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Tag Archives: Cajun

Homemade Dried Cajun Spice Mix

  March 27, 2013 - 7:00 am | Gluten-free, Paleo, Primal, Real Food (Weston Price), Recipes, Vegetarian
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Cajun food is comfort food for me; I’ve been eating it since I was a kid. There’s nothing like a good crawfish boil, a bowl of jambalaya, and some fried gator-on-a-stick. Several years ago, I tried my hand at Cajun-style cooking. I’m no pro, and not really authentic—not actually being… Read on →

Tagged Cajun, herbs, spices

Jambalaya Is Not Cooked, It Is Built

  January 1, 2013 - 6:47 pm | Gluten-free, Real Food (Weston Price), Recipes, Seafood
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I grew up eating Cajun food, and eventually tried to cook it on my own. This is my own version of jambalaya. First, I sautéed in olive oil the Cajun holy trinity (mirepoix/base): onions, green bell peppers, and celery: Once they started to get soft, I added brown rice to… Read on →

Tagged Cajun, stock
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