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Ingredients 2 pints of assorted mushrooms, chopped 2 cans of red beans, drained 2 cups of diced potatoes of choice 2 cups of diced tomatoes, seeded 2 cups okra, chopped, optional (I do not like so do not add to my gumbos) 3 cups of homemade veggie stock 1 cup shredded cabbage, optional 1 cup dry white wine 4 stalks of celery, small diced 2 red bell peppers, small diced 2 sweet onions, medium, small diced 6 cloves of garlic, minced 2 chilies of choice, seeded and minced A hand

I had this soup in a cafe local cafe near work and I thought it was good but I could make it better. I think it turned out great, hope you do too. Ingredients 6 cups of veggie stock, low salt 5 cups of fresh baby spinach, chopped 2 cups of diced potatoes, I used red bliss 2 yellow onions diced 3 stalks of celery diced 1 red pepper diced 1 cup of dried green lentils 1/2 lb of bacon, chopped 6 cloves of garlic minced 1/2 cup of parsley, chopped and stems removed Salt and pepper

Ingredients 6 large stalks of celery, diced 1 large onion, rough chopped 2 cups of Jerusalem artichokes, roughly chopped into large pieces 6 sprigs of Italian parsley 3 Sprigs of tarragon 1/2 cup olive oil 50 cloves of garlic with the paper left on 2/3 cups of vermouth or dry white wine Salt and pepper to taste 3 pounds of cut-up chicken on the bone, dark heat works best A loaf of French bread Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees F In a large deep covered casserole dish spr

Ingredients I loaf French Boule, slightly stale 1 cup red cherry tomatoes, cut in half 1 cup of yellow cherry tomatoes, cut in half A cup of roasted red pepper, cut into ribbons 1 cucumber, ribbon peeled and diced 1/2 red onion diced 1/4 cup celery leaves, chopped 1 cup of basil, leaves cut into ribbons 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 oz can of anchovies in olive oil, drained 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon capers, drained Olive Oil Juice of half a lemon Salt and pepper

This recipe is in fact a variation on traditional Jambalaya, its a bit, well a bit - well it's just easier and takes less time than a traditional Jambalaya. I will post sometime my traditional Jambalaya. Jambalaya Sandwich Ingredients 1/3 of a pound of Bacon, rough chopped 6 Andouille Sausages, sliced in 1/4 slices 1 pound of pork loin, cubed 1 pound of chicken thighs, boneless and cubed 3 tablespoons of butter 1 onion, quartered and sliced 2 red peppers, sliced into ribbons

Keeping with the Louisiana theme here is my version of red beans and rice. It took a while to get it down. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 stick unsalted butter 1/2 cup of unbleached flour 1 yellow onion diced 2 red bell pepper diced - you can use green I just like red 4 stalks of celery diced 6 cloves of garlic minced 3 bay leaves, fresh 6 springs of fresh thyme 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, you can use more if like more of a kick 1 quart of water 1 quart plus one cu

The hardest part of the recipe was figuring out the spices for the boil, there are all these prepackaged spice mixes but they usually have MSG in them or other caking agents. So it was a bit of trial and error until I got the correct taste. I have not made this in a while, hmm maybe this weekend. Ingredients 3 to 5 pounds of live crawfish 1 pound of fingerling potatoes 6 ears of corn cut into 1-inch pieces 12 andouille links cut into 1/2 inch pieces 3 large onions quartered 6

Last night I started with one idea and ended up with something different then I planned. I was going to make a stuffed catfish but I ended up with the really great crab dish. Crab a la Michael Ingredients 1/2 Lb of bacon, chopped 4 andouille sausage, diced 2 red peppers, diced 1 yellow onion, diced 4 stalks of celery, diced 3 cloves of garlic minced 1/2 cup of Italian parsley, chopped and stems removed 16 oz of crab 4 tablespoons of butter 8 oz of goat cheese 1 egg 1 teaspoon

There are two variations of this dish; one more country French-inspired and the other Mexican Inspired both are great. Garlic Chicken - Ingredients 6 large stalks of celery, diced 6 carrots or parsnips, rough chopped 1 large onion rough chopped 2 cups Jerusalem artichokes, rough chopped 6 sprigs of Italian parsley 3 sprigs of tarragon 1/2 olive oil 50 cloves of garlic - yes 50 with the paper left on 2/3 cups of dry white wine or vermouth 3 lbs of cut-up chicken on the bone wi

Just like the compound butters Barbecue sauce is endless. I tend just to whip on up on the stop based on what I have on hand at the time. They all have a similar start: honey, corn syrup or Molasses, Vinegar, brown or raw sugar, and lots of spice blends. Here are a few of my tried and true once I make quite often. You will need either Vitamix or a large Cuisinart: I like the Vitamix since it with puree the fruits better. Apricot BBQ Sauce Okay, this one you will need meat dr

I received a request for the Spicy Slaw recipe, which is perfect for the summer. Ingredients 2 pounds of fresh carrots 1/3 cup cilantro 3 lemons, zest and juiced 1/3 cup of raw honey 1/2 cup of olive oil mayo 3 tablespoon of rice wine vinegar 1/2 cup crushed pineapple 1/2 cup dried cherries 3 cloves of garlic minced 2 teaspoon of curry powder 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon of celery seeds 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds 1 teaspoon of hot sesame oil Salt and pepper

I was cleaning out some files when I came across this. A dear neighbor of mine, Ina, when I lived in Jackson Heights gave me this recipe, she was an amazing cook. Some of my cookie ideas I got from her. I have changed some of the ingredients to this casserole but it is still close to its Austrian roots. Ingredients 1 pound each of the following meats cubes to about 1 inch: Beef, Veal and Pork. I have also used Chicken, Lamb, and Pork too. 2 to 4 cups of stock of choice, I u

Ingredients 6 to 8 whiting fillets 3 1/2 cups of diced tomatoes 2 medium onions, diced 2 red peppers, diced 4 celery stalks, diced 4 cloves of garlic, minced 1/3 cup Vermouth 1/3 cup water 2 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 tablespoon flour 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon dried Oregano 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes Salt and pepper to taste A hand full of chopped parsley Directions In a large deep skillet over medium-high heat melt butter, then add the celery, onions, and pep

Ingredients 2 pints of shucked oysters 12 Sea Scallops 5 Shallots, minced 3 Italian peppers, minced 5 cloves of garlic, minced 1 stalk of celery, minced 1 cup greek yogurt 1/2 cup Vermouth 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter 2 tablespoon melted butter 2 tablespoon flour 1/2 teaspoon minced parsley 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes Salt & Pepper to taste 6 serving bowls Directions Place on 2 tablespoons of butter in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add shallots, celery, and peppers

Ingredients 3 sticks of unsalted butter 1 cup of flour 8 cups of buttermilk 2 lbs of pasta of choice, cook 2 minutes less than it states on the package 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon of each powdered garlic and onion salt and pepper to taste 1 lb of mozzarella cheese grated 1 lb of goat cheese crumbled 1 lb of Chevre cheese crumbled 1/2 lb of Buffalo Blue cheese crumbled 2/3 cup of celery leaves chopped 6 to 8 large boneless chicken breast, skin removed,

Ingredients 3 cups red Lentils 4 medium Parsnips, peal and chunky diced 1 large onion, diced 1 large red pepper, diced 3 ribs of celery, diced 1 pint cherry tomatoes 1 can of diced tomatoes, 15 to 16oz 1 can tomato paste 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley, Italian 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground yellow mustard 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Ingredients 4 medium onions, diced 3 red bell peppers, diced 4 to 6 celery stalks, diced 1 can organic diced tomatoes 1 stick unsalted butter 1-quart homemade shrimp stock(listed below) 3 lbs medium shrimp, peeled & cleaned 2 cups mini scallops 2 cups squid rings and tentacles 1/2 cup unbleached flour 1/3 cup fresh chopped parsley 6 cloves of garlic, minced 3 bay leaves 2 tbsp of Bayou seasoning(listed below) Cayenne pepper to taste Salt to taste Directions Melt butter in a l