Monthly Archives: October 2005

Monday Red Beans & Rice with Fried Pork Chops

I finally got around to making my Red Beans & Rice with the Pickle Meat I made recently, like I said, nothing flavors Red Beans as well as Pickle Meat. I also served it with Fried Pork Chops as a … Continue reading

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Cajun Catfish Courtbouillon Recipe

A Louisiana Courtbouillon (COO-be-yahn) is completely different than the French Court-bouillon, which is an aromatic liquor or stock used as a cooking liquid. The Louisiana Courtbouillon, which is most definately a Cajun creation, is a thick, rich fish stew, brimming … Continue reading

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Sazerac Cocktail Recipe

The Sazerac, which some say is America’s first cocktail, was invented by Antoine Peychaud, a Creole pharmacist, in the 1830′s. The original contained Brandy (some argue Cognac), Absinthe, and the Apothecary’s secret bitters, which now bear his name. Sazerac lovers … Continue reading

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Brabant Potatoes Recipe

This is a simple side dish popular in Nola Cuisine. It’s very quick and easy to make, and it will accompany just about any entree. You could also bake the potatoes as an alternative to frying them. I would toss … Continue reading

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Roast Beef Po’ Boy with Debris Gravy Recipe

There is nothing quite as soul satisfying (or messy) than a good old Roast Beef Po’ Boy in New Orleans. The best way to judge a good one is by the number of napkins you used to keep your chin … Continue reading

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Creole Turtle Soup Recipe

Turtle Soup is almost as synonymous with Nola Cuisine as Gumbo, in fact, it probably outsells the Gumbo in a lot of establishments. Unlike the clear Turtle Soups made in other parts of the world, the Louisiana variety is a … Continue reading

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Pickle Meat or Pickled Pork Recipe

I know this photo looks a bit like a science experiment, or as my Dad said in his best Marty Feldman voice, Abby Normal’s Brain. All joking aside, this science experiment will give your Red Beans & Rice impeccable, authentic … Continue reading

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News For Friends of New Orleans Restaurants and Food

The New Orleans Menu Daily has a lot of info on reopen dates for a lot of the big NOLA restaurants. They break down a recent meeting of the Louisiana Restaurant Association board. Good news for today! Mother’s reopens!

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Chef Austin Leslie gets Jazz Funeral

**Update** See our Great Chefs of New Orleans Austin Leslie Tribute. Chef Austin Leslie who passed away in Atlanta on September 29, was honored in New Orleans with a traditional Jazz Funeral through the Seventh Ward on Sunday, October 9. … Continue reading

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R.I.P. Chef Austin Leslie

**Update 11/07/2005** For more on Austin Leslie see our Great Chefs of New Orleans Tribute to Austin Leslie. Bad news for fans of New Orleans Food, Soul Food, and Food in general, Chef Austin Leslie has passed away in Atlanta, … Continue reading

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