May 15, 2014        

I am a Ville Platte-ian! We spent several days in Ville Platte this week at the beautiful Chicot State Park for an off-site photo shoot; Mayor Jennifer Vidrine proclaimed me an honorary resident at the end of the visit. Stay tuned for a more in-depth discussion next week of the most fun I've had in a long time, along with photos of the visit. The mayor gave the shirt off her back to a New Orleans chef  and made him blush like I didn't think a chef could blush.

For this week, leading into Memorial Day Weekend's Bayou Country Super Fest in Baton Rouge and the New Orleans Wine and Food Experience in New Orleans, enjoy some grilling tips and recipes from Emeril himself.

Emeril Lagasse’s Grilling Tips

1.       It’s much easier to clean the grill when it’s still hot; remember to scrape the grill grates shortly after you’ve finished cooking.

2.       Don’t squeeze down on burgers while cooking...by doing so you’re only losing some of the meat’s natural goodness and juices!

3.       Marinades and spice rubs impart excellent flavors to simple cuts of meat, chicken, or fish. Try using your favorite vinaigrette as a quick marinade for chicken breasts…or mix up a batch of your favorite spices and dried herbs, season with salt and sugar for balance, and rub this into your steaks and chops next time you grill.

4.       Any sauce that has a lot of sugar (as many barbecue sauces do) will char if applied too early while grilling; it’s best to apply sweet sauces during the last 5 minutes of cooking.

5.       An instant read thermometer takes the guess work out of grilling. Keep one nearby and you’ll always know when your meat is ready to come off the grill.

Enjoy this week's recipes, share them with family and friends, and, as always, let me know what's on your mind

Susan Ford

Susan Ford, President
Our Kitchen & Culture, LLC
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Mango Shrimp

 

Emeril's Grilled Shrimp with Mango Salsa

Shrimp and summer and grills go hand in hand. Mango is handily available these days; substitute Ruston peaches if you have access to them.

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Emeril's steak Marchans

Emeril's Bone-In Steak Rib-eye

If you like steak, this is for you. It calls for a huge cut of beef, marinated in a Creole seasoning concoction and a simple sauce. Plus potatoes. Oh yes.

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Emeril's Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

Emeril's Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

Unless you're unfortunate enough to have a peanut allergy, there's not much to like about this recipe. Plus, it's really easy- great for the Memorial Day weekend potluck.

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May 21, 2014 to May 25, 2014

Gonzales: Jambalaya Festival


May 21, 2014 to May 24, 2014

New Orleans: New Orleans Wine and Food Experience


May 22, 2014 to May 25, 2014

Shreveport: Mudbug Madness Festival


May 23, 2014 to May 25, 2014

Baton Rouge: Bayou Country Superfest

May 24, 2014

Alexandria: Little Walter Music Festival

New Iberia: Splash Bash

May 25, 2014

Opelousas: Zydeco Extravaganza in Opelousas


May 26, 2014

Lake Charles: Memorial Day Avenue of Flags


May 27, 2014 to May 31, 2014

New Orleans: Birdfoot Festival


May 30, 2014 to Jun 1, 2014

Houma: Stomp'n on da Bayou Music Festival


May 30, 2014 to Jun 7, 2014

Lake Charles: Louisiana Junior High & High School Finals Rodeo


May 31, 2014

Abbeville: Daylily Festival & Garden Show

Ponchatoula: Ponchatoula Citywide Yard Sale

May 31, 2014 to Jun 1, 2014

New Orleans: New Orleans Oyster Festival


Jun 1, 2014

Lafayette: Creole Culture Day

New Iberia: Iberia Parish 4-H Horse Show

Queen City Festival


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