SUMMER FUN: TOP NEW ORLEANS CHEFS SHARE TIPS, TRICKS & RECIPES FOR YOUR NEXT SUMMER GATHERING
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The culinarily unique city of New Orleans is so easy to reach from Dallas, it would be a pity to miss some of the special things happening there this summer.

CHEF MELISSA ARAUJO - ALMA CAFE, NEW ORLEANS, LA
No-Cook Recipes: Two-time semifinalist for James Beard: Best Chef South, Honduran native Melissa Araujo says to beat the heat during the summer months whip up no-cook recipes. Whether it’s making carpaccios out of seasonal produce like tomatoes or strawberries, or using fresh seafood for ceviches, crudos, and aguachiles, these dishes minimize the heat from ovens and stoves but are still super impressive for entertaining.
Images and Recipes: Heirloom Tomato Carpaccio
Website: https://eatalmanola.com/


CHEF NINA COMPTON, COMPÈRE LAPIN, NEW ORLEANS
James Beard: Best Chef South and author of Kweyol/Creole Nina Compton says, “Summer is about embracing the bounty of the season and getting creative with the incredible ingredients we get this time of year.” From pickled pineapple tartar sauce, which she says goes great with any type of fritters or seafood, to her famed roasted jerk corn, the St. Lucian Chef adds bold flavor to summer produce.
Recipes & Images: Roasted Jerk Corn
Website: http://comperelapin.com/



CHEF AMANDA WACHOWSKI, BEGGARS BANQUET, NEW ORLEANS, LA
Chef Amanda shares, “Bright and vibrant flavors are the way to go, especially in the summer – there’s something about the zing of lemon or the juicy sweetness of strawberries that feels like sunshine in every bite. These bold, refreshing tastes make everything from drinks to desserts feel instantly more alive.” From her strawberry gazpacho, which she describes as summer in a bowl, to her lemon cake, Chef Amanda is cooking up the perfect bites for summer.
Recipes & Images: Strawberry Gazpacho
Website: www.beggarsbanquetneworleans.com/



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