Here is my shrimp gumbo recipe to add to our Mardi Gras festivities! And here is another Mardi Gras favorite – shrimp gumbo, one of my favorite foods for Mardi Gras season. Gumbo is a famous type of stew or soup, made with any kind of seafood and sometimes chicken. Shrimp gumbo has a…
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How to make basil pesto – fresh Italian flavor
Basil pesto is delicious as a sauce or flavoring for many dishes. We grow different colors of basil in our garden and sometimes it just gets going and you have to harvest a lot of it. Basil pesto is a great way to use a couple bunches of basil. It will keep for awhile in…
General chicken with Hawaiian flavor
I developed general chicken with Hawaiian flavor because General Tso’s chicken was our number one takeout meal. We are trying to reset our eating and this Hawaiian style chicken gets the crunch from almonds and some of the sweetness from pineapple juice. And it’s baked, not fried! You will need a food processor or immersion…
Pizza with fresh tomatoes
We love pizza at Casa Bouquet, and we have found homemade pizza to be a quick and tasty option. Pizza with fresh tomatoes can be made lots of ways. Fresh tomato recipes in the summer are hard to beat! You will need measuring spoons, tomato knife or chef’s knife, and a half-sheet or cookie pan….
Coconut piecrust
Pie is an important feature for celebrations around here. Key lime and passion fruit are two favorites. This coconut piecrust is a great taste complement for tropical flavors. We have five birthdays in our family in a 6-week period, so pies are on my mind right now. I’ve developed a coconut piecrust recipe that I…