Browsing Archive: July, 2012

Pomegranate Stew with Chicken

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Sunday, July 1, 2012, In : Cajun Recipe 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken legs, cut up
  • 1 white onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 pound walnuts, toasted and finely ground in a food processor
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups pomegranate juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar (optional)

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place chicken and onions in skillet, and cook 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix in pureed walnuts, salt, pomegranate juice, and cardamom. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to ...

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South Indian Lentil Kootu

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Sunday, July 1, 2012, In : Cajun Recipe 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup red lentils
  • 1/2 cup hulled, split pigeon peas (toor dal)
  • 1/2 cup yellow split peas
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seed
  • 4 leaves fresh curry leaves
  • 1 carrot, peeled and diced
  • 1 zucchini, sliced
  • 1/4 cup frozen peas
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • salt to taste
  • 1/4 cup grated fresh coconut

Directions

  1. Bring the red lentils, pigeon peas, split yellow peas, and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and s...

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Pasta with Creamy Cajun Sauce

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Sunday, July 1, 2012, In : Cajun Recipe 

Ingredients:
1/2 pound Farfalle pasta
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup white wine
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped parsley
Parmesan cheese
Andouille or other smoked sausage, cut into bite-size pieces (optional)

Directions:
-In a large pot, boil water for pasta. Salt water.
-Brown sausage in a small skillet over medium heat. Once b...


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About Me


Jaide Reina Jones Hi there! I am a New Orleans native now living in Lake Charles! I started cooking when I was 5 years old & have loved it from that very first day. When I am on stage (in the kitchen), my accent flows as thick as gumbo roux and I toss out one-liners as easily as I toss shrimp into my big black cooking pot. My clients laugh, learn and after I'm done get to eat the “show” – a meal that could include crawfish, alligator, crab, shrimp or other justly famous Louisiana delicacies. I have served my spicy Cajun fare to senators and congressman, movie stars and music luminaries. I am available for travel but only in the U.S. I am also open to be hired on to be your Sultry Chef!! "Y'all come back now, ya hear!"
 
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