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Chargrilled Oysters with Artichoke Garlic Cream Sauce

From Nola Cuisine This recipe is inspired by two greats: Drago’s Charbroiled Oysters, and the late great Warren Leruth’s Oyster Artichoke Soup. Anyone who has had the pleasure of tasting Oyster Artichoke Soup in New Orleans knows that Ersters and … Continue reading

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Boudin Stuffed Pork Chops with Creole Mustard and Cane Syrup Glaze

What could be better than pork stuffed inside of pork? Not much in my opinion. I cut a pocket into some nice 1 inch thick Chops, then stuffed with about 1/2 cup or so of my Boudin (squeezed out of … Continue reading

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Chargrilled Pizza Recipe with Olive Salad

If you haven’t experienced Chargrilled Pizza, you are truly missing out! Yesterday’s was one of the best Pizzas I have ever eaten. This is my favorite meal in the world: Chargrilled Pizza, chunks of Fontinella cheese, and Red Wine. I … Continue reading

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Drago’s Style Charbroiled Oysters Recipe

I just made Drago’s Style Charbroiled Oysters, and I have to say again that this is simply the best damned way to eat an Oyster known to man. I didn’t use the official recipe, generously shared by Drago’s Chef Tommy … Continue reading

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Eggs Sardou Recipe

Eggs Sardou was created at Antoine’s, named after French playwright Victorien Sardou, and remains one of the grandest of the grand New Orleans egg dishes, of which there are many. I boiled fresh artichokes for this recipe, but it would … Continue reading

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Grillades with Andouille Cheese Grit Cakes Recipe

I’m finally getting around to posting the Grillades recipe from last Sunday that went with my Andouille Cheese Grit Cakes. For more info and another recipe for Grillades and Grits, go to my earlier post on the topic here: Grillades … Continue reading

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Andouille Cheese Grit Cakes Recipe

This recipe is completely inspired by Caryn’s recipe for Gorgonzola Grit Cakes over at Delicious! Delicious!. I simply changed the cheese to Tillamook Cheddar and added 3/4 Cup finely chopped Andouille Sausage that was rendered down, plus 2 Tbsp finely … Continue reading

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Chicken and Andouille Sausage Gumbo Recipe

From Nola Cuisine Yesterday was bitter cold here in the Detroit area, perfect Gumbo weather, so I whipped up a small batch to warm our souls. When it comes to chicken for soups, I’m a leg & thigh man. For … Continue reading

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Osso Bucco Recipe

From Nola Cuisine The folks at Mr. Lakes Non-Pompous New Orleans Food Forum were talking about Osso Bucco last week and it gave me a huge craving for it. Here’s how I make my version of this classic. I serve … Continue reading

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Mom’s Biscuits with Tasso Gravy

I’ve been working tons of hours lately and my Mom has been sending my wife and I some home cooked meals, which is greatly appreciated! Last night was Beef Stew, and tonight was Meatloaf with mashed potatoes, vegetables, and scratch … Continue reading

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