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re: WFDT

Posted by Cajunate on 5/11/24 at 7:20 pm
Alright, Sam the Cooking Guy made a hot Italian Sandwich called The Godfather in one of his videos. Here's my take on that. I used the same meats Capocollo Prosciutto Soppressata Provolone Hot Pepper Spread Bread and cheese but on a softer and smaller bun. I used these seeded (large)ho...

re: What is the Popeyes secret spice?

Posted by Cajunate on 5/11/24 at 6:38 pm
Might be Chinese red pepper....

re: What is the Popeyes secret spice?

Posted by Cajunate on 5/11/24 at 2:58 pm
The book centers mostly on Copelands and their recipes but here are two and one may be close to what you're looking for. [IMG]https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1280x1024q70/922/T3wpuw.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1280x1024q70/924/uzajXx.jpg[/IMG] Both of these are p...

re: What is the Popeyes secret spice?

Posted by Cajunate on 5/11/24 at 12:28 pm
Jut remembered I have Al’s Tastemaker cookbook. I’ll check later. I know there are a few seasoning recipes in there....

re: What is the Popeyes secret spice?

Posted by Cajunate on 5/11/24 at 8:42 am
I was told by a reliable source that worked at Diversified Foods (Owned by Al Copeland and supplied the seasonings to Popeyes. That was a smart move by Al to have a separate business to supply red beans pre cooked and the seasonings to all of the Popeye's stores.) that the seasoning for the chicken ...

re: WFDT 5/6/2024

Posted by Cajunate on 5/6/24 at 7:03 pm
Earlier today I put some Navy beans on to cook for dinner this evening. Those big leaves are fresh bay leaves from my tree in the yard. [IMG]https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1280x1024q70/923/jv6Jzc.jpg[/IMG] Annnnnd.... They're done! [IMG]https://imagizer.imageshack.com...

Fat Boys Pizza-Metairie Rd. Closed

Posted by Cajunate on 5/6/24 at 2:04 pm
Just saw a sign on the door saying it's closed. Couldn't see if they relocated or what. There was a banner say Savy Sliders Coming Soon. I thought I saw somewhere not long ago that they were opening another location in Metairie....

re: WFDT

Posted by Cajunate on 5/4/24 at 6:55 pm
Thinking about what to cook for dinner this evening I almost didn't give this much thought. Had some Asian style green beans leftover from last night. [IMG]https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1280x1024q70/923/u9zYpq.jpg[/IMG] I went with bowtie pasta instead of the usual corkscrew shap...

WFDT 5/3

Posted by Cajunate on 5/3/24 at 7:16 pm
This morning I washed some smallish white potatoes and rubbed them down with bacon drippings for baking. Seasoned them up a bit later and baked them the scooped out the meat of them and mixed that up well with sour cream, butter, Boursin Chive & Shallots Cheese, and some cheddar cheese. Stuffe...

re: Cornbread and Milk

Posted by Cajunate on 5/2/24 at 11:17 am
[quote]It’s called Cush Cush. At least act like you are Cajun.[/quote] You’re obviously NOT Cajun because Cush Cush is different! ...

Cornbread and Milk

Posted by Cajunate on 5/2/24 at 8:16 am
Who else here does this? Having some cornbread left from last night's dinner with some cold milk. [IMG]https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1280x1024q70/924/nIwQYe.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1280x1024q70/923/EjOFRi.jpg[/IMG] Sprinkled a lil sugar on too. [IMG]http...

WFDT 5/1

Posted by Cajunate on 5/1/24 at 7:16 pm
This morning I took some red beans I cooked a couple of weeks ago out of the freezer for dinner this evening. ?I also seasoned some thin cut pork loin chops and put the in the fridge until I was ready to cook them. The chops got breaded with a mix of Italian bread crumbs, a little flour ...

re: WFDT

Posted by Cajunate on 4/28/24 at 6:30 pm
Shrimp Creole and Cheesy Garlic Bread [IMG]https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1280x1024q70/923/DL3In6.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1280x1024q70/922/ZGMvRD.jpg[/IMG] ...

WFDT 4/27

Posted by Cajunate on 4/27/24 at 6:55 pm
Alright, so I am my worst critic when it comes to my cooking. But, I have to say this was one of the best I've done lately. This was an amazing meal!!! Started the cook with some veggies on the Weber griddle. [IMG]https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1280x1024q70/924/5rjpQx.jpg[/...

WFDT 4/26

Posted by Cajunate on 4/26/24 at 7:18 pm
Tonight felt like a BLT kinda night. Cooked a couple of pounds in the oven. [IMG]https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1280x1024q70/924/F97eu3.jpg[/IMG] Sliced up a couple of tomatoes. [IMG]https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1280x1024q70/924/QRwO58.jpg[/IMG] Two felt abou...

re: Crazy Johnnie's Coming Back

Posted by Cajunate on 4/25/24 at 7:11 am
[quote]I wonder what the number will be now? [/quote] I'm sure it won't be $2.99. That space is a high cost lease and was one of the reasons the Peppermill closed....

Crazy Johnnie's Coming Back

Posted by Cajunate on 4/25/24 at 6:57 am
A source tells me that Crazy Johnnie's will be reopening in Metairie not too far from where the were originally. The space where the Peppermill was! In fact plans are for there to be more than one location....

WFDT 4/24

Posted by Cajunate on 4/24/24 at 6:59 pm
Fired quartered chicken breast w/hot honey, dirty rice , potato salad and a few fries. [IMG]https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1280x1024q70/923/DIdZbj.jpg[/IMG] ...

WFDT 4/23

Posted by Cajunate on 4/23/24 at 7:25 pm
It's been a little while since I made a meatloaf and Today felt like the right day to make one. Here it is right after I put it on the Keg for grilling. [IMG]https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1280x1024q70/924/zHG6Da.jpg[/IMG] It was a beautiful afternoon but as I always say, yo...

re: WFD 4/20

Posted by Cajunate on 4/20/24 at 6:52 pm
Fried some DesAllemands catfish, homemade French fries and hush puppies....