Or was it? Loyalty, betrayal, kidnapping & questionable murder mixed with bright lights, money, women, personal relationships, sacrifices, failure & success all are pertinent ingredients in the pot of gumbo I refer to as my life. This is the ugly truth of how I almost became famous. ...
This makes it possible to enjoy freshly prepared chicken gumbo even during times of the year when one or more of the ingredients are not in season. The dish will also freeze well, making it easy to prepare the dish during the summer or early autumn, freeze the gumbo in several containers,...
Gumbo is a hearty and flavorful stew that originated in Louisiana, particularly among the Creole and Cajun communities. It is a staple of Southern cuisine, known for its rich, complex flavors and diverse mix of ingredients. Gumbo is often considered a symbol of Louisiana’s culinary heritage and...
Second, controlling the feed ingredients means Springer Mountain Farms can guarantee that their chickens are getting the best nutrition, which directly impacts the quality of the meat. According to a 2020 Nielsen survey, 52% of consumers are more likely to buy a product when they know it ...
I’ve been perfectly happy with Wild Turkey Rye and Martini Rossi sweet vermouth. Both are reasonably priced and easy to find. Turns out the CGP isn’t too fond of Manhattans, which means I don’t run out of ANY of the ingredients!
Red beans & rice is a traditional Creole dish made with redbeans, veggies, dried beans, and, often, leftover pork bones. This recipe uses some shortcuts (canned beans, sausage instead of ham hock...) so you can have it on the table in under an hour. ...
In addition to Cuban specialties such asropa viejaandpicadillo, you’ll find signature Latin American dishes likearepas. These corn flour cakes are either stuffed (Venezuelan-style) or topped (Colombian-style) with chicken, beef, cheese, vegetables or other ingredients. The list of specialties is...
Chiles / Ingredients Fresh Green and Red Chiles I recently got a comment from someone asking what a ‘Poblano’ pepper was. I realized that living in Los Angeles, I am spoiled by the ready availability of nearly every type of chile pepper, both fresh and dried. One of our first posts...
Ingredients and Accompaniments Every so often we make something that doesn’t quite fit into the other categories. These are things that you wouldn’t eat by themselves but something you’d use in a recipe or as a side dish or accompaniment. Perfect Mashed Potato – Using a Ricer! How to...
cuisine using mostly Texas ingredients and linking his dishes to Southwestern traditions. Barbecued shrimp taco with mango/pickled red onion salad, achiote-glazed Broken Arrow Ranch Nilgai antelope over mole rojo with braised rabbit enchilada, and a selection of Texas-raised wagyu steaks are sample ...