Summertime Dinner Divas

Hurray and hallelujah, my computer is healthy again. I thought we would celebrate with an update on Dinner Divas. The lovely Kelly hosted April's dinner party and I won't be giving you any recipes because we had a field trip to Posh Paint Pub in Metairie and the event was catered by Sun Ray Grill and Cafe. I really wish I knew how to make those little fried pita bread thingies, but it's just as well that I don't.....I suppose it's ok, because I did get a gorgeous platter and several glasses of wine out of the deal. I love grown-up field trips.

May's Poolside Crawfish Boil was hosted by Dawn. The crab dip was fantastic, as evidenced by the sadly empty bowl. The crawfish were perfect and spicy, but since crawfish season is basically over and since everyone has their own way of boiling the little buggers (i.e., everyone has a man in the house with "the perfect spice mix"), I thought we'd get Dawn to share the recipe she got from her Mama for the remoulade sauce that was used on the green salads with cold boiled shrimp (or "shrimps" if you're from Da Parish like Dawn and certain members of my family).

Dawn's Mama's Remoulade Sauce

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4 Tbsp. Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard
4 Tbsp. Horseradish (regular grated, not "creamy")
1 1/2 Tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce
2 C. Mayo
1 Tbsp. Paprika
1/4 C. Vegetable Oil
1 Tbsp. White Vinegar
1/2 tsp. Salt
1 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
1/4 C. Celery, chopped
Sprinkle of Chopped Parsley
Tabasco Sauce, a couple of dashes to taste

Put it all in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Serve with crisp green salad and cold boiled shrimp, preferably poolside. Yum.

--QC