Chargrilled oysters are a having a moment, and we couldn’t be happier about it! From white linen restaurants to local joints off the beaten path, these delicacies are essentially a blank canvas. Topped with everything from Rockefeller sauce to this version with a sublime crabmeat and shrimp cream sauce. Our Bayou Lafourche Blend comes into...
Recipe Category: Appetizers
CRAWFISH STUFFED PISTOLETTES
Pistolettes are a small, football-shaped roll found throughout South Louisiana. Perfect for a bread basket any time of the year, but they take on new life during festival season. As the weather gives way to Autumn, festivals serve these hand-held rolls stuffed with meat or seafood stuffing. Whether they’re deep fried or wrapped tightly in...
BUTTERY ROUGAROU POPCORN
As South Louisiana folklore has it, the Rougarou is a legendary, mythical creature roaming the swamps and bayous. Our Rougarou Blend is equally as interesting and has a mysterious, can’t-quite-put-your-finger-on-it flavor. Nothing scary about it. Rougarou is a simply delicious blend that makes the simplest of dishes really stand out. Like Crop to Pop Popcorn!...
Honey Chipotle Wing board with hot honey
Game night, movie night or just about any night, we are here for a wing board. Add the usuals: celery and carrot sticks. Or mix it up with our Quick Pickled Sweet Peppers or our favorite Sweet Pickled Cucumbers. No matter how you dress this board, don’t forget Basic Bee’s Hot Honey. Drizzle on the...
Feed-a-Crowd Cuban Sandwiches
We love the satisfying simplicity of these sandwiches. Slow cooked pork shoulder is perfectly spiced with Cuban Spice Rub then piled on rolls with ham, cheese and pickles. Pile up these warm ham and melty cheese pressed sandwiches and watch them disappear.
Shrimp Skewers with Chimichurri
Bright, fresh, garlicky, zingy – this dish hits all the right notes. Quick-cooking shrimp shine with our Aloha Chicken & Fish Blend and Lemon Garlic Extra Virgin Olive Oil. We up the ante on the flavors with a drizzle of citrusy chimichurri. This recipe has summertime grilling written all over it!
DUCK FLATBREAD WITH SHALLOT & FIGS
The questions come flying in during Louisiana Teal season: what do I do with this freezer full of duck? Here’s the answer. We marinated duck breasts in our Smoked Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Game & Fowl Rub. This flavor combination is a great way to tenderize and reduce gaminess. The result is this delicious...
Brunch Sausage Bites
We spiced up this Southern party buffet classic with our Brunch Blend. Add in white cheddar and fresh herbs and just 30 minutes later, cook you’ve got the perfect appetizer or snack for brunch and parties. Serve with our Jezebel Dipping Sauce. De-lish!
BBQ SHRIMP
No need to fire up the grill. This classic Southern Louisiana dish has nothing to do with BBQ! This luscious dish can be cooked stovetop or in the oven. We prefer the oven because the shrimp linger a little longer in the sauce. And it’s all about the sauce! Our NOLA Pepper is the perfect...
INSTANT BREAD DIPPING APPETIZER
Unexpected guests? No problem. This instant appetizer is always a crowd pleaser. Use any of our Bread Dipping Blends along with your favorite Extra Virgin Olive Oil. We’re especially smitten with Palermo’s Ristorante Bread Dipping Blend because we’re especially smitten with the restaurant! We are so proud to create this blend for this busy neighborhood...