Since my focus has always been on Cajun & Creole food,
I decided to gather up the
Top 10 Cajun & Creole Dishes of 2014.
This list is based on reader's views.
10. Buttery Garlic Frog Legs
I'm thinking this got a lot of views simply because it's unusual.
But it also tastes good too.
9. Cajun Pork Roast
This is a Sunday dinner type of dish. Takes a while, but worth it.
(And I don't even like pork roast all that much)
8. Mardi Gras Croquembouche
Croquembouche is a tower of cream puffs.
What better time to pull out something decadent and over the top than Mardi Gras?
7. Creamy Shrimp & Grits (w/ Andouille)
Glad this one made the list. Probably my favorite dish of the year.
6. Crab au Gratin Pizza
Crab au Gratin is really big here...especially at upscale seafood restaurants.
I kind of de-classed it. It's just what I do!
5. Grilled Herb Butter Redfish
Makes me want to go out and catch some reds.
4. Creole Shrimp & Grits
Good to see so many shrimp and grits fans.
3. Guinea Gumbo
This is one of my favorites too.
2. Crab & Shrimp Gumbo
It's funny to me that this post ranked so high.
I had reservations about putting a gumbo recipe out there in the middle of summer!
1. Italian Marinated Grilled Redfish on the Half Shell
The half shell method makes grilling easy.
The idea comes from Frank Davis, Mr. Naturally N'Awlins, who I grew up listening to on the radio.
I'm thinking this got a lot of views simply because it's unusual.
But it also tastes good too.
9. Cajun Pork Roast
This is a Sunday dinner type of dish. Takes a while, but worth it.
(And I don't even like pork roast all that much)
8. Mardi Gras Croquembouche
Croquembouche is a tower of cream puffs.
What better time to pull out something decadent and over the top than Mardi Gras?
7. Creamy Shrimp & Grits (w/ Andouille)
Glad this one made the list. Probably my favorite dish of the year.
6. Crab au Gratin Pizza
Crab au Gratin is really big here...especially at upscale seafood restaurants.
I kind of de-classed it. It's just what I do!
5. Grilled Herb Butter Redfish
Makes me want to go out and catch some reds.
4. Creole Shrimp & Grits
Good to see so many shrimp and grits fans.
3. Guinea Gumbo
This is one of my favorites too.
2. Crab & Shrimp Gumbo
It's funny to me that this post ranked so high.
I had reservations about putting a gumbo recipe out there in the middle of summer!
1. Italian Marinated Grilled Redfish on the Half Shell
The half shell method makes grilling easy.
The idea comes from Frank Davis, Mr. Naturally N'Awlins, who I grew up listening to on the radio.
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My favorite posts of the year aren't focused on food.
Last January, I took a deep breath and jumped into a topic that was a little scary to write about here.
It's an issue I'm passionate about.
But I wondered if it would be too controversial.
Too political. Too against big oil.
Too against local and state government.
Too tree-hugging.
But the feedback was surprising.
And welcome.
This 4 part series may be the best thing I have ever done here.
Going, Going, Gone: My Louisiana Coast, Part 1
Going, Going, Gone: My Louisiana Coast, Part 2
Going, Going, Gone: My Louisiana Coast, Part 3
Going, Going, Gone: My Louisiana Coast, Part 4
My favorite posts of the year aren't focused on food.
Last January, I took a deep breath and jumped into a topic that was a little scary to write about here.
It's an issue I'm passionate about.
But I wondered if it would be too controversial.
Too political. Too against big oil.
Too against local and state government.
Too tree-hugging.
But the feedback was surprising.
And welcome.
This 4 part series may be the best thing I have ever done here.
Going, Going, Gone: My Louisiana Coast, Part 1
Going, Going, Gone: My Louisiana Coast, Part 2
Going, Going, Gone: My Louisiana Coast, Part 3
Going, Going, Gone: My Louisiana Coast, Part 4
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How did I miss that pot roast! I think your post on Louisiana were very much needed.
ReplyDeleteOoooh, I love shrimp and grits, both are your versions look fabulous! The crab au gratin pizza looks mighty yummy too :)
ReplyDeleteI'll take all 10! :) Would love to be eating that seafood gumbo right now! And your posts on Louisiana were fantastic!
ReplyDeleteMy hubby loves frog legs- have to show him that recipe!
ReplyDeleteThanks Michelle!
I lived on the Gulf Coast of Miss. for a while and that's where I learned about Creole foods. I love them! Thank you for all the recipes!
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That Croquembouche is screaming my name :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE IT
It's very popular here, and no wonder :)
Hello cute lady! Great year. I would love some right now. Pinned and tweeted. We appreciate you taking the time to stop by and party with us. It wouldn't be a party without you! I hope to see you tonight at 7 pm. Lou Lou Girls
ReplyDeleteI want to try everyone of these they all look so good! Hope you are having a great week and thanks so much for sharing your awesome talent with Full Plate Thursday.
ReplyDeleteCome Back Soon!
Miz Helen