe on About.com. Adjust the heat level by adjust the amount of Creole seasoning."

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Ingredients: Dijon mustard, fresh parsley...

"For some, Jazz Fest can be a religious experience. For locals, it is a yearly pilgrimige and for myself, Sweet Potato Pone is the holy grail. I am still working on the crunchy, crumbly "crust" but this recipe for the filling is the closest I have come to the real deal. If you are ever in the neighborhood of New Orleans during late April or early May,..."

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Ingredients: cinnamon, cloves...

"This is an easy, healthy, flavorful and spicy soup. It is an impressive first course for company if you use large or jumbo shrimp. Alternatively, you can use tiny shrimp and the cost will be much lower but the taste will be the same. It is a regular main dish for my family (using smaller shrimp) and for my annual 'soup party'. I found this recipe..."

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Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, green bell peppers...

"The last time we fried catfish, I decided to try out this hush puppy recipe for a bit of a change. I used a can of mild Rotel tomatoes since I have small children, but you could use the hotter Rotel if you wish. This makes a lot of hush puppies, so you might want to halve the recipe. We really enjoyed the flavor of these...hope you will too! Recipe..."

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Ingredients: banana peppers, eggs...

"Shrimp so yummy I decided to name it after my beloved state! This recipe is for one really big "dinner" sized serving, since I only cook for one."

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Ingredients: shrimp, garlic powder...

"Taken from Emeril Lagasse's book - "Every Day's a Party"; posted for ZWT 5. Taken from the recipe intro - "The oils in the flesh and seeds of the peppers are quite volatile. You should wear rubber gloves when handling them, being careful not to touch your face or eyes while working with the peppers." **Refrigeration / 'aging'..."

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Ingredients: anaheim chilies, distilled white vinegar...