mercredi 31 août 2016

Reviewing Cajun Restaurants Avon By The Sea

By Donna Lee


When it comes to dining out, diners often have a number of options. When it comes to dining out in New Jersey, Cajun restaurants Avon By The Sea offers some of the most interesting cuisine on the East coast. While this is the case, New Orleans, Louisiana still reigns as king in this realm according to most Cajun food enthusiasts.

While flavor is often at the forefront in this style cuisine, traditional Cajun dishes are often easy to prepare and simple in taste. While this is the case, chefs in many areas now incorporate more spice into what was originally basically bland and boring food. Whereas, creole, originally known as rustic was first brought to Louisiana by immigrants settling in the Acadiana region of the state.

Like with the macrobiotic diet, California cuisine and others, the focus has always been on local food and simplicity in cooking. Although, there are some specific aspects between Cajun and creole. For example, Cajun often refers to the people and food of Southern Louisiana, and created by Louisiana natives. Whereas, creole as indicated was born out of immigrants whom had to revise recipes based on a new climate.

Known as the Holy Trinity, bell pepper, onion and celery are often found in most appetizers and entrees in restaurants. In most cases, a chef cooking in this style is going to start with a roux. A roux is basically the beginning of a thick sauce or gravy to which other items are added as the sauce thickens. Generally, this is the beginning step for gumbos, soups and stews.

One reason this is the case, is because as early as 1755, immigrants to the Acadiana region of Louisiana had to change a number of recipes due to issues with climate. As such, many original recipes known as rustic were revamped and renamed creole to associate the food with the new homeland. After which, a number of professional, personal and home chefs began incorporating these foods into appetizers, entrees and deserts.

In the 20th century, the cuisine saw somewhat of a revolution in which chefs began experimenting with different spices and flavorings. After which, the term creole became associated as having began in New Orleans. However, the foods now known as creole are far more difficult to create and spicier than earlier versions. Also, while Cajun and creole are believed to be the same, Cajun is often more simple in creation and taste with creole being more complicated and flavorful.

A close neighbor of Louisiana, Texas is best known for barbecue. However, there are also a number of cooks, chefs and barbecue enthusiasts whom live and work in Louisiana. In most cases, barbecues are held aside crab, crawfish and shrimp boils at private parties. Although, there are also a number of restaurants which are dedicated to traditional barbecue and others which host mixed menus.

Locals often know the best places for specific styles and taste when it comes to restaurants. As such, asking a passerby if one knows of a good place for Cajun food is often welcome. Whereas, websites such as Yelp, Zagat and others can provide menus, reviews, phone numbers and other information.




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