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Saturday, June 19, 2010

Lily's Oyster Stew
Lilys_ebook_cov.jpgOyster stew is a Louisiana staple, but is prepared and eaten everywhere the succulent sea creature is found. Like gumbo, there are many variations, some heartier than others. Here is one of Lily’s versions. This recipe is included in Lily’s Little Cajun Cookbook, available in ebook format at Smashwords.com. 

Ingredients 
1 stick butter
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, finely diced
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, plus more to taste
2 pints oysters (with liquor), drained and liquor reserved
1 quart seafood stock
1 10-ounce can of tomatoes, pureed
1 quart half-and-half
¼ cup white wine or brandyGarlic croutons

Directions

In a large 2-gallon stockpot, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add garlic, onion and carrot and cook, stirring constantly, until onions are translucent. Add 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning and stir to combine. Add oyster liquor, seafood stock and tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Cook 10 minutes. Add half-and-half and bring back to a simmer. Add oysters and cook until their edges begin to curl. Add wine or brandy and adjust seasoning to taste. Serve immediately in hot soup bowls garnished with croutons, green onions, parsley and paprika.

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Sunday, June 13, 2010

Lily's Steamed Oysters

Lily, my former mother-in-law was a church-going lady and I don’t think a drop of liquor ever crossed her lips. Still, she loved to cook and she loved to entertain. When members of her large family dropped by, (an everyday occurrence) she would often steam up a batch of oysters. Here is her simple, yet wonderful recipe.

Lily’s Steamed Oysters Ingredients

·         4 doz. Oysters

·         1 Tbsp. butter

·         Salt and pepper to taste

·         Dash cayenne

 
Preparation 

Drain the oysters in their shells and put them in a bamboo steamer over a pot of boiling water. Cover and steam for ten minutes. Place in a hot dish and season with salt, pepper and cayenne. Serve with drawn butter sauce and eat while very hot to enjoy the entire flavor.

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I grew up eating my Mother's home cooking.  I didn't know that we were poor, but we were - moneywise, that is.  We never missed a meal, and, as I look back, I now see that everyone was a culinary masterpiece.  That's what we're after here - the realization that simpler is sometimes (if not always) best.

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