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  1. 10-03-2020, 12:07 PM #1
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    On my Cajun journey

    I took the night off last night! I let Mama take over.

    I made my, what has become every third week run, to the butcher yesterday. On sale and finding it's way into my cart was two pounds of smoked sausage--so I used one pound of smoked sausage for dinner.

    I added that to the Slap ya Mama Jambalaya mix, per the directions, only departing by adding one diced tomato and reducing the water by 1/2 cup. I intentionally did not do any further "enhancements". I did garnish with fresh parsley.

    To limit the carbs, I served that with steamed cauliflower.

    I was happy with the results--as was my wife, which is even more important

    So---now I'm thinking I might try calamari next
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    How do you cook your Calamari? I sauté it with butter and Franks Red Hot and some shrimp.
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    Not mentioned in this recipe, I soak the calamari overnight in butter milk. It helps to tenderize them. I also usually use whole squid and do the heads and tentacles the same as the rings. I like the different texture of the tentacles. I'm thinking that with all these Cajun spices on hand I will have to add them to the mix
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    Sorry fellas, but as a devout fastidian I do not classify anything with tentacles as food...Youse guys are on your own with this one......Ben
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    Quote Originally Posted by Truckman View Post
    Sorry fellas, but as a devout fastidian I do not classify anything with tentacles as food...Youse guys are on your own with this one......Ben
    That my friend could rule out one of the great joys of the sea---octopus. My favorite, is braised and then grilled with a med char----
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    Both are snake free. I am surprised some dimwits have not tried to import them.
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    Isn't that due to the Mongoose population?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Phillbo View Post
    Isn't that due to the Mongoose population?
    For real? I feel like I've been set up, but here goes, anyway.

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