This recipe is a slight modification from the one we prepared at the Columns Hotel, I’ve added the step of toasting the garlic and pine nuts before pulsing them in the food processor, this adds a deeper flavor profile to the pesto that brings out the nutty flavor of the garlic and nuts.
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Basil Pesto
August 4th, 2009 · 19 Comments
Tags: Columns Hotel · Ingredients · Recipes
Crawfish Paella
July 31st, 2009 · 11 Comments
The original recipe calls for shrimp, we were out of that so I had some crawfish tails on hand as a perfect substitute and it turned out to be a wonderful dish. And it is a very quick and easy preparation, taking all of about 30 minutes from prep time to sitting at the dinner table.
Tags: Cajun · Entrees · Recipes · Seafood
Foodbuzz 24,24,24: Crawfish and Seafood Boils
July 26th, 2009 · 16 Comments
Crawfish heads typically will have an amount of the orange colored fat along with some of the tasty boiling liquid juices stored within the confines of the shell. Sucking on the head will release the combined fat and juice concoction along with a burst of spicy seafood boil for extra kick…peel the tail and then take another sip of the iced cold beer. Yeah you rite char! And after a dozen or so of these your lips are tingling with spicy deliciousness and it’s time for some more garlic-boudin covered French bread.
Tags: Cajun · Culture · Events · Recipes · Seafood
Jalapeno Poppers
July 22nd, 2009 · 16 Comments
While I cut and de-seeded the jalapenos Ben peeled the shrimp and I let the cream cheese soften up a bit. Once the shrimp were done I tossed a little of my “Finger Lickin’ Rub” spice mix on them and let em sit for a bit to marinate.
Tags: Appetizers · Cajun · Mexican · Recipes
