Category: Food and Recipes

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…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 2.5 lb bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs 8 cups water 4 garlic cloves, smashed 2 bay leaves + 1 tsp whole black peppercorns 12 oz smoked sausage (kielbasa or andouille), sliced…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 sandwiches Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb large Gulf shrimp (26/30), peeled and deveined 1 cup buttermilk + 1 tbsp Louisiana-style hot sauce 3/4 cup fine yellow cornmeal 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 tbsp cornstarch 1/2 tsp baking powder…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 60 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed and drained 8 oz thick-cut bacon, chopped OR 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced 1 tbsp neutral oil (only if using sausage or lean bacon) 1 medium…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 24 pralines Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (330 g) packed light brown sugar 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar 2/3 cup (160 ml) heavy cream 4 tbsp (56 g) unsalted butter 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 1/4 tsp…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 1 tbsp unsalted butter for the dish 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal (90 g) 1 cup boiling water (240 ml) 1 cup whole milk (240 ml) 6 tbsp unsalted butter, cut up (85 g) 1…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 60 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 lb bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs/drumsticks (8 pieces) 2 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp black pepper 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 tbsp neutral oil + 2 tbsp unsalted butter 1 large onion;…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 8 hours on Low (or 4–5 hours on High) Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 3.5–4 lb well-marbled beef chuck roast 1 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp black pepper 1 tbsp neutral oil (for searing) 1 (1 oz) packet ranch…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb fresh or frozen field peas (crowder or pink-eye), rinsed 1 smoked ham hock (10–14 oz) 12 oz green beans, snapped into 1-inch pieces 1 large yellow onion, diced;…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb yellow squash, sliced 1/4-inch rounds 1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for sautéing) 1 tsp kosher salt, divided 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 cup full-fat sour cream 1…