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Makes eight ample entrée servings. From the cookbook, Paul Prudhomme’s Louisiana Kitchen (1984). I have varied the ingredients and still had a successful dish. You could replace the shrimp with fresh oysters, replace the sausage with cured or uncured ham and vary the pepper amounts. Taste the gumbo before cooking is finished and […]
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Wondering what to do with leftover mashed potatoes? Why not serve them up as pancakes? Start with two cups of mashed potatoes and add ¼ cup of all-purpose flour, one beaten egg and some salt and pepper if not previously added. Stir all together to mix well. Shape into golf ball size and
This is so easy, even I can do it. It is really good. Try a slice while it’s still warm. You can even take the last few slices and put them on a cookie sheet under the broiler for about 1 minute to warm them up again. 2 sticks softened butter 8 oz sour cream
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10 Ways to Improve Gut Health This continues to be a topic that I see often. It’s something that most of us have basically ignored over the years. There is a lot going on “down there” and we should pay more attention to what we eat so we can enjoy a healthy life. It
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Now that fall is upon us, try this hearty stew on a cool day. Serve with a sliced baguette and a salad. Total Time: 1 hour Serves: 4 ½ pound smoky bacon, such as Edwards, diced 2 tablespoons butter 1 medium onion, diced ¼ cup diced celery ¼ cup diced fennel ½ cup hard
This recipe calls for a combination of beef, pork and chopped bacon, and folds in mushrooms, onions and grated carrot to keep the mix moist. It is also delicious without the stuffing, in which case it will serve 4-6 depending on the rest of the meal. Unstuffed it will need to cook for only about
Total Time: 30 minutes Serves: 4 2 cloves garlic Zest and juice of 2 lemons 1 cup mint leaves, roughly torn 2½ cups poached peas 1 cup cilantro 1 cup basil ½ cup olive oil, plus more to drizzle 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 2 tablespoons mayonnaise Kosher salt 6 cups butter lettuce and/or Little
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Grilled Chicken Thighs and Mint Yoghurt 12oz. plain Greek yogurt (1½ cups) I think whole milk variety is best. ½cup chopped fresh mint 3Tbsp. finely chopped red onion 1Tbsp. honey 1½tsp. dried oregano ¼cup plus 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice (from 3 limes), divided 2½tsp. kosher salt, divided 4medium shallots, chopped ½cup packed light
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It’s summertime and time to enjoy shrimp (or you could substitute a firm flaky fish). Add some black beans and rice and a cold Corona or Medelo beer to wash it down. No sombrero needed. Garlic Cilantro Lime Sauce: 1/4 cup oil 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup chopped green onions 1/2 cup cilantro leaves 2
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Squid Ink Pasta This is a dish inspired by seaside restaurants around the Mediterranean. The squid ink is infused in a fettuccini, linguine or similar wide pasta which gives it’s slightly briny taste. This and the striking black color make for an unusual dish. Its dark hue may look intimidating to some, but it adds