In the South, sweet summer corn is a long anticipated signal that the seasons have finally shifted culinary gears. And by the time the Fourth of July rolls around, it’s time for my Blue Plate Corn on the Cob. On or off the cob, not a Sunday dinner goes by that corn isn’t somewhere on…
Pan Seared Grouper with Mango Salsa and Coconut Rice
Lightly pan seared in coconut oil and served over a bed of jasmine rice perfumed with freshly grated coconut, this Grouper with Mango Salsa is an island recipe that brings back memories of a time long ago. Ask my daughter Lauren, and she will tell you the best family vacation she’s ever taken was to…
Signs You Are Eating Real Cajun Food
2021 is here, and I’m starting it off by making a culinary New Year’s resolution. Here in Louisiana, we love to eat, and for the coming year, I resolve to eat local and buy local whenever possible. And to ensure Cajun authenticity, I am revisiting my “Signs You Are Eating Real Cajun Food.” You see,…
Lard of the Rings: Crazy-Crisp Cajun Onion Rings
For me, onion rings are a weakness bordering on obsession; a perfectly fried o-ring is a thing of beauty. When dining out, I order them constantly and will even pay a couple of bucks more to substitute onion rings for fries. While some are good, and others just acceptable, I am mostly disappointed. Even at…
Iceberg Wedge Salad with Buttermilk Blue and Spiced Pecans
There was a time, and I remember it well, that iceberg lettuce ruled the salad world. In those days, lettuce simply was iceberg – no options. Today, the varieties are staggering; mixed greens, micro-greens, arugula, frisée, romaine, endive, and on and on. Not only are the options endless, but it seems that iceberg has gotten…
Jockamo Chicken with Fettuccine in a Smoked Tasso Cream Reduction
Chicken just got a Cajun makeover in this Jockamo Chicken with Fettuccine in a Smoked Tasso Cream recipe featuring the malty flavor of beer in a cream reduction. Spiked with seasoned tasso ham and grated Romano cheese, we’re elevating chicken to new heights. Not sure exactly how it happened, but there’s been a cruel trick…
Cajun Glazed Chicken Lollipops on Sweet Potato Hay
Party menus are legendary in these parts, and whether it’s a full-blown cochon de lait for the neighborhood or just a big pot of gumbo on the stovetop, delicious South Louisiana cuisine is always cause to celebrate in Acadiana. And this recipe for Cajun Glazed Chicken Lollipops is sure to be a hit at your…
Dirty Rice Stuffed Onions
An iconic side dish of Cajun cuisine is rice dressing, commonly referred to as dirty rice, made from a Cajun recipe featuring seasoning and spices along with pork liver. You won’t see a meat-and-three plate lunch without a scoop of the stuff–it’s practically a food group in Acadiana. Here in South Louisiana, commercial dirty rice…
White Beans Supreme with Ham Shank, Tasso and Smoked Pigtails over White Rice
Every once in a while, I like to get back to basics like my recipe for White Beans Supreme. It’s a simple Cajun recipe with easy preparation and satisfying results. It’s no-fuss, home-style, comfort food that is heart-warming and sticks to your soul like white on rice. Beans and rice are a staple of every…
Top 12 Legendary Lafayette Restaurants
Celebrating the local restaurant scene in Lafayette has been an annual affair ever since the local tourist bureau created the summer-long Eat Lafayette ad campaign. A project of the Lafayette Convention and Visitors Commission and tourism head Ben Berthelot, it is a way to highlight the homegrown eateries that showcase local fare and to urge…
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