Regina Charboneau
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Cooking From the South
Nov 20 2009, 8:33 amFlavorful Turkey's Secret Ingredient
Anchovies help the Thanksgiving bird stay moist--and your guests will never know.read moreRecipes
Nov 20 2009, 6:45 amRecipe: Twin Oaks Roast Turkey with Anchovies
Trust me when I say the anchovies make this turkey wonderful! There is no trace of them when it is done.read more
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Cooking From the South
Nov 13 2009, 8:15 amIt's Not Thanksgiving Without Yams
The author combines this holiday staple with another--cranberries--to create one colorful dish. read more
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Recipes
Nov 13 2009, 6:45 amRecipe: Yams With Cranberry Chutney
This combination really sets off a plate, because it is so colorful. The chutney is also perfect substitute for cranberry sauce.read more
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Cooking From the South
Nov 6 2009, 8:18 amThanksgiving Sides, Light and Heavy
Balance is key with the holiday menu, so the author mixes creamy dishes with healthier ones.read more
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Recipes
Nov 6 2009, 6:45 amRecipe: Baked Tomatoes Stuffed with Natchez Spinach
My creamed spinach recipe is so rich it's only legal to eat it twice a year, Thanksgiving and Christmas.read more
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Recipes
Nov 6 2009, 6:45 amRecipe: Hearts of Romaine with Artichokes and Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette
This light salad will balance out the heaviness of the baked tomatoes stuffed with Natchez spinach.read more
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Cooking From the South
Oct 30 2009, 8:22 amA New Meat For Thanksgiving
Tired of the dried-out turkey of her childhood holidays, the author adds brisket to the traditional menu.read moreRecipes
Oct 30 2009, 6:45 amRecipe: Peppered Beef Brisket
When you cook and slice and freeze, make sure you have plenty of sauce on the brisket to keep it moist when you re-heat it on Thanksgiving morning.read more
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Cooking From the South
Oct 23 2009, 8:34 amCornbread: Sweet or Savory?
The author kicks off a five-part Thanksgiving series with her thoughts on this Southern staple.read more
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Recipes
Oct 23 2009, 6:45 amRecipe: Cornbread Pudding Stuffed with Greens
If you are having a smaller crowd, these individual servings of cornbread pudding stuffed with greens make an impressive presentation.read moreRecipes
Oct 23 2009, 6:45 amRecipe: Crawfish Andouille Cornbread Dressing
When it comes to making cornbread dressing, there is no question you have to use savory cornbread.read more
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Cooking From the South
Oct 16 2009, 8:28 am5 Books Every Cook Should Have
Discovering a new favorite cookbook inspires the author to reflect on the five books for every kitchen.read more
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Cooking From the South
Oct 9 2009, 8:22 amThe Key To Cooking Eggplant
The vegetable can go with anything from ground chuck to lump crabmeat. For the author, it brings back special memories.read moreRecipes
Oct 9 2009, 6:45 amRecipe: Corrine's Stuffed Eggplant
Eggplant can fit into any budget and any palate, whether you stuff it with ground chuck, ground turkey, or for an elegant meal, stuff with lump crab meat.read more
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Cooking From the South
Oct 2 2009, 8:27 amThe Importance of Family Dinner
It's worth dealing with busy schedules to get everyone together for a meal.read moreRecipes
Oct 2 2009, 6:45 amRecipe: Bacon and Tomato Macaroni
Though it's not the healthiest, one dish a week with cheese and cream is okay. Just add a big salad to the table.read more
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Cooking From the South
Sep 25 2009, 8:32 am7 Lessons in Southern Hospitality
Having people over for a meal isn't easy--a chef offers tips for easing the burden.read moreRecipes
Sep 25 2009, 6:45 amRecipes: Regina's Easy Relishes to Jazz Up Hot Dogs
These all can--and should--be made the day before your gathering.read more
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Cooking From the South
Sep 18 2009, 8:30 amCane Syrup: Sweet Taste of the South
Even in Paris, the author can't resist cooking with this Southern staple.read moreRecipes
Sep 18 2009, 6:45 amRecipe: Pork Roast with Turnips in Cane Gravy
The key to good meat is the way you roast it or braise it. read more
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Cooking From the South
Sep 11 2009, 8:28 amBringing a Home a Taste of Vacation
A trip to Guadalupe and Martinique inspires the author to add island flavors to her home cooking.read more
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Recipes
Sep 11 2009, 6:45 amRecipe: Corn and Prawn Fritters
For those of you that don't have that tattered card with the recipe on the back--here is my recipe for corn and freshwater prawn fritters. read more
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Cooking From the South
Sep 2 2009, 8:34 amBreakfast for Dinner
Who says breakfast food is only for the morning? Make it at night for a comforting, low-cost dinner.read more
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Recipes
Sep 2 2009, 6:45 amRecipes: Breakfast for Dinner
My bacon skewers are very easy but memorable, and eggs are still a bargain--what a versatile ingredient they are. read more
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Cooking From the South
Aug 28 2009, 7:17 amIce Cream: What Flavor Are You?
A chef reveals the three types of ice cream fans--and offers advice for how to make a batch at home.read more
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Recipes
Aug 28 2009, 6:45 amCrème Brulee Ice Cream With Pineapple Short Cake
The ice cream and topping are so good that I do not spend so much time on the short cake. I often use pre-made short cakes from the grocery or I bake a sheet cake and cut into 3inch rounds. You can also purchase a pound cake or use a sweet biscuits as a short cake. read more
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Cooking From the South
Aug 21 2009, 8:37 amSalmon with a Southern Accent
Even after cooking in Alaska, the author makes her salmon with a Southern twist.read more
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Recipes
Aug 21 2009, 6:45 amRecipe: Seared Salmon with Bacon-Molasses Vinaigrette
No matter how much I tried to stray from my Southern roots, I couldn't, and even my favorite sall-mon recipes ended up with a Southern accent. Try this Southern twist on salmon.read more
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Cooking From the South
Aug 14 2009, 8:49 amThe Beignets Julia Couldn't Resist
The author won Julia Child's approval for her take on a Southern staple.read moreRecipes
Aug 14 2009, 6:45 amRecipe: Beignets
Serve these beignets as soon as possible--they're best when piping hot.read moreRecipes
Aug 14 2009, 6:45 amRecipe: Regina's Praline Sauce
This simple sauce is an essential component the Natchez Beignet that impressed Julia Child.read more
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Cooking From the South
Aug 13 2009, 12:45 pmWith Catfish, Farm-Raised Beats Wild
With most fish, wild is superior to the farm-raised version. But farming has improved catfish's flavor--and made it more sustainable.read more
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Recipes
Aug 13 2009, 6:45 amRecipe: Braised Catfish with Tomato Coulis
Although I am an advocate of farm-raised catfish, I will allow you to substitute another flaky white fish, preferably sustainable. read more
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Cooking From the South
Aug 4 2009, 12:45 pmLearning to Appreciate Okra
Okra gets a bad rap, but it's time to reconsider the South's signature vegetable.read more
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Cooking From the South
Jul 28 2009, 12:45 pmHow to Eat Summer Food All Year
Want summer to last forever? Try canning vegetables so you can have a taste of warm sunshine year-round.read more
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Cooking From the South
Jul 24 2009, 8:29 amTales of the World's Biscuit Capital
The owner of a bed and breakfast in Natchez, Mississippi on Southern food, hospitality, and her hometown's famous biscuits.read more
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Recipes
Jul 24 2009, 6:45 amRecipe: Twin Oaks Bed & Breakfast's Biscuits
I am specific about ingredients. They don't taste quite like my biscuits if you change the ingredients. I prefer Calumet Baking Powder and Land O' Lakes salted butter and salted margarine. Use regular buttermilk, not low fat.read more
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Regina Charboneau
Regina Charboneau is the owner of Twin Oaks Bed & Breakfast in Natchez, Mississippi. She is the author of two cookbooks: A Collection of Seasonal Menus & Recipes from Regina's Kitchen and Regina's Table at Twin Oaks.
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