Cajun cuisine (French: Cuisine cadienne, [kɥizin kadʒæ̃n]), (Spanish: Cocina acadia) is a style of cooking named for the French colonists known as Acadians who were deported from Acadia in modern-day Canada, incorporating West African, French and Spanish cooking techniques, in regions of Louisiana. I truly wish I had more experience in the Cajun Creole lifestyle and cuisine.I have yet to visit New Orleans or…
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“OMG. These are deadly. Insanely delicious. You should package them and sell them!” What more can I say? This feedback really provides you with all the details you need: White Chocolate Peanut Butter. Graham Cracker Crumbs. Lemon Zest and Juice. Lemon Curd. COOKIES. You’re welcome. White Chocolate Peanut Butter Graham Lemon Curd Cookies White Chocolate…
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We had a pasta making date.It was going to be grand. FUN. Fantastic. And, not only fabulous, but flavorful.#damnCOVIDWell, actually, COVID changed our plans with Level Red (again), and also a little kitchen remodel, which involved painting. There was NO way I was going to attempt to work with flour in a kitchen with even…
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Extra Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Fudge Brownie Pie 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar3/4 cup all-purpose flour2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1/2 cup powdered sugar1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips3/4 tsp. sea salt2 large eggs1 1/2 cups chocolate hazelnut butter (Nutella), slightly softened1/2 cup light olive oil2 Tbs. water1/2 tsp. vanilla extract Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.Lightly spray an 9″ round quick release cheesecake pan with cooking spray and line it with parchment paper. Spray the parchment…
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Quiche is one of my most absolute favorite foodie items to create.The savory pie in and of itself is an act of creativity – the options for filings and frill and endless and everlasting.With a score of bison breakfast sausage, I created a canvas of a quiche, but baked it inside a flaky puff pastry…
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“What special meals will your mom prepare while you’re in town visiting?” “She’s spoiling me today with butter noodles and chamomile tea!” “Wow! That’s a really interesting combination,” I said. “I’m going to have to make that and blog it!” “Oh no, not together. 😂🤣😂🤣 Just plain buttered noodles and I’m drinking chamomile tea!” “Oh!…
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With leftover cherries and chocolate from the Dark Chocolate Cherry Whip Pie, I believed I had a great idea: Chocolate Cherry Pie Cookies.It really WAS a great idea, except for the fact that when the partially frozen cherries baked, the exuding moisture led to MORE than a baking fail. Yes, #bakingfail #pinterestfail #cookiefail 😂🤣😂Pretty hilarious.I…
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There’s nothing like the creamy comfort of slow-cooked risotto. This recipe combines the goodness of cauliflower with rice for the creaminess of the rice, plus chicken, lemon, and truffle salt! It’s high protein, comforting, and oh, so nourishing.Just do it. Just make it. Just eat it. Just enjoy it.JUST LIKE LIFE! Truffled Cauliflower Cream Risotto…
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I actually wanted to bake this pie for Thanksgiving this year. However, I was “vetoed,” due to the fact that three other pies would be awaiting the 12 guests (no COVID judgement, we are all family). Thus, I chose to make this pie and divvy up among neighbors.Yes, I have a love-hate relationship with my…
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Insides: rarely, but surely, there are leftover cake “insides,” when you’re a baker, particularly when you are a baker of “surprise” cakes.So, after a Peanut Butter Vanilla Graham Cake stuffed with surprise rainbow marshmallows, I had a few layers of leftover Peanut Butter Vanilla Graham Cake. Thus, I slathered the layers with smooth and creamy…
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