Oysters Dunbar. If you know what I’m talking about, simply hearing the name of the dish is enough to make you salivate. Corinne Dunbar’s in New Orleans was a special place — a restaurant...
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Miss Ida’s Okra and Tomatoes
It's summer, and all over the South, okra is coming out of gardens by the bushel. Here is the Miss Ida's recipe for a wicked stewed okra and tomatoes, one of my childhood favorites....
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Shrimp Remoulade Two Ways
When deep summer comes to the Gulf Coast South, dishes served cold become the most appealing things on the menu. This brings me to shrimp remoulade, which seems to have been created exactly for...
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Potato Ragout with a Watercress & Endive Salad
Ah, the French ragout. Be still my heart.
A ragout is simply a stew, with or without meat, and this one is perfect for summer new potatoes, and wonderful with a green salad with a...
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Tagliatelle with Mushrooms
Good Italian pasta is all about a small set of outstanding ingredients. Here fresh mushrooms, tomato paste, and white wine provide a rich counterpoint to fresh tagliatelle....
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