Author: Charlotte
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Creole Grillades and Grits with Tomato Gravy
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb beef round or chuck (or pork shoulder), sliced into 1/2-inch medallions 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (reserve 2 Tbsp after dredging) 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp black…
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Classic Oysters Rockefeller with Buttery Herb Spinach
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 appetizer servings (24 oysters) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 6 minutes Total Time: 36 minutes Quick Ingredients 24 medium fresh oysters, in shell, scrubbed 4 cups rock salt (or coarse kosher salt) for the pan 8 tbsp unsalted butter, divided 1 small shallot, minced; 2 garlic cloves, minced…
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Extra-Crispy Chicken and Waffles with Maple Syrup
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 2 hours marinating) Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 3 hours Quick Ingredients 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 8 pieces) Marinade: 1 1/2 cups buttermilk, 2 tbsp hot sauce, 1 tbsp kosher salt, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp black pepper…
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Crispy Cajun Boudin Balls with Creole Mustard
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 24–30 boudin balls (about 8 appetizer servings) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 lb store-bought boudin links (casings removed) 2 green onions, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp minced parsley 1 tsp Cajun seasoning; 1 large egg, beaten 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs…
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Seafood Gumbo with Dark Roux and Okra
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 1/2 cup neutral oil (120 ml) 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (65 g) 1 large yellow onion, 3 celery stalks, 1 green bell pepper, 4 garlic cloves 12 oz sliced okra…
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Bananas Foster with Dark Rum and Pecans
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 tbsp (56 g) unsalted butter 1/2 cup (100 g) packed dark brown sugar 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/8 tsp fine sea salt 3 large ripe but firm bananas, sliced 1/2-inch thick on a…
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Southern Creamed Corn with Fresh “Milked” Kernels
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 18 minutes Total Time: 33 minutes Quick Ingredients 6 ears fresh sweet corn (about 4.5 cups kernels), plus corn “milk” from cobs 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided 1 tbsp bacon drippings (optional) 1 cup heavy cream, divided 1/2 cup whole milk 1…
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Classic Coconut Layer Cake with Coconut Frosting
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12–14 servings (three 8-inch layers) Prep Time: 45 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 3 hours (includes cooling and decorating) Quick Ingredients Cake: 3 cups (360 g) cake flour; 2 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp fine salt; 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, room temp; 1 3/4 cups…
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Silky Sweet Potato Pie with Buttery Crust
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (one 9-inch pie) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours 10 minutes Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes (includes cooling) Quick Ingredients 2 large orange-fleshed sweet potatoes (about 1 3/4 lb / 800 g total) 3/4 cup (150 g) packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup (120 ml)…
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Classic Lemon Icebox Pie with Whipped Cream
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 slices Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 18 minutes Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes (includes chilling) Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (150 g) graham cracker crumbs 3 tbsp (38 g) granulated sugar + pinch salt 6 tbsp (85 g) unsalted butter, melted 2 cans (14 oz/397 g each)…
