How to Make a Dry Roux in the Oven
Roux: What’s All The Fuss About? Without roux there is no gumbo. For gumbo, a traditional roux is equal parts oil and flour. Essentially, you are frying the flour in the oil
New Orleans Red Beans and Rice For Those in Need #SundaySupper
Red Beans and Rice – A New Orleans Tradition “Red beans and ricely yours.” That’s how famous Jazz musician Louis Armstrong used to sign his letters. Plainly, red beans and rice is not
Pumpkin Coconut Soup: A Perfect And Simple Fall Soup
Pumpkin and Coconut Soup: A Perfect And Simple Fall Soup Simple is good, especially around the holidays. This Pumpkin Coconut Soup is perfectly simple. Only a few ingredients and a handful of steps
Thanksgiving And The Fullness of Truth
On the show today… Thanksgiving! I had a wonderful conversation with the folks over at Baton Rouge Catholic Radio this morning. I’ve included a few clips here in the show. Here are
Thanksgiving Leftovers: Turkey and Andouille Gumbo for #SundaySupper
Turkey Gumbo: What Thanksgiving Is All About… Sort of 😉 A few years ago I came across a recipe by Emeril Lagasse for a turkey-bone gumbo. You can find it in Louisiana Real and
Thanksgiving Dinner: Pepper-Stuffed Turkey
Tired of the same old baked turkey? Turkey. It’s the same every year. Only some years it comes out drier than others. 😉 I don’t know about you, but I am not
Create The Crust You Crave: The Baking Steel Is The Answer For Home Pizza Baking
THE PERENNIAL PIZZA PROBLEM OF THE HOME PIZZA CHEF: SOGGY CRUST Do you like pizza with soggy crust? I don’t either. And as a home pizza chef I have spent years trying
Crawfish Monica: A Signature Jazz Fest Dish
Crawfish Monica: A Signature Jazz Fest Dish 400,000 people crowd onto the Fair Grounds Race Course over a period of two weekends each spring for the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
5 New Podcast Episodes You Might Have Missed
It’s Not Your Fault Now, if you missed them, it’s not your fault. It’s mine. You see, I just published them. 😉 For the longest time The Catholic Foodie podcast was
How To Grow In Faith Around The Family Table
Dinner Time Chaos Challenges I don’t know about your house, but dinner time at my house can get pretty crazy. I think we are just too busy. I mean, as a society.
Crawfish, Shrimp and Cornbread Pie
Crawfish at the Fair This Crawfish, Shrimp and Cornbread Pie was inspired by a dish we tried last Friday at the Washington Parish Fair. The Washington Parish Fair is believed to be the
The Inspiration Behind My Pizza Dough
Doh! Don’t Forget Important Ingredients For The Pizza Dough! Baking is a science. That is a fact. If you don’t believe me then just try leaving out the yeast in your
