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Because Oyster Rockefeller Sounds Rich

There’s much debate over how many of America’s greatest
recipes got their name, but that’s not an issue with Oyster Rockefeller. Thanks
to the rich, money-colored butter sauce, this decadent creation’s name pretty
much wrote itself.

Besides the obvious, superficial reasons, associating your
new shellfish appetizer with the most affluent family of the day was a stroke
of social media genius. Hey, just because Twitter wouldn’t be invented for
another 107 years doesn’t mean people didn’t “retweet” things.

When Jules Alciatore invented the dish in 1899, he wasn’t
trying to create a classic, new American shellfish appetizer; he was simply
trying to replace snails in his diet. That’s right, what would become America’s
greatest seafood appetizer (sorry, crab cakes) was just a delicious work-around
for a serious shortage of French snails in New Orleans.

To say the customers of Antoine’s were happy with this local
substitution would be a huge understatement. They went crazy for it. The dish
quickly gained national attention, with the most famous celebrities,
politicians, and foreign dignitaries of the day stumbling over each to get a
plate or three.

The original secret recipe really is a secret; so all
versions, including mine, are just guesses. There is agreement among foodies
who study such matters that spinach was not part of the formula, but the much
spicier and more flavorful watercress was used.

Neither were mushrooms, bacon, ham, cheese, garlic, or any other
later day add-ons. Not that those ingredient aren’t good baked on top of
oysters, but that just wasn’t how Mr. Alciatore rolled. So if you are looking
for a special occasion appetizer that tastes, looks, and makes you feel (and
sound) rich, then I hope you give this oyster Rockefeller recipe a try. Enjoy!

Makes enough for about 3 dozen oysters Rockefeller:
1 stick butter (1/2 cup) room temp
2 tbsp minced green onions, white and light green parts
2 tbsp diced celery
2 tbsp fresh chopped tarragon
2 tbsp fresh chopped Italian parsley
1 cup chopped watercress leaves
salt, pepper, and cayenne to taste
2 tbsp Pernod liquor
1/4 cup bread crumbs
3 dozen oysters on the half shell

Bonus How to Open Oyster Video!

My friend Tamar, from Starving Off the Land, does a much better job of showing how to open oysters, but that’s only because she raises them and gets a lot more practice! That, and she’s better at it. Also, a special thanks to Sky Sabin Productions for their fine work on this.

For some additional shucking info, and tons of oyster recipe links, you can also check out this article on Allrecipes.com. Enjoy!

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Veggie Shooters (Crudites with Skinny Ranch Dip)

Fresh cut vegetables served in individual shot glasses with your favorite dressing makes for an easy, healthy, elegant appetizer. No double dipping!

Think color and use your favorite vegetables; raw zucchini or celery would also be great. These are also kid friendly, my daughter loves bell peppers, carrots and cucumbers.

Of course, you can buy store bought dressing to save time, but whipping up a batch of your own is easy. You can make the dip and cut the vegetables ahead of time, then assemble when you are ready to serve it. If you are serving vegans or dairy free diets, swap the ranch dip for hummus!

If you’re heading to a Holiday party and are worried about over-eating, bring these veggie shooters and skip the chips!

Veggie Shooters (Crudites with Skinny Ranch Dip)
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Servings: 11 • Size: 1/4 cup dip with vegetables • Old Points: 2 pts • Points+: 2 pts
Calories: 73 • Fat: 2 g • Carb: 10 g • Fiber: 1 g • Protein: 4 g • Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 331 mg

Ingredients:

For the skinny ranch dip:

3/4 cup fat free sour cream

3/4 cup fat free Greek yogurt

1/3 cup Hellman’s light mayonnaise

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tbsp chopped fresh chives or dill

1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

1 tsp salt

freshly ground pepper

1-2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar

1 cup 1% low fat buttermilk

For the crudites:

1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips

1 red bell pepper, cut into strips

1 large English cucumber, cut into strips

3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into strips

11 baby arugula leaves for garnish

11 shot glasses

Directions:

To make the dip: In a small bowl combine the sour cream, yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic, powder, onion powder, parsley, chives, salt, and cracked pepper. Mix well.

Stir in the white balsamic vinegar; then buttermilk. Adjust the seasonings to taste, adjusting the vinegar as needed, the flavors will become bolder over time.

To assemble the shooters: Place 1/4 cup of dip in each glass. Place the strips of vegetables in each glass and serve cold.

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Are Your New Year’s Eve Eats, Completes?

Just in case you’re looking for some extra special appetizers for your New Year’s Eve party, I’ve put together a little collection of my favorites. These crowd-pleasers are so delicious, you may even get a kiss before midnight. Just click on the title, and away you go. Enjoy!

Coquilles St-Jacques

The kind of special occasion appetizer we used to enjoy before the dieticians and celebrity chefs ruined it for everybody.

All-American Shrimp Cocktail

There’s something about dunking a jumbo shrimp in cocktail sauce that just feels like New Year’s Eve

Fancy Mixed Nuts

Why the hell would anyone put out separate bowls of nuts, when you can go full mixed nuts? It’s nuts.

Potato & Chorizo Mini Quiches

Originally a Super Bowl snack idea, these mini-quiches will work just as well on that fancy hors d’oeuvres buffet. They can be fancied up in an infinite number of ways.

Oyster Rockefeller

Any appetizer with “Rockefeller” in the name has got to work here. By the way, if you’re under 35, you should call it “Oysters Roc-A-Fella.” Trust me.

Clams Casino

It’s not gambling if you know you’re going to win. By the way, the house (that serves these) always wins.

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	Coquilles St-Jacques The kind of special occasion appetizer we used to enjoy before the dieticians and celebrity chefs ruined it for everybody.
	All-American Shrimp Cocktail There’s something about dunking a jumbo shrimp in cocktail sauce that just feels like New Year’s Eve
	Fancy Mixed Nuts Why the hell would anyone put out separate bowls of nuts, when you can go full mixed nuts? It’s nuts.
	Potato & Chorizo Mini Quiches Originally a Super Bowl snack idea, these mini-quiches will work just as well on that fancy hors d’oeuvres buffet. They can be fancied up in an infinite number of ways.
	Oyster Rockefeller Any appetizer with “Rockefeller” in the name has got to work here. By the way, if you’re under 35, you should call it “Oysters Roc-A-Fella.” Trust me.
	Clams Casino It’s not gambling if you know you’re going to win. By the way, the house (that serves these) always wins.