Learn How to Be the Master of Cajun Cuisine
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….

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

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

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

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

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