Recipes

Marilu’s “three ingredient” Pancakes

The search for the perfect pancake all started when I was looking for a way to showcase the juicy, luscious...

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Tapado Garifuna, a Caribbean Seafood Stew

Years ago I visited the coast of Guatemala. The Garifuna people, originally from Africa, have influenced the cuisine there by...

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Shakshuka

Are you looking for foods to boost your immune system or for an ideal and easy brunch menu? This recipe...

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Crawfish in Phyllo

It is springtime and crawfish season here in south Louisiana. What, crawfish are not available where you live? You can...

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Beurre Maitre D’ Hotel, a Composed Avocado Butter

I usually tend to shy away from anything with too much butter. However, having a roll of seasoned, savory, composed...

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Lemon Honey Cake

When the world gives you lemons, some people make lemonade. I decided instead to make a lemon honey layer cake....

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Baked Rice with Tomatoes and Garlic

This is a great do-ahead recipe (with minor changes) from my new cookbook, “Simple” by Ottolenghi. This is the fifth...

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Jan’s Creole Chicken Salad

Simple yet satisfying with hints of roasted pecans and plump red grapes. Easy to prepare and you will have fresh...

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The East Broadway Cocktail

What do you do when your neighbor brings you a bottle of Pinhook Bourbon? After you say thank you and...

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Fattoush

Fattoush is a middle eastern bread salad which is said to have originated in northern Lebanon. The salad is made...

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Irish Shortbread

Happy St Patrick’s Day! Forget the green beer and cabbage and potatoes. How about a cup of tea with a...

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Red Lentil Dal

Legumes are the foundation of Indian cuisine. The most common way to cook Indian style lentils or other types of...

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