Friday, June 21, 2013

Serve Classic Creole Dishes

Creole cuisine is associated with Louisiana and is a fusion of European techniques and ingredients from all over the world. Creole is traditionally spicy and uses seafood in many dishes because it is regionally plentiful in Louisiana. Use these steps to learn more about Creole food and serve classic Creole dishes.


Instructions


1. Understand classic Creole dishes. The best way to do this is to pick up a cook book on Creole cuisine. The "Little New Orleans Cook Book" is a great cook book offering 57 classic Creole recipes to try and share. It is available at Amazon and other major book retailers.








2. Read carefully. The key to mastering any new cuisine or recipe is to follow it closely. The ingredients should be followed exactly as well as the spice measurements, unless there are variations for heat or flavor built into the recipe with exact information on execute the variations.


3. Practice and experiment. Once you have the recipe down the way it is supposed to be cooked, you can experiment with different ingredients a little and find your family's favorite level of spice. Practice makes perfect when learning a new cooking technique. Invite people over for Creole cuisine and become a new hit among dinner guests.


4. Keep it simple. When serving the Creole dish, keep it simple. Many of the recipes will be one pot dishes or casserole style. This makes serving and clean up easier. Garnish minimally and let the food speak for itself.

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