Emeril's Creole Seasoning (Essence)

  http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/emerils-creole-seasoning-essence-recipe3/index.html

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Directions

Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.

New New Orleans Pasta -Emerils

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup boned, skinned and julienned chicken breasts (about 4 ounces)
• 2 1/2 teaspoons Emeril's Original Essence - see my other blogg
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 ounces chopped andouille or chorizo sausage
• 1/2 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream  - SUBSTITUTE with alfrado sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce - TABASCO sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup coarsely grated fresh Parmesan cheese, in all
• 1/2 pound fettuccine

Instructions

Toss the chicken strips with 1 teaspoon of the Essence.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook, shaking the skillet occasionally, for about 1 minute. Add the andouille and cook, shaking the skillet and stirring, for 1 minute. Add the shrimp and the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons Essence and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in the green onions, garlic, and cream and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the Worcestershire, hot pepper sauce, salt, and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan and simmer for 3 minutes.

Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions. Drain in a colander. Add the cooked fettuccine and toss until the pasta is heated through and thoroughly blended with the sauce, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat. Makes about 5 cups.

To serve, allow 1 1/4 cups per portion in pasta bowls. Sprinkle each portion with the remaining Parmesan, 1 tablespoon per serving.

Makes 4 main-course servings.

SLick Receipts ~ Buffalo Chicken Dip

Ingredients:
2~ Large Boneless Chicken Breasts (alternative 3 cans of chicken)
2~ 8 Oz cream cheese
3/4 Cup Franks Red Hot Sauce
1 Cup Ranch Dressing
2 Cups Shredded Cheddar cheese

Bake chicken breasts until fully cooked. Let stand until cool then dice.

Mix together:
2-8oz cream cheese
3/4 Cup Franks Red Hot Sauce
1 Cup Ranch dressing
1 Cup Shredded Cheddar cheese
Cooked diced chicken breasts

Mix until melted together. Put in baking dish and add remaining 1 Cup shredded cheddar cheese on top.

Serve warm or cold with tortilla's or crackers.