Recipes

Pimento Cheese

Pimento cheese, sometimes known as the “pate of the south,” is frequently served at weddings, any occasion parties, and even...

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Roasted Red Pepper and Satsuma Ensalada

This ensalada, or salad, is typically served in southern Spain in the area of Andalucia. I am enjoying a bumper...

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Ya Ka Mein

The mysterious ya ka mein. When I am looking for comfort and something lighter after gorging on rich holiday fare...

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Louisiana Blood Orange, Navel Orange, Feta and Mint...

This sweet and salty salad adds a touch of seasonal fall color to the table. I like to think of...

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Smoked Turkey and Sausage Gumbo

What is your remedy to cure the day after Thanksgiving exhaustion? My favorite part of the Thanksgiving holiday is creating...

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Oysters Mosca

Mosca’s, an unpretentious New Orleans institution since 1946, is a Louisiana Creole Italian restaurant in a remote area of the...

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Indian Spiced Roasted Sweet Potatoes

I think that I have finally outgrown baked sweet potatoes with marshmallow topping that is served at our family table...

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Pumpkin Cheesecake

Even though I am not much a cheesecake lover, this particular Thanksgiving pumpkin cheesecake has won me over. The crunchy...

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Dirty Rice

Dirty Rice is not your typical Thanksgiving dressing. My family did not ever serve cornbread dressing or any other kind...

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Stuffed Mirlitons with Shrimp

Thanksgiving, New Orleans style, always includes my mom’s stuffed mirlitons, sometimes known as vegetable pears, stuffed with shrimp and a...

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Norwegian Apple Cake

Are you looking for something a little different than the traditional apple pie for the holidays? This Norwegian apple cake...

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Butternut Squash Soup

Cooking and sharing recipes and the table with friends is one of my favorite pastimes. My friend Cathy is a...

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