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Missouri Favorite Appetizers


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↠ St. Louis Toasted Ravioli:
Description:  St. Louis Toasted Ravioli (often called "t-ravs") is an iconic appetizer, particularly famous in "The Hill" Italian-American neighborhood of St. Louis. Despite the name, they are not toasted but rather deep-fried to a golden brown.

↠ Smoked Cream Cheese with Pepper Jelly:
Description:  Smoked Cream Cheese with Pepper Jelly is a popular, easy-to-make, and highly versatile appetizer that combines a rich, smoky, and creamy flavor profile with a sweet and spicy kick. It involves smoking a block of cream cheese on a pellet grill or smoker, topped with, or accompanied by, pepper jelly.

↠ Portobello Mushroom Fries:
Description:  Portobello mushroom fries are a popular, savory, and vegetarian appetizer, often described as a "meaty" and "addictive" alternative to traditional potato fries. They feature thick-cut slices of Portobello mushrooms that are typically breaded with a mixture of panko crumbs and parmesan cheese, then deep-fried, baked, or air-fried until golden brown and crispy on the outside while remaining tender and juicy on the inside.

↠ Walleye Tidbits:
Description:  Walleye Tidbits are a popular, upscale appetizer featuring small, bite-sized pieces of walleye—a mild-flavored, firm-fleshed white freshwater fish. They are characterized by a crispy, often cornmeal or panko-breaded exterior and a tender, flaky interior, frequently compared to fish "popcorn" or "chips".

↠ Clothesline Candied Bacon:
Description:  Clothesline Candied Bacon is a signature, theatrical appetizer popularized by celebrity chef David Burke, featuring thick-cut bacon strips hung with clothespins on a miniature clothesline. This visually dramatic, Instagram-worthy dish is typically glazed with a maple-black pepper mixture and torched tableside to create a sweet, savory, and caramelized finish.

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