Recipe Category: Appetizers

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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!

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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...

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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...

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ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE DIP

Leave it to our friends at Louisiana Pepper Exchange to find a new way to deliver the ubiquitous cayenne pepper in a whole new way. Meet our new little friends: Pepper Purees. Little jars. Big BIG flavor. We love what these pantry staples do for our recipes. They’re not salsas. They’re not hot sauces. They’re...

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Veggie loaded jalapeno queso fundido

Forget those canned tomatoes and that block of yellow cheese (you know the one.) This queso is a fresh approach that will have everyone gathered round, chips in hand. Use this as a party dip, a topping for tacos or roll into a tortilla. Big flavor and warmth are compliments of our friends at Louisiana...

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Smoked Zydeco Tailgate Dip

Just like the south Louisiana music tradition, our Zydeco Blend is a complex mix of flavors. So much savory flavor studded with the right amount of heat plus a colorful pop from turmeric and spinach. Yes, spinach! Consider Zydeco to be your new, go-to, all-purpose Cajun Creole seasoning. Turn up the music and let’s cook....

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Mango Salsa

This bright, fruity and spicy salsa is perfect for using up that bumper crop of summertime Jalapeno chiles and basil from the herb garden. Use it on everything including our Chicken Volcanes Street Tacos.

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Pecan basil pesto

When summertime delivers a bumper crop of basil, pair them with Louisiana pecans from Bergeron Pecans for a delicious take on the Italian favorite. We doubled down on the herby flavor with our Basil Extra Virgin Olive Oil and added a sprinkling of Fleur de Sel. Dollop this pesto on Caprese salads. It’s wonderful as...

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Ghost Pepper WingS

While we realize the thought of Ghost Chile may frighten some, but if you’re here for the heat, Louisiana Pepper Exchange is ready to party. Bring the heat to your next batch of wings with Ghost Pepper Puree. What’s a pepper puree? It’s not a salsa or a hot sauce. These pepper mash concentrates are...