I once had mushroom wild rice soup during a lovely visit to Nicollet Island in Minneapolis. As soon as I got home I tried to recreate it with canned cream of mushroom soup. I decided to try again without the canned soup. I hope you try it! You will need a large pot, knife, cooking…
Home-making
Have you ever gone to the library to read Godey’s Lady Book or Mrs. Beeton’s Book of Household Management? I want home to be a haven. Sewing, crafts, cooking, and finding a cleaner, healthier lifestyle are all important to me.
King cake recipe crescent rolls fruit cream cheese
This easy king cake recipe is a version of a Mardi Gras favorite, the king cake. Most Mardi Gras parties feature the dessert, King Cake (galette des rois in French), named in honor of the Three Kings. Brioche or Danish dough is twined into a ring shape and decorated with the Mardi Gras colors of…
Red beans and rice for Mardi Gras – and posts from 2016 year in review
For New Year’s, I thought it would be fun to reflect on how far I’ve come with Casa Bouquet and share 2016 year in review. I’m sharing some of the top posts for 2016. I am so grateful for my readers and the community of bloggers. And, it’s time to start celebrating Mardi Gras, so…
Black bean soup with cumin, beer, and peppers
Black bean soup is a favorite Caribbean dish, along with black beans and rice. I like to honor my mama’s culture by making Nicaraguan recipes, and black bean soup is a must! You will need a large pot, knife, cooking spoon, immersion blender, measuring cups and spoons. Instructions Open the cans of beans. Do not…
Jambalaya rice and shrimp for Mardi Gras
Jambalaya is one of our favorite dishes here at Casa Bouquet during Mardi Gras season, which begins January 6, the Twelfth Day of Christmas. Jambalaya is a spicy rice one pot meal that uses tomato for flavor. You will need a large pot, a knife, spatula or spoon, slotted spoon, and measuring spoons and cup….