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Shrimp Salad

Shrimp salad is such a classic. It is best when the ingredients are kept to a minimum and the sweet...

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Polliwog: Shell Macaroni with Meat Sauce

Polliwog, shell macaroni with meat sauce, is a hearty one pot meal. An easy, do ahead meal that pairs well...

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Boiled Crawfish

For as many chefs that exist in Louisiana, there are an equal number of recipes and techniques for boiling crawfish....

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Crawfish Pies

It’s crawfish season which means crawfish pies (and crawfish everything)! Crawfish tails are about as inexpensive as you will ever...

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Thai Turkey Burgers

Thai turkey burgers are zesty and aromatic with flavors of ginger, shallots, cilantro, lime and peppers. Serve with Asian slaw...

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Chicken Tikka Masala

My niece Emily and her husband Hitesh have perfected their version of the iconic Indian recipe for chicken tikka masala....

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Fried Rice with Shrimp and Pork

Fried rice with shrimp and pork or any kind of fried rice is considered to be one of the national...

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Bulgur with eggplant, tomato and yogurt sauce

This scrumptious bulgur wheat is seasoned with onions, garlic, tomato, and bold spices. The lemon and mint yogurt topping enhances...

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Colombian Ajiaco Soup

Colombian ajiaco soup is a creamy, potato and chicken soup from Bogota. It is served with corn, capers, avocado and...

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Greek Lamb Sliders

These Greek lamb sliders are perfect for an outdoor porch party to welcome spring.  The mini burgers are seasoned with...

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Cajun Shrimp Stew

Melissa Martin's recipe for shrimp stew from her celebrated cookbook, "Mosquito Supper Club: Cajun Recipes from a Disappearing Bayou," is...

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Voodoo Mexican Carnitas

Carnitas, which means "little meats" in Spanish, is the Mexican version of braised pork similar to the pulled pork that...

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