Summertime in south Louisiana means porch sitting, floating down cool, lazy, Louisiana rivers, and inventing every possible way to avoid turning on the stove or the oven and heating up the kitchen. Sometimes I feel too hot to cook, but eating is always an option especially when you have access to summer produce. As the […]
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Watermelon and Tomato Gazpacho with Crabmeat
In my quest to find recipes that require very little prep and even less cooking during the hot summer months,...
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Cajun Bloody Mary’s
Is the quest for the perfectly spiced and balanced Bloody Mary ever complete? I have spent many hours exploring local...
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Vichyssoise, Cold Leek and Potato Soup
The process of preparing this soup is in the manner of a traditional French potage enriched with cream. When served...
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Greek Chicken Kebabs
I discovered this recipe from Emeril Lagasse years ago and adapted it for chicken. The original recipe called for lamb,...
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Yucatan Inspired Chocolate Tiramisu
Chocolate Tiramisu? Yes, it’s possible and thanks to Cindy Pawlcyn and her book, “Cindy’s Supper Club,” which explores meals from...
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Redfish Courtbouillon
I love this rich, roux based tomato sauce with fish stock. A court bouillon is a flavored broth used for...
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Fish stock
Add this to your cooking repertoire particularly if you wish to make an authentic bouillabaisse, a simple fish soup, soupes...
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Yuanyang, Hong Kong style iced coffee
Literally translated from Mandarin “yuanyang” refers to two mandarin ducks that are usually in pairs, male and female. Yuanyang also...
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Ceviche with pink grapefruit from Hartwood
I ate a similar ceviche when we were at Hartwood Restaurant in Tulum on the edge of the jungle and...
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Peaches Foster
My all time favorite dessert, except for maybe the perfect brownie, is bananas foster. Last week our local farmers market...
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