Author: Monique Olivier Getzinger

Muffuletta

Muffuletta

As with many other international influences on New Orleans, Italians immigrated in the 1800’s and brought their specialties and love of food with them. This delicious New Orleans Italian Sandwich was created by Lupo Salvadore, who opened the Central Grocery in the French Quarter in 

Stuffed Cabbage (Cabbage Rolls)

Stuffed Cabbage (Cabbage Rolls)

Stuffed Cabbage Prosperity and good luck in the New Year! Cabbage Rolls and Black-eyed peas are traditionally eaten on New Years Day as it was thought it would bring wealth and good luck! INGREDIENTS ~CABBAGE~ ~TOMATO SAUCE~ ~FILLING~ PREPARATION ~CABBAGE~ Boil water in an 8-quart 

Corn and Crab Bisque

Corn and Crab Bisque

Bisque is a creamy, well-seasoned soup that originated in France. It includes the strained broth of crustaceans such as lobster, shrimp, crab and crawfish. This delicious delicate soup is an elegant dish for the holidays or the New Orleans Réveillon [REH-vee-on] dinner, which means “awakening” 

Pecan Pie

Pecan Pie

~PIE CRUST~ INGREDIENTS PREPARATION Cut the stick of butter length wise into 4 then make 8 slices for 32 pieces and refrigerate until needed. Place the flour, salt, and sugar into the bowl of the food processor, and pulse to combine. Add the chilled butter 

Red Beans and Rice

Red Beans and Rice

Camillia Brand ® Red Beans with the large red rose on the cellophane bag was always my mother’s choice and mine, too.  INGREDIENTS PREPARATION Night before cooking: Rinse beans well and discard unwanted beans and / or foreign bodies. Soak in about 6 cups cold 

Gumbo

Gumbo

Sausage, Chicken, and Shrimp Gumbo “It is time to put on a pot of gumbo! ” When the weather turns a little cooler in New Orleans, it is time to prepare a hearty warm pot of gumbo! INGREDIENTS PREPARATION ~CHICKEN~ Remove fat from the chicken