I debated long and hard about the perfect finish to my New Orleans Super Bowl menu. I had intended to make Banana's Foster, a very common dessert in New Orleans, but then remembered our good friend Rick Barrett back in Massachusetts. Before embarking on his own weight loss journey, one of his favorite things to… Continue reading Bourbon Bread Pudding with Praline Ice Cream & Caramel
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Seafood Gumbo with Dirty Rice
Nothing says New Orleans comfort food like a big bowl of gumbo. Gumbo is the chicken soup of the south; it warms you up when it's cold and puts the meat on your bones. It's one of my favorite dishes to make because it is so easy to change up the flavors. Any good gumbo… Continue reading Seafood Gumbo with Dirty Rice
Creole Deviled Eggs
I went through a phase in college where I absolutely could not eat eggs. I could barely look at them. And then I was out with my girls in Philly a few years ago and saw deviled eggs on the menu. Deviled eggs? That is something I have seen in the deep south or on… Continue reading Creole Deviled Eggs
Cajun Crab Dip
Happy Super Bowl week football fans! Even if your favorite team is out for the season, it's still exciting to get a bunch of people together to watch the big game. In honor of this year's host city, I've created a New Orleans inspired menu fit to feed the crowd during the game. New Orleans cuisine… Continue reading Cajun Crab Dip
Cooking In Red Socks 