Oven baked eggs oozing their liquid sunshine and swimming in a sea of smoked tasso-infused cream is a thing of beauty, and taste. I’ve made this easy breakfast dish for years, and it still astounds me how flavorful and straightforward this Cajun recipe is. In my travels across France, I recall dining on traditional oeufs…
Boudin Quiche
Oh, I love it so. Rich, farm fresh eggs from Gotreaux Family Farm’s hen house gently encases spicy, ricey Cajun boudin spiked with the holy trinity of vegetables, all neatly baked in a crumbly piecrust. This easy Cajun recipe is the perfect breakfast, lunch, or dinner dish; as good when hot out of the oven…
Poached Eggs over Fried Green Tomatoes with Crabmeat Hollandaise and Gouda Grits
Weekend brunch is always a special treat for me, and the Eggs Atchafalaya I was presented at Grand Coteau Bistro was the ultimate attraction. Perfectly poached eggs oozing liquid sunshine all over two crispy cornmeal-battered fried green tomatoes was topped off with a glorious crabmeat-infused hollandaise, and all served up with a bowl of creamy…
Cajun Fried Rice with Crawfish and Green Onion Sausage
For me, the most cherished part of writing about the cooking of my Cajun and Creole culture is how families gather together with food being the focal point of a lively celebration. Boucheries in the fall, black-iron gumbos in the winter, springtime crawfish boils, and fish frys in the summer are all a part of…
Eggs and Boudin
For my money, you can put a perfectly fried egg atop just about anything and I’d eat it. But, crown a spicy patty made of Cajun boudin and we’re talking the goose (uh, chicken) that laid the golden egg. (By the way, if you are unfamiliar with Cajun boudin sausage, then read my boudin post…
Chaurice Sausage and Egg Pie
Breakfast in South Louisiana is a celebration of farm-to-table goodness. The farming traditions of the region are rooted in a tough work ethic that is handed down through generations of French Acadian families that harvest the sugarcane, rice, sweet potatoes, soybeans, and other significant crops. Early to bed and early to rise is the routine…
Softshell Crabs Benedict
My recent discovery of Softshell Crabs Benedict – the absolutely perfect South Louisiana brunch – came by accident. I pride myself on knowing beforehand the trendy new eateries constantly springing up in Acadiana, so I was surprised to learn of a new brunch spot when my daughter Lauren called. “Brick and Spoon?” “Yeah Dad, it…
Farmhouse Frittata with Lavender Cream
My neighbor Cookie who lives across the alley is a sweet ray of sunshine that brightens my day and occasionally brings breakfast to my back door. I’m blessed to have a former caterer as my friend, and thankfully, she still delivers. She is an exceptional cook and this particular morning she brought me one of…