Appetizers

Jalapeno Bacon Cheddar Deviled Eggs

Rating: 4.5 stars 70
A spin on an old classic. Deviled eggs with the addition of savory bacon, delicious Cheddar and spicy jalapeno.

Chef John's Kumquat Marmalade

Rating: 5 stars 44
Gorgeous kumquat marmalade spiced with cayenne pepper and star anise.

Sweet, Salty, Spicy Party Nuts

Rating: 5 stars 427
Mixed nuts coated in a spicy sugar syrup, then oven-roasted until crunchy.

Chef John's Spicy Shrimp Cakes

Rating: 4.5 stars 16
I love Asian-style fish or shrimp cakes but almost never order them because I find there's too much filler or 'binder.' So if you want to enjoy shrimp cakes in their most pure form, give this recipe a try. It takes just a few minutes if you use your food processor. These little fried cakes are delicious served with Thai chili sauce.
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Mexican-Style Shrimp Cocktail

Rating: 5 stars 34
Mexican-style shrimp cocktails are commonly spotted on menus in the Bay Area of California, but they don't seem to have caught on elsewhere — which is surprising since you can pretty much get Mexican food like tacos and burritos in just about any corner of the country. This is my version; you can make it your own by using these ingredients and amounts as a rough guide.

Roasted Red Pepper Spread

Rating: 4.5 stars 7
Roasted red pepper and tomato spread with fresh basil looks fabulous and tastes just as good.
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