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How to Buy Creole Cooking Seasonings

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Creole Seasonings make your foods come alive. You just sprinkle some of it any of your meats and vegetable dishes, and you will never go bland again. Baked potatoes and salads benefit as well from a little spice. Buy your favorite Creole cooking ... more »

How to Buy Oxtail

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At one time oxtail actually lived up to its' name. It was the tail portion taken from oxen. When beef cattle became more plentiful than oxen, beef tails became the substitute, but retained the original name. A bony, but juicy, part of the cow, ... more »

How to Buy Traditional Cajun Seasonings

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Cajun cooking contains an abundances of spices and seasonings that are native to the Louisiana environment from which Cajun cuisine grew. From basic ingredients like aromatic bay leaves, savory sassafras and spicy red peppers to the more ... more »

How to Catch a Frog to Eat

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Frog legs are considered a delicacy by many. Unfortunately, they are not a regular on most American menus. However, if you know where to look (and have the right tools), it can be easy to catch and prepare all the frogs you want. Here is how to ... more »

How to Catch Crawfish

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Boiled crawfish is a popular dish in the south, but to make it you need quite a few crawfish. If you want to catch your own crawfish, you will need more than a dip net and a water source. Learn the best way to catch crawfish with these following ... more »

How to Clean the Fat Off of Pork Chitterlings

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They’re not an every day dish but many families include pork chitterlings as part of their holiday and special occasion meals. Perhaps the trickiest part of preparing them is removing all of the fat... more »

How to Compete in a Chili Cookoff

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Have a great recipe for chili? One that curls the toes and makes grown men cry? Do family and friends encourage the next step to enter a chili cook-off? Chili cook-offs are a great way to have fun, prove a great recipe and in some cases, raise ... more »

How to Cook Creamy Grits

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Grits are a Southern tradition which are not just found on the breakfast table anymore. They are actually coarsely ground hominy or corn--sometimes yellow, but usually white--cooked to creamy perfection and served with butter, salt and sometimes ... more »

How to Eat Boudin

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If you've traveled through Louisiana and seen signs for boudin, hopefully you've taken the time to eat this wonderful Cajun treat. Boudin is sausage stuffed with spicy pork, onions, rice and herbs. Although it originated as a necessity, the rice ... more »

How to Eat Well in Fort Worth, Texas

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Downtown Fort Worth has a myriad of restaurants to choose from. Just about any and every cuisine you could want is available downtown. Sundance Square is the hub of downtown and is as full of rich and spicy food as it is history. Frequenters of ... more »

How to Eat World-Famous Skyline Chili

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To people in most parts of the country, pouring chili on top of spaghetti sounds like an odd combination, but for natives of the Cincinnati area it’s as common and beloved as Reds baseball. The most famous provider of this regional favorite dish ... more »

How to Enjoy Authentic Bread Pudding in New Orleans

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Bread pudding is a traditional dessert in New Orleans, born of the need to use day-old bread. The sweet treat is served in a variety of ways. Sometimes bread pudding has fruit, nuts and topped with a sauce. Here's how to find authentic bread ... more »

How to Enter Memphis-in-May Barbecue Cooking Contest

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The Memphis-in-May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest is part of a month-long internationally recognized celebration in Memphis that includes food, arts and crafts, vendors and a focus on an international country. The cooking contest is ... more »

How to Experience Nashville Part 2: Food

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Taking a trip to Nashville, Tennessee is a treat. Whether you're coming for the music (the town has lots of it - just check out Part 1 of the Experience Nashville series), explore the history, to buy antiques, or all of the above, don't settle ... more »

How to Find Authentic Cajun Recipes

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Just the thought of Cajun foods sparks our taste buds on a journey back through history when pretty much every meal was made with onions, peppers and celery. Early Cajuns also used a large iron pot to prepare their meals. The area that brought us ... more »

How to Find Creole Recipes

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When you feel that intense yearning for a steaming bowl of crawfish etoufée or the unrivaled taste of New Orleans pecan pie, you don't need to travel to southern Louisiana. You need some good Creole recipes you can make at home to satisfy that ... more »

How to Find Good Restaurants in Anderson, South Carolina

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Anderson is located on the South Carolina border with Georgia and quickly is becoming a weekend getaway for people looking to spend some time in the mountains and lakes. With that mind, here are some good places to get some grub... more »

How to Find Vegetarian Food in Houston

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When you think of Texas you might picture cattle ranches and cowboys. But Texas is a big place and a city like Houston is a big city with something for everyone. So if you have a beef with beef, consider scouting out some delicious and nutritious ... more »

How to make a easy Kentucky hot brown

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This will show you how to make a Kentucky hot brown fast and easy. Keep in mind this is not the traditional method but very similar, very good, and without worry of making Mornay sauce... more »

How to Make a Southern New Year's Meal

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Ring in the New Year with a traditional southern meal. Although the menu varies slightly from region to region in the South, each of the different foods represents a good wish for the year to come. With black-eyed peas symbolizing luck, mustard, ... more »

How to Make Butterscotch Brownies to Live For

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Butterscotch brownies are a variation of the classic "blondie," made with brown sugar and chunks of milk chocolate for a richer flavor. They're commonly found at many bake-offs and baking events in the South, but you don't have to venture far to ... more »

How to make Cajun Chicken Pasta

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With Mardi Gras just a few weeks away, some of you are planning Mardi Gras themed dinners. Instead of dining, many of you will decide to cook a dinner in your place. I found one that can do the job. It's Cajun Chicken Pasta... more »

How to Make Cajun Popcorn

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This is a variation of a recipe made famous by Paul Prudhomme, the Cajun culinary god. The New Orleans dish is so named because they’re eaten by the handful, just like popcorn. Because crawfish, or crayfish, tails are not widely available, this ... more »

How to Make Caramel Cookie Bars

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Caramel cookie bars have long been a bake-off classic at Southern potlucks and get-togethers. They're made with sugar and pecans and are a super-sweet treat that will quickly become your favorite. If you're looking for an easy treat at the last ... more »

How to Make Chocolate Bread

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Chocolate Bread is a variation of a simple sugar-based loaf, and it's a perfect treat for any chocoholic in the family. It can be made in a bread machine and served at brunch or just as a snack. Enjoy it on its own, or with a spoonful of Nutella ... more »

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