One of the preparations that I learned form Chef Chris Canan during his stint at the Columns Hotel on Saint Charles Avenue in the mid-1980’s was this buffet preparation that became a guest favorite and one of mine too. Using fresh oysters this recipe features options for both buffet and a la carte service and can […]
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Oysters Bayou Teche
June 17th, 2008 · Comments Off on Oysters Bayou Teche
Tags: Columns Hotel · Entrees · Pasta · Recipes · Seafood
Columns Hotel Dinner Specials – Part II
June 4th, 2008 · Comments Off on Columns Hotel Dinner Specials – Part II
Well I finally documented all the dinner special menu items including appetizers and entrees from the Columns Hotel during my 2 year stint there and the chefs were creative in their style and use of ingredients, some sauce preparations are shared between various items such as rabbit, chicken breast, veal and sweetbreads being the primary […]
Tags: Appetizers · Columns Hotel · Entrees · Menus
Boiled Crawfish
June 3rd, 2008 · Comments Off on Boiled Crawfish
One of the favorite past times of New Orleans natives and Louisiana folks is to throw a crawfish or seafood boil. And this typically means that you are inviting a few close friends and family over to share in the occasion, a seafood boil is more than just eating some crawfish, crabs, or shrimp, and […]
Tags: Culture · Entrees · Recipes · Seafood · Traditions
BBQ Shrimp New Orleans Style
May 30th, 2008 · 13 Comments
This is an easy preparation and only takes about 30 minutes from prep time to sitting at the dinner table. Be sure to have plenty of napkins or even wet towels available to wipe up the sauce from your lips and hands as you peel the delectable shrimps.
