LAURA PLANTATION- VACHERIE, LA
April 30, 2009
About an hours drive upriver along the west bank of the Mississippi River, south of New Orleans, sits a rather unique plantation named Laura. Its uniqueness is derived from the fact that it is one of only about 15 still-standing... [Read more]
Sausage and Cheese Tarts
April 30, 2009
½ pound bulk pork sausage 1 ¼ cups biscuit mix ¼ cups butter, melted 2 TBS boiling water 1 egg, slightly beaten ½ cup Half & Half 2 TBS thinly sliced green onions ½ cup shredded cheddar or Swiss cheese Cherry tomato... [Read more]
VISIT LAKE CHARLES
April 30, 2009
If Cajun food, festivals, history, and music are part of your desired itinerary, then the community of Lake Charles, in Southwest Louisiana, should be near the top of your list. A great place to begin your experience would be... [Read more]
Deviled Eggs
April 30, 2009
12 hard boiled eggs, cut in half, yolks set aside Tony Chachere’s seasoned salt 3 pieces bacon fried crisp, drained and crumbled ½ tsp curry powder ½ tsp Tony Chachere’s Seasoning Mix ½ tsp black pepper ½ tsp Worcestershire... [Read more]
Stuffed Bell Peppers II
April 29, 2009
Mamoo 3 TBS olive oil 3 medium onions, finely chopped 2 green bell peppers, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 3 pods garlic, finely minced 1 lb ground pork 1 lb ground veal 1 lb ground beef 3 green onions, chopped 1/4... [Read more]
Crab Soup
April 29, 2009
1/3 cup olive oil 2 leeks (white part only), cut into halves and thinly sliced crosswise 3 small carrots, thinly sliced 1 1/3 cups dice onion 1 tsp pressed garlic 2 quarts fish stock 4 fresh uncooked crabs, top shells removed,... [Read more]
Cajun Food in San Francisco
April 29, 2009
Spotted this place while skateboarding in SF Tuesday morning. This is a wall next to the entrance of The Cajun Pacific Cafe, which is at 4542 Irving. It’s received good reviews, good seafood. Subtitle on the sign is “Po... [Read more]
White Remoulade Sauce
April 29, 2009
Missy ¼ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup Creole mustard 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp white Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp lemon juice ¼ tsp garlic and parsley salt ½ tsp horseradish 1 TBS tartar sauce ½ tsp chopped chives Combine... [Read more]
Timbalier Island Chicken Salad
April 29, 2009
Excellent summer dish served poolside or patio ¼ cup chopped pecans 1 whole roasted lemon-pepper chicken from grocery’s deli 1 16-oz can pineapple chucks, drained 1 cup celery, finely diced ½ cup shredded carrot ½ cup mayonnaise ¼... [Read more]
Tipsy Chicken and Dressing
April 29, 2009
8 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 1 8-oz package cornbread stuffing mix 2 eggs 3 slices stale French bread, crumbled 1 can chicken stock 1 small onion, chopped fine 1 stalk celery, chopped fine 1 14-oz can quartered... [Read more]