Recipes

Pastelon, Puerto Rican Plantain Lasagna

Pastelon, Puerto Rican plantain lasagna, a Spanish creole recipe, is like Italian lasagna with plantains substituted for the lasagna noodles.

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Rosemary Grapefruit Drop

The rosemary grapefruit drop is a fresh citrus based cocktail with a subtle infusion of rosemary. The pale pink color...

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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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Americano and Americano Cocktail

Time for brunch and I have the perfect cocktail! The Americano and Americano is my interpretation of a popular cocktail...

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Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Every middle eastern country has its version of stuffed vegetables, like the stuffed zucchini boats, known as dolma. Grains,...

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Grilled Potato Salad

I was inspired by a recipe in Bon Appetit to make this warm grilled potato salad to serve with my...

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Chocolate Panna Cotta

Panna cotta, especially this chocolate panna cotta, is another one of my quick and easy do ahead desserts. Panna cotta,...

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Sparkling Grapefruit Sangria

Sparkling grapefruit sangria is a fruity twist on traditional Spanish sangria. Lillet, grapefruit juice, and a splash of Prosecco create...

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New Orleans Chicken Salad

I love chicken salad, especially New Orleans style chicken salad. It's the perfect option for a casual lunch on the...

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Crawfish Bread

This crawfish bread is a crowd favorite. The perfect use for a bag of crawfish tails or those leftover tails...

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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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