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Tzatziki is traditionally served as an appetizer and can be left on the table as an accompaniment to foods throughout the meal. The key to great tzatziki is the thick creamy texture that allows it to be eaten alone, as a dip, as a spread, …
This is a Western take on the Philadelphia classic. The preperation takes some time but it is well worth the work! I like to use flat iron steaks for this recipe, but skirt steak and flank steak would also work well and really any good …
What’s the difference between Gumbo and Jambalaya? Jambalaya has no roux, and the rice is cooked into it while gumbo has a roux base and the rice is always cooked separately. What’s the difference between a Creole and Cajun Jambalaya? Creole Jambalaya is red because …
This is a delicious way to prepare sweet corn, and it is a traditional recipe in the Cajun areas of Louisiana. The name Maque Choux (pronounced mock shoe) is believed to be a French interpretation of a Native American dish.
Here is a different, delicious and savory way to prepare fish. Pronounced <Coa-bee-on>, this is most often used for catfish and shrimp, but I think it will work with most any fish you like. I make it with trout since that is what I most …
There are easier versions of this recipe (not that this version is difficult) but you won’t find a better tasting versions. This brings the classic comfort food to the next level with several layers of flavor.
When you want something different, or perhaps you got a day old load of French or Italian bread, this is a great way to make a pizza. Making pizza on garlic bread will give you a meal with tons of flavor. A key step is …
When you need hard boiled eggs for a recipe this is a good way to make sure they are easy to peel. This doesn’t take much more time, but it definitely makes a difference if you need nice looking eggs. If you’re wanting soft boiled …
