Louanne's Kitchen

01/26/2013 10:14 PM

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THB #14 Chocolate Streusel-Ribboned Bundt Cake

Hello, dear ones! It's been a few weeks since we've seen each other, so Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you! If anything would get me out of an early retirement, it's this cake, Chocolate Streusel-Ribboned Bundt Cake, from Lou Seibert Pappas wonderful cookbook, Coffee Cakes. A few months ago, I came across a post by Joyce of Kitchen Flavour

Louanne's Kitchen

12/06/2012 01:00 AM

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Nutty Fruitcake...12 Weeks of Christmas Treats

I have always loved fruitcake, even as a little kid, I loved it. And, I'm talking about fruitcake with citron, soaked in booze. Yeah, I was a weird kid. Anyway, I'm always amazed when people say they hate fruitcake; so, I set out to make a fruitcake that would appeal to everyone, and I think I've done it! My sister, who really doesn't like fruitcake, loved this versio

Louanne's Kitchen

11/29/2012 01:00 AM

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Russian Taffy...12 Weeks of Christmas Treats

Sunday dawned cool and dry, a perfect day for making candy! Not sure if I wanted to make pralines, penuche, or brittle, I perused one of my favorite cookbooks and found a recipe for Russian Taffy. Russian Taffy? Never having heard of it, I did a quick search and found a link to the exact same recipe as well as other recipes that were fudge-like. In New Orleans, t

Louanne's Kitchen

11/21/2012 01:00 AM

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Happy Thanksgiving! Cranberry Torte...12 Weeks of Christmas Treats

Happy Thanksgiving! Hope you have a wonderful day with your loved ones! I'm happy to share a quick and delicious cranberry treat with you. I threw this together in a matter of minutes; the husband loves it! If you're still looking for a quick dessert for tomorrow's dessert table, this is perfect. You can substitute raspberries, b

Louanne's Kitchen

11/15/2012 01:00 AM

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Chocolate Pie...12 Weeks of Christmas Treats

An incredibly rich and dense chocolate pie that is a cinch to make...I happened upon this pin, and as it was entitled Minnie's Chocolate Pie, as in, Minnie from The Help, I was quite curious. But, no, not that pie. In true librarian fashion, or perhaps just in true skeptic fashion, my first thought was, "Really? Minnie's pie? Did Kathryn Stockett publish a recipe?"

Louanne's Kitchen

11/09/2012 06:14 AM

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Saffron Rice...An Edible Mosaic's Virtual Book Launch Party

Today's recipe, Saffron Rice with Golden Raisins and Pine Nuts, comes the cookbook of lovely Faith from An Edible Mosaic - her first cookbook! An Edible Mosaic: Middle Eastern Fare with Extraordinary Flair by Faith Gorsky is no other than Faith from one of my most favorite blogs, An Edible Mosaic. The book has over 100 Middle Eastern recipes, with a focus ma

Louanne's Kitchen

11/08/2012 01:00 AM

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Pumpkin Pecan Crunch Cake...12 Weeks of Christmas Treats

So, do you wonder what you did before Pinterest? I suppose I bookmarked everything that interested me, but now, I just create a new board. If you're like me, you have 100+ boards...is that excessive, do you think? It does give an indication of why I have not only a double major, but a double minor, doesn't it? A bit all over the place, that's a good descrip

Louanne's Kitchen

11/01/2012 01:00 AM

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Traditional Bakewell Tart...12 Weeks of Christmas Treats

And what a treat it is! I've wondered for years what a Bakewell Tart tasted like, and well, now I know....scrumptious! A lovely buttery crust, topped with a slightly tart jammy layer, and then the frangipane! My goodness, the frangipane! It's simply marvelous! As you all know, my husband is notoriously picky; however, he is a fan of almond flavor as well as

Louanne's Kitchen

10/30/2012 01:00 AM

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Stuffed Mushrooms

Are you a Downton Abbey fan? I just love it! In fact, I love it so much that I bought The Unofficial Downton Abbey Cookbook. Yes, I did, and I'm having a blast! Cannot wait until January 6, 2013, when season 3 premieres. These mushrooms were the first recipe I made. Referred to as The Crawley Sisters' Stuffed Mushrooms, they are quite delicious and eas

Louanne's Kitchen

10/28/2012 10:05 AM

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Oven-fried Chicken Schnitzel

So, my life seems to be on triple fast speed. But, aren't we all, I suppose. I need an extra 3 hours per day. Anyway, I do my best to cook at least 3 times weekly, eating the leftovers during the week. My only requirement is that weekday dishes be quick and easy. I was perusing one of my older cookbooks, Cooking with Cajun Women, and I found a

Louanne's Kitchen

10/25/2012 01:00 AM

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Christmas Chip Cookies...12 Weeks of Christmas Treats

Aren’t these festive? I love the green, red, and white chips peeking out of each little cookie! The husband and child think they are really good and have had them daily since I baked them Tuesday morning. I halved my favorite chocolate chip cookie dough recipe and subbed in the holiday morsels, minus the chocolate ones. Yes, I picked out e

Louanne's Kitchen

10/18/2012 01:00 AM

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Double Chocolate Crinkles..12 Weeks of Christmas Treats!

Chewy. Chocolatey. Fudgey. The chocolate crinkle cookie. Really, it's a brownie in an easy to eat cookie-form. No waiting to cool before you can cut into squares, although I do suggest you wait a minute or two, as the interior is molten lava hot. After Andrew told me that I never make any cookies that he likes, I decided a chocola

Louanne's Kitchen

10/11/2012 01:00 AM

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Cranberry, Chocolate and Walnut Oatmeal Cookies...12 Weeks of Christmas Treats

So, I didn't get my post completed for last weeks hop. I left for Syracuse on Tuesday morning at 5:30 am to catch an 8:15 flight, and I had so many things I had to get done before I left that my post fell to the wayside. A pound cake, by the way...I'll post it before the 12 weeks are up...no worries. If you'd like to join in the hop, please contact Brenda from Meal Planni

Louanne's Kitchen

10/08/2012 01:00 AM

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Fiesta Quinoa Salad...Meatless Monday

So, I eat a lot of quinoa. Quite simply, not only do I love the versatility of this little seed, but you can truly make it your own. During the summer, I ate this version weekly. At one point, I had so much basil, mint and cilantro, I made a green quinoa. Delicious! We had a birthday pot luck at work with a salad theme, and I knew it was the per

Louanne's Kitchen

09/27/2012 05:17 AM

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Gooey Chocolate Almond Squares...12 Weeks of Christmas Treats

Can you believe that Christmas is only 12 weeks away? The year has flown by, has it not? To get you in the holiday mood, I've once again joined Brenda from Meal Planning Magic in the 12 Weeks of Christmas Treats blog hop. Every Thursday through December 13th, I will share a delicious treat with you. If you're interested in joining our group, please visit Brenda and

Louanne's Kitchen

09/23/2012 10:42 AM

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Granola...my way

So, granola. Fan or on the fence? I'm a fan, but haven't eaten it in so, so long! Why, you ask? Well, as a diabetic, I have to pick my treats wisely. I know, I know, there is a tremendous volume of desserts on my blog, why would a diabetic make things she shouldn't eat? Well, everything in moderation! I limit myself to a small bite here and a sliver ther

Louanne's Kitchen

09/17/2012 01:00 AM

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Fresh Apple Cake with Praline Glaze

Fall is my absolute favorite season! And I'm sorry to say, we get very little fall in Louisiana. The temps tend to go from summer heat to cool fall and back to summer heat all in a span of 3-4 days. So, it's a short-ish and inconsistent season; therefore, it must be relished! Fall = apples and pumpkins to me. What about you? Anyway, we've had a few days

Louanne's Kitchen

09/14/2012 01:00 AM

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Peanut Butter Cookies

Peanut butter cookies, aka the cookie with two personalities. The husband is a chewy cookie kind of guy, and the child likes crunchy...what to do? Bake two pans of cookies for different times! I haven't baked the guys anything in quite a while, as Andrew is quick to remind me. And since I knew the guys would be out of the house that evening at soccer pr

Louanne's Kitchen

09/10/2012 10:52 AM

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Maple Mustard Chicken

Long, long time no see! Hope you're all well. We've had a busy summer and an even busier fall is upon us, so I've been on the lookout for tasty and quick recipes, and this one seemed to fit the bill. If you're on Pinterest, you've no doubt seen the "Man-pleasing chicken" pin, which has gone viral. The recipe comes from the blog Witty in the City, who got it from the

Louanne's Kitchen

06/26/2012 01:55 PM

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Tomato Basil Quinoa

In my CSA bag last week, we received 2 pints of the most gorgeous red and orange teardrop tomatoes. Sweet, plump, and just absolutely delicious. One pint was eaten entirely out of hand. Pure and simple. Pint num

Louanne's Kitchen

06/14/2012 08:21 AM

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Feta & Herb Grilled Eggplant with Savory Vinaigrette

Ah, eggplant! One of the quintessential summer vegetables, succulent and tender from the grill with just a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt, but elevated to supreme status with herbs, feta, and a savory dressing. That's a mouthful, yes? And, a most delicious one, at that. Eggplant cooks lickety split on a hot grill - about 8-9 minutes. While your s

Louanne's Kitchen

06/08/2012 11:33 AM

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The Best Banana Bread....ever....seriously

So, I wish I could take credit for this recipe, as it is the best ever, but I can't. The brilliant chefs at Cook's Illustrated are responsible. Why is it the best? Well, if you like a banana bread that has intense banana flavor, a wonderful texture, and is relatively easy to make, it fits the bill. I mean, look at those deliciously caramelized slices of bananas?&

Louanne's Kitchen

05/30/2012 07:01 PM

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Cheesey Creole Tomato Phyllo Pie Squares

I'm not a big fan of summer temperatures, especially tropical Louisiana temperatures, but the advent of Creole tomatoes makes the heat and humidity bearable. Yes, ya'll, it is tomato season - woohoo! I'm eating tomatoes at every meal, even for snacks. I add them to my scrambled eggs at breakfast, enjoy a big fat slice on a piece of wasa with a think sli

Louanne's Kitchen

05/27/2012 10:09 AM

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Beefy Enchilada Stuffed Peppers

A moist, spicy, and flavorful ground beef filling stuffed into a freshly-picked bell pepper, baked in a homemade enchilada sauce until tender, topped with mild cheddar cheese melted into gooey goodness and sprinkled with minced cilantro, made this a delicious alternative to the husband's traditional plate of enchiladas. Highly versatile, the filling can be wrapped in corn or

Louanne's Kitchen

05/21/2012 04:10 PM

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Flourless Fudgey Brownies

Super dense, intensely fudgey, and insanely chocolate. Not much else to say about these delights, except that you should make them. You probably have all of the ingredients in your pantry. There isn't anything fancy in these addictive treats. I'm sure you could make them with expensive chocolate and fancy cocoa. And, if you want to, then, yes, by al

Louanne's Kitchen

05/17/2012 11:21 AM

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Tres Leches de Coco

Well, I wish I had a reason for making this cake, I don't, just wanted to take a stab at baking a tres leches cake. I do have a reason for taking such a sad little picture, though. It was a fly-by photo taken at work, because my husband didn't like the cake, so I brought it to my staff. Not the best lighting for photography nor the best dishes for plating, but I'll tell

Louanne's Kitchen

05/15/2012 01:00 AM

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Cajun Smothered Round Steak

What's better than fall-apart, fork tender round steak in a savory gravy with potatoes? Not much, except for toasty French bread to sop up the extra gravy on your plate! So, while I was on a blogging break during my dad's illness, I wasn't on a cooking break, as I still cooked for Brett and Andrew, and when I remembered, I took photos. Not the best photos, admittedly,

Louanne's Kitchen

05/11/2012 01:18 PM

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Giveaway! Pillsbury Mother's Day Cookies Prize Pack!

Usually, Mother's Day has me in the kitchen baking something. For myself. Do you see something wrong in that statement? Why is the mama in the kitchen baking something for her day? Well, it's because my husband is more of a go to the bakery and buy donuts kind of guy, and my son is a go to the bakery and buy as many petit fours as possible kind of guy. "It

Louanne's Kitchen

05/07/2012 11:50 AM

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Spanakopita II...CSA Week #4

The only Turkish cafe in town has stopped serving lunch. They still cater, and if you wake up early on Saturday morning, you can purchase their delicious food at the Farmer's Market, but, in Louanne's universe, that's just not going to happen. So, I've been reading everything I can on Turkish cuisine (big surprise there, right?) as well as downloading the K

Louanne's Kitchen

05/05/2012 05:42 PM

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Java Cheesecake Brownie Pie

Yesterday was the end of year teacher appreciation luncheon at Andrew's school. I volunteered to make a vegetable casserole and a dessert. The casserole was an easy choice, as I received lovely squash in my CSA delivery. But, the dessert, that was a little more difficult. So many choices! Cake, cheesecake, pie, brownies. Then it hit

Louanne's Kitchen

05/03/2012 07:01 PM

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Cheesey Chicken Enchiladas

It's rare that I actually plan on making enchiladas. Just seems to happen, as in, oh, there's leftover chicken, guess I'll made enchiladas. Not with this batch, however. I roasted chicken with the intention of enchiladas. Brett loves them, as do I, although my method of eating them is a little different. I stuff the filling into a poblano and bake with the e

Louanne's Kitchen

04/30/2012 03:27 PM

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Sticky-Spicy BBQ Spareribs

I decided that this year I would master the grill, especially after Andrew came home one day and the following conversation transpired. Andrew: "Aidan's mom is cooking on her barbecue grill. It smells so good! Me: "Oh? What is she barbecuing?" Andrew: "I dunno, but it's not on fire like when you do it." Me: "Hmph." Yeah, that's my dirty little secret.

Louanne's Kitchen

04/26/2012 12:44 PM

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Spring Bounty Quinoa Salad with Baby Lettuce...CSA Week #3

Happy Thursday, y'all! One more day to the weekend - woohoo! So, yesterday was my CSA pick-up day, and I received the following goodies: baby zucchini, including eight-ball variety, beets, baby lettuce, chard, potatoes, purple cabbage, cauliflower, thyme, and spring onions. On Sunday, My mom had brought me some baby yellow squash from my cousin's farm, so I h

Louanne's Kitchen

04/22/2012 08:38 PM

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Grilled Rib-Eye Steak with Garlicky Tatsoi...CSA Week #2

So, I'm in a beef phase at the moment. Maybe because I gave up meat for Lent and I'm trying to make up for those 40 days? Or, perhaps it's because I recently found out I'm anemic? Don't know why, exactly, I've just been craving beef more than ever. Don't get me wrong, it's not to the exclusion of vegetables. Nope, it's beef, in addition to as many vegetab

Louanne's Kitchen

04/18/2012 07:07 PM

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Roasted Beet Salad...CSA Week #1

So, I've joined a terrific CSA, Covey Rise Farms, for the second year. I actually split the bounty with a friend last year, but I decided to go whole hog veg this year. Here's what I received the first week: watermelon radishes, turnips, spring lettuce mix, beets, Napa cabbage, chard, broccoli, and parsley. I loved, loved, loved the watermelon radishes! Look

Louanne's Kitchen

04/11/2012 01:00 AM

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Succulent Brisket with Onion Gravy (GF)

My favorite beef roast is brisket. Specifically, bbq or smoked brisket. The husband, however, isn't a big fan of bbq sauce or even bbq rubs. So, we get around this by either eating at a local bbq restaurant where I order bbq brisket, or when I make it at home, I cut the brisket in half and roast one half the brisket in the onion with onions and garlic and the other us

Louanne's Kitchen

04/10/2012 09:41 AM

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Cupcakes!

I probably don't even need to ask, but are you as enamored with Pinterest as I? So many pretty, and best of all, useful, ideas - I love it! Anyway, it's where I saw this cake and became obsessed with icing tips 1M and 2D. Initially, I planned to make the cake for Easter, but decided that cupcakes would be better. Of course, that plan dissolved w

Louanne's Kitchen

04/05/2012 01:00 AM

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Eggplant Pasta Puttanesca

So, I'm back with a delicious meat-free pasta bake for you! Eggplant, puttanesca sauce, and angel hair pasta come together in a tasty casserole sure to please everyone, meat-eaters included. I spiced up my everyday marinara with cured black olives and crushed red pepper flakes, roasted two eggplants in the oven, and pulled everything together with some mozzarella and Parme

Louanne's Kitchen

04/04/2012 02:48 PM

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In memory of my dad...

My heartfelt thanks to all of you for your prayers and thoughts for my dad. He passed away on March 7, after a long and arduous battle with lung and brain cancer. My sister, brother, and I were all able to say our goodbyes and tell him how much we appreciated him as our dad. It's been an adjustment, especially for my mom, but we come from strong stock, and we'll be ok

Louanne's Kitchen

02/14/2012 06:06 AM

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Update

Thank you for all of your emails inquiring about my well-being. I'm on a break, as my dad is in hospice due to end-stage lung & brain cancer. I will definitely be back, just not sure when that will be. Please keep my family in your thoughts and prayers.

Louanne's Kitchen

01/22/2012 04:51 PM

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Chicken Fajita Stuffed Poblano Peppers

So, why a poblano stuffed with chicken fajitas? Well, we have a new Mexican restaurant in town, and last week when we had dinner there, I ordered Chicken Poblano. I loved it - in fact, I don't think I'd ever eaten a Mexican dish that I liked as well before. Of course, I had to recreate it at home. Now, my dish is not exact, as the restaurant version had a gr

Louanne's Kitchen

01/19/2012 03:49 PM

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Banana Nut Bread (grain & gluten free)

Ok, I didn't plan on making banana bread. In fact, I was making Orange Walnut Crumble Cakes from Daily Bites, but I was tired and not in the mood to dollop batter into cupcake liners. I decided to use my new loaf pan that I bought for gluten-free baking, and the next thing I know I was peeling a banana and tossing it into the batter. I know there seems to be a discon

Louanne's Kitchen

01/13/2012 08:41 AM

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Crawfish and Shrimp Étouffée with Bronzed Catfish

Happy New Year, everyone! Sorry for the long absence, but I've been preoccupied with family issues. But, I'm back! So, winter is officially here in south Louisiana,and with that, all of our wonderful, more heartier fare is on everyone's dinner table. My husband is a picky eater, but he's always happy to eat most Cajun or Creole dishes, so I take advantage of this time o

Louanne's Kitchen

12/29/2011 04:06 PM

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Countdown to 2012...Louanne's Kitchen Best Main Dishes of 2011

New Orleans Seafood Gumbo New Orleans Red Beans & Rice Grilled Eggplant, Onion, and Red Pepper Stuffed Bread Grits and Grillades Chicken Piccata and Pasta Aglio e Olio Happy New Year, my dear ones! See you in 2012! Love to all, Louanne

Louanne's Kitchen

12/15/2011 01:00 AM

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Heavenly Hash aka Rocky Road Fudge…12 Weeks of Christmas Cookies & Sweets

One of my favorite Christmas treats used to be my mother-in-laws heavenly hash candy. She used lots of marshmallows, which made it nice and gooey, not too many nuts, though. Of course, I am the type of person who thinks nothing of adding an entire pound of pecans to a recipe that only calls for 2 cups, so my judgment may not be the best on whether something has not too many

Louanne's Kitchen

12/08/2011 01:00 AM

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Creole Pralines...12 Weeks of Christmas Cookies & Sweets

Can you believe Christmas is less than 3 weeks away?!? Are you ready? We're somewhat ready...we've had 3 bouts of strep throat since November, 2 of which were me, so when the mama is sick, things tend to fall behind, you know? Anyway, while the gifts are ordered, none have arrived. The husband and son have requested that we bake & decorate sugar cookies, but we'

Louanne's Kitchen

12/01/2011 01:00 AM

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Apple Crisp...12 Weeks of Christmas Cookies and Sweets

No cookies or fudge today, although I will have a new praline recipe for you next week! Today's post is all about apples, specifically Jazz apples, my new favorite. I know this sounds weird, but when you bite into this apple, you get an effervescent sensation - they are just wonderful! I've been buying a dozen each week at the store, as Brett & Andrew are hooked on them, to

Louanne's Kitchen

11/23/2011 06:00 PM

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Milky Way Fudge...12 Weeks of Christmas Cookies and Sweets

Quick and easy fudge, my dear ones! The day before Thanksgiving is supposedly one of the heaviest traveled days of the year, but it's also my busiest cooking day of the year! I have been in the kitchen since 7 am, and thus far have made my mirliton casserole, cornbread dressing, cranberry-orange sauce, a roast for Friday, roasted cauliflower, and this fudge. My dad can

Louanne's Kitchen

11/17/2011 01:00 AM

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Almond Espresso Brownies...12 Weeks of Christmas Cookies and Sweets

Brownies are one of my favorite chocolate treats, especially gooey brownies. Since going gluten-free, I haven't had brownies...well, no, I have, but I haven't a good brownie, until now. I will grant that you may not have almond meal in your pantry or freezer, but these are so good that you may just want to buy a bag. Yes, somewhat expensive; however, I make my own with blanch

Louanne's Kitchen

11/15/2011 02:40 PM

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Louisiana Mirliton Casserole

Without doubt, every part of the United States celebrates Thanksgiving with a regional dish. Here in south Louisiana, you can almost guarantee that a casserole made with mirlitons will be on the table. Pronounced in New Orleans and surrounding parishes as "mel-a-tawn" you may also know it as a chayote. I remember my dad growing these on an old rose bush trellis - an extre

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