I made a second batch of Lentil Salad with Preserved lemons, and it was just as good as the first. I made sure to have enough for leftovers. No roasted red peppers this time, but plenty of fresh … 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
Cassoulet is one of the most revered and talked about great French dishes. If you are tackling French food, as one approaches a genre of foods to master, Cassoulet is probably on that list of dishes to master. If … Continue reading
Everybody knows how much I love lentils, but this Lentil Salad really blew me away. It was so delicious that when I was making it, and my brother and sister-in-law and I tasted it, I immediately cooked the … Continue reading
As much as I love lentils, I never thought I’d love a lentil taco. But this salad was so good, I knew it’d be delicious wrapped up in a tortilla. Topped with a few roasted red peppers, warmed up in … Continue reading
It’s so nice to have friends who remember you! I’ve been getting phone calls lately for leftover ham bones and turkey carcasses with the pan juices…lucky me! Made my own turkey stock from a fried turkey (or roasted? not sure) … Continue reading
What to do with the bones of a smoked chicken? Or turkey, for that matter. Make a smoked stock. Using just the bones, a carrot, a celery, a bay leaf, some parsley, and an onion…you will have a great tasting … Continue reading
Rinse and sort the beans, picking out any rocks and bad beans. Soak overnight, or in a large pot, bring to a boil for 10 minutes and let soak for 30 minutes. For each pound of beans you will need: … Continue reading
The first chicken and okra stew I should be posting is gumbo, yet, this stew holds a special place in my heart. Stomach. Well. One of my favorite aunts used to make a similar soup, Chicken & Okra, all the … Continue reading
Leftover turkey? In July? Well, yes. When you live along the Gulf Coast (or East Coast, after Hurricane Sandy), you learn to empty the freezer during the month of July. I had one turkey left in the freezer, a nice … Continue reading
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