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Friday, December 14, 2012
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I hate to shop, so many on my holiday list will be getting one of two cookbooks this year—my friend Poppy Tooker's recently re-worked and updated Madame Begue's Recipes of Old New Orleans Cookery (Pelican Publishing) or the recently released That Sounds Good, a cookbook compiled and self-published by the staff and volunteers of WWOZ radio, featuring a history of the station, memorabilia and images as well as recipes from some of Louisiana's most iconic musicians including Russell Batiste's "Rockin' Spaghetti," Dr. John's "Raccoon Stew," and Kermit Ruffin's "Barbecue Smoked Turkey." While I am just getting to know That Sounds Good and I have no intention of cooking that raccoon stew, the recipe for Kermit's turkey looks pretty amazing and I am eager to try it. He slathers the turkey with olive oil and Tony Chachere's Creole seasoning then injects it with a combination of crab boil and injection marinade before cooking it on the grill in a covered pan over hickory for four hours. That Sounds Good is available at the WWOZ website. As for Poppy's book, which is available via her website and in bookstores everywhere, it is fascinating to see her modern adaptations of Madame Begue's recipes, which are published adjacent to one another in the book. We all know culinary language and science have evolved radically over 100 years but it is still quite something to witness this on the page while also observing the way our diets have evolved since the original book was published in 1900. Enjoy this week's recipes, and let us know what's on your mind. Best-
Jyl Benson, Editor in Chief PS: You can order holiday subscription gifts through this weekend and they will arrive in time for Christmas.
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Emeril's Coconut Cream PieJust in time for the holidays, Emeril’s Delmonico in New Orleans has released the recipe to its sumptuous Coconut Cream Pie, created by pastry chef Amy Lemon. Topped with a brightly flavored lime meringue, the coconut cream pie features a cashew pie crust and a smooth, creamy filling. This looks delicious! |
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Emeril's Oyster & Artichoke SoupMore from Emeril, a hearty, satisfying soup. Oysters and artichokes complement each other perfectly, and this is rich enough for a special Christmas Eve dinner. |
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Smothered Greens with BaconI have been eating plenty of greens lately. Currently in season, they are cheap as can be, quick and easy to cook, and high in fiber, iron and nutrients with zero fat. At least they have zero fat if you do not smother them down in bacon drippings as I do. Either way, they still are very low in carbs, so that's a plus. |
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