Recipes by Drick Perry (Page 60)
Creole DaubeIn the late 1800’s when Sicilian immigrants began settling in southern Louisiana, Creole cooking took on a completely new dimension. The influence of garlic for one and the use of tomatoes in making tomato gravy or red gravy such as the one featured in this recipe. This recipe will change the way you cook a roast and will fill your… |
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Standing Rib RoastSunday Dinner IdeaThere’s nothing new about today’s dinner idea except that it is a favorite for Christmas day too. I remember back when my friend Kathy did a post on dry aging beef at home and at the time I thought how brilliant it sounded. All you need is a good cut of meat, a cold spot in the fridge and a few days to have yourself… |
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Cocoa Chili PieHeating things up forSabado MexicanoA little fun today folks. This is not your ordinary pecan pie - this one features a crazy experience of nutty chocolate sweetness with a hint of heat. Kind of like me!!! Enjoy!Cocoa Chili Pieabout 8 servingsPreheat over to 350 degrees.Melt butter and allow to cool to room temperature.In a medium… |
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Smoked Fish AppetizerThis is one recipe I saved from posting and is a superb indulgence for holiday quests. The fish should be smoked before hand making preparation fast and simple on the day of the party. This is also a good appetizer using lobster tails and if you have a mess of them lying around, be sure to invite me over for a few. The original recipe… |
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Chicken MarsalaEasy as 1,2,3,4Not many recipes are remarkable enough in saying it is the best. As with every recipe, and I don’t care how many times you have made them, if you are like me you are going to alter something or another. At least that is the way I cook - always trying to tweak it into something that is better. That’s how this one ended… |
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Shrimp SpreadMany of you have asked about the Candlelight tour last Saturday at the Oakleigh Mansion and of my book signing. Well, here’s a brief rundown. Despite extremely cold weather for us and the fact that it began right-smack in the middle of the SEC Championship game, you know, Florida vs. Alabama, #1 & #2 in the country - we had a… |
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Eggplant Fritters with Horseradish CreamCajun Monday - Eggplant & HorseradishAlthough the eggplant is native to India, most gardeners in the south find room for several of these plants when filling out their vegetable garden. One that does really well here is the narrow, dark purple variety called Little Fingers, which is best when it reaches about 1-inch in diameter and… |
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Monterey Jack Cheese SoupRecipe from my newest member of cookbooksI mentioned last week of receiving a cookbook from my friend Sherry in Texas after she cleverly mentioned of us exchanging cookbooks. I will tell you now, when she asked me, I immediately said yes, what a great idea. However, I hoped her cookbook would be similar to my cookbook which contains… |
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Mardi Gras Shrimp MoldShrimp of the WeekThe parades do not roll along downtown streets of Mobile until late February but to many, Mardi Gras officially starts in a couple of weeks. Thanksgiving Day has for many years been the kick off event for the carnival season here with the first official dance being the Camellia Ball by the Mobile Area Carnival… |
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Tailgate Thursday - week 11Backyard TailgatingI mentioned last week of getting back outside for some more tailgate cooking and after spending a few days inside, waiting for Hurricane Ida to do its thing, this Saturday is a great time to get back outside and to the grill. First up is a wonderful dip, made inside but with great chicken wing flavor to get us all… |
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