• 1 bunch fresh asparagus
• 1 tablespoon top-quality olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• ⅓ cup finely sliced shallots
• ½ teaspoon lemon juice
• salt and pepper to taste

Asparagus with Butter and Shallots

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• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• 2½ cups milk
• 8 ounces elbow macaroni
• ½ pound mild cheddar cheese, cut into half-inch pieces
• ½ pound sharp cheddar cheese, cut into half-inch pieces
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs
• ¼ teaspoon paprika

Macaroni and Cheese

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• vegetable oil, for frying
• 2 pounds russet potatoes
• ½ cup flour
• ½ cup crushed kettle-style salt and vinegar potato chips
• 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning mix
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• water as needed

Spicy Curley Fries

• 2 cups bread flour, plus more for dusting
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• water

Fresh Pasta

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• 2 eggplants
•  salt
• ½ cup hot pepper vinegar
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons buttermilk
• ¼ teaspoon finely ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup Seasoned Flour (click here)
• ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
•  vegetable oil for frying
•  salt and pepper to taste

Crisp Fried Eggplant

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• 1½ pounds ground beef
• 1½ pounds ground pork
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 1 cup chopped green onions
• 2 tablespoons minced parsley
• 2 tablespoons garlic puree
• 1 tablespoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon red pepper
• ½ cup bread crumbs
• 2 cups self-rising flour, sifted
• ⅓ cup shortenting
• ¾ cup milk
• 1 egg, beaten

Mama's Cajun Meat Pie

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• 1 large lemon
• olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1½ cups cooked white beans
• 1/2 cup chopped roasted red pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup chicken broth, or as needed

Lemon Rosemary Beans

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• 1 dozen shucked Louisiana oysters
• 12 slices thick-cut smoked bacon
• Creole seasoning

Oysters en Brochette

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• 1 pound new potatoes, skin-on
• 1 pint jar Italian olive salad, drained, oil reserved
• 1/2 pound baked ham, diced
• 1/4 pound salami, minced
• 1/4 pound provolone or mozzarella cheese, diced small
• 1/2 cup finely grated parmensan cheese

Muffuletta Potato Salad

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• 1/2 cup pineapple juice or water
• 1 cup hot pepper jelly
• vegetable oil
• 24 jumbo Louisiana shrimp  
• 2 large eggs 
• 1/2 cup cornstarch 
• Creole seasoning 
• 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut 
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

Coconut Shrimp

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