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3/29/13: Easter Dinner Recipes
Not sure what to make for Easter dinner yet? Here are 5 yummy Easter recipes that we have gathered from our Chefs and our cookbook collection. Enjoy! Artichoke Balls Chef Anne’s Aunt made these all the time and was known around City Hall-even featured in an article in the newspaper about her and the ... Read More
2/20/13: 2013 James Beard Foundation Awards
We are so happy to share that there are 11 New Orleans semifinal nominations in the 2013 James Beard Foundation Awards. This is the “Oscars of Food,” and we are so proud of the Chefs and resturants nominated. Below are the New Orleans nominations: Best New Restaurant: Borgne Outstanding Chef: Donald Link (Herbsaint) Outstanding Bar ... Read More
2/19/13: Kid’s Cook’n
A great way to get kids interested in eating healthy is by letting them help out in the kitchen. Below is a great recipe I found from the blog, Cooking with Kids. Get them excited about cooking and supply them with some fun kitchen “toys.” Check out our Kid’s Corner selection for some great kid-friendly ... Read More
2/15/13: Alligator Sauce Piquant Recipe
It’s official: Catholics can eat alligator during lent! The Archbishop of New Orleans has declared that alligator is “in the fish family” and “is considered seafood.” Ingredients: 1 C. Oil 3 C. Chicken Stock or flavored water 1 C. Flour 1 Tbsp. Chopped garlic 4 C. chopped onions 4 tsp. Big Kevin’s Seasoning blend 2 ... Read More
2/14/13: Valentine’s Day Meringue Kisses
Happy Valentine’s Day! Here is a sweet, easy treat to get the festivities started. INGREDIENTS: 2 Eggs ¾ cup Sugar 1 tbsp. pure extract vanilla 6 oz. White Chocolate Chips one or two drops food coloring (Ateco’s Hot Pink) PROCEDURE: Beat egg whites slightly and add sugar a little at a time until stiff. Add ... Read More
1/07/13: King Cake Recipe
King Cake Season is officially here! The Christian holiday Twelfth Night was yesterday marking the beginning of Mardi Gras in New Orleans. In the spirit of the season below is a great king cake recipe from Chef Anne’s Cookbook. Source of original recipe unknown. Recipe modified by New Orleans School of Cooking Chef, Anne Leonard. ... Read More
12/27/12: Mirliton and Shrimp Dressing Recipe
Mirliton and Shrimp Dressing : Recipe from the cookbook, Talk About Good! 6 small mirlitons (vegetable pears) 4-5 slices bacon, chopped 1 small white onion, chopped fine ½ c. chopped shallots 1 lb. Peeled, deveined shrimp (fresh or frozen) 1 c. wet bread, squeezed salt and pepper Tabasco sauce Progresso seasoned breadcrumbs 2 eggs, slightly beaten ... Read More
12/21/12: National Fried Shrimp Day!
Happy National Fried Shrimp Day! New Orleans School of Cooking Fried Shrimp 3 eggs 6 tsp. Joe’s Stuff Seasoning 12 ounces beer (try Abita beer if you can) oil for frying 2 cups milk 2 pounds peeled shrimp (leave the tails on if you like) 2 cups all purpose flour In a large bowl, beat ... Read More
12/20/12: Chef Kevin Belton
Come take Chef Kevin Belton’s demonstration cooking class today at 2pm. He will be cooking gumbo, jambalaya and pralines. Sit back and watch as Kevin prepares the meal for you to eat telling jokes along the way. You get a copy of the recipes too! Call now to make your reservation! 504-525-2525 or sign up online ... Read More
12/12/12: Chef Michael’s Holiday Eggnog Bread Pudding
INGREDIENTS: 1 10 oz. loaf stale French bread, crumbled (or 6-8 C. any type bread) 2 Tsp. vanilla 2 C. cranberries soaked in Rum 3 C. Eggnog 8 oz. chocolate broken in pieces 2 C. sugar 2 C. chopped pecans ¾ lb. butter, melted 7 whole eggs 3 egg whites 1 Tsp. nutmeg to taste ... Read More
