Red Beans and Rice is a slow cooked classic made with leftover ham bone, the holy trinity and signature spices served over white rice. This dish was traditionally made on a Monday, which was laundry day, and back when we washed clothes by hand on a wash rack it took most of the day, which left little time for cooking. A leftover ham bone, some dried beans soaked overnight and the faithful trinity of onions, green bell pepper and celery quickly became the go-to meal for feeding the family. Ingredients in Red Beans and Rice Did you make this? We want to see! Tag your Instagram photos @tamaraburkettfood Related Recipes…
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Cajun Shrimp & Corn Cake with Chipotle Cream celebrates the south with smoky spices and a burst of flavor from corn and peppers. A perfect weeknight meal that’s ready in 30 minutes PLUS an easy sauce. Layers of subtle smoky spice and cream make a delicious sauce for dipping the shrimp and sopping up with the sweet corn cake. This is the kind of dish that has all the Southern feels when you want to celebrate Mardi Gras or just feel the comfort of the South. Use your local shrimp for the best, fresh flavor. In these parts, we have spot prawns, and they are delicious. I always buy extra…
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Seafood Gumbo is rich and flavorful from creating a dark roux and adding crab, shrimp and spicy andouille sausage. “Laissez les bons temps rouler” ~ Let the good times roll ~ Tender shrimp combines with buttery crab and spicy andouille sausage in a rich, complex base of bell peppers, celery and onion, known as the holy trinity, bay leaves, seafood broth and okra. This Cajun stew is served with white rice and crusty French bread for sopping up the juices. It’s a relatively simple recipe once you have created the perfect roux. The roux takes time but is absolutely essential in creating the most flavorful gumbo. Making a portion of…
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Banana Dutch Baby with Maple Bourbon Cream, Pillowy dutch baby filled with caramelized bananas, bourbon maple syrup and creamy bourbon whipped cream. Every Sunday, growing up, we would eat banana pancakes. My dad loved them. Well, I loved them too. The bananas would get naturally caramelized when they touched the griddle and the sugars with the maple syrup were a perfect combination. This is my grown up version of my childhood favorite. If you haven’t had a dutch baby before, its basically a thicker pancake that poofs up when cooked creating this perfect vessel for filling with yummy stuff like bananas. I just happened to have some bourbon on hand…
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This quick and easy Cajun Shrimp Maque Choux can be on the table in just 20 minutes. Creamy corn is topped with spicy Cajun shrimp, peppers and tomato. January is a pivot month, especially if you live in the Pacific Northwest. We’ve made it through the darkest days of December and we’re headed towards lighter days. I am always looking for a quick comforting meal around this time of the year. This Cajun Shrimp Maque Choux is so easy to make in just 20 minutes. If you keep frozen shrimp and corn in your freezer, you are already half way there.
