Mardi Gras (French for Fat Tuesday) is the day on which the goal is to indulge in as much rich, unhealthy food as possible before the 40 days of Lent. Some of the most famous celebrations are in Louisiana, and? Bananas Foster is an iconic Louisiana dessert. The flambéing of the bananas in the rum is very impressive, and the brown sugar, rum, and vanilla combine in a sticky, gooey, yummy mess. Igniting fruit can be a daunting task, so I decided to make mine in a pie. My pie is banana ... ...Continue Reading
02.20
Jambalaya
On Mardi Gras, thoughts turn to ? New Orleans, which is famous for its Cajun and Creole food, but do you know the difference between the two? Cajun food focuses on stews while Creole food can be quite complex. Jambalaya is a hearty stew full of rice and an assortment of meats, seafood, and vegetables. Jambalaya may also be confused with Gumbo, another Louisiana stew, but Gumbo contains a roux, or a thickening agent composed of fat and flour. My recipe for Jambalaya is full of a variety of ... ...Continue Reading
02.08
Chocolate Lava Cake… a Taste Explosion
This is definitely one of my favorite recipes ever. I'm of the mindset that chocolate is the final section of the food pyramid, and this chocolate lava cake literally oozes it. The only way to eat chocolate lava cake is right out of the oven, when it is extra hot and gooey. I found that the original recipe in Cook's Illustrated didn't have nearly enough molten chocolate in the center, so I decided to add a spoonful of ganache (a mixture of chocolate and cream) before baking. It doesn't solidify ... ...Continue Reading
