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Smoked Mullet Spread

SUBMITTED BY: naylchik

This is my own spread. Here in Florida there is a wide variety of these served at restaurants, but this beats anyone else's, so it's been said. Enjoy! It is commonly served with crackers.

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Southern Style Chicken Toast

Submitted by: Cheftell

Home Town: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA

Living In: Spring, Texas, USA

Small triangles of bread are coated with a minced chicken mixture and pan fried until golden brown. It is similar to the Chinese dim sum dish, shrimp toast.

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Vidalia Sweet Onion Dip

Submitted by: Jenn

Home Town: Catonsville, Maryland, USA

Living In: Westminster, Maryland, USA

Thinly-sliced Vidalia sweet onion is baked in a mixture of mayonnaise, Swiss cheese, and Parmesan cheese for this creamy dip.

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Maple Praline Bacon

Submitted by: Frankie

Home Town: Los Angeles, California, USA

Living In: Kirkland, Washington, USA

Maple flavored candied bacon is a newfangled, Southern-style treat.

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Creamy Pimento Cheese

Submitted by: KANDRSMOM

Living In: Houston, Texas, USA

This is the best pimento cheese you will ever have! Its creamy texture makes it excellent for sandwiches or for eating on crackers.

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Rachael's Superheated Cajun Boiled Peanuts

Submitted by: rachaelp

Home Town: Huntsville, Alabama, USA

Living In: Charleston, West Virginia, USA

Raw peanuts in their shells simmer in a salty, spicy brew flavored with crab boil, Cajun seasoning, garlic, and two kinds of serious hot peppers. This is the real deal that is found in the heart of Florida.

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Ham and Corn Beignets

Submitted by: DJ Williams

Use more fresh corn if the ears are small. Canned white corn, drained, may be used as a substitute for fresh corn. When placing the beignet batter into the oil, a 1 or 2 ounce ice cream scoop may be helpful!

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