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Jumbo shrimp marinated overnight in wine, lemon, and garlic, breaded and broiled until golden for an elegant make-ahead appetizer or main dish.

Smoky, tangy Texas pit barbecue sauce made with ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, and hot pepper sauce. Ready in 25 minutes, this bold homemade BBQ sauce brings authentic Lone Star flavor to ribs, brisket, chicken, and more.

Traditional muffuletta sandwich with salami, ham, provolone, and olive salad piled on a round crusty loaf. New Orleans street food legend that feeds four with simple, bold flavors.

Pounded chicken breasts marinated in hot sauce and butter, stuffed with crumbled blue cheese, then baked and broiled golden. All the bold buffalo wing flavor in an elegant roll-up.

Your family will love this tender and juicy meat loaf that will have everyone licking their lips.

Retro avocado-shrimp aspic sets sieved avocado and plump shrimp in a savory gelatin mold with pimiento, Worcestershire, and a dash of hot sauce. Unmold onto lettuce for a stunning vintage appetizer.

Adapted from “Jacques Pépin Celebrates” (Knopf, 2001)- New York Times

Deep-fried chicken wings tossed in a hot sauce butter glaze with liquid smoke, horseradish, and Worcestershire, then baked until the sauce caramelizes.

Smooth and creamy chicken pâté blended with Neufchâtel cheese, dry sherry, and a hint of nutmeg. No cooking required. Just blend, chill overnight, and serve with crackers.

Homemade Sai Oua: ground pork packed with lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime, cilantro root, and dried chilies, stuffed into natural casings and charbroiled. Northern Thai sausage done right.

Melty cheese dip with green chilies, fresh tomato, and a kick of hot sauce, ready in under 5 minutes using the microwave. Grab your chips and dig in.

Hot baked mushroom dip loaded with Monterey Jack cheese, bacon, sour cream, and a kick of hot sauce. Topped with bread crumbs and served bubbly from the oven.

Whole chicken basted in a rich butter sauce with sherry, curry powder, Worcestershire, oregano, and dry mustard. Slow-roasted and repeatedly glazed until the skin turns deep golden and lacquered.

Sesame curried walnuts toasted in sesame oil with curry powder, sesame seeds, and a lemon-hot sauce glaze. An addictive spiced nut snack or cocktail party appetizer.

Welsh rarebit with sharp cheddar melted in beer, eggs, dry mustard, and Worcestershire. Microwave method, spooned over ham and toast triangles.

Baked cheddar cheese balls with crispy rice cereal, butter, cayenne, and hot sauce. Dime-sized, crispy appetizer bites that bake in under 10 minutes and store indefinitely.