Creole Shrimp Gumbo

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Probably south Louisiana’s most famous dish, there are almost as many recipes for gumbo as there are cooks in south Louisiana. It is often made with leftovers or whatever is on hand in the kitchen: chicken, susage, duck, shrimp, or a combination of seafoods. The powder or okra as a thickener or it may be used as broth. File is made from ground sassafras leaves. It was used by the Choctaw Indians who lived in Louisiana. File is never put into the gumbo until the last minute of cooking. Boiling the gumbo after the file has been added will cause the gumbo to get stringy. For a casual party, make a big stockpot of gumbo, a big green salad, some crusty garlic bread, a pecan pie and be prepared for  a wonderful evening filled with fun and compliments

Creole Shrimp Gumbo

1 1/2 of shrimp

1 package of chicken, skinless boneless breast

3 quarts of water

1 cup of celery, cut into chunks

1 cup green onions, diced reserve some for garnish

1 cup of bell peppers

1 bay leaf

salt and pepper to taste

4 Tablespoons of flour

4 Tablespoons of olive oil

2 cloves of garlic, minced

2 Tablespoons of butter

1/4 chopped parsley

1 lb of fresh sliced okra (may use frozen)

1/4 teaspoon  cayenne pepper , or to taste

1/4  teaspoon hot sauce, or to taste

1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce

1 pound crabmeat

1 Tablespoon file powder, (optional)

4 cups of freshly made fluffy white rice

Cornish Game Hen Bean Soup

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1 package of beans, rinsed

1 onion, chopped

2 cloves of garlic, minced

dried whole red peppers

1 bay leaf

Chicken stock cube

Spices: sea salt, peppercorn, turmeric, curry, onion powder, fennel

6 cups of water

Cook on high for 4-6 hours

Remove the bones before eating.

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Bacon Beef Jerky

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Seasoning: Sea salt, peppercorn, rosemary, onion powder, garlic powder, fennel, crushed red pepper.

Steak Marinade: Worcestershire sauce, steak sauce,

Season the meat and marinade the meat overnight in the fridge. Layer in the dehydrator and set it on a high temperature for 7 hours. Put bacon on top of beef halfway during the cook time.

For the bacon I sprinkled on brown sugar, crushed red pepper, and drizzled syrup on top of it.

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Curry turkey

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1 whole turkey

Turmeric curry powder, cloves, fennel, peppercorn, sea salt, rosemary, onion powder, bay leaf, garlic, butter, olive oil, cilantro, sweet potato, potato. Combine and slow roast minimum 4 hours, covered with foil.

Italian Wedding Soup

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1 lb ground turkey

5 slices of whole wheat double toasted sliced

Form Turkey into balls. Bake in the oven.

5 1/2 cups of water

3 cubes of turkey broth

1 cup white wine

2 grated carrots

2 chopped onion

1 cup orzo

1 cup of chopped spinach or fresh kale

a handfull of peppercorns ground

a handfull of salt

1/2 cup of parm. or feta cheese

Shred the carrot and put into the crockpot. Stir in orzo, salt, pepper, water, wine and chicken broth cubes. Bake the turkey meatballs. Flip the meat balls. Wash and chop the kale and stir into the pot. Add in the meatballs and stir in some parm. cheese.

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