From the catering days…. an oldie but goodie. Relatively easy to make, can be dressed up festively, and always good. This was one of my favorite appetizers. It was usually served during the winter months at Christmas parties and winter … Continue reading
I’ve always wondered how the Cajuns removed corn from the cob that resulted in a pan full of corn and milk. As if someone had literally poured cream into the corn. Creamed corn. But, how do you do that? If … Continue reading
Still without a kitchen, but cooking anyway! This is one of our favorite dishes that I hope to make when the kitchen is completed. Buen provecho! This is a very impressive dish. A very tasty dish. An entree suitable for … Continue reading
Every once in a while, two good creations collide and make a really awesome and tasty nibble. Some leftover authentic Louisiana dirty rice turned into fried boudin balls, served with some super awesome satsuma pepper jelly (so good my stash … Continue reading
A Louisiana classic and an all-time favorite. To be honest, I don’t usually make this from scratch, but usually cheat and purchase the dressing mix from the freezer section of our local store. It’s the livers and gizzards and … Continue reading
Louisiana is well-known for it’s shrimp. On Monday, May 26, 2014, shrimping season for a portion of the inside state waters, as well as a portion of the outside state waters were opened. For more info, visit here: Although my husband … Continue reading
A little French bean, and a little Cajun sausage…when the two collide, it’s a happy combination! You will need: 1 1/2 cups dried flagelots 2 cups diced onion 1 medium red pepper, diced 1/2 cup … Continue reading
Delish!! Muscadine Pepper Jelly…. If you are a fan of muscadine jelly, but have never heard of muscadine pepper jelly, this is a real treat for you. Muscadine jelly is a … Continue reading
In most of today’s grocery markets, you can purchase ready-to-use roux. You can usually find a medium and a dark, and you can also find oilless rouxs, which are simply browned flour. But, when you go to make a quick … Continue reading
Yum yum. What do you do with almost 5 gallons of sweet Meiwa kumquats? Had to pick them before the big freeze…and now, I have lots and lots. After getting lots of people to try them for the first time, … Continue reading
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