Recipe

Jambalaya

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For those of you who are sick of all sweet things, here is a savory dish.

Jambalaya.

I never liked shrimp or andouille sausage…or really anything for that matter. I was the pickiest eater EVER until I met Mikey/the Evon family.

One of my first food memories (food traumas) was when Mikeys older brother, Willie, made me eat a snail. It was Christmas at the Evon’s, which meant snails and mussels and octopus. All the things I hated most.

My brother in law, Willie, being the gentle, quiet soul that he is…decided it would be fun to force me to eat a snail. 15 minutes later (all the while holding back tears) I opened my mouth and allowed him to force feed me the snail. I swallowed it whole and prayed I would be allergic (so this whole, “hey, lets make Bethany eat it” joke could end forever)…

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Espresso Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies

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Do you think these look amazing?

Most people do.

But guess what?

They are not good.

In a survey (of like, 5 people. And the giant pile of leftover cookies) most people hate these.

If you LOVE espresso and LOVE shortbread cookies, then you will love these.

If you don’t like coffee flavor, STEER CLEAR.

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Mini Oreo Cheesecakes

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Yum

I guess a trend is emerging. Oreo Cookies. I love Oreo’s and think they make everything better.

Therefore, mini cheesecakes with an actual WHOLE Oreo crust.

These are not something you eat on a first date. Or at a work party. Or any party really.

I made these for a party. My brother-in-laws 30th Birthday bash.  I guess I am a bit of a jerk for serving these at a party. But they are soooooo good and everyone loved them, so it really doesnt matter. They probably made for some awkward conversation/judgment.

You know why, right?

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