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Destination Haitian Cuisine

Haitian food is similar to the rest of the Latin-Caribbean (the French and the Spanish-speaking countries of the Antilles) however it differs in several ways from its regional counterparts. Its primary influence derive from French, and African cuisine, with notable derivatives from native Taíno and Spanish culinary technique. Though similar to other cooking styles in the region, it carries a uniqueness native only to the country and an appeal to many visitors to the island. Haitians use vegetables and meats extensively and peppers and similar herbs are often used for strengthening flavor. Dishes tend to be seasoned liberally and consequently Haitian cuisine tends to be moderately spicy, not mild and not too hot. In the country, however, many businesses of foreign origin have been established introducing several foreign cuisines into the mainstream culture. Years of adaptation have led to these cuisines (ie: Levantine from Arab migration to Haiti) to merge into Haitian cuisine.
Rice and beans in several differing ways are eaten throughout the country regardless of location, becoming a sort of national dish. They form the staple diet, which consists of a lot of starch and is high in carbohydrates. In the more rural areas, however, at great distances from the major cities, other foods are eaten to a larger degree such as mais moulu (mayi moulen), a dish comparable to cornmeal that can be eaten with sauce pois (sos pwa) [a bean sauce made from one of many types of beans such as kidney, pinto, or garbanzo beans, or pigeon peas]. Mais moulu can be eaten with fish (often red snapper), or alone, depending on personal preference. Tomato, oregano, cabbage, avocado, and red and green peppers are several of the many types of vegetables and fruits that are used in Haitian dishes. Banane Pésée (Bannan Pézé), flattened plantain slices that are fried in oil (known as tostones in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico), are eaten frequently in Haiti as both a snack food and as part of a meal. They are frequently eaten with tassot and/or griot, deep-fried goat and pork respectively.

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Southern snap beans ham new potatoes

peach cobbler

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Festival Weekend | Hampton Jazz Fest | Cajun Food Fest | Afrikan American Fest | 6.25.2010 #107

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I took a 2 week break from the web and vlogging but I’m back and ready to start uploading videos again. This weekend in Hampton Roads, Va. we are rocking with festivals and I’m going to try my best to attend as many as possible to record the fun.

Here’s what’s happening:
The 43rd annual Hampton Jazz Festival will take place June 25-27, 2010
at the Hampton Coliseum.

Friday, June 25, 7:30 PM
Gladys Knight, Keith Sweat, David Koz & Jonathan Butler with special guest Sheila E, Melanie Fiona.

Saturday, June 26 at 7 p.m.
Charlie Wilson, Teena Marie, Joe, Down to the Bone.

Sunday, June 27, 2010, 2 p.m.
Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, En Vogue, Sax for Stax featuring Gerald Albright & Kirk Whalum, The Fuzz Band.
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Bayou Boogaloo & Cajun Food Festival
Admission: $10 each day, and $20 weekend pass (advanced purchase only).
Event Dates: Jun 25, 2010 – Jun 27, 2010
Friday: 5 to 10 p.m. (Noon to 4 p.m. lunch preview Friday. Free.), Saturday: Noon to 10 p.m., and Sunday: Noon – 6 p.m.
Event location: Town Point Park, Waterside Drive, Norfolk VA 23510.

For more information on the musical lineup for the event:

http://bit.ly/aJHFnK

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20th Annual Afrikan American Festival
Admission: $3.00 donation
Event Dates: Jun 25, 2010 – Jun 27, 2010, Sunday, Friday, Saturday
Hours for this year’s event at Mill Point Park are 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. on Friday June 25, 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. on Saturday June 26, and 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Sunday June 27. Hours for the Carousel Park portion of the event are 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 26 only. The African American Cultural Forum will take place at the Crowne Plaza Hampton Marina Hotel from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Saturday only.
Event location: Mill Point Park, 100 Eaton Street, Hampton VA, 23669.

Afrikan American Festival Musical Lineup
June 25, 2010
5:30 p.m. Reggie Gist
6:30 p.m. New Direction Band
7:30 p.m. Karla Camp
8:30 p.m. TFC Band
10:00 p.m. Evelyn “Champagne” King
June 26, 2010
1:30 p.m. Down South Richmond Bo
2:00 p.m. Charlie Bell & The Icemen
3:00 p.m. Andre Cotman Jazz Saxophone
4:00 p.m. 2nd Change
5:00 p.m. 4 2 C and Band
6:00 p.m. Phazz 2 Band
7:00 p.m. RTB Band
8:00 p.m. RaJazz
10:00 p.m. Zapp Band

June 27, 2010
TBD Whiteman Family
TBD Eric Taylor
TBD Zapp Band and Guest

Suggestions for dinning if you are attending the Hampton Jazz Festival. All of these restaurants are near the event and the Hampton Coliseum:
Bensi Ristorante Italiano, Five Guys Burgers & Fries, Outback Steakhouse, Q Barbeque, The Pub.

Other restaurants for soul food:
Mary Helen’s Restaurant features Southern and Creole Cuisine:
87 Lincoln Street
Hampton, VA 23669-3521
(757) 728-9050

And Also:
NBA Star Allen Iverson has a Restaurant & Sports Lounge @ 2234 Cunningham Drive in Hampton.
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I have a big garden and lots of product. What kind of soups can I make with all this stuff?

I have zuccini, squash, carrots, celery, broccoli, cauliflower, bean sprouts, snap peas, onions, green peppers, cilantro, red cabbage, lettuce, jala peppers, banana peppers, baby corn, corn, tomatoes, potatoes, steak, chicken, lamb, rotini, linguini, mahi, tilapia, sausage, ginger, black pepper, chick and beef soup bases, lemon pepper, seafood seasoning, sesame seed, curry, cumin, chili powder, red pepper, oregano, herbs de province, cajun, I can get a couple more spices if needed, I am not very experienced with soup making.

Minestrone Soup:
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon
1 large onion, cut into large dice
1 celery stalk, cut into large dice
1 carrot, peeled and cut into 1/2 moon shapes
1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
1/4 cup boiled ham chunks or end of prosciutto, large dice
4 medium tomatoes, fresh or canned, peeled and roughly chopped
1 tablespoon fresh chopped Italian parsley leaves
6 cups hot vegetable stock or chicken stock
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 small zucchini, medium dice
3/4 cup arborio rice
2 yellow, red, or orange bell peppers, roasted, cored, skinned, seeded and cut into strips
Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
6 fresh chopped basil leaves

In a heavy-bottomed soup pot, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat until hot, but not smoking. Add the onion and cook, stirring for 1 minute. Lower the heat to low, and add the celery, carrots and garlic. Allow to simmer over low heat until the vegetables begin to soften, about 10 minutes. Add the ham pieces and cook 2 more minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the tomatoes and the parsley. Cook for 5 more minutes so that the flavors meld.
Add the hot water or stock and season with salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, and add the zucchini and the rice. Bring back to a boil and then lower the heat so that the liquid is simmering. Let simmer gently until the rice is cooked, about 40 minutes. Remember to stir the soup occasionally. Add more water or stock, if necessary. When the rice is cooked, add the roasted peppers and remove the soup from the heat. Stir in Parmesan, to taste, and top each serving with some chopped basil.

Cianfotta:
2 medium-sized bell peppers
1/2 pound ripe tomatoes
1 bunch (about 5-6) zucchini flowers
1/2 pound (about 4 small) small green hot chili peppers
1 medium-sized eggplant
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 baking potatoes, cut into cubes
2 cups vegetable stock
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 bunch fresh basil, cut into chiffonade
Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, to taste

Clean and cut all the "verdura" (including the bell peppers, tomatoes, zucchini blossoms, chili peppers) into 1/2-inch dice. Make sure to do the chili peppers last and clean your knife and cutting board thoroughly after chopping them.
In a 12 to 14-inch saucepan with 3-inch sides, heat the olive oil over a medium-high flame until hot but not smoking. Add the garlic and onion and cool until a light golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add the potato cubes and cook until light golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes more. Add the rest of the vegetables and let cook until soft, about 15 minutes more.
Begin adding the stock, bit by bit. Bring the soup to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve the soup in 4 warmed soup bowls, garnished with basil. Add some Parmigiano-Reggiano, to taste, if desired.

Simple Veggie Soup:
2 small leeks, white part only
1 large potato, peeled
1 small onion
2 stalks celery
1 medium zucchini
12 green beans
2 medium carrots, peeled
6 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons water
1/2 gallon chicken stock (or 1/2 gallon water, 4 bouillon cubes, a pinch of thyme, and 1/2 bay leaf)
6 ripe tomatoes, peeled and seeded
4 medium garlic cloves
30 fresh basil leaves, washed and dried
Salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Cut the leeks, potato, onion, celery, zucchini, green beans, and carrots into 1/4-inch dice.
In a 6-quart stockpot, combine 3 tablespoons of the olive oil with the water. Add the vegetables and saute over medium-low heat until all the water evaporates. Do not brown the vegetables.
Add the stock and bring to a boil. Cook at a gentle boil for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a food processor fitted with the metal blade, put the tomatoes, basil, garlic, and remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil. Pulse until pureed. Stir the puree into the cooked soup. Do not let the soup return to a boil. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Serve the soup hot or cold from a tureen or in individual bowls.

Chicken Veg Soup:
2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil
2 leeks, cleaned and chopped
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 cup of peas
4 boneless chicken breasts
2 to 3 bay leaves
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
8 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
6 ounces uncooked egg noodles
1 cup zuccini or squash
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add leeks, carrots, garlic, and celery and saute 4 minutes, until soft. Add bay leaves, thyme, salt, and black pepper and stir to mix well. Add chicken broth and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, partially cover and simmer 10 minutes.
Return mixture to a boil and add egg noodles. Cook 10 minutes, until egg noodles are just tender. Stir in peas and cook until peas are just heated through, about 1 minute.
Remove from heat, discard bay leaves and stir in parsley.

Chicken Cacciatore Stoup:
1 package boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 to 1 1/3 pounds, diced
Coarse salt and black pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 3 turns of the pan
2 russet potatoes, peeled and cubed into 1-inch squares
4 portobello mushroom caps or 16 cremini mushrooms, sliced or chopped
4 ribs celery hearts, chopped
1 medium onion, peeled and quartered lengthwise then thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and quartered lengthwise then thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 cup dry Italian red wine, eyeball it
1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (28-ounce) can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
2 cups chicken stock
3 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped, 3 or 4 sprigs
1 cup basil, arugula or baby spinach leaves, shredded or torn
Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Romano, to pass at table
Crusty bread, to pass at the table

Heat a deep skillet or a medium soup pot over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons EVOO, 2 turns of the pan, and the chicken. Season it with coarse salt and pepper and red pepper flakes.
While the chicken cooks, chop up the veggies.

When the chicken is evenly and lightly browned all over, 3 or 4 minutes, remove it to a plate and reserve. Add another tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil, 1 more turn of the pan. Add the potatoes to the pan. Cook a couple of minutes, then add in the mushrooms, celery, and onion and cook another couple of minutes. Add in the peppers and garlic and cook another 1 to 2 minutes. Season the vegetables with salt and pepper. Add chicken back to the pan. Toss it with the vegetables. Add red wine to the pan and deglaze it, picking up drippings. Add tomatoes and stock to the stoup and stir to combine. Stir in rosemary and reduce heat to low. Cover and cook 8 to10 minutes.
Turn off stoup and ladle into shallow bowls. Top with basil (for a sweet finish and balance to the spice in the soup) or arugula (for a peppery finish) or with spinach (for a woodsy finish). At the table, pass grated cheese for sprinkling on top of the stoup and bread for mopping up the bowl.

Broccoli Stoup:
1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds broccoli rabe, 1 large bunch, trimmed and cut into large bite-sized pieces
Salt
Extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, 1 minced, 3 chopped
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can white beans, cannellini
Black pepper
1 quart chicken stock
2 cups beef or vegetable stock
1/3 pound orecchiette, little ear shaped pasta, or ditalini
1 pound ground veal
1 egg
1/2 cup bread crumbs, a couple of handfuls
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano or Romano, a generous handful, plus some to pass at table
2 to 3 fresh sage leaves, finely chopped
Crusty bread, for mopping

Bring a couple of inches of water to a boil in a medium skillet. Add salt to boiling water and the broccoli rabe and cook 7 to 8 minutes. Drain rabe and reserve.
While rabe cooks, heat a medium soup pot over medium to medium high heat with 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil. Add 3 cloves chopped garlic, carrots and onions. Cook 5 to 6 minutes, add white beans and heat through, a minute. Season veggies and beans with salt and pepper. Add drained rabe and the stocks and cover pot to bring to a quick boil. Add orecchiette and stir. Reduce heat and simmer soup to a low-roll, uncovered.
Mix veal with egg, remaining clove minced garlic, bread crumbs, cheese, sage and salt and pepper. Roll into 1-inch balls and drop into stoup. Cook 5 minutes. Adjust seasonings and serve stoup in shallow bowls with crusty bread.


does anyone know how to cook real cajun food?

i am looking for the best recipe for a real cajun dish with seafood!

CAJUN GRILLED RED SNAPPER

Makes: 4 Servings
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes

INGREDIENTS

- 4 red snapper, perch, or other firm,
white fish fillets (1 pound total)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning blend
or blackened fish seasoning blend
- 1 small lemon, cut into wedges

DIRECTIONS

Heat a large heavy skillet over high heat.
Brush the fish with oil. Press the seasoning
blend into both sides of the fish.

Spray the hot skillet with non-stick pan spray.
Add the fish and pan-fry over high heat about 4 minutes
per side, or until the fish is firm and the surface is
crusty. Serve with lemon wedges.

cajun seafood pasta
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh
basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh
thyme
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground black
pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red
pepper flakes
1 teaspoon ground white
pepper
1 cup chopped green onions
1 cup chopped parsley
1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 pound scallops
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 pound dry fettuccine pasta

DIRECTIONS:

1. Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
2. Meanwhile, pour cream into large skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until just about boiling. Reduce heat, and add herbs, salt, peppers, onions, and parsley. Simmer 7 to 8 minutes, or until thickened.
3. Stir in seafood, cooking until shrimp is no longer transparent. Stir in cheeses, blending well.
4. Drain pasta. Serve sauce over noodles.

Microwave Cajun Baked Fish

Be careful not to overcook fish, as it will become very
tough. Meat, poultry, vegetables and fruit cook in
approximately 6 minutes per pound, but fish and seafood
take only 3-4 minutes per pound. Orange roughy or other
mild white fish are good substitutes for the catfish in this
dish.

1 lb. catfish filets
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup crushed cracker

Mix mayonnaise and spices. Coat fish on both sides with mayonnaise mixture and roll in cracker crumbs. Arrange fish on microwave rack or in casserole, thickest portions to the outside.Microwave on High power (100%) for 3-4 minutes. Let stand a few seconds and check for doneness. Fish will flake easily when done.

Cajun Shrimp And Oyster Gumbo~~

Yield: 6 Servings

2 c Stock (recipe below)
3 tb Oil
1/4 c Flour
1/2 c Chopped onion
1 ts Minced garlic
3/4 c Chopped green bell pepper
1/4 c Chopped parsley
1/4 ts Salt
1/2 ts Dried thyme
1/4 ts Cayenne pepper
1/4 ts Hot pepper sauce
16 oz Can tomatoes with juices
10 oz Frozen okra,thaw,cut across
1 lb Medium shrimp,clean,devein
1 pt Shucked oysters
3 c Hot cooked rice

To make roux: Combine flour and oil in a large heavy
pan or Dutch oven.
Cook and stir over medium high heat until roux
turns a dark,rich red brown color but is not scorched,
15 to 20 minutes.
Stir in onion and garlic; cook and stir until soft.
Add green pepper, parsley,salt,thyme,cayenne pepper and pepper
sauce.Cook and stir 5 minutes longer.
Gradually,whisk in about 2 cups warm stock and
tomatoes.Return to a boil and simmer 20
minutes,stirring occasionally.Add okra;simmer just until okra is
tender,about 5 minutes.Add shrimp and oysters.Simmer just until edges
of oysters curl and shrimp is pink and opaque,5 to 8 minutes.Do
not overcook seafood.Remove from heat.To serve,mound hot rice in
soup plates and ladle gumbo over the top.
Stock: In a large stock pot,combine 2 quarts water,2
slices lemon,2 dried red chilies,1/4 teaspoon salt,1 bay leaf,1/2
teaspoon dried thyme,shrimp shells and oyster liquor.Bring to a
boil.Cook at a low boil,uncovered,until mixture is reduced to about 3
cups,about 25 to 30 minutes.Strain and discard seasonings and shrimp
shells.

Cajun Seafood And Noodles

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Low-Cal Main Dish
Pasta Seafood Mixture

Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method
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6 ounces Uncooked medium noodles — (about 3 cups)
1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
3/4 cup Chopped green bell pepper — (about 1 medium)
1/2 cup Chopped onion — (about 1 medium)
2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley
1/8 teaspoon Ground red pepper — (cayenne)
1/8 teaspoon Black pepper
2 Garlic cloves — finely chopped
1 tablespoon All-purpose flour
16 ounces Whole tomatoes – (1 can) — undrained
10 ounces Frozen cut okra – (1 pkg) — thawed
6 ounces Frozen cooked small shrimp – (1 pkg) –
thawed
– and drained
6 ounces Frozen crabmeat – (1 pkg) — thawed,
drained, and
– cartilage removed

Cook noodles as directed on package; drain. Heat oil in 10-inch
nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook bell pepper, onion,
parsley, red pepper, black pepper, and garlic 3 minutes, stirring
frequently. Stir in flour and tomatoes; break up tomatoes.
Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens and
boils. Stir in okra, shrimp, and crabmeat. Cook uncovered 5
minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve over noodles. This recipe
serves six — 2/3 cup seafood and 1/2 cup noodles each.

Fiery Cajun Shrimp

Recipe By :P aula Deen
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Seafood Shellfish

Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method
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2 cups melted butter – (4 sticks)
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons ground pepper
2 tablespoons hot sauce
= (Texas Pete recommended)
4 garlic cloves — minced
2 teaspoons salt
5 pounds unpeeled medium shrimp
2 lemons — thinly sliced
French bread — for dipping

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Stir together the butter, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, pepper,
hot sauce, garlic, and salt. Pour half this mixture into a large
heatproof dish. Layer half the shrimp and half the lemon slices in
the dish; then form a second layer with the remaining shrimp and
lemon slices, and pour remaining sauce into the dish. Bake,
uncovered, for 20 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink, stirring
twice.

Pour off the sauce into individual serving dishes. Serve the shrimp
with plenty of French bread for dipping in the spicy butter sauce.

This recipe yields 8 servings.