Shrimp Etouffee recipe at Nola Cuisine

I shared my recipe for a classic Shrimp étouffée, starting with a homemade shrimp stock from the shells and a blonde roux, then layering in the trinity of onion, celery, and bell pepper. The aromas that fill the kitchen as it simmers—garlic, thyme, tomatoes, and a hint of hot sauce—carry a deep nostalgia for me, taking me right back to walking through the streets of New Orleans where those same smells drift out of kitchens and corner restaurants. Finished with shrimp, green onions, and parsley, and ladled over Creole-boiled rice, it’s a dish that not only satisfies the appetite but stirs the soul with memories.

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Merry Christmas

Anna under the tree
Originally uploaded by Danno1.

Merry Christmas! I hope everyone is having as much fun as I am this season with my Baby on her first Christmas. All of the joys of youth are my gift from my daughter, seeing Christmas, and everything else for that matter, with new, young eyes.

I'm also eating with new found decadence...check out my Filet Mignon topped with Fried Oysters and Bearnaise sauce. Wow, I should be ashamed of myself, for such a sinful meal, but as it turns out, I'm proud to share such a caution to the wind recipe, in such a worrisome world. Lets share some enjoyment, throw away the worry, and have a very Merry Christmas!

Natchitoches Meat Pies recipe at Nola Cuisine

I always get excited over Natchitoches Meat Pies because they’re little pockets of Louisiana, filled with ground beef, pork, onions, celery, bell pepper, garlic, and spices all tucked inside a golden flaky pastry that crumbles and crunches just right. When you bite in, that savory filling spills out, rich, juicy, warm, and it’s impossible not to think of roadside stands, family reunions, and the smell of oil frying in cast iron pans. These pies are work to make, folding and sealing each one by hand, but the payoff is pure comfort and satisfaction, the kind of food that feeds more than the belly. Be sure and check out my Creole & Cajun Recipe Page as well as my Bibliography of Creole & Cajun Cookbooks!

Turkey Bone Gumbo Recipe at Nola Cuisine

Turkey Bone Gumbo
Originally uploaded by Danno1.

I made a Turkey Bone Gumbo with my leftover Turkey Carcass, meat, and dressing. It's a wonderful way to utilize some of those Thanksgiving leftovers, I make this dish every year, a day or two after Thanksgiving.

I used leftover dressing in place of the rice in this recipe.

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