I guess that is a good example of a stiff drink.

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Nova, in the South we call that a "Pig Pickin'" and it usually lasts for a whole weekend!

TQ, that dip looks DIVINE!!!

Kathy - I'll remember that, thanks. Kids'll get a kick out of it!

Here's one of Dan Andre's recipes (Lagniappe Rest.), there's a couple more on my website but this is probably my favourite:

Chipotle Chicken

2 TBS BUTTER
1 CUP CHICKEN STOCK
2 TBS ONION, FINELY DICED
1 TSP ADOBO SAUCE, IN THE CAN
2 CLOVES GARLIC, MINCED
1 TSP BLACK PEPPER
2 CHIPOTLE CHILES, CANNED IN ADOBO SAUCE, FINELY CHOPPED
1 TSP SUGAR
1 CUP HEAVY CREAM
16 OZ BONELESS CHICKEN, CUBED

* IN A SAUCEPAN, SAUTÉ THE CHICKEN PIECES IN A SMALL AMOUNT OF OIL. WHEN THE CHICKEN IS COOKED, REMOVE IT FROM THE SAUCEPAN.
* IN THE SAUCEPAN, MELT THE BUTTER AND SAUTÉ THE ONION, GARLIC AND CHIPOTLE CHILIES FOR 5 MINUTES.
* ADD THE STOCK, ADOBO SAUCE, BLACK PEPPER AND SUGAR AND HEAT UNTIL THE SAUCE BEGINS TO BOIL.
* ADD THE HEAVY CREAM, MIX WELL, REDUCE THE HEAT AND ALLOW THE SAUCE TO SIMMER FOR 15 TO 20 MINUTES OR UNTIL IT THICKENS.
* ADD THE CHICKEN TO THE SAUCE AND SIMMER FOR JUST A FEW MINUTES IN ORDER TO HEAT THE CHICKEN.
* SERVE OVER RICE.

Dog that is the first thing you've posted that I understand. And it is very funny! A Stiff Drink! Haaaaaa hahaha!

Here's one that Neighbor Dave and I came up with on our trip down to AC (got back yesterday). On our first day there, we bought a large packet of unsalted roasted cashews from a beach vendor and we already had some great roasted corn tortilla chips that we'd got at Marina's for snacking. On our second day, we went reef fishing and caught some snapper and triggerfish, which we had filleted. So we came up with Cashew Crusted Triggerfish, and it goes like this:

Throw enough corn chips in a blender to give you about a cup of finely ground corn meal crumbs. Then add about a cup of the cashews and grind them together. Don't grind the cashews first or you'll have cashew butter. Dip the fillets in an egg wash (one beaten egg) and then dredge them in the cashew/corn meal mix and saute over medium-high heat in butter or oil until golden brown. Serve with a wedge of lime and ample Belikin or white wine.

Great eats and quick to make.

Crab/Artichoke Dip

Artichoke and Spin Dip - Yum Good!!

1 can artichoke hearts (chopped)
12 oz (or more) freshly picked crabmeat
1 12 oz pkg Cream Cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
(For a little extra kick, 1 tsp of your fav hot sauce)

Mix well and pour into 8" baking dish

Top with:
1 C freshly grated Parmesan, Reggiano or Asiago ( my fav)
Paprika to taste

and bake at 350 for 30 min.

Add your fav crusty carbs and mmmmmmmm

May also substitute lobster for the crab.

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And for dessert:
Fried Pineapple-Orange Tacos w/Chocolate

1 large fresh pineapple, chunked
2 oranges, peeled & sliced into rounds
2 T brown sugar
1/2 stick butter
1 1/2 T confectioner;s sugar
6 tortillas
Whipped cream
Bittersweet chocolate shavings

Fry fruits, sprinkled w/br sugar over medium heat - about 5 minutes, or until lightly browned, turning frequently to cook through & permit liquids to evaporate. Set aside.

Melt 1 T butter and 1/2 T confectioner;s sugar in lg skillet. When melted, stir together - add 1 tortilla and cook briefly each side. Repeat. Replenish sugar & butter as needed.

To prepare: layout tortillas, place fruit compote on, top w/whipped cream and grate chocolate on top.

Fold & serve

Fruits interchangeable for variety - bananas/pears/apples etc.

ah, posted on wrong thread for a great soup...on jasons deli thread.