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Queso fresco & huevos rancheros

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She taste better than she looks, PROMISE!! I’m not really sure if I should call this huevos rancheros because it’s more of a chilaquiles with salsa roja instead of salsa verde AND the tortilla is fried, which I believe isn’t how they roll in México. Whatever it is, it’s bursting...

LizaNola

August 4, 2019

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Southern Stuffed Cheese Nest

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I’m not really sure what to say. It’s one of those recipes that leaves you speechless. Sheer pride in every bite. I first saw the idea on the other side of the Atlantic a few months back. I finally caved when I had access to good soft cheese & canned...

LizaNola

August 1, 2019

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Subtle changes

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The idea of a morning routine was first introduced to me by my teacher Emily a few years back. Every Monday and Wednesday morning we’d practice yoga together on the terraza and many times she mentioned how her morning routine served her in such a way that it impacted her...

LizaNola

January 30, 2017

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Welcoming 2016

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Hey, y’all. And happy new year! I know I said that I was hoping to blog more and please know that’s the truth and my intention but man I can’t seem to find the time. Wait I don’t even know if that’s true. Energy is more like it. I’m running...

LizaNola

January 21, 2016

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Puppy Love

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I am head over heals for Oliva. We adopted her back in May when she was 6 weeks weighing 2.5 kilos, covered in fleas and a skin disorder. I didn’t fall in love immediately, unlike Fran, lover of all plants and animals. I remember after my first day of being home with her...

LizaNola

December 3, 2015

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Nola is open 7 days a week!

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Hola and happy Friday! I’m back at LAB, two cookies deep, headphones in and back online. Isn’t it pretty incredible that it’s a Friday and I’m not at the restaurant? YES. Yes yes yes. You know how that happened? By building the best NOLA team possible. I am so grateful...

LizaNola

October 2, 2015

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Little life changes

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So many new things in my life are happening. Some of them I am consciously changing, and others are sneaking their way in but somehow seem to connect with other variables of my life. (Does that even make sense?) It all started a couple of weeks ago when I started obsessing...

LizaNola

September 23, 2015

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Mardi Gras celebrations at Nola!

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Hola hola! How is everyone? Cold? Melting? Happy with 2015 so far? Things are good here. Other than the mosquitos! I swear they’re breeding in my apartment. It’s actually something I’m trying to figure out. They love my closets!! And the kitchen. What’s up with that? Don’t they need to...

LizaNola

February 8, 2015

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Famous Louisiana Chefs

Like we mentioned above, some of the world’s top chefs come from Louisiana. Some of these top chefs inlcude names like Sue Zemanick, Manny Aguello, Tory McPhail and many more. However, there is one chef that has influenced not just cooking, but entertainment overall. His name is Emeril Lagasse and he is one of the top chefs coming out of Louisiana. He is the owner of restaurants all over the worlds, some of which are the best US restaurants including the ones in Las Vegas. His restaurants are top class, something that is expected of a chef of this caliber. He’s popularity in cooking influenced USA casinos too. Some of best casinos in Las Vegas and other USA casinos included food-themed slots games amongst their other casino games. Have a free preview by visiting the usabonuscasino.com website and enjoy the most popular food-themed slots games at some of the best-rated new USA online casinos. Currently, they have the most outstanding bonus offers for you, so do not miss the chance of free playing real money games. People nowadays like the idea that some of their favorite casino games are food-themed, including their favorite slots games.

New Orleans Food Recipes

The cuisine in New Orleans is exceptional. It mixes styles and flavors from French, Spanish and Caribbean cuisine, to create some of the tastiest recipes that even the best US restaurants include. Not only the best US restaurants, some of the best restaurants all across the globe use them. Probably the one restaurant that has been influenced by the Louisiana cuisine and New Orleans recipes is the Nola Buenos Aires that we mentioned above. Some of these recipes include the famous New Orleans friend chicken that is served with homemade sauce that enhances the flavor. Another amazing recipe is the Gumbo. This is a traditional African stew that is served all year round, regardless if it’s hot or cold season. There are many versions of Gumbo, some include seafood, others include smoky andouile sausage or chicken. Some even make the Gumbo spicy with South American hot chilli.

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Guide on how to Prepare Gumbo

Like we mentioned in the paragraphs above, Gumbo is a tasty African stew that is served all year round in New Orleans. Over here we’ll try to make a short guide on how you can prepare it quick and simple

First you need to cook your meats. After that is done you need to reserve the cooked meats. Next up it is time to make your roux. Every once in a while check the roux and stop once you get to your desired color. After that is achieved stir in the vegetables and cook them. Now get back to the reserved cooked meat and stir them in too. After all of this is in it is time to add stock. Now that everything is in all that is left is to just simmer it until it is ready.

Keep in mind that these are just the basic steps. There are many versions of Gumbo, ones where you add seafood or thicken it with file powder. Depends on your desire and taste.