• 4 large eggs
• 2 pounds small, raw peeled Louisiana shrimp
• 1 jar (16oz) of Zatarains Creole mustard (substitute: spicy brown mustard)
• 1 jar (5.25 oz) of Zatarains prepared horseradish (substitute: any prepared horseradish)
• 1 cup canola oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 cup yellow onions, diced small
• 1 cup green bell pepper, diced small
• 1 cup celery, diced small
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Louisiana hot sauce to taste

Note: The recipe is easy to scale up by doubling or tripling all the ingredients. Just make sure there are plenty of shrimp.  You can make this ahead and it will keep for at least a week.  In fact, it is even better if made at least two days before serving.  If you use an alternative brand of horseradish make sure it is pure prepared horseradish and not the mayo-like creamy stuff.

Spicy Creole Shrimp Dip

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photo courtesy of George Graham

• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 lemons
• 6 to 7 baking apples (about 2 1/2 pounds)
• 2 to 3 dashes Angostura bitters
• 1/3 cup raw sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
• One grind fresh black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon flake sea salt, plus more for finishing
• Egg wash (1 large egg whisked with 1 teaspoon water and a pinch of salt)
• Demerara sugar, for finishing

Note: Use a combination of sweet and tart apples, Granny Smith and Golden Delicious make a good baking combination

Salted Caramel Apple Pie

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Churros

• 1 cup of all purpose flour
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup of water
• 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons of sugar
• 1/2 stick of butter
• 1/2 cup of sugar for dusting the churros
• 2 teaspoons of cinnamon for dusting
• Vegetable oil for frying (about 3 cups)

Sauces

• 3/4 cup of Nutella
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1.5 cup of frozen strawberries (or fresh)
• 2 tablespoons of sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Juice from half a lemon
• Small can of sweet condensed milk

Hanukkah Churros

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• 2½ cups (12½ ounces) all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 cup (7 ounces) sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 packed teaspoon orange zest (from about 1 medium orange)
• 1 cup pureed pumpkin
• 3/4 cup dried cranberries

Pumpkin Orange Cranberry Cookies 

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• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, divided
• 1½ lbs sage sausage, removed from casing
• 1 large onion, finely chopped (about 2 cups)
• 4 large stalks celery, finely chopped (about 2 cups)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced, divided
• 1/4 cup fresh sage leaves, minced (or 2 teaspoons dried sage leaves)
• 32 ounces (4 cups) low-sodium chicken or turkey broth, preferably homemade
• 3 whole eggs
• 2½ lbs (about 2 loaves) high quality sandwich bread or soft Italian or French bread, stale or dried in 250˚ oven for 1 hour.
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves, minced
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 whole bone-in, skin-on turkey breast (about 4 to 5 pounds), rinsed and patted dry

Note: Read more about best bread for stuffing here. 

Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast And Stuffing

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Crust

• 1¾ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 24 squares)
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, melted

Filling

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 2 tablespoons brandy, if desired
• 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
• 4 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 5 eggs

Pumpkin Cheesecake

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• butter for the pan
• 1 cup cranberries, rinsed and picked over
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup stone-ground cornmeal
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Cranberry Cornbread

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Crust

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted

Filling

• 5 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1¼ cups sugar
• 1¼ cups Creole cream cheese, recipe here
• 2 teaspoons satsuma zest
• 1/4 cup satsuma juice
• 3 medium eggs

Satsuma Compote

• 6 satsumas
• 1/2 cup satsuma or orange juice
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 pint strawberries, blackberries or raspberries (frozen are OK)
• 1 ounce Grand Marnier liqueur

Note: Sour cream may be substituted for Creole cream cheese which is found primarily in New Orleans and elsewhere in Louisiana. It is easy enough to make your own, recipe here.

Satsuma Creole Cream-Cheese Cheesecake

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• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 lb sweet apples, pared, cored, thinly sliced
• 1 1/3 cups sugar
• 1/3 cup seedless raisins
• 1/4 cup Calvados (apple brandy)
• 10 (½-inch) slices French or Italian bread
• 6 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3 cups milk
• confectioners' sugar

Apple Raisin Bread Pudding

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Casserole

• 1/4 lb unsalted butter (1 stick), cut into 1-inch chunks
• 5 lbs sweet potatoes (about 8 medium) peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1½ teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup water

Topping

• 1 egg white lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• pinch cayenne pepper
• pinch ground cumin
• 2 cups pecans, halved

Ultimate Candied Sweet Potato Casserole

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