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Muffuletta Sandwich Recipe

Muffuletta Sandwich Recipe

Muffuletta Sandwich Recipe Ingredients 1 muffuletta bread loaf 1 recipe of olive salad 1/4 lb genoa salami 1/4 lb hot capicola (or ham) 1/4 lb mortadella (or bologna) 1/8 lb mozzarella (sliced) 1/8 lb provolone Instructions Cut the muffuletta loaf in half lengthwise. Generously brush both halves with the oil from the olive salad. Layer...

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Muffuletta Olive Salad

Muffuletta Olive Salad

Muffuletta Olive Salad Prep Time 20 mins   Course: Salad Cuisine: Italian Ingredients 1.5 cups green olives pitted 1.5 cups kalamata olives pitted 1 cup gardiniera 1 tbsp capers 3 cloves garlic minced 1/8 cup celery thinly sliced 1 tbsp italian parsley finely chopped 1 tbsp fresh oregano finely chopped 1 tsp red pepper flakes 1 tbsp green onions thinly sliced 1/4 cup roasted red peppers (recipe below) 3 tbsp red wine vinegar 1.5 cups olive oil...

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Muffuletta Bread

Muffuletta Bread

Muffuletta Bread Prep Time 3 hrs Cook Time 35 mins Total Time 3 hrs 35 mins   Course: Main Course Cuisine: Italian Ingredients 1 cup warm water (110ºF) 1 tbsp active dry yeast (appx. 1 packet) 1 tbsp granulated sugar 2 cups all purpose flour 1 cup bread flour 1.5 tsp iodized salt 2 tbsp vegetable shortening or lard 3 tbsp sesame seeds 3 tbsp olive oil...

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NOLA-Style French Bread

NOLA-Style French Bread

French bread in New Orleans has developed its own light, crispy crust and tender, almost frothy interior. The addition of a bit of olive oil and a wet dough make the crumb very tender and more close-grained than a traditional...

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New Orleans Style Roast Beef Debris Poboy

New Orleans Style Roast Beef Debris Poboy

New Orleanians define “debris” (day-bree) as the extra tender little bits of beef that fall off a beef roast as it’s cooking in the oven, all mixed into a garlicky and spicy beef gravy. Mother’s Restaurant in New Orleans is...

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Commander's Palace Bread Pudding Souffle with Whiskey Sauce

Commander's Palace Bread Pudding Souffle with Whiskey Sauce

Adapted from "Commander's Kitchen," by Ti Martin and Jamie Shannon,Copyright 2000by Commander's Palace, Inc. Used by Permission of Broadway Books, a Division ofRandom House. Ingredients Unsalted butter, for pan and ramekins 1 ½ cups sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Pinch of freshly ground nutmeg...

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Authentic Louisiana Lump Crab Cakes

Authentic Louisiana Lump Crab Cakes

Authentic Louisiana Lump Crab Cakes Dive into the culinary world of the Bayou State with a dish that embodies the flavors of Louisiana's rich seafood heritage: Lump Crab Cakes. Bursting with succulent crab meat, zesty Cajun spices, and a crispy golden...

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Savoring Southern Comfort: Shrimp and Grits Recipe

Savoring Southern Comfort: Shrimp and Grits Recipe

Savoring Southern Comfort: Shrimp and Grits RecipeWelcome to the heart of Southern cuisine, where comfort meets flavor in every bite. Today, we're diving into one of the South's most cherished dishes: Shrimp and Grits. Originating from the Lowcountry regions of...

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