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On the heels of Mardi Gras! A celebrated part of the US food scene, Cajun and Creole represent the cultural history of the state of Louisiana. Drawing on influences of early settlers, Cajun and Creole cuisine incorporates French, Spanish, West African, and Native American traditions framed by ingredients found in and around fresh and saltwater marshes, estuaries, and lowlands. Shellfish, fish, game meats, rice, tomatoes, beans, okra and of course the venerable hog!
Some famous dishes include roux-based gumbos, étouffée and jambalaya but extend to things like “bbq” shrimp, red beans and rice, boudin and beignets. Feel free to use what is available to you to sub in ingredients and cook in the “style”. The challenge might be to take a few minutes to read a little about the history of the people and their food traditions.
Laissez les bon temp rouler! (let the good times roll!)
But not without a few rules!
Some famous dishes include roux-based gumbos, étouffée and jambalaya but extend to things like “bbq” shrimp, red beans and rice, boudin and beignets. Feel free to use what is available to you to sub in ingredients and cook in the “style”. The challenge might be to take a few minutes to read a little about the history of the people and their food traditions.
Laissez les bon temp rouler! (let the good times roll!)
But not without a few rules!
- The challenge begins on the 1st of every month. The last entry must be made by the last day of the month.
- You may post multiple entries.
- All entries must be cooked during the month of the challenge.
- If you use a documented recipe, please cite your source.
- Entries should include the name of your dish and a picture of the final product. Sharing personal recipes and pictures of the process are not mandatory but extremely helpful.
- The winner is chosen by the person who posted the challenge, and is announced after the last day of submissions. The decision is final and falls entirely at the discretion of the challenger.
- Submitting an entry makes you eligible to win. If you do not wish to be considered for the win you may still participate in the challenge, but make your wishes known to the challenger.
- The winner’s bounty includes praise, virtual high-fives, and the responsibility of posting the next month’s challenge. That entails choosing a theme, posting a Challenge thread that includes the guidelines, checking in on the submissions regularly during the month, and promptly choosing a winner at the end of the challenge.