Boiled Shrimp

Boiled Shrimp

Boiled Shrimp I’m sure there are a thousand different ways of boiling shrimp. I’ve done it several different ways myself, and it’s usually very good. The trick is to avoid overcooking. I adapted this method from The Frank Davis Seafood Notebook (Pelican Publishing...

Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Chicken and Sausage Gumbo Ingredients 1 pound Andouille sausage ; diced 3 pounds Chicken ; leg quarters, skinned 1/2 teaspoon White pepper ; ground 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper 1 teaspoon Salt 1 pound Frozen sliced okra (or fresh if you prefer) 4...
Seafood Bisque

Seafood Bisque

Seafood Bisque I threw this together because I couldn’t think of anything else to do. I debated “red?” or “white?” And “white” won out. This is as much an Alfredo as it is a bisque. I got the base for the recipe off a can of...

Boudin Stuffed Bell-Peppers

Boudin Stuffed Bell-Peppers Okay, I know that we usually see it spelled “Boudin,” but for some reason, Zummo’s spells it “Boudain.” I got this recipe off a package of their smoked “Boudain,” and it’s a real winner. Well,...

Shrimp Stock

Shrimp Stock I don’t know why it took me this long to get around to this. But I just discovered tonight how MUCH better this green sauce is when made from shrimp stock. Don’t get me wrong – these enchiladas are delicious either way. But if you can...