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LSU won their season opener, and the Saints host archrival Atlanta Falcons here in New Orleans on Sunday. Some believe high school football is as important as college and professional, and tailgating reigns king of the weekend. We've got a list of recipes compiled here, and links to various team schedules.

I am once again scheduled to judge Soirée Royale, Acadiana's tasting event and culinary competition now in its 15th year. More than 35 chefs participate each year, and wine and beer tastings are included. Tickets are only $40; the event is at Evangeline Down Racetrack on Monday, September 9. Order tickets at 337-942-2683 or at opelousaschamber.org.

Don't forget to enter for a chance to win tickets to Rouge et Blac in Lake Charles; entry form closes at the end of the month.

Restaurant Week kicks off in New Orleans next week; dozens of restaurants participate with fixed menus and special pricing, most on both lunch and dinner. The promotion runs September 9 - 15. Click here for the full list and pertinent details.

Fall is festival season here in Louisiana. We've been entering events into our calendar as fast as we can; no matter what you're interested in, there's something to do. Click to check out our Events List, and let us know if we're missing anything.

We've given our website a little facelift. You'll find more than 1,000 recipes there, most of which do not appear in the magazine. Each recipe has built in social media tags, allowing you to easily repost to Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. Browse through and let us know what you think.

And finally, I've got a crowd of friends flying in from Ohio for a long weekend. A dozen of us are sitting down for dinner at La Petite Grocery Friday night; keep an eye on our Facebook Fan Page for pictures. 

Enjoy the recipes, share them with family and friends, and, as always, let me know what's on your mind.

Susan Ford, President

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Pan-Grilled Flounder with Cajun Spices

This couldn't be simpler. Fillets are coated with ground onion, garlic, salt and pepper and a touch of sugar, then coated in sesoned flour and pan fried. The recipe works for any mild, flakey white fish, including freshwater perch, bream, etc. Flounder fillets are thin; if your choice of fish is thicker, adjust cooking time accordingly.

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Broccoli with Red Pepper, Olives, and Feta

Although recipe directions instruct that this dish is to be served warm, I like it just as well cold or at room temperature. It transports well, making it a good, healthy choice for a potluck or tailgate party.

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Cocktail Crab Cakes

Crab cakes are easy to make, and this version, from the editors of Cook's Illustrated, is fool-proof. The recipe specifies bite-sized; simply form larger cakes to use in sandwiches or as an entrée. Bonus: Make Susan Spicer's Classic N'Awlins Remoulade for serving.

Events are added to our calendar every week; if you know of something that should be listed but isn't, drop a note here.

Sep 6, 2013 to Sep 7, 2013

Mamou: Mamou Cajun Music Festival

St. Martinville: Pepper Festival

Sep 7, 2013 to Sep 8, 2013

Gonzales: Gonzales Gun & Knife Show

Sep 7, 2013

Sulphur: Stars and Stripes in the Park Classic Car Show

Sep 8, 2013

Houma: Terrebonne Livestock Association Horse Show

Sep 9, 2013

Opelousas: Soiree Royale-Acadiana Chef's Competition

Sep 13, 2013 to Sep 14, 2013

Lydia: Lydia Cajun Food Fest

Monroe: CottonStock at Revolution Park

Zwolle: St. Jude Fall Festival

Sep 13, 2013 to Sep 15, 2013

Meraux: Shrimp Festival

Sep 14, 2013 to Sep 15, 2013

Mandeville: 4th Annual Fleur De Lis Arts Craft Show

West Baton Rouge: Oldies But Goodies Fest & Smokin' Oldies Cook-Off

Sep 14, 2013

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