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Cochon Restaurant Revisited

From Cochon Restaurant – New Orleans, LA. On my last visit to New Orleans I stopped into Cochon Restaurant, which I had visited a few trips prior and absolutely loved, especially since back then, I was invited back into the … Continue reading

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Cajun Grain Rice

From I’ve been following the Donald Link’s (Chef and author of Real Cajun) video series called Taste of Place on his website, if you haven’t checked it out, I highly recommend it. He tours farms, goes out with fisherman, and … Continue reading

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Real Cajun: Rustic Home Cooking from Donald Link’s Louisiana

From Cochon Butcher My copy of Real Cajun: Rustic Home Cooking from Donald Link’s Louisiana arrived last Thursday, and I was like a kid opening his first gift on Christmas morning, shuffling for something to open the box with, flinging … Continue reading

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Jacob’s Andouille

From Jacob's Andouille On my last day in Louisiana last month I decided to drive out to Laplace before going to the airport, to visit the self proclaimed “Andouille Capital of the World.” I originally meant to go to all … Continue reading

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Crawfish Boil Recipe

From Crawfish Boil Any spring social event in Louisiana is most definitely going to be centered around a Crawfish Boil. This is a time to relax with family and friends, enjoy the outdoors, and enjoy the bounty of the season, … Continue reading

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Cochon Butcher

From Cochon Butcher Cochon Butcher 930 Tchoupitoulas New Orleans LA 70130 504-588-PORK Upon entering Cochon Butcher, which is right around the corner from Cochon Restaurant and in the same building on Tchoupitoulis and Andrew Higgins, the first thing that I … Continue reading

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Shrimp and Eggplant Dressing Recipe

From Nola Cuisine Shrimp and Eggplant are a perfect flavor match in this traditional Creole Italian dish, neither trying to overpower the other, just existing in perfect harmony, kind of like Oysters and artichokes, and Okra and Tomatoes. Besides the … Continue reading

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Cochon

From Nola Cuisine **UPDATE Here is my post on Donald Link’s newest venture Cochon Butcher in the same building as Cochon, right around the corner! Also, Chef Donald Link’s cookbook comes out April 21, 2009, can’t wait! It’s called Real … 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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Homemade Tasso Recipe

Tasso (TAH-so) is a smoked seasoning meat used to flavor dishes like Gumbo, Jambalaya, and Red Beans & Rice. Tasso used to be made from the trim after an Acadian Hog Boucherie, thin strips, heavily seasoned, dried, then smoked for … Continue reading

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