May 7, 2015

May 7, 2015

Congratulations to Betsy M. of Gulfport, MS -- her name was the first drawn for the weekend at the Hotel Monteleone and tickets to NOWFE over Memorial Day Weekend. The contest drew 2,213 entries from 45 states, the District of Columbia, the Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Ontario, and from France and Honduras! Thanks to all who participated.

We're beginning to see the first of the summer vegetables at the farmers markets and produce stands -- my favorite time of the year. My dad planted a big garden each year and, as much as we hated the upkeep, picking, cleaning, and putting it all up, we surely did enjoy eating it. A couple of the recipes I've included below call for the early produce- green tomatoes, corn, and ripe tomatoes. I'm looking forward to my first Creole tomato; once they're in season, I'll eat them every day, sometimes at breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Reminder: Mother's Day is May 10, this Sunday. We suggest a gift subscription to Louisiana Kitchen and Culture for all the moms on your list. We'll send out a gift card and a copy of the May/June issue. Click here to give Mom a gift subscription.

It's spring festival season and the weather is predicted to be perfect - see our list of what's happening around Louisiana below. Whatever you do this weekend, enjoy this week's recipes, share them with family and friends, and, as always, let me know what's on your mind.

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Goat cheese, cherry preserves, and bacon-slathered corn, anyone? Pictured below, Grilled Corn with various toppings from the May/June issue. Click here to subscribe and get your own copy delivered next week.

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Tip of the Week:

Which Potato for Potato Salad?

Miss last week's recipes?

• Backyard NOLA Swingers (#1 last week)

• Smoky Chicken Kabobs

• Grilled Grouper

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	Gulf Fish Beignets with Tomato-Corn Tartar Sauce This recipe is adapted from an Emeril Lagasse cookbook and is three-in-one. The overall recipe, plus a great tartar sauce, plus Emeril's Creole seasoning mix. This will be a summer favorite. Click to forward this email and recipes.

	Shrimp and Scallops Fettuccini with Feta Shrimp and scallops are sautéd until just done; add a little garlic then deglaze the pan with wine. Add the tomatoes, some lemon, and finish with red pepper flakes and feta. Easy, and delicious. Click to forward this email and recipes.

	Fried Green Tomatoes This simple recipe is a summer favorite, and is great alongside any grilled meat. Use them as a base for Eggs Benedict, serve your favorite étouffée over the top, with a tartar sauce, or just eat them hot out of the pan. For a little extra flavor, fry off a few strips of bacon, then cook them in the bacon grease. These will be on your table all summer. Click to forward this email and recipes.