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Grilled Asparagus

Grilled Asparagus by Dianne Linderman

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Gumbo Z'herbes (Green Gumbo)

Gumbo Z'herbes (Green Gumbo) by Frank Speyerer

Gumbo z'herbes is the least common of the three traditional gumbos we eat in New Orleans, and it's nothing like the other two. For one thing, it doesn't usually contain a roux. In its most rigorously constituted form, there should be no meat or seafood in gumbo z'herbes. This is penitential gumbo for Lenten eating. However I add bacon…

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Good Ole Fashioned Southern Creecy Greens

Good Ole Fashioned Southern Creecy Greens by Smokinhotchef

A low-country delicacy of sorts, creecy greens are often not found in supermarkets like more common greens i.e. mustard, kale, collard. Supply in the rural country is mainly a matter of who can identify the tangy green by sight and if the 'patch' is large enough to divvy out any to others. Generally a 'mess' of salad will only yield…

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Gumbo Z'Herbs

Gumbo Z'Herbs by David Gilbert

Gumbo Z'Herbs is often referred to as the king of gumbos in New Orleans. In predominantly Catholic South Louisiana, it was traditionally served on Good Friday. The logic was that, after so many days of Lenten abstinence and fasting, the body needed the sort of revitalization provided by a combination of greens. The old Creole women…

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Spinach & Artichoke Cassarole

Spinach & Artichoke Cassarole by LIsa

A great side dish with that does double duty. Leftovers make a great spinach Artichoke dip when you add creme cheese and reheat. Use real butter but low fat subs are fine otherwise. Shaker Parmesan is also fine for this recipe.

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Spinach Stir-fry

Spinach Stir-fry by Kike Nkana

Spinach is beautifully delicious on rice if prepared properly. It's healthy and goes well with rice. Remember, Proteins are essential! :-)

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