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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With leftover fresh cherries from a super special fresh cherry pie, my wonderful mother recommended a cherry vanilla sauté over pork.Well, that sounded absolutely exquisite.And, since she has such a phenomenal palate, of course I took her advice – almost immediately! Thanks, Mom!! 💖 Cherry Chili Pepper Vanilla Pork Cherry Chili Pepper Vanilla Pork 4…
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Believe it or not, on the same day Valerie and I baked our Persimmon Tarragon Cranberry Cookies as part of a care package to send away, I decided I wanted to take FULL advantage of persimmon season and create a dinner with the super fruit. Pork seemed like a logical pairing, not only because of…
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It’s no secret that one of my very favorite savory dishes is a perfectly roasted pork tenderloin. And, when it comes to entertaining, it also happens to be one of my specialities. It’s so easy, it’s so tender, it’s so delicious…and this time it’s so full of fresh herbs! Italian Basil and Mint Pork Tenderloin…
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One of my favorite meals growing up involved the team work of my parents: Dad at the grill and Mom in the kitchen. Grilled pork and pineapple salsa. Oh yes. So yummy. I don’t often admit it, but I absolutely adore pork tenderloin – particular the “tender” part of that statement. So, cooking pork sous…
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There’s truly something quite spectacular about the flavor combination on a Cuban sandwich. The salt, the spice, the tang…is it the pickle and mustard…is it the spiced pork and cheese? Then, there’s the crunch of the crust. It’s spectacular. You know what else is amazing? The sweet goodness of an oven roasted sweet potato inside…
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It’s another mouthful…to say and to devour. Really, fall is in the air. Ever since the interesting and overly intense lighting last Monday during the solar eclipse, I’ve felt that autumn is peering around the corner, ready to pounce.
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