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Oyster Dressing

Oyster Dressing

Oyster Dressing with ground beef is a Creole dish that is savory and briny. Thanksgiving turkey, baked macaroni and sweet potato pie with a side of oyster dressing makes it complete. This flavor combination is a perfect way to hit all the taste buds. We 

Eggplant Casserole

Eggplant Casserole

Eggplants are grown in Louisiana are found to be very flavorful from August to October (late summer to early fall), because it can become bitter in extreme heat. Eggplants can be frozen for future use. It is often served during the holidays but can be 

Beignets

Beignets

The word “beignet” means “bump” or “to raise”. This light pastry puffs up when placed in hot oil. It is dusted heavily in powdered sugar and enjoyed with a cup of café au lait. The Louisiana beignet is said to come from France, French-Canada or 

Jambalaya

Jambalaya

Jambalaya is a very popular rice dish in New Orleans which has Spanish, West African and French influences. It is made sausage, chicken and / or shrimp. It can be spicy or just well-seasoned. I have also had jambalaya with pork and a brown base 

Smothered Chicken

Smothered Chicken

Seasoned Chicken in Brown Gravy Smothered is a cooking term meaning the seared chicken is simmered on the stove top slowly with seasonings and vegetables (onions, green onions and green bell peppers). It is well-seasoned chicken coated in delicious brown gravy. It is a nice 

Southern Potato Salad

Southern Potato Salad

What food do you think of when summer finally arrives? You want to cook and eat outside, of course. Burgers, steak, chicken, hot dogs – all on the grill! Potato salad is a cool complement to hot burgers and hot dogs on the grill! Summer