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Gombo Chou (Favorite Gumbo) Recipe

Mar 10th, 2012 by admin | 0

This recipe comes from the Creole Cook Book section of The United States Regional Cook Book, published in 1939. While the instructions are not very detailed, I’m sure anyone who is handy in the kitchen will figure it out. It looks pretty tasty, but I’d personally substitute the veal with another meat, perhaps chicken breast, or [...]

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Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe

Aug 18th, 2011 by admin | 0

Shrimp fried rice is a classic, and filling dish. This recipe comes from The Shrimp Cookbook. We call this Far-East specialty Shrimp Fried Rice. More authentically, it is known as “Har Chow Fon.” Whatever the name, it is a quick-and-easy preparation with flavor to please a mandarin. [from the cookbook] 6 tablespoons bacon drippings or [...]

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Lemon Scampi Recipe

Jan 16th, 2011 by admin | 0

This tasty recipe comes from the 1958 Josie McCarthy’s Favorite T.V. Recipes. 2 lbs. fresh or frozen shrimp 1/4 cup butter or margarine 2 cloves garlic, minced Juice of 1 lemon 1/4 cup melted butter or margarine Salt and ground white pepper to taste Chopped parsley Remove shells from shrimp, except for the portion that [...]

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