Learn How to Be the Master of Cajun Cuisine

Author Randi Moultrie

June 7th, 2023 8:46 AM

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TJ knows how much cooking can really stress a person out. Whether you enjoy cooking or never got the chance to learn family recipes, you can become a great cook. It’s all about finding the recipes that work best for you and learning to fen for yourself. TJ, from the Ace & TJ Show, is showing us some great recipes that any new or seasoned chef can master.

This week, we’re working on some cool, cajun cuisine. Do you know a great recipe for cheesy crawfish dip? Yeah, you read that right! Well, TJ has got you covered with a great dip recipe. Check out the ingredients you will need and follow along with TJ for this recipe. It’s all about learning how to “Fend for Yourselves.”

What You’ll Need

1 pound crawfish tails thawed, rinsed, & roughly chopped (details and substitution notes at the end)
2 tablespoons of diced jalapeños from a jar
8 oz. Cream Cheese softened and cubed
8 oz. Sour Cream
8 oz. Shredded Sharp Cheddar
3 green onions (scallions) chopped
Creole seasoning to taste
Thick cut tortilla chips
1 tablespoon butter

Randi Moultrie is a Charleston, South Carolina native and has been in the radio industry for the last few years in Charlotte. Randi started with Beasley Media Group as an intern in 2019 and is now thriving in the digital world. Randi enjoys writing about her favorite foods (especially pizza) and all things fashion and travel. As one who loves taking trips to find new foods, it’s not surprising that she enjoys writing about both!

9 Simple 3-Ingredient Cocktails Sure To Impress Your Guests

It can be so easy to host a party (or come home after a long day) and just open some wine or a beer. Or maybe you want some liquor but take the easy route with a vodka soda or Jack and Coke. But what if you could up your cocktail game with minimal extra effort? And in doing so feel and seem a whole lot fancier. That’s right, there are plenty of simple 3-ingredient cocktails that won’t take you any time to make. But they will take your drinks to the next level. Many of these can be made with the bar supplies you already have at home, though a couple may require a trip to the liquor store. But you probably needed to restock anyway.

One of the drinks on my list, is actually what I think will end up being my drink of summer 2023- the Aperol Spritz. You’ll also find recipes for some classics, as well as some drinks you’ve probably ever ordered from a bar. No need to wait for date night or girls’ night out to enjoy a drink. No matter what kind of liquor you prefer one of these simple cocktails is sure to be your new go-to!

Manhattan
Ingredients

2 ounces rye whiskey

1 ounce sweet vermouth

2 dashes Angostura bitters

Simply mix the three ingredients, stir, and pour into a glass. If you’d like to be a little more fancy add a brandied cherry or lemon twist.
Aperol Spritz
Ingredients

3 ounces Prosecco

2 ounces Aperol

1 ounce club soda

Add the prosecco, Aperol, and club soda to wine glass with ice and stir. Serve with a garnish of orange if desired.
Gimlet
Ingredients

2 1/2 ounces gin

1/2 ounce lime juice

1/2 ounce simple syrup

Add the three ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice, shake well, then strain into a chilled glass. If desired garnish with a lime.
Dry Martini
Ingredients

2 1/2 ounces gin

1/2 ounce dry vermouth

1 dash orange bitters

Add the ingredients to a mixing glass, stir with ice then strain into a glass and garnish with a lemon.
Negroni
Ingredients

1 ounce gin

1 ounce Campari

1 ounce sweet vermouth

Add the ingredients to a mixing glass, mix with ice until chilled and pour into a serving glass. Garnish with an orange peel.
Amaretto Sour
Ingredients:

2 ounces amaretto

2 ounces simple syrup

1 ounce lemon juice

Combine the ingredients, shake with ice, and strain into a drinking glass. Garnish with an orange or cherries.
Moscow Mule
Ingredients

2 ounces vodka

1/2 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed

3 ounces ginger beer, chilled

Fill a copper mug with ice, then pour in vodka and lime juice. Top with ginger beer.
Paloma
Ingredients

2 ounces tequila

1/2 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed

Grapefruit soda, chilled, to top

Add tequila and lime juice to a glass, top with grapefruit soda, and stir gently. Garnish with a salted rim and a lime wedge if desired.
Dark N Stormy
Ingredients

2 ounces Gosling’s rum

1/2 ounce lime juice

Ginger beer, to top

Combine rum and lime juice in a tall glass with ice, then top with ginger beer and garnish with lime.