In New Orleans when you order a sandwich the counter person will ask if you want it “dressed”. This is the local colloquialism for “would you like it with lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayonnaise”, you see, “dressed” just sounds better and is so much easier to say. I am not sure historically how this term came to be, but it has been and is still the way to order your sandwich in New Orleans.
Entries Tagged as 'Cajun'
Shrimp and Slaw Sandwich
January 18th, 2010 · 28 Comments
Tags: Cajun · Recipes · sandwich · Seafood · Weight Watchers
Burgers with Blackened Barbeque Rub
January 14th, 2010 · 26 Comments
I use ground chuck because, to my taste, it’s moist enough to serve on a toasted bun without additional sauces. However, I recommend serving mayo or remoulade on the side in case your guests like it extra juicy.
Tags: Cajun · College Life Cooking · Guest Blog Post · Recipes
King Cake & Twelfth Night
January 6th, 2010 · 23 Comments
This traditional King Cake recipe goes back to before the 1980’s and is a classic. It will yield 1 average 12 to 14-inch ring of King Cake. In the restaurant I would make a much larger batch that would yield 6 King Cakes this size.
Tags: Cajun · Desserts · Heritage · Holidays · Mardi Gras · Recipes
Welcome to Mardi Gras 2010
January 5th, 2010 · 25 Comments
It marks the day the wise men brought gifts to the Christ Child. By doing so they ‘revealed’ or ‘made known’ Jesus to the world as Lord and King. As the Mardi Gras season starts this year Fat Tuesday falls on February 16, 2010, always the day before Ash Wednesday, which is the beginning of Lent for fasting and abstinence in the Catholic Church.
Tags: Cajun · Creole · Culture · Events · Heritage · History · Holidays · Mardi Gras · Traditions · Travel
