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Mint Julep Iced Tea

This tea holds all the tasty secrets of the mint julep–mint and bourbon–and adds fresh lemon, lime, and sweetened tea to create a summer-ready drink for the adults in your circle.

Mint Julep Iced Tea

Ingredients

  • 8 mint leaves
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • 1 lime, sliced
  • 1 cup bourbon
  • 3 cups cold sweetened tea
  • Cubed or crushed ice

Preparation

Combine first 3 ingredients in a 2-quart pitcher, pressing with spoon to crush mint. Stir in bourbon and tea. Add ice.

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Chilled Georgia Peach Soup with Raspberry Cream

This is wonderful with any fresh fruit.

Chilled Georgia Peach Soup with Raspberry Cream

Ingredients

  • 2 quarts chopped fresh peaches
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup peach Schnapps
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • Raspberry Cream
  • Garnish: raspberry puree

Preparation

Stir together first 7 ingredients in a large saucepan. Cook over medium heat 15 minutes or until peaches are tender and liquid is reduced. Cool; process in a blender until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides. Cover and chill.

Stir in half-and-half. Top each serving with a dollop of Raspberry Cream, and garnish, if desired.

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Cruisin' Crab Dip

Cruisin' Crab Dip

Ingredients

  • 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained
  • 1 cup seeded and chopped tomato
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pound fresh jumbo lump crabmeat, drained
  • Garnish: chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Combine first 11 ingredients in a large nonstick skillet; place over low heat, and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Gently fold in crabmeat. Spoon into serving bowl, and garnish, if desired. Serve with French bread slices toasted with Casino Butter.

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Spiced Shrimp Zapala

"This is a contemporary take on the traditional shrimp cocktail." For the most appealing presentation, leave tails on.

Spiced Shrimp Zapala

Ingredients

  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/2 red onion, sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 tablespoons capers, chopped
  • 3 pounds jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined

Preparation

Combine first 13 ingredients; cover and chill 1 hour.

Cook shrimp in boiling salted water to cover 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink; drain.

Combine shrimp and vinaigrette; cover and chill 2 hours. Drain or serve with a slotted spoon.

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Romas and Goats

Alan suggests serving at room temperature.

Romas and Goats

Ingredients

  • 1 cup panko*
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 11 ounces goat cheese, softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 12 Roma (plum) tomatoes
  • Pesto

Preparation

Stir together first 5 ingredients in a shallow dish. Stir in butter; set aside.

Combine goat cheese, pepper, and salt in a small bowl.

Cut tomatoes in half horizontally; trim a small amount from rounded edges, if necessary, so halves will stand upright. Remove seeds and pulp. Spoon about 2 teaspoons goat cheese mixture into each half.

Dip tomato halves, upside down, in breadcrumb mixture, coating generously. Place, right side up, on an ungreased baking sheet.

Bake at 400° for 15 to 18 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer tomatoes to serving platter. Drizzle with pesto.

*Panko--large coarse breadcrumbs typically used in Japanese cooking--can be found at Asian or international markets. Toasted fresh breadcrumbs can substitute.

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Artichoke Cakes with Cajun Rémoulade

Artichoke Cakes with Cajun Rémoulade

Ingredients

  • 3 (14-ounce) cans artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
  • 1 cup soft breadcrumbs, lightly packed
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Cajun Remoulade

Preparation

Squeeze liquid from artichokes, using paper towels, until artichokes are just slightly moist. Place artichokes in a medium bowl. Add eggs and next 3 ingredients. Combine mayonnaise and next 5 ingredients in a separate bowl; stir well. Add mayonnaise mixture to artichoke mixture; stir gently until thoroughly combined. Cover and chill at least 2 hours.

Place a large, lightly oiled nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Scoop artichoke mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls; place in skillet, and flatten slightly. Cook 2 to 2 1/2 minutes on each side or until golden and slightly set. Transfer to a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 10 to 12 minutes or until done. Serve with Cajun Rémoulade.

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Pecan Tarts

"I got a Girl scout badge for this recipe way back when," Kim says. "It's based on my grandmother's chess pie."

Pecan Tarts

Ingredients

  • 2 (3-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 2/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • Pinch salt
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 3 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Beat cream cheese and 2/3 cup butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until blended. Add flour and salt; beat until combined. Divide dough in half. Flatten each half into a round disk about 1 inch thick. Wrap in heavy-duty plastic wrap; chill 1 hour.

Shape dough into 2-inch balls. Flatten balls, and place in 3-inch muffin cups, forming each into a shell. (Dough should form a lip above muffin cups.) Sprinkle pecans evenly in pastry cups.

Whisk together eggs and next 5 ingredients until blended. Carefully pour egg mixture evenly over pecans. (Pastries will be full.) Bake at 350° for 30 to 35 minutes or until set.

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Coconut-Buttermilk Pie

Sink your teeth into this flavorful and delicious pie. With it's coastal flare, this creamy delight will be one of your go-to desserts.

Coconut-Buttermilk Pie

Ingredients

  • 1/2 (15-ounce) package refrigerated piecrusts
  • 2 cups flaked coconut
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 eggs, well beaten
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate morsels

Preparation

Fit piecrust into a 9-inch pie plate according to package directions; fold edges under, and crimp. Cover with plastic wrap, and set aside.

Toast coconut at 350° for 5 minutes or until golden brown, stirring twice. Set aside.

Beat butter, sugar, and flour at medium speed with an electric mixer until blended; add eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla, beating well.

Stir in toasted coconut and chocolate morsels. Pour mixture into prepared piecrust.

Bake at 325° for 30 minutes; shield edges with foil to prevent excessive browning. Bake 25 to 30 more minutes or until set.

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Formal Menu Top Southern Seafood Menu

Mint Julep Iced Tea

Chilled Georgia Peach Soup with Raspberry Cream

Cruisin' Crab Dip

Spiced Shrimp Zapala

Romas and Goats

Artichoke Cakes with Cajun Rémoulade

Pecan Tarts

Coconut-Buttermilk Pie

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Formal Menu Bottom

Shopping List for Southern Seafood Menu

Celebrate the best of Georgia's produce and fresh-caught seafood with this delicious menu for 12 or more.

Shopping List:

Baked

  • 1 cup soft breadcrumbs, lightly packed

Baking

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 cups flaked coconut
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Canned

  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 3 (14-ounce) cans artichoke hearts, drained and chopped

Dairy

  • 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup whipping cream
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 (3-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 2/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 large eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 (15-ounce) package refrigerated piecrusts
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted

Other

  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup peach Schnapps

Produce

  • 8 mint leaves
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • 1 lime, sliced
  • 2 quarts chopped fresh peaches
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint
  • 1 cup seeded and chopped tomato
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions

Special

  • 1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained
  • 1 cup panko*

Spices

  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1 cup cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • Pinch salt

Recipe List

Mint Julep Iced Tea

Chilled Georgia Peach Soup with Raspberry Cream

Cruisin' Crab Dip

Spiced Shrimp Zapala

Romas and Goats

Artichoke Cakes with Cajun Rémoulade

Pecan Tarts

Coconut-Buttermilk Pie

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