Seafood Boat

This seafood boat w/lobster, jumbo shrimp, clams on the half shell and Alaskan king crab legs (this is an add-on but we fell in love with it, especially since we have a nautical theme, summer wedding and love seafood)

Glazed Chicken Wings

Kumquat-and-Sriracha-Glazed Chicken Wings

4 pounds chicken wings, separated and tips removed
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 pint kumquats, thinly sliced
1/4 cup orange juice (about 1/2 orange)
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon grated ginger (about 1/2-inch piece)
2 tablespoons Sriracha
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice (about 1/2 lime)
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

Shrimp and Grits

Shrimp and Grits

Recipe adapted from Paula Deen and Friends by Paula Deen.

1 cup quick-cooking grits
fine sea salt
1/4 cup crème fraîche
5 slices applewood-smoked bacon, diced
1 pound medium to large shrimp (about 30), shelled and deveined
4 scallions, sliced
2 tablespoons chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
freshly ground black pepper

In a saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Whisk in grits to prevent any lumps from...