Les Oreilles De Cochon – Pig’s Ear Pastry
A Cajun recipe classic dessert–Les Oreilles De Cochon (Pig’s Ear Pastry) with Bourbon Sweet Potato Syrup. I love hometown cookbooks. You know the kind I’m talking about. Not the glossy, full color,...
View ArticleCajun Cracklins
I admit it. Cajun cracklins are addictive, I am a recovering cracklin’ addict and am now in a 12-step program on the way to enlightenment. Okay, so I am embellishing a bit. But, just a bit. Hear...
View ArticleCane-Brined Roast Turkey
I love turkey. It is dependable, versatile, affordable, and delicious cooked in so many great Cajun and Creole interpretations. But for many cooks, a turkey sandwich is about as close as they get to...
View ArticleCreole Shrimp Dip – A Holiday Tradition
At your holiday party, I guarantee this Spicy Creole Shrimp Dip will become a recipe favorite for your friends and family. (All photos credit: George Graham) There are certain traditions that make the...
View ArticleThe Italian Side of Cajun
There’s no appetizer more dramatic than an Italian Stuffed Artichoke in all its regal glory. Each tender olive oil-laced leaf holding onto a treasure chest of Italian ingredients, and all baked just...
View ArticleA Christmas Tradition: Crown Roast of Pork
Christmas dinner menu planning is underway, and on my Acadiana table, there is no more dramatic presentation than a crown roast of pork in all its regal glory. This cut of meat always wows your guests...
View ArticleCrawfish and Pumpkin Bisque
This hearty Crawfish and Pumpkin Bisque defines the holiday season in Acadiana for me and represents the best of rural farm-to-table sourcing. Combining the sweet tail meat of crawfish and fresh...
View ArticleOkra and Tomatoes with Stewed Chicken and Sausage
Here’s the thing–okra is a vegetable of extremes. For the most part, folks tend to categorize okra as a “love it or hate it” relationship. It’s hard to be indifferent about okra. True Southerners,...
View ArticleBoudin King Cake
Year after year, my Boudin King Cake is the top Mardi Gras recipe on Acadiana Table. And could this Boudin King Cake recipe be easier? Well, actually it could if we did a 1-minute video to demonstrate...
View ArticleStuffed Goo-Gootz
At the first hint of cool weather, cucuzza squash starts showing up at the farmer’s markets and produce stands around Acadiana. Some folks are unfamiliar with this elongated green squash variety, but...
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