When I first received the pre-released Emeril Lagasse cookbook, Sizzling Skillets And Other One-Pot wonders, from the good folks at Morrow Cookbooks – The Simple Ingredient, and I had a chance to flip through the pages, I knew right away one of my choice recipes would be the Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuit top. Pot…
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I am not sure when the idea of Meatless Monday got so popular, but I did refer to Wikipedia when writing my fourth post, because I was curious. It turns out that in 2003, the Meatless Monday campaign was “re-started” focusing its initiative on Monday for multiple reasons. Monday is typically the beginning of the…
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I wrote my first post on Bouillabaisse for the Emeril Lagasse, One-Pot Wonder Bloggers Party, while in Pensacola with my husband who was on call. Last weekend, we traveled the area and stopped by some of my favorite farmer’s markets, and also as paid a visit to Mary and Paul, owners and cheese makers of…
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I love onion rings. Fresh large cut beer battered onion rings. I have fond memories of Mike Anderson’s opening in Baton Rouge when I was attending college at LSU (telling of my age), and serving the biggest, baddest plate in town. Cooking with beer is also something I do quite a bit of, and when…
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One of my favorite things to make which I learned from years of living in New Orleans is Remoulade Sauce. It is a true New Orleans Classic, that can be used in so many ways. It is excellent as a salad dressing or sauce on just about any seafood. I love to put Remoulade Sauce…
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One of my Favorite things to do on a Saturday morning is visit my local Farmers Market. Looking for the freshest Eggplant, I can’t wait to head home to put together this cheesy concoction of layered goodness. I also prefer to make my own tomato sauce and use canned or jarred San Marzano tomatoes if…
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Yield: Makes 10 to 12 servings Recipe Time Hands On: 25 Minutes Total: 1 Hour, 10 Minutes Ingredients 3 pounds yellow squash 1/2 cup chopped sweet onion 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided 1 cup grated carrots 1 (10 3/4-oz.) can reduced-fat cream of chicken soup 1 (8-oz.) container light sour cream 1/4 cup chopped fresh…
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Serves 6 For the Sauce: 2 pounds fresh, ripe tomatoes, prepared as described below, or 2 cups canned imported Italian tomatoes, cut up, with their juice 5 tablespoons butter 1 medium onion, peeled and cut in half Salt to taste 1 to 1 1/2 pound pasta Freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese for the table Preparation: Put…
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Ingredients: 2 cup quartered cherry tomatoes 1/3 cup thin sliced red onions 2 tablespoons chopped basil 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 1 clove garlic, smashed 1 cup ex virgin olive oil 2 tbsp red wine vinegar course sea salt and cracked pepper Preparation: Vigorously mix all of the following together with a whisk, and be sure…
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This is a beautiful recipe for a veggie that does not get enough love. It really isn’t so much a recipe, as it takes a few ingredients and little time, making it a perfect go to source at least once a week! You will end up with a vibrant, tender sprout which will become crusty…
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It’s almost August, but there’s still a few weeks left of prime grilling and outdoor eating weather. If you want to have a summer meal without packing on extra weight, try some healthy grilling alternatives like filling up on delicious sides. With this side dish of cauliflower with garlic and paprika, that won’t be too…
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