Grilled Calamari
Fish & Shellfish
We have lots of fried calamari around town. as well as slabs…
Ingredients
2 lbs. squid. cleaned as above 2 green onions. chopped Marinade: Juice of…
Method
1. This is best done using a grill basket--one of those two-part hinged wire gizmos that allow you to hold small bits of food over a fire. turn them. and remove…
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Spinach Salad with Fried Oysters,
Salads
Chef Susan Zemanick of Gautreau’s, New Orleans, LA.…
Ingredients
3 egg whites1 cup cornmeal2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon…
Method
In the bowl of a food processor, beat the egg, 1/4 cup of the blue cheese and Dijon. Slowly emulsify the oil into the egg mixture. When it begins to look…
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Oysters Stewed in Cream*
Soups
Those of us who live in New Orleans count oyster soup, with…
Ingredients
3 1/2 cups water2 doen freshly shucked oysters, drained1/2 cup chopped yellow onion…
Method
In a medium-size saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add oysters and continue to boil for three minutes, until the edges curl. Remove the oysters with a…
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Crabmeat Croquettes*
Fish & Shellfish
Courtesy of Louisiana Cookin' Magazine.
Ingredients
3 cups light chicken broth2 cups long-grain rice2 tablespoons unsalted butter1/4…
Method
In a heavy stock pot or Dutch oven, bring the broth to a boil, stir in the rice, and cook it until it is tender but still firm (about 12 to 14 minutes). When…
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Grilled Vegetable Kabobs*
Side Dish
Courtesy of Louisiana Cookin' Magazine.
Ingredients
3 small zucchini (about 1 pound) cut diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces4 small yellow squash…
Method
Thread the vegetables alternately on bamboo skewers. Put the kabobs in a large shallow bowl and pour in the salad dressing. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours,…
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Cayenne Butter Sauce*
Sauces/Condiments
From Louisiana’s Best Restaurant Recipes by John M. Bailey…
Ingredients
This sauce is perfect for cold or hot boiled shrimp.3/4 cup Crystal hot pepper sauce1…
Method
Cook the hot sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat until reduced by a third. Reduce heat to low and whisk in butter a few pieces at a time, mixing well…
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Apple Walnut Cake
Desserts
Ingredients
2 cups white sugar1/2 pound butter3 eggs3 cups sifted all-purpose flour1 1/2…
Method
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter and flour one 10 inch tube pan.2. Cream together the butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time…
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