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Almond Beer-Battered Catfish
Big pieces of meaty white fish get a power-packed Cajun coating made with almonds and traditional seasoning while the garlic-and-herb-infused beer batter adds another serious layer of flavor. Try ’em slam dunked in two creamy sauces.

3-Chile Honey Almond Fried Chicken
These crispy chicken wings get their hearty texture from a jalapeno-spiked almond-and-Japanese-breadcrumb coating. Hot out of the fryer, they're gilded with a fiery glaze made with three types of chilies.

Grilled Skirt Steak Sliders with Smoked Almond Romesco, Maytag Blue Cheese, and Smoked Almond Butter
The sandwiches may be scaled down in size, but certainly not in flavor. Enjoy five layers of satisfying tastes, including smoked almond butter, grilled steak, pungent blue cheese and voluptuous almond romesco.

Beer and Bacon Glazed “All-Mans”
A trifecta of man’s favorite things, these all-mans have it all. They’re sweet, salty and coated with flecks of savory bacon and pepper. And you want to know the best part? This indulgent snack is ready to go in less than 30 minutes.

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