• 2 cups white navy beans, covered in water and soaked for 24 hours
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 tablespoon orange zest, minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup or sorghum
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 6 slices bacon, cut into 3 inch lengths
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, kosher preferred

Killer Baked Beans

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• 4 (6-oz) pork chops, bone in
• 1 teaspoon salt, kosher preferred
• 1½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup cleaned and sliced chanterelles
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose four
• 1½ cups chicken stock
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 tablespoon créme fraiche
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Smothered Pork Chops Wth Chanterelles

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• 1/2 carrot, finely chopped 
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped 
• 2 sprigs parsley 
• 1/2 bay leaf 
• Pinch thyme 
• 1 cup white wine 
• 24 whole raw medium shrimp, washed 
• 3/4 cup flour 
• 2 quarts chicken stock 
• 3 tablespoons cream 
• 2 tablespoons butter 
• 2 tablespoons brandy, sherry, or Madeira

Broussard's Shrimp Bisque

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• 1 acorn squash, halved lengthwise
• 1 butternut squash, halved lengthwise
• 2 sweet potatoes, pierced with a fork
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, diced
• 6 cups chicken stock
• Kosher salt
• Black pepper, freshly ground
• Cooked, crumbled bacon, as garnish
• Blanched, diced Yukon gold potatoes, as garnish
• Blanched, diced sweet potatoes, as garnish

Butternut and Acorn Squash Chowder

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• 1 pounds Brussels Sprouts
• 1/2 ounce olive oil
• 1/2 pound crawfish tails
• Cajun Seasoning
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 rib of celery, chopped
• 1 cup chicken stock or water
• 2 ounces white wine
• 2 ounces unsalted butter

Brussels Sprouts

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• 4 chicken breasts(5- to 6-ounce), with or without skin, as preferred
• Salt, freshly ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons canola or olive oil
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 6 tablespoons apple cider or wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons fresh tarragon leaves, coarsely chopped
• 2 teaspoons chives, snipped (optional)

Pan-roasted Chicken Breast with Vinegar, Mustard

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• 5 lbs beef shortribs
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 sprigs thyme
• 1 sprig rosemary
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1¼ cup flour
• 2 cups canned tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cup red wine
• 2 tablespoons canola oil 
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 3 tablespoons cane vinegar
• 2 tablespoons cane syrup
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon louisiana hot sauce
• 1 large Yukon Gold potato
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• salt and pepper

Cane Braised Beef Shortribs

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Note: This image is a generic braised shortrib, yours will vary as the bone is left here and served on mashed potato.

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium-size red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1 medium-size green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 2 shallots, chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 36 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 cup shrimp or chicken stock
• 2/3 cups heavy cream
• 1 pound angel hair pasta, cooked and drained
• 1 cup chopped fresh basil leaves (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Vegetable, Pecan and Shrimp Pasta

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• 6 cups cooked white rice (Jazzmen brand is local Louisiana)
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 3 tablespoons shortening
• 1 cup celery, diced
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 large bell pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 can tomato paste
• 1 quart water
• 2 quarts chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 pound link sausage, sliced
• 1 package frozen okra (1-1/2 cups)
• 1 pound shrimp
• 2 sprigs parsley (optional)
• 1 teaspoon gumbo filé

Creole Seafood Gumbo

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Soup

• 3 slices bacon cut into small pieces
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 3 cups diced Yukon gold or baking potatoes
• 1 quart chicken stock
• 2 teaspoons salt
• pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 cup heavy cream
• liquor drained from 1 pint Gulf oysters
• fresh herbs - thyme, chives, parsley - of choice

Oysters

• 1 quart oil for frying 
• 1 pint Gulf oysters, drained, liquor reserved
• Louisiana style hot sauce
• pre-packaged fish fry of choice

Golden Potato Soup with Fried Gulf Oysters

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