Cajun cuisine seems like a delicious treat you can only have if you travel to south Louisiana. But it is not. There are a few secrets to Cajun cooking that once discovered anyone can create gumbos, stews and étouffés anywhere. First you make the roux. Roux is pronounced “roo”. Roux is the base of Cajun […]
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Autumn is here, bringing with it cooler temperatures. It’s that time of year again to break out those soup and stew recipes you’ve been wanting to try. Chicken noodle soup is a delicious recipe that has stood the test of time. But it’s not the only kind of soup that can be prepared using chicken. […]
Lovage is a celery-like vegetable that can be planted from seed in the spring or fall and produces leaves and stalks that are edible in just a few months. The leaves can be cooked in soups, stews, and any dish requiring herbal flavor or used fresh in salads to complement lettuce. Young tender lovage leaves […]