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Mix all ingredients together for Emerils Essence spice mixture.
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You will think of a million things to put it into.
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Youll only use a small amount for this recipe.
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Put the rest in a sealable container and store in your pantry.
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Unwrap cheese sticks and cut them in half.
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Using three bowls for dipping, place the flour and 1/2 teaspoon of Emerils Essence in the first bowl.
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Beat the eggs with the milk in the second bowl and then in the third bowl add the panko crumbs, parsley, salt and pepper to taste.
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Now start to dip the cheese sticks.
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First in the flour, then in the egg and finally in the panko mixture.
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Place them on a cookie sheet and freeze for 20-30 minutes.
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I think I may keep some of these in the freezer to have on hand whenever.
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They are a great appetizer for kids and adults alike.
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Meanwhile make the sauce.
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Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
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Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute.
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Add the tomato sauce, red pepper, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper to taste.
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Simmer 15 minutes while you fry the sticks.
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Heat canola oil in a wok or large deep frying pan over medium heat.
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Place sticks in the oil and fry to golden brown.
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Do not overcrowd the pan.
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Fry them in batches.
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Drain the finished sticks on a paper towel lined plate while you finish with the rest.
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Serve immediately with the tomato sauce.
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We all loved this one.
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Thanks Keira!
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Stick recipe adapted from The Pioneer Woman Cooks; Emerils Spice from Emeril Lagasse.