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Classic Red Beans and Rice for One

Posted on January 8, 2012 by

Revisited an old recipe that I created almost 20 years ago when I realized that a full pot of Red Beans was too much food for two and that I didn’t want to wait until I had leftover ham to … Continue reading →

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Happiness is a Hot Roux

Posted on December 8, 2011 by

Finally found the perfect Shrimp Étouffée recipe.  This one is from a Junior League cookbook from Monroe County, Louisiana and uses a classic roux followed by the trinity of onions, green peppers, and celery to capture that deep rich flavor I was looking … Continue reading →

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Caribbean Madras & Lime Chicken

Posted on October 4, 2011 by

Caribbean Madras rice is an easy and tasty side that was on my list to “size down” from the normal 9 serving recipe. I hadn’t planned on making it tonight, but pulled some chicken out of the freezer a couple … Continue reading →

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