The Sunday Dinner: Mumbo Gumbo

Sorry for the absence, but last week I was down in South Carolina - sans internet - on vacation with the family. While there though, I was inspired to try my hand at a southern favorite that would be perfect for this week's Sunday Dinner. I am speaking of course about gumbo. A food that most are familiar with by name, but fall short when it comes to actually describing the dish. A soup? A stew over rice? Whatever it is, it's delicious, and for that reason if you're lookin to do some cookin I'd highly recommend you check this recipe out.


Andouille Sausage and Shrimp Gumbo

In case you don't notice it, the recipe yields 12 servings, so just a heads up but you will probably want to adjust the measurements accordingly. Also, I added okra in place of the celery and that worked out quite nicely, so feel free to play around with what you are throwing in as far as vegetables go.

For a beverage to pair with your gumbo, the linked website recommends a good beer, and while I can't disagree with that, if you're in more of a wine mood you ought to think about a Malbec, like this one, that you can find down at Watergate Wine & Beverage

The Sunday Dinner: Summer Fun

First, I'd like to apologize for our absence over the past week or so. It's the end of the semester, so I'm sure you know how it goes. That said, there is no such thing as a bad time to eat a great meal, and to that end I'd like to present the perfect meal to celebrate the start of summer.


Its always nice to have something to nibble on while you're cooking, so start off with some chips and a little Blueberry Salsa.


The Starter: Stuffed Poblano Chile Peppers


The Main Course: Fish Tacos

If you are feeling especially ambitious, check out this recipe forFresh Strawberry Gelato. Make sure you allow a bit of time for that one though, the recipe says that it can take anywhere between a few hours to a few days to firm up. However long it takes though, you can bet its going to be pretty amazing in the end.

Were talking tacos here, so skip the vino and grab some beer. Pacifico, Corona, Presidente, really anything from south of the border should do the trick, and you should be able to find it at any liquor store in the area. Don't forget the lime.