Earthy golden beets add moisture, natural sweetness, and stunning color to this spiced layer cake, which gets finished with a classic cream cheese frosting and a sprinkle of pistachios for crunch and contrast. A vibrant twist on carrot cake that’s just as cozy and crave-worthy! Golden Beet Cake with Cream Cheese […]
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The Dirty Beet Martini is a vibrant, savory twist on the classic dirty martini, combining the botanical punch of gin with the tangy earthiness of house-pickled beet brine. This cocktail stands out with its stunning pink hue and bold, briny flavor, finished with an eye-catching garnish of pickled beets, cornichon, pearl
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The Honeymoon Phase Cocktail 2 ounces unfiltered sake 1½ ounces Japanese botanical gin* ¾ ounce fresh lemon Juice ¾ ounce Honeydew Cordial (recipe follows) ¾ ounce cream of coconut* ½ ounce mint and lemon verbena syrup* Garnish: fresh mint, sliced honeydew melon Fill a collins glass with crushed ice. In a cocktail shaker, combine sake,
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These Pastel Butter Cookies are a soft, melt-in-your-mouth treat with a pop of color and fruity sweetness. Made with rich butter, vanilla, and a dusting of fruit-infused confectioners’ sugar, they’re perfect for spring gatherings, baby showers, Easter celebrations, or as a charming homemade gift. Simple to prepare and full of buttery
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This biscuit and gravy casserole became our family’s ultimate weekend breakfast after I got tired of standing over the stove making individual biscuits and gravy for everyone. The idea came to me during a particularly chaotic Sunday morning when I was trying to feed my husband’s entire softball team and realized there had to be
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Food Photography by Jim Bathie | Food Styling by Kathleen Kanen | Styling by Haley Bilunas When it comes to spending a relaxing day out on the water, angling for catfish in Louisiana is a terrific way to spend an afternoon. Found in lakes, rivers, and bayous throughout the state, catfish put up a good
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Elevate your burger game with these flavorful Tuna Burgers made from fresh bluefin, yellowfin, or bigeye tuna. Served on a toasted bun with crispy, smoky Swordfish Bacon, these burgers are seared to perfection while staying tender and slightly rare inside. Perfect for seafood lovers looking for a bold, gourmet twist on
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Story by Daniel Schumacher | Recipe Photography by Sam Hanna | Recipes by Chef Michael Nelson In terms of raw coastline, the Bayou State ranks third in the country with 7,700 miles of coastline along the Gulf, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Along those inland waters and then out into the depths,
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512 Mississippi St., Donaldsonville Alvin, slight and soft-spoken, is a fixture at FramerDave’s, a shop owned by Dave Imbraguglio, his friend since childhood. The shop is his de facto studio, where he’s typically in a corner painting most weekdays. The walls are covered with his work, hundreds of his paintings, an eye-popping mural drenched in
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512 Mississippi St., Donaldsonville Alvin, slight and soft-spoken, is a fixture at FramerDave’s, a shop owned by Dave Imbraguglio, his friend since childhood. The shop is his de facto studio, where he’s typically in a corner painting most weekdays. The walls are covered with his work, hundreds of his paintings, an eye-popping mural drenched in
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