If you clean out and reorganize your spice rack as intermittently as I do, it can be like taking a trip back in time and around the world. Sorting through my spice collection triggered my imagination evoking memories of bustling and exotic markets and unforgettable meals. I discovered smoked paprika from La Boqueria Market in […]
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Strawberry, Caramelized Almond, Chèvre and Mixed Green Salad
Here is another one of my quick, easy, no cook recipes. Except for the caramelized almonds if you choose to...
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White Bean and Artichoke Puree
One of our favorite restaurants in Covington is Del Porto. Husband and wife team David and Torre Salazzo create changing...
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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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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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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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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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