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[cooldolphins]

Hmmmmmmmmm - Got leftover Racoon. Fried? Omlet? Frittata? Oh the choices!!!! LOL

NO WAY!!!! I will trap a raccoon, but that is about as far as I will go with those things.

[rvalreadydang]

Hey, now! I have a cajun french heritage! I can make a good gumbo, cher.

Oh, and some of the best crab and corn bisque you'd ever eat!

mmmmmmmm i love gumbo! is that stuff fattening, i'm on a diet ya know....ok i did cheat once or twice, but technically i'm supposed to be on a diet

[cooldolphins]

I guess gumbo could be a little high in calories, maybe not! We make it with a roux

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Prep Time:5 minutes Cook Time:20 minutes Ready In:25 minutes How to make a Cajun Roux for Gumbo or other dishes that "start with a Roux". Ingredients 3/4 cup oil (Canola or Vegetable) 1 cup all purpose white flour DirectionsHeat a heavy skillet or cast iron pot and add oil. Once oil is heated, slowly add the flour, stirring constantly until all is blended. Continue to cook over medium to low heat, stirring constantly until flour and oil blend to form a brown roux the color of a dark copper penny. The longer you cook it, the darker the roux will become. Remember don't rush the cooking of the roux; allow the mixture to develop at its own pace. Transfer to cooking pot and add warm water to hot roux for thickness desired.

The mixture will make 5 quarts gumbo juice or one large fricassee dish. Many cooks add onion, bell pepper, and celery mixture right at the end of the cooking process. This spreads the flavor through out the roux. You can double or triple the recipe and store the unused roux in a covered container in your icebox for weeks to be used for future dishes.

Roux can be used to flavor or thicken gravies. A dish made with roux always taste better the next day or if frozen the next time it is reheated. If you push the roux too far or burn the roux, the flavor becomes too bitter to use. Throw out and start again.

[cooldolphins]

mmmmmmmm i love gumbo! is that stuff fattening, i'm on a diet ya know....ok i did cheat once or twice, but technically i'm supposed to be on a diet

Now, the crab and corn bisque on the other hand....not for dieters. MY recipe that I confiscated from my cousin's wife has velveeta, half n half, heavy whipping cream, butter, and more in it.ohhh, but is it good. If anyone's interested, I'll try to post the recipe.

[rvalreadydang]

Now, the crab and corn bisque on the other hand....not for dieters. MY recipe that I confiscated from my cousin's wife has velveeta, half n half, heavy whipping cream, butter, and more in it.ohhh, but is it good. If anyone's interested, I'll try to post the recipe.

Ohhhhh post it! I won't be dieting forever heehee

[MOM2TWO]

NOW I am hungry!!! (with all that talk about raccoon and stuff) Where is that Microwave guy from the other thread.....I don't know where we keep our real oven!

[cooldolphins]

O.k. I'll post the recipe later. I am off to T a r g e t to exchange something and buy a starbucks while I'm there! Please fill me in on any D I N A R news that I might have missed.

[rvalreadydang]

O.k. I'll post the recipe later. I am off to T a r g e t to exchange something and buy a starbucks while I'm there! Please fill me in on any D I N A R news that I might have missed.

You got it, hey while your there, could you pick me up some detergent and fabric softener, i need to do laundry before my sons pants get up and run away.

[rvalreadydang]

NOW I am hungry!!! (with all that talk about raccoon and stuff) Where is that Microwave guy from the other thread.....I don't know where we keep our real oven!

ummmmmm, hello!!?? the oven is that long tall thing that keeps stuff cold, dang....some people!!

[cooldolphins]

You got it, hey while your there, could you pick me up some detergent and fabric softener, i need to do laundry before my sons pants get up and run away.

OOOPS! I didn't see your request before I left. Looks like you'll have to make a trip yourself!!!hehe

Maybe next time!

R V there YET?