The Big Easy Cook

Welcome to The Big Easy Cook. My name is Tracey and this is my online journal. Thanks for joining me as I cook, drink and embrace the big easy attitude that New Orleans is known for.

Macque Choux, A Visit To Bedner's Farm And A New Puppy!

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Macque Choux, A Visit To Bedner's Farm And A New Puppy!

Spring is finally here! I mean that literally and metaphorically. It’s been a rough year, ya’ll. Dare I say things are finally looking...

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Limpin' Susan and Tangled Stacey

I’m sorry it’s been such a long time since I’ve posted. Life sometimes has a tendency to get in the way of the creative things I’d like...

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Of Satsumas and Secrets

Do you have something secret you like to eat? My three year old granddaughter’s latest obsession is Louisiana Satsumas, an ethereal...

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I Yam A Sweet Potato

Today’s post was inspired by a visit to one of my favorite supermarkets in the world, The Jubilee in Pearl River, Louisiana. The Jubilee...

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Jiffy Crack Corn

Happy Thanksgiving, Ya'll! While this year had been strange in so many ways, in other ways nothing has changed. Pandemic or not, time...

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One Bowl Brownies For Beginners

Today's recipe is written differently than the ones I normally share with you. A friend of mine who doesn't cook at all asked for a go-to...

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Holy Guacamole, It's Avocado Season!

Although people up north may be enjoying apple picking and leaves turning at this time of year, here in South Florida we are celebrating...

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Let's Talk About Lily's Chocolate

This week’s recipe was inspired by a Facebook post from my friend, Judy. Judy works as a flight attendant for the same company as me, and...

Circus Peanut Salad and Remy's Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

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Circus Peanut Salad and Remy's Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

If quarantining with my grandkids began with unicorns and rainbows, it has now progressed to the circus midway. Have you seen the...

The Mother-in-law Sauce and Baked Rigatoni

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The Mother-in-law Sauce and Baked Rigatoni

The French have their five mother sauces, without which French cuisine just would not be the same. In our family we have the mother...

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Drink Of The Day Recipe Round Up

Fatigue is a word I'm hearing a lot of lately. We have been quarantining and living with the threat of Covid for six months now. Many...

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Remy Makes Hollandaise And Macarons

Remy recently lamented, "The only thing I know how to make is lemon chicken. I need to learn more." Though she and Rory spend a lot of...

La Vie En Rose and Sister Pie's Rose Pistachio Shortbread Cookies

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La Vie En Rose and Sister Pie's Rose Pistachio Shortbread Cookies

My first pet was a brilliant rabbit named Brownie. Like Peter Rabbit, Brownie was a naughty boy. He would squeeze between the gap in our...

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Potato Salad And A Pink Princess Picnic

How do you celebrate the end of Camp Bubbe and usher in the new school year? With a pink princess picnic, of course! Around here tiaras...

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Tea For One

Let's play four truths and a lie. This week the following things happened. Guess which one is the lie: 1. Keanu Reeves started following...

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Fridge Clean Out: Fried Rice

When I was flying full time, it was hard to get into any kind of routine. My schedule not only changed from month to month, but was often...

Zany Zucchini: The Low-Carb Fruit That Eats Like A Vegetable

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Zany Zucchini: The Low-Carb Fruit That Eats Like A Vegetable

This post is brought to you at the request of my sister-in-law, Lisa. Lisa is an avid gardener and a plant whisperer. Whether she's...

Tasting The Stars! (aka Summer Fruits and Champagne)

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Tasting The Stars! (aka Summer Fruits and Champagne)

Summer is almost over, and with it the glorious bounty of summer fruits. I would be remiss if I didn't urge you to immediately splurge on...

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Of Cabbages And Cocktails

For weeks now I have been trying to finish this post about cabbage with no success. Part of me feared that no matter how much I write, it...

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Honey, Let's Make Vanilla Paste

At the beginning of quarantine I cleaned out my pantry about the same time I was getting low on vanilla extract. Finding some very old...

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