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The Popper Frittata
Read more: The Popper FrittataPrintable version A frittata is an Italian omelet with ingredients mixed into the eggs as opposed to the French omelet that is folded around the ingredients. A frittata is more like an egg pie cooked slower and usually finished under a broiler, while the French omelet acts as a wrap…
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Jalapeño Popper Pizza
Read more: Jalapeño Popper PizzaPrintable version Jalapeño poppers got their name from the marketing of the frozen snacks. The term “Popper” has been used for the last 30 years to market a variety of treats and appetizers, not just the cheese stuffed chiles though. There are many who believe the jalapeño popper is an…
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Creole Chicken and Spicy Slaw Tacos
Read more: Creole Chicken and Spicy Slaw TacosPrintable version I made Creole seasoning last week that contained the peppery heat found in the cooking associated with New Orleans and the surrounding Bayou. I added cumin and chili powder also, giving it a hint of Southwest. I used it to season chicken tenders that were intended for tacos.…
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Homemade Creole Seasoning
Read more: Homemade Creole SeasoningPrintable version I made this rub to season chicken tenders as part of a meal I catered for 60 people last Sunday. Most creole seasoning will include dried thyme or basil, or what I think of as Italian or European type of spices. I mix it up a little here…
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Pork Fried Rice
Read more: Pork Fried RicePrintable version The Thai Pavilion in Astoria, Queens has the best pork fried rice I have ever eaten. I used to eat buckets of the stuff at their 30th Avenue location which is now closed and moved to another spot in the neighborhood. Whenever I eat pork fried rice I…
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Creole Jambalaya
Read more: Creole JambalayaPrintable version This is the second time I have made Jambalaya for for my print column “Busco Bites.” The first time I made a “dry” or “brown” version, this time I’m making the “wet” or “red” version. The difference between the two is in the tomatoes. The dry version features…
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Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
Read more: Sausage Stuffed MushroomsPrintable version The eating of mushrooms and other fungus can be traced back to prehistoric times. According to Alan Davidson, Author of “Food.” There are ancient lake dwellings in Germany, Austria and Switzerland where evidence of puffballs being consumed by humans has been found. Rare and expensive mushrooms like the…
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Chipotle Mac and Pepper Jack Cheese
Read more: Chipotle Mac and Pepper Jack CheesePrintable version When I was 11, I used to love mac and cheese with sliced hot dogs, to me it was like gourmet sauce and pasta mixed with filet mignon. I could gobble down a bowl and ride my bike for miles through trails in the woods or go play…