Recent Articles

Pumpkin Soup

Pumpkin Soup

| May 20, 2012 | 0 Comments

2 Servings 2 medium Pumpkins, see * Note (or 2 large acorn squash) 1 Tbl butter, Melted Salt, to taste Freshly-ground white pepper, to taste 1/4 Tsp allspice, Ground 1/2 Tsp Cinnamon 2 Tbl Brown sugar, optional 1 Tbl Oil 1 cup leeks, Sliced 3/4 cup carrots, Chopped 1/2 cup celery, Chopped 2 Tbl Flour, [...]

Continue Reading

Asparagus Beef Roll-Ups

Asparagus Beef Roll-Ups

| May 20, 2012 | 0 Comments

10 Servings 1 LB Center-cut beef tenderloin 3 Tbl Coarse black pepper, Cracked Kosher salt Olive oil for searing 20 Asparagus spears, blanch until tender === HORSERADISH MAYONNAISE === 1 Tbl Prepared horseradish, Grated 1/2 cup Mayonnaise, slightly thinned 1 Tbl fresh chives, Chopped Salt, to taste Freshly ground black pepper, to taste Heat the [...]

Continue Reading

Callaloo

Callaloo

| May 20, 2012 | 0 Comments

4 Servings 2 Tbl butter, Unsalted 1 cup yellow onions, Chopped 1 sweet potato, peeled, small diced 2 Tsp garlic, Minced 1 Tsp seeded scotch bonnet pepper, Minced = (to 1 1/2 tspns depending upon taste) 1 Tsp fresh thyme, Chopped 1/2 Tsp salt 1/4 Tsp freshly-ground black pepper 1 LB fresh callaloo leaves – [...]

Continue Reading

Buttermilk-Marinated Fried Chicken Salad With Dressing

Buttermilk-Marinated Fried Chicken Salad With Dressing

| May 20, 2012 | 0 Comments

4 Servings 2 Each corn, shucked 3 artichoke hearts, halved 1/2 red onion, cut into 1/4-inch thick rings 2 Tbl olive oil Salt, to taste Freshly-ground black pepper, to taste 1 LB boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut 1″ strips 2 1/2 Tbl Essence, more for dusting = (see Bayou Blast recipe) 1 1/4 cups Homemade [...]

Continue Reading

Andouille Smothered Beans

Andouille Smothered Beans

| May 20, 2012 | 0 Comments

8 Servings 2 Tbl Vegetable oil 1/2 LB Andouille sausage, finely chopped 2 cups onions, Julienned 1/2 cup celery, Chopped Salt, to taste Cayenne pepper, to taste 2 Tbl garlic, Chopped 1 LB Navy beans, rinsed, soaked , overnight, drained 2 Bay leaves 8 cups Water, to 10 cups 1/4 cup green onions, Chopped In [...]

Continue Reading

Tiramisu Ii

Tiramisu Ii

| May 20, 2012 | 0 Comments

8 Servings 4 Oz bittersweet chocolate 3 large egg yolks 3 Tbl granulated sugar, plus 2 Tbl sugar, plus 1 Tsp sugar 1 1/4 cups sweet dessert wine = (such as Vin Santo) 2 large egg whites 1/4 cup cooled brewed espresso = (or other strong coffee blend) 1 cup ricotta 1 cup heavy cream [...]

Continue Reading

Horseradish And Citrus Crusted Tuna With Beer Sauce

Horseradish And Citrus Crusted Tuna With Beer Sauce

| May 20, 2012 | 0 Comments

4 Servings === BEER SAUCE === 1 Tbl olive oil 2 Tbl shallots, Chopped 1 cup chicken stock 1 cup porter 1 Tbl molasses Salt, to taste Freshly-ground black pepper, to taste === POTATO SALAD ===, Warm 2 Tbl olive oil 1 cup Smithfield ham, Chopped 1/4 cup onions, Julienned 2 Tbl garlic, Chopped 2 [...]

Continue Reading

Basic Pizza Dough

Basic Pizza Dough

| May 20, 2012 | 0 Comments

1 Servings 1 Pkg Active dry yeast (or 1/4-ounce compressed yeast) 2 1/2 cups Unbleached all-purpose flour, to 3 cups 1 cup Lukewarm water 2 Tbl Olive oil, plus more , for greasing bowl 1/2 Tsp Salt 1/2 Tsp Bayou Blast, see * Note * Note: See the Bayou Blast – {Emerils Creole Seasoning} recipe [...]

Continue Reading

Avocado Stuffed With Chicken Salad

Avocado Stuffed With Chicken Salad

| May 20, 2012 | 0 Comments

2 Servings 1 cup Diced chicken breast, Cooked 2 Tbl Mayonnaise 1 Tsp orange zest, Chopped 1 Tbl shallots, Chopped 1 Tbl fresh red pepper, Chopped 1 Tsp fresh chives, Chopped Salt, to taste Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 Ripe avocado, halved, pit removed, and, Peeled 4 Radicchio leaves In a bowl combine; [...]

Continue Reading

Andouille Spoonbread I

Andouille Spoonbread I

| May 19, 2012 | 0 Comments

10 Servings 1 Tbl Vegetable oil 1 LB andouille (or other pork sausage), Ground 1 cup Finely-chopped onions 1/2 cup Finely-chopped celery 1/2 cup Seeded, finely-chopped green bell pepper 2 Tsp Salt 1/4 Tsp Cayenne 1 Tbl garlic, Chopped 2 Tbl Finely-chopped fresh parsley leaves, plus 2 Tsp Finely-chopped fresh parsley leaves 1/4 cup green [...]

Continue Reading