Splurge today as midnight comes and you've hit Ash Wednesday, the time to reflect, refresh and rejoice--it's Lenten season till April 20 (EASTER).
in that theme, tonight I'm preparing a traditional Louisiana dish. For breakfast, we are having delicious Beignets, dusted with tons of powdered sugar and a cup or two of chicory coffee! Yum! Yum!
What is Grillades? Simply a cheaper cut of beef that will cook up well in this recipe--slow cooking!
for grits, I prefer white but yellow grits are just as good. This dish is excellent to feed a crowd and helped me empty some veggies from the refrigerator.
It seems beef is not cheaper these days and times, but I look for the best price for this dish--after all, it is Mardi Gras and tomorrow, we'll be leaning to seafood.
But, I cheated! I bought the mix from Cafe du Monde in New Orleans. The last time we were in NO, this place was packed and the line to be seated was long--so, we went to the take away window and placed our order--quick and simple--no waiting in line. We walked up the levee, sat and ate as we watched the river traffic.
And the coffee!! nothing like a cup of chicory coffee with hot milk poured in the cup with the coffee.
why chicory in the coffee?
Chicory is added to coffee, particularly in New Orleans, because it provides a unique, earthy, and slightly sweet flavor that complements the coffee's bitterness, creating a richer, more complex taste profile; historically, it was also used as a way to stretch coffee during times of scarcity due to its lower cost compared to coffee beans alone.
Enjoy your Mardi Gras!
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