Originating in France, Court-boullion is traditionally an aromatic broth used to poach foods with short cooking times such as fish, shellfish and some vegetables. The French Acadians, better known as Cajuns have adapted this recipe by thickeni

Cajun cuisine is the style of cooking named for the French-speaking Acadian or "Cajun" immigrants deported by the British

Among one of the most popular Cajun dishes, étoufée definitely holds up to its reputation. It is a spicy, creamy sauce which typically contains shellfish such as shrimp or crawfish. There are several different ways to make this dish. I believe th

"Gumbo is often cited as an example of the melting-pot nature of Louisiana cooking, but trying to sort out the origins and evolution of the dish is highly speculative. The name derives from a West African word for okra, suggesting that gumbo was origina

Have you ever wondered how restaurants can make tough cuts of meat well done, yet they remain so tender and tasty? The process that the chefs use is called braising.  Braising originates from the French word “braiser” which means live coals. In the beginning stages of this cooking technique the pot was placed on the hot coals.

Brazil is famous for its Samba dancers, the Amazon River, rain forest and its diverse cuisine. There is a wide assortment of culinary influences throughout the regions of Brazil. It is easy to distinguish the food from one region to the next. The mouth-watering flavors of Brazil have evolved from the cooking styles of people who immigrated from Japan, Europe, Lebanon, an

Every chef and cook knows the importance of having the proper tools in the kitchen,however not every person is fortunate enough to have been formally taught in a culinary school. One of the most essential tools to have in a kitchen is a knife.

Typically when most people think of Thai food, their minds automatically associate it with Thai chili peppers. The reality of it is that there is a wide variety of foods incorporated into this style of cooking.