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File Gumbo / Chez HeleneThe late Chef Austin Leslie left a brilliant legacy of Creole dishes and he helped form my approach to the cuisine of NOLA. I follow no other recipe than the one he left me. When a dish is perfect, why stray? Fresh ingredients will tell the tale. Now, as my mentor Paula Wolfert admonishes: "Relax and follow the recipe"! |
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Cajun Crowder BeansAlso known as Crowder peas, these delicious little fellas can often be found in frozen form at the store. These are fresh picked right here in Michigan and, like fava beans and so many other seasonal treats, we rush them to the table. Crowders are really a 'Southern' treat and I first enjoyed them when visiting relatives in West… |
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Creole Salad DressingGood with Mesclun mix or Romaine. |
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Dirty Rice with Andouille SausageThis is a great recipe for potlucks or holidays. I have substituted andouille sausage for gizzards. |
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Creole Comeback SauceUse this on sandwiches, with fish or shellfish, in potato and pasta salads, i.e., anywhere you would use a spicy mustard/mayonnaise. |
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Deviled Egg Variations with Foolproof Hardboiled Eggs InstructionsStop turning failed hardboiled eggs into egg salad, although egg salad can be wonderful. There are several ways to hardboil eggs, but the method suggested below works well. (What causes the green tint to the edge of the yolks is boiling the eggs… |
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Homemade Louisiana Andouille Sausage (No Grinder Required)A great addition to gumbo, red beans and rice, etoufees, and anywhere you want a sausage with a garlic kick. |
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Creole Flank SteakIf you have a flank, skirt or pepper steak to prepare, give this Creole recipe a turn for large flavor on a pretty small budget. You can feed 4 hungry folks on this New Orleans-inspired take on steak, inspired by Austin Leslie. This is so good served with steamed medium-grain rice. The unique combination of ingredients in this… |
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Country Ham & Black-Eyed PeasBlack-eyed peas are NOT just a Southern New Year's Day tradition. Paired with Jalapeno Maple Bacon Cornbread you can celebrate all year long. Nutrition runs amock in this massively-tasty stew. You can simmer this for a couple hours, but it is also a great slow-cook / crockpot dish. This is a pretty well-liked and common food south… |
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Savory Creole Sweet Potato CasseroleNo sweet topping here - this has breadcrumbs & bacon and the Creole twist of Jamaican Pickapeppa Sauce in the yams. It is good to venture outside your comfort zone from time to time - and this is a good way to start! I was set on this culinary path in 1987 when first introduced to Chef Austin Leslie at Chez Helene in New Orleans.… |
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