Creole, Dinner, French, Lunch, My Recipe, Salad, Wine

Creole Salad

In this spicy salad, acidic marinade tames and softens the shallot and celery, olives provide a meaty flavor and texture, cucumbers add fresh crunch, and feta brings a creamy tang. Continue reading Creole Salad

jonathantnMay 18, 20191 Comment

Creole, Entrée, Lunch, New American, Restaurant Review

Field Assignment: Lenten Fish Sandwich Tasting

Despite groans and promises of regret from our social networks, friends Nathan and Kim joined me in the bustling hamlet of Horn Lake, Mississippi on a Saturday to conduct a field study on fried fish sandwiches at national and local fast food chain restaurants. Continue reading Field Assignment: Lenten Fish Sandwich Tasting

jonathantnMarch 24, 2019March 25, 20194 Comments

Borrowed Recipe, Creole, Dinner, Entrée, Food Memories, Lunch, New American, Recipe Reconstruction, Restaurant Review, Soul Food

Recipe Reconstruction: Collard Green Melt

The Collard Green Melt is a vegetarian interpretation of a Reuben Sandwich. Continue reading Recipe Reconstruction: Collard Green Melt

jonathantnApril 22, 2018July 30, 20193 Comments

African, Borrowed Recipe, Carribean, Creole, Dessert, Dinner, Entrée, French, Hors d'oeuvre, Italian, My Recipe, Place at the Table, Salad, Side Dish, Snacks and Appetizers, Soup, Spirits, Vegetarian, Wine

New Orleans inspired dinner with wine pairings for a cause

The uniquely American cuisine of Creole and Cajun food in Louisiana influenced by French, Spanish, West African, Amerindian, Haitian, German, Italian, British and Irish influences made sense for this year’s dinner. Continue reading New Orleans inspired dinner with wine pairings for a cause

jonathantnJanuary 14, 2018January 14, 20181 Comment

Asian, Creole, Dinner, Entrée, Food Memories, French, Greek, Italian, Lunch, Place at the Table, Recipe Reconstruction, Restaurant Review, Vietnamese

Chicken Newport from On Teur

The Greek spices, sautéed mushrooms in a lemon and white wine sauce, and the feta, parmesan and mozzarella cheeses in Chicken Newport create a rich, savory dish. Continue reading Chicken Newport from On Teur

jonathantnJune 12, 2017November 23, 20205 Comments

African, Breakfast, Brunch, Creole, Dinner, Place at the Table, Soul Food

Celebrate Memphis Black Restaurant Week March 6-12

Memphis Black Restaurant Week (March 6-12) celebrates the culinary contributions of black-owned restaurants and eateries while reaching out to new customers. Black Restaurant Week also champions the cause for increasing black wealth in a city known for limited economic opportunities for black-owned businesses. Continue reading Celebrate Memphis Black Restaurant Week March 6-12

jonathantnFebruary 28, 2017March 1, 2017Leave a comment

Bread, Creole, Hors d'oeuvre, Lunch, My Recipe, Side Dish, Snacks and Appetizers, Soul Food

Smoked Pepper Corn Fritters

For this recipe, I used leftover ingredients from other meals in my kitchen: andouille sausage, a jalapeño pepper, a red bell pepper, and scallions. Continue reading Smoked Pepper Corn Fritters

jonathantnDecember 4, 2016October 1, 2018Leave a comment

Creole, Entrée, Place at the Table, Soup

Register to compete for best gumbo today

Laissez les bons temps rouler pour l’égalité! Continue reading Register to compete for best gumbo today

jonathantnNovember 27, 2016October 10, 2022Leave a comment

Cocktail, Creole, Dessert, Dinner, Entrée, Restaurant Review, Snacks and Appetizers, Vietnamese

Vietnamese Meets Creole at MOPHO

If Kung Fu movies aren’t your thing, the fusion of Vietnamese and Creole food at MOPHO will make you smile. Continue reading Vietnamese Meets Creole at MOPHO

jonathantnJune 8, 2016June 8, 2016Leave a comment