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Vietnamese Beef Pho

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Summer has officially arrived in New Orleans. And I’m not talking about 70 or 80 degrees. Nah, we’ve had that for the last three months. I’m talking about the 90s! Along with its equivalent percentage in humidity. This means I’m ready to eat much lighter dishes. Unfortunately Cajun/Creole cuisine doesn’t offer many options that aren’t [...]

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Cajun Irish Coffee

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Happy St Patrick’s Day! You don’t have to twist my arm to get me drinking traditional Irish Coffee the morning before the Irish Channel Parade in New Orleans. I’m Cajun-Irish! But let’s be honest, it’s a harsh drink. And I thought it needed some sexin’ up. So I decided to blend parts of the classic [...]

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Artichokes & Creole Vinaigrette

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Artichokes are finally in season! They are 10 for $10 at the local Rouses market and I’ve been eating them all week. While I adore a New Orleans-style stuffed artichoke as much as anyone, that can be a lot of work. Most of the time I just bring the ‘chokes home, boil them until tender, [...]

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