Emerils Cajun Water Recipes

EMERIL'S ESSENCE CREOLE SEASONING (MAKE YOUR OWN)

Steps:

• 1. Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking, by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch, published by William and Morrow, 1993. Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/emerils-essence-creole-seasoning-recipe2.html?oc=linkback
• 2. Get all of your individual spices measured out in a bowl for mixing. As this recipe as written it's a tad hot, use less cayenne to vary the heat. I'd suggest using about 1/2 of suggested or even just one teaspoon. Cayenne is an integral part of Cajun/Creole cooking and doesn't just add heat. Cayenne has a flavor all it's own, that does add a level that no other spice has. So at least use some.
• 3. Combine all ingredients thoroughly. Store in an airtight container for future use. You can use old spice containers, Ziploc bags, Tupperware and Glad make small plastic screw on lids etc.
• 4. Of course you can purchase it either at your local grocery store, if they don't have it you can always buy online. I use Cajun Grocer for all of my seafood and Louisiana products. Great prices, fast shipping and there isn't anything they don't carry. Some items may be seasonal. http://www.cajungrocer.com/

EMERIL'S CAJUN WATER

Steps:

• Place water in saucepan- very simple; this ain't rocket science, folks.
• Use your knob to heat the water on low (turn the heat up if you don't have 2 hours to spend, but-2 hours is really a food of love thing; drinking 2 beers ought to do it).
• (I said to myself: self!) relax and get one of those cold frozen things- it will make you happy, happy, happy.
• Don't jack the fire up to high unless you are on good terms with the fire department (but if you do start a fire- don't run out as fast as you can to remodel your house- stick around!).
• That's what those lines are on there for.
• Heat to a boil- oh yeah babe (really hot!).
• Season with salt, pepper, and Essence (BAM!).
• Fork a lemon if it turns you on.
• Add a pinch of cinnaminnamom to kick it up a notch.
• You could put in 30-40 cloves of garlic, or a ham hock, because pork fat rules!
• Add a teaspoon of heavy cream if it thrills you, because somebody has to keep the Dairy Farmers of America in business.
• And there you have it- use water where called for in Cajun recipes.

EMERIL'S CAJUN CHICKS

Steps:

• To make the marinade, combine all of the ingredients in a food processor or blender. Process for 5 minutes. Fill a syringe with the marinade and inject each chicken breast, back, wings and legs. You will have to fill the syringe several times. Next, combine the seasoning ingredients and rub the mixture evenly over each chicken. Place them in large plastic bags, seal and refrigerate for 24 hours. Remove from the refrigerator and place on a spit. Place the spit over the fire. Slow cook the chickens over the fire for about 4 hours or until the chickens are golden brown and the juices run clear. The internal temperature of the chickens should reach 170 to 180 degrees on an instant read thermometer. Remove the chickens from the spit and transfer to large platters. Allow the chickens to rest for 10

EMERIL'S SPICE BLEND RECIPES

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients (of your choice of spice blend) in a mixing bowl. Mix well.
• Spice blends can be stored in an airtight container in your spice cabinet for up to 3 months.

CAJUN JAMBALAYA - EMERIL LAGASSE

Steps:

• In a bowl combine shrimp, chicken and Creole seasoning, and work in seasoning well.
• In a large saucepan heat oil over high heat with onion, pepper and celery, 3 minutes.
• Add garlic, tomatoes, bay leaves, Worcestershire and hot sauces.
• Stir in rice and slowly add broth.
• Reduce heat to medium and cook until rice absorbs liquid and becomes tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
• When rice is just tender add shrimp and chicken mixture and sausage.
• Cook until meat is done, about 10 minutes more.
• Season to taste with salt, pepper and Creole seasoning.