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Sazerac Cocktail Recipe [moved from New Orleans]
For the "Best Sazerac in NOLA" try:
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/607253
Dozen Best Fried Chicken Restaurants list from nomenu.com
As Tom Fitzmorris of NO Menu says:
"I May Be Wrong. I invite you to agree, disagree, or question any of my reviews. This is just my opinion here, and ... I don't pretend that mine is the only possible viewpoint."
What else do you expect? If you use his review as the opinion of an expert then you are not considering it as another "viewpoint". You make your own decision, as we all should.
Dozen Best Fried Chicken Restaurants list from nomenu.com
Here is the N.O. Menu review of Willie Mae's.
http://www.nomenu.com/joomla1/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=643:willie-maes-scotch-house-mid-city-2401-st-ann-504-822-9503-&catid=110:chicken&Itemid=85
Spicy Fried Chicken
One man's opinion of the twelve best fried chicken restaurants in New Orleans:
http://www.nomenu.com/joomla1/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2506:12-best-fried-chicken-restaurants&catid=222:top-ten&Itemid=312
Best and Worst Cooking Shows
Very well said MartiniLover. You deserve an extra olive. Many shows are for so-called entertainment only and little education or sophistication.
Kings Cake
To answer your question many enjoy the King Cake at Haydel's Bakery.
http://www.haydelbakery.com/
Kings Cake
Here is a link to the history of the King Cake as well as several different recipes.
http://mrlake.fncinc.net/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=3382
Looking for the Soul of New Orleans
Kevin are you still in Florida? By the way I enjoy your blog.
Looking for the Soul of New Orleans
Here is a link to Craig Giesecke's blog: http://beerfooddude.livejournal.com/40224.html
I hate to see him close.
Looking for the Soul of New Orleans
Johnny's Po Boy's, Parkway, Parasol’s and Mena's Palace are all head and shoulders above NOLA Grocery for po boys. NOLA Grocery serves a somewhat decent sandwich at a decent price, but not outstanding. I had the hot roast beef po' boy. Plenty of roll, but not so much meat and minimal gravy. And the meat was chopped and not sliced. Besides NOLA Grocery is not a restaurant . It's a sandwich shop. As the name says, it is a grocery, with 3 or 4 tables outside. I guess if you work in the area and are close friends with the owner it's a good choice.
King Cake
Thanks Okra, Haydel's is the best, but the cost of shipping eats my lunch. If anyone is interested here's various King Cake recipes:
http://mrlake.fncinc.net/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=3382
Enjoy and Happy Mardi Gras!
King Cake
Are there any vendors that sell and deliver King Cakes in the Brookline/Fenway area?
King Cake
On Rouses website (http://shop.rouses.com/p-39-the-ultimat ... ckage.aspx) they list their optional king cake fillings as:
1. Almond
2. Apple
3. Apple Cream Cheese
4. Bavarian Cream
5. Blueberry
6. Blueberry Cream Cheese
7. Caramel
8. Cherry
9. Chocolate
10. Coconut
11. Cookies and Cream
12. Cream Cheese
13. Heavenly Hash
14. Lemon
15. Pecan
16. Pecan Praline
17. Piña Colada
18. Pineapple
19. Praline
20. Raspberry
21. Strawberry
22. Strawberry Cream Cheese
I had no idea there are so many different fillings available.
King Cake
My friends in New Orleans tell me that they looked for Heavenly Hash king cake at several Rouses and no one there has head of it. This must be mail order only item.
http://mrlake.fncinc.net/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=10584
King Cake
Tomorrow, January 6th is the Feast of the Epiphany or twelfth night after Christmas. It is also King's Day and the official start of the Carnival and King Cake season.
Here is a collection of various king cake recipes listed under "√ King Cake".
http://mrlake.fncinc.net/search.php?search_id=active_topics
Restaurants in Baton Rouge
Are there any "don't miss restaurants" in Baton Rouge? Not the most expensive, just good food.
First trip to NO with the hubby and a dumb, dumb question about Galatoire's
Daniel, Commander's Palace and Willie Mae's aren't in the same leaguee. We're talking fine dining and just eating. Popeyes' chicken is much better tasting abd more consistant.
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Commander's Palace Restaurant
1403 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130
Restaurants you wouldn't recommmend
Are they as good as the hype? Definitely not!
Which is better? Popeyes
Need to choose between Ralph's on the Park, Clancy's or Brigtstens
Go to Clancy's only if you enjoy being around loud drunks. The last time we were there the "atmosphere" was like a fraternity party gone wild.
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Clancy's Restaurant
6100 Annunciation St, New Orleans, LA 70118
Cajun/Creole restaurants
We decided to go really casual after trooping through the botanic garden in 100º temp. We stopped by the Quality Seafood Market and had a cold beer a dozen raw and a couple of shrimp po-boys. The place was very crowded, we ate at the bar, the wait staff was very friendly and efficient.
All in all it was a pleasant experience. Thanks for the recommendations, I'll keep them in mind for our next visit.
We also brought home a boatload of cajun delights from "Stuffed" Cajun Meat Market.
Best Fried Fish Sandwich in Town?
OKMAX, you have posted twice on Chowhound and both times you recommended Osmo's Kitchen, Are you affiliated with this enterprise?
Others have reported " the food isn't good enough to endure the terrible customer service"
Cajun/Creole restaurants
OKMAX, you have posted twice on Chowhound and both times you recommended Osmo's Kitchen, Are you affiliated with this enterprise?
Others have reported " the food isn't good enough to endure the terrible customer service"
Cajun/Creole restaurants
I would appreciate a recommendation to a good Cajun/Creole restaurant in the Austin area.
Best Burger In Dallas/Fort Worth
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For 6 Chili Cheese Burgers:
1/2 pounds ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon liquid hot pepper sauce
6 ounces cheddar cheese, sliced
2 tablespoons green chili peppers, chopped
6 hamburger buns
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Are there any *real* Cajun/Creole restaurants in Dallas?
I have eaten the red beans and rice at Pierre's in Arlington and would not go back. You cannot be a New Orleans style restaurant by just saying you are. The food lacks flavor, texture and taste. I am from New Orleans and know good creole food. However many others really like this place.
Pierre's Mardi Gras Cafe
2816 S Cooper St
Arlington, TX 76015
King Cake Recipe
King Cake
Serves: 8
Ingredients Cake:
• ½ cup warm water (100° to 110° F)
• 2 teaspoons white sugar
• 2 (.25 ounce) envelopes Fleischmann's RapidRise™ yeast
• ½ cup warm milk (105° to 115° F)
• ½ cup melted butter – cooled
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon anise extract
• 4-5 cups bread flour
• ½ cup sugar
• 1½ teaspoons ground nutmeg
• - grated lemon zest from lemon
• 5 egg yolks
• - vegetable oil/shortening
• 1 plastic baby toy
Ingredients Glaze: (Yield: 1½ cups)
• 2 cups sifted powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoons almond extract
• 2-3 Tablespoons water
Ingredients Decoration:
• - Purple, green and gold sugar sprinkles
Method:
1. Dissolve 2 teaspoons sugar in ½ cup warm water in a small bowl.
2. Add 2 envelopes Fleischmann's RapidRise™ yeast.
3. Mix well and let stand in a warm place 10 until yeast resembles creamy foam.
4. Meanwhile scald milk by heating it in a heatproof glass container in a microwave oven until milk is just hot with steam and small bubbles appear around the edges; do not boil.
5. Combine the milk, sugar, butter and salt in the mixing bowl and cool to lukewarm.
6. Stir in 2 cups of the flour and beat well.
7. Add the yeast mixture and the slightly beaten egg yolks one egg at a time.
8. Stir in the grated lemon peel, anise extract and nutmeg.
9. Gradually add the remaining flour one cup at a time.
10. Using a dough hook beat for 10 minutes on low speed.
11. Once all the dry ingredients are in come up to speed #2 for 5 minutes or until the dough begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl.
Note: If you do not have a mixer with a dough hook, simply knead the dough on a floured surface until it is smooth and elastic, about 15 minutes.
12. Turn out on a lightly floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic, adding flour as necessary to prevent stickiness.
13. Place in a well-greased bowl and turn it to oil all sides.
14. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, set in a warm (85°), draft-free place, and let rise until doubled in size, about 1½ hour.
Note: A closed unlit gas oven is an excellent draft-free place. The heat from the pilot provides adequate warmth for proper rising. With an electric oven, turn to 150° for about 3 minutes, then turn off the heat and open the door for 3 minutes. Place the bowl of dough in the oven and quickly close the door. This will give you an approximate temperature of 85°, just right for even and fairly quick rising.
15. Punch dough down and turn out onto a lightly floured surface.
16. Poke hole in dough and shape dough into a circle.
17. Pull the dough into the shape to fit your circular baking pan.
18. Spray the pan with non-stick flour spray and place the dough in the pan.
19. Press the plastic baby toy into the ring from the bottom so that it is completely hidden by the dough.
Note: If you do not have a circular baking pan:
A. Shape dough into a cylinder 30 inches long and 6 inches in diameter. Place dough roll on a lightly greased baking sheet.
B. Bring ends together to form an oval ring, moistening and pinching edges together to seal.
C. Place a well-greased 2-pound coffee can in the center of the ring to maintain the shape during baking.
D. After baking remove the coffee can immediately.
20. Cover the ring with a towel and place in a warm, draft free place. Let the dough rise for about 45 minutes or until the dough doubles in size.
21. Preheat the oven 350° F.
22. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until internal temperature is 190°.
Note: To prevent the cake from getting too brown on top tent the top with foil when it is just golden brown.
23. Remove the cake from the circular pan.
24. Allow the cake to cool on rack.
25. Make the icing.
26. Combine the 1 teaspoon almond extract, the water and 2 cups sifted powdered sugar in a medium mixing bowl.
27. Stir to blend well.
28. With a rubber spatula, spread the icing evenly over the top of the cake (or drizzle, as desired.)
29. Immediately sprinkle the colored sugars in 2- to- 3 inch alternating rows of purple, green and gold.
30. Cut and serve.
Note: The cake is traditionally cut into 2-inch-thick slices and served to all guests in attendance. The person whose piece contains the hidden plastic baby is crowned “king for a day” and is considered responsible for holding the next King Cake party.
HELP - Mr. B's or Emeril's
Unless I had an awful amount of extra cash,I would recommend Mr B's.
As far as Clancy's: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/518820
