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French Bread
One of my most fond memories from childhood was walking to the grocery store with my mom. The bakery section was always one of the first stops. This made my day because that meant I got to reach down in the brown paper bag that housed a loaf of warm french bread and pull off a big hunk to eat while we finished the shopping. There is something about the smell, taste, and feel of freshly baked bread that rivals just about anything in the culinary world. I have had a lot of trouble baking a decent loaf of French bread. With so many delicious versions out there; from the sliced…
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Boudin King Cake
This recipe first started making its rounds on the internet about five years ago and to put it simply, at a party or function, it's a show stopper. Unless someone at the party is roasting a whole pig in a hole in the ground or your drunk uncle is chasing the soon to be fried chicken around with a hatchet, I promise this will be the most talked about dish at the get-together.
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Raspberry Pepper Jelly
This Raspberry Pepper Jelly happened by accident but has turned out to be very versatile and popular. We have used it in several of our recipes before. Enjoy on sandwiches, boudin king cake, or however else you use pepper jelly!
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Raspberry Espresso Cake
Sometimes when you feel the sweet tooth calling it's not on a Saturday, or a holiday, or some random day off. And if you're anything like me, the last thing you feel like doing when you get home after a long day of work is breaking out all the baking stuff. So I cheat. I use a box cake mix and gussy it up a touch. I know all you expert bakers are yelling at my lack of dedication here. What can I say? I'm a lazy ass at heart.
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Roasted Prime Rib
Ah...the prime rib. The star of Christmas dinners and casino buffets across the country. More properly referred to as standing rib roast (not all rib roasts have to be deemed prime by the USDA) because you can stand it on its own bones while cooking. The rib roast is one of nine primal cuts of the cow and certainly one of the more sought after cuts.
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Braised Oxtail and Cheddar Pot Pie
Trying to pick one's favorite food is never an easy task. So many factors have to go into your decision, it's almost impossible to narrow them all down. One of my many methods to decide is to think of foods that I never get tired of eating. And the first thing that pops into mind when thinking of that is pot pies. Homemade, store bought, or if I'm lucky enough to find one in a restaurant, my love for pot pies knows no bounds.
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King Cake
Now forever linked with Mardi Gras (at least in the south), the King Cake's history goes back a good ways. The name derives from the visit of the Magi to the infant Christ which is celebrated on the Epiphany, January 6th. This marks the end of the twelve days of Christmas and begins what we celebrate now as the Mardi Gras season which extends to Fat Tuesday and of course the beginning of Lent.
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Frozen Irish Coffee
While walking around New Orleans, the decision on where to go next can often lead to some pretty heated debate. One place, in particular, can always seem to unite even the most indecisive bar-goers. Erin Rose bar in the French Quarter is a little place right off of Bourbon Street. One not familiar with it could easily walk right by it, never having tasted the drink it made famous: The Frozen Irish Coffee. One of, in my opinion, the best cocktails in the city. Most certainly a perfect choice for the first drink of the day on a hot summer morning. (On a side note, if you do stop by…
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Short Rib Debris Quesadillas
The quesadilla has had quite the journey in its existence. From its humble beginnings in Mexico, to now. It's available in just about every south of the border style restaurant in the world, from sit downs to drive thrus. I've come to notice that the mighty quesadilla is to adults what chicken nuggets and mac and cheese are to kids. Even the most picky eaters can always find culinary solace in the quesadilla, which does indeed make dining out a bit easier. Because again, you usually will always be able to find a quesadilla on a menu.
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Turtle Soup
Although it has variations that span the globe, (including China, Europe and even Pennsylvania) nothing has come to symbolize a fancy New Orleans appetizer more than Turtle Soup. Considered a delicacy just about anywhere it's served, Turtle Soup is a very unique dish that you will not soon forget; especially if you're lucky enough to be served this soup seated in one of Nola's grand dame restaurants.
