Horseradish

This recipe was created to accompany <epi:recipelink id="12397">Spicy Boiled Crabs, Shrimp, Potatoes, Corn, and Garlic</epi:recipelink>. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

A seafood spread such as this one—especially when paired with crisp benne-seed (sesame-seed) wafers—has long been a popular cocktail nibble in South Carolina's Low Country.

Serve with: French fries or potato chips, and steamed broccoli.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. Makes use of the microwave oven.

Nothing says summer quite like a barbecue, and here's a recipe for the grill that's sure to become a standard in your repertoire. Serve with the corn and tomato salad, and crusty rolls. Pour a dry red wine, such as Zinfandel or Merlot, and bring out a batch of your favorite brownies for dessert.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. Makes use of the microwave oven.

Serve this appealing hors d'oeurve with cut-up fresh vegetables and breadsticks.

Active time: 25 min Start to finish: 4 hr