INGREDIENTS
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1 cup cornmeal
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon Essence, plus more for dusting, recipe follows
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1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
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Pinch cayenne
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1 cup buttermilk, or more if needed
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2 large eggs, beaten
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for frying
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1/4 cup grated yellow onions
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2 jalapenos, stemmed, seeded, and minced
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3/4 cup grated Cheddar
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12 hot dogs or sausages, skewered on thick wooden sticks
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1/2 red cabbage, shredded, for garnish Essence Emeril's Creole Seasoning:
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2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
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2 tablespoons salt
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2 tablespoons garlic powder
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1 tablespoon black pepper
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1 tablespoon onion powder
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1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
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1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
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1 tablespoon dried thyme
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Spicy Green Onion Dipping Sauce, recipe follows Spicy Green Onion Dipping Sauce:
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1 large egg*
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1 tablespoon Creole or other whole grain mustard
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 cup vegetable oil
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1/4 cup chopped green onions