Monthly Archives: January 2013

Meatless Monday: Greek Vegetable Sandwiches

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Beth Colvin

Greek Vegetable Sandwiches Makes 6 sandwiches. Recipe is from Margo Bouanchaud (Hayes) and Mary Ann Monsour’s “Culinary Secrets” cookbook. 1 medium eggplant, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds 1 large onion Cavender’s Greek seasoning 6 poppy seed or onion sandwich rolls Basil … Continue reading →

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Cowbell launches new menu

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Beth Colvin

Cowbell, 8801 Oak St., New Orleans, will now open for brunch on Saturdays and all day on Monday, except from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Chef Brack May’s brunch menu will include dishes such as sourdough pancakes with Vermont maple … Continue reading →

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Curbside crew to open N.O. eatery

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Beth Colvin

The crew behind Baton Rouge’s popular Curbside food truck are bringing their grub to a brick-and-mortar store in New Orleans. Owner Nick Hufft said the bar of Barcadia, 601 Tchopitoulas St., wNew Orleans, will open soon. The menu will feature … Continue reading →

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Meatless Monday: Basil Tomato Soup

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Beth Colvin

Basil Tomato Soup Serves 3 or 4. Recipe is by Corinne Cook. 2 tbls. butter or margarine ½ onion, chopped 1 or 2 carrots, peeled and shredded 1 (14.5-oz.) can peeled whole tomatoes, coarsely chopped 1 (10-oz.) can Ro-Tel Original … Continue reading →

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Londoner to host beer dinner

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Beth Colvin

The Londoner, 4215 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd., Baton Rouge, is hosting a beer dinner Jan. 24 at 6:30 p.m. featuring five courses and cocktails from four breweries. Brooklyn Brewery’s  Local 1 will be served for “beertails,” followed by the first … Continue reading →

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Win big in cooking contests

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Beth Colvin

The home cooks who win the national cooking contests now seeking entries will take home thousands of dollars in prizes. Competitors in the 46th annual Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest will be vying for almost $1.1 million in cash, prizes and trips, … Continue reading →

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Meatless Monday: Kale Chips

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Beth Colvin

Kale Chips Makes 4 servings. Recipe is by Helana Brigman. 1 bunch kale, washed, dried and torn into bite-sized pieces Olive oil, for dressing Kosher salt, for dusting 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with either … Continue reading →

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SoBou offers cocktail lesson

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Beth Colvin

SoBou bar chef Abigail Gullo will lead a seminar discussing the history, techinques and variations of the Manhattan at a 5 p.m. Monday workshop, “I’ll Take Manhattan: A Cocktail Seminar,” at SoBou, 310 Chartres St., New Orleans. Cost is $35 … Continue reading →

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