12/9/2017 – Molina’s Cantina, the oldest and one of the best Tex-Mex Restaurant in Houston, shared their famous Chili Con Carne recipe. This turned out great and got even better when warmed up a few days later. Unusual for us … Continue reading
Category Archives: Soups /Gumbos/Chili
11/3/2017 – Mary spent all day making this for the first time to serve at Peggy’s visit to Houston to see the Quilt Show. It was very good and enjoyed by everyone. They even wanted it again the next evening.
12/8/2017 – Made following Kit Whol’s directions in her Creole Classics cookbook. Set the oven at 400 degrees and stirred the roux every 15 minutes. We had already cooked it on the stove to a light brown but got tired … Continue reading
Two different types of Chili from Chef JJ at SMF Smokin’ Butt Chili 4lb Smoked Pork Butt 3C Chopped Onion 2T Minced Garlic Evoo as needed 4-4oz Cans Chopped Green Chilies, Old El paso or 1lb Fresh Green Chilies, roasted, … Continue reading
Preface – This did not turn out like we hoped. Need to try it again and more closely follow one recipe or the other.
White Bean Stew Based on a recipe from the Kitchen of DeepSouthDish dot com. Ingredients 1-1/2 tablespoons butter, bacon drippings or extra virgin olive oil 1/4 pound quality andouille or smoked sausage (like Coneuch brand), diced 1-1/2 cups diced onion … Continue reading
From Chef Elliott Farmer‘s FaceBook post. THIS RECIPE HAS BEEN MOST POPULAR LATELY… so here it is for those who do not have the recipe… **Cream of Crab soup** Ingredients 1/4 c (1/2 stick) butter 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped (1 … Continue reading
First made 11/16/2015 with okra and shrimp GREAT! A symbol of Creole cooking, gumbo is ubiquitous in homes and restaurants across Louisiana. Andouille sausage and file powder make this chicken-and-sausage gumbo a classic and, as in any good gumbo, a … Continue reading
From Cooking In Old Créole Days. La Cuisine Créole À L’Usage Des Petits Ménages. By Célestine Eustis. Published 1904. OKRA GUMBO Put into a saucepan a spoonful of pure lard and one of flour. Stir it well until it is … Continue reading
JUMBALLAYA From Cooking In Old Créole Days. La Cuisine Créole À L’Usage Des Petits Ménages. By Célestine Eustis. Published 1904. Take a good sized chicken. Cut it as for fried chicken, season it with salt and pepper, and fry in … Continue reading