Recipes

Authentic New Orleans Gumbo

Ingredients

1 bunch celery , diced, leaves and all

1 green bell pepper , diced

1 large yellow onion , diced

1 bunch green onion , finely chopped

1 bunch fresh chopped parsley , finely chopped

2-3 cloves garlic

1-2 Tablespoons cajun seasoning *

6-8 cups Chicken broth *

12 ounce package andouille sausages , sliced into 'coins' (substitute Polska Kielbasa if you can't find a good Andouille)

Meat from 1 Rotisserie Chicken*

2 cups Shrimps , pre cooked

cooked white rice for serving

50 Best Winter Soups to Keep You Warm and Cozy on Cold Days

Ingredients

2 (8-oz.) bottles clam juice

2 c.dry white wine, divided

4 medium lobster tails (18 to 20 oz.)

2 bay leaves

5 tbsp. unsalted butter, divided

1 medium yellow onion, chopped

2 carrots, peeled and chopped

2 celery stalks, chopped

2 tsp. Creole seasoning or Old Bay, divided

5 garlic cloves, finely chopped and divided

3 tbsp. tomato paste

1/4 c. all-purpose flour

2 sprigs tarragon, plus more to serve

1 c. heavy cream

1 tbsp.sherry vinegar

Kosher salt, to taste

Potato Kielbasa Skillet

Ingredients

1 pound red potatoes (3-4 medium), cut into 1-inch pieces

3 tablespoons water

2 tablespoons brown sugar

2 tablespoons cider vinegar

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 cup chopped onion

3/4 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices

4 cups fresh baby spinach

5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Sheet-Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil

2 tablespoons lemon juice

3 garlic cloves, minced

1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed

1/4 teaspoon pepper

6 bone-in chicken thighs

6 chicken drumsticks

1 pound baby red potatoes, halved

1 medium lemon, sliced

2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Easy Peas Pulao Recipe: Classic to Spicy

Ingredients

2 cups of Basmati rice
1 cup of fresh green peas (you can also use frozen peas)
2 tablespoons of ghee or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon of cumin seeds
1 large onion, finely chopped
2-3 green chilies, slit (adjust to your spice preference)
4-5 whole cloves
2-3 green cardamom pods
1-inch cinnamon stick
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder
1 teaspoon of cumin powder
1 teaspoon of coriander powder
Salt to taste
4 cups of water
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish (optional)