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    Pimento Pão de Queijo
    • Feb 1, 2021

    Pimento Pão de Queijo

    One of my first introductions to Brazilian food was pão de queijo. The initial bite and subsequent transcendence was akin to the medley...
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    Creole Green Rice
    • Jan 24, 2021

    Creole Green Rice

    Continuing with my theme of Mardi Gras colors, I let today’s inspiration be green. Green is another one of the three Mardi Gras colors,...
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    Sautéed Purple Cabbage
    • Jan 23, 2021

    Sautéed Purple Cabbage

    Mardi Gras means different things to different people. To some, it’s an invitation for bacchanal before Lent. To others, it’s a chance to...
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    Kremas Cream Pie
    • Dec 15, 2020

    Kremas Cream Pie

    While eggnog generally steals the spotlight for holiday drinks, there are some other worthy, and in my opinion, tastier, contenders. Some...
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    Spooky Sprinkle Cinnamon Cookies
    • Oct 14, 2020

    Spooky Sprinkle Cinnamon Cookies

    Is there another holiday that can beat Halloween? Pumpkins, costumes, sweets, and festivities galore, I'm convinced that Halloween is the...
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    Hot Honey Sweet Potato Wings
    • Oct 8, 2020

    Hot Honey Sweet Potato Wings

    I'm pretty much a traditionalist when it comes to sauced chicken wings. I usually stick to buffalo sauce, but sometimes my taste buds...
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    Dirty Rice Stuffed Peppers
    • Sep 25, 2020

    Dirty Rice Stuffed Peppers

    If I had to choose one underappreciated meal from my childhood, it'd be stuffed peppers. I just didn't get the appeal of a baked...
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    Just Enough Cinnamon Rolls
    • Sep 23, 2020

    Just Enough Cinnamon Rolls

    I was never big on breakfast growing up, but I always had a soft spot for cinnamon rolls. Still do! A compact pastry square that's toasty...
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    Angel Biscuits
    • Aug 27, 2020

    Angel Biscuits

    How does an angel get its wings? In the case of angel biscuits, it's through three different leavening agents: yeast, baking powder and...
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    Van Van Chicken
    • Aug 26, 2020

    Van Van Chicken

    If you know anything about conjure from the Crescent City, then you know about Van Van oil. Van Van is the old school conjure oil that...
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    Creole Stuffed Turkey Wings
    • Jul 26, 2020

    Creole Stuffed Turkey Wings

    When people think about Creole cuisine, they often think of the staples: gumbo, jambalaya, and étouffée. While they're all delicious,...
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    Green Gumbo Shakshuka
    • Jun 12, 2020

    Green Gumbo Shakshuka

    Today was one of those days where I wanted something that reminded me of childhood. I was also looking for a weekday brunch vibe. While...
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    Watermelon Cucumber Juice
    • Jun 4, 2020

    Watermelon Cucumber Juice

    Two of my favorite snacks are watermelon and cucumbers. I usually make fresh pineapple juice, but I was craving something different. I...
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    Chicken and Andouille Sausage Jambalaya
    • Apr 10, 2020

    Chicken and Andouille Sausage Jambalaya

    I grew up with jambalaya being a regular weeknight meal. It was my mom's favorite Creole dish, so I was accustomed to the scent wafting...
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    Lavender Tea Cakes
    • Mar 31, 2020

    Lavender Tea Cakes

    When I think of old Southern delights, I think of tea cakes. Tea cakes are likely the comfort food your granny thinks of when she thinks...
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    Peri-Peri Sauce
    • Feb 6, 2020

    Peri-Peri Sauce

    Before there was buffalo sauce, there was peri-peri. Peri-peri is a beautiful blend of hot and sweet peppers, citrus, onions, and spices....
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    Texas Beef Chili
    • Dec 9, 2019

    Texas Beef Chili

    When it gets nice and cold, I usually crave a hearty stew or soup. Gumbo is a labor of love that I usually save for special occasions, so...
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    Prosperity Millet Salad
    • Nov 4, 2019

    Prosperity Millet Salad

    As someone who likes to cook regularly, I hate to admit when I'm stumped on what to make next. I have several recipes stored in my...
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    Skillet Shrimp and Okra
    • Sep 8, 2019

    Skillet Shrimp and Okra

    Even though summer doesn’t technically end til September 23rd, I’ve always felt like Labor Day marks the end of summer. While fall is my...
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    Creole Calas
    • Aug 19, 2019

    Creole Calas

    The first dish on the blog explores a nearly forgotten Creole classic. These spiced rice fritters make a sweet breakfast or snack.
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