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New Orleans, Louisiana

New Orleans, good ole New Orleans (pronounced New Orlins), the undisputed food capital of the South. In the Big Easy, the heat alone is enough to slow your pace. But when you sit down to a big meal on a hot day, you have no choice but to watch the world go by. People usually think Cajun food when they visit NOLA – New Orleans Louisiana – but are surprised at the international cuisine available. Settled by the Spanish and the French, NOLA is equipped to satisfy any taste bud. From muffuletta sandwiches (which owe a nod to local Italian immigrants), Italian ice cream to gumbo, the world of food is at your finger tips. Other hometown favorites are dirty rice, blackened redfish, Bananas Foster, King Cake, soft-shell crab po'boy sandwiches and the traditional Crescent City breakfast of beignets and chicory-flavored coffee with steamed milk (cafe au lait). Favor an extra splash of heat on your gumbo? Tabasco sauce is made on Avery Island, a bird and nature preserve.

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Crisp Oatmeal Cookies

Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2008 by Noochie Mama

Excellent cookie, though I would be hesitant to call them 'oatmeal' cookie since the oatmeal is pretty sparse. I don't know what I would call them other than delicious. I used all butter since I never seem to have shortening and they were not bland at all. I made once without chocolate and coconut and once with both. I can't believe I'm saying this as a serious chocolate lover, but they were better plain. I also baked them an extra three minutes to give them that great 'browned butter' flavor and make them extra crispy. They're also good with a 1/2 t. of cinnamon.

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Quick Chicken Fajitas

Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2008 by Keep it Simple

I enjoyed this recipe. Best! Is it's fast! Holland House will be disappointed, I used Red Wine Vinegar instead. I also used Itallian style tomatoes. I didn't have any cumin but thought it could use just a little more chilli powder for twang. Yummy Good!

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