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I am looking forward to heading to Opelousas next week to judge the annual Soirée Royal, the premiere cooking competition in that part of the state. I missed last year's event, but I've judged it many times in the past, and always find a few new recipes and ideas to pass along in the magazine.

Our Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser has put out the call for the  Louisiana Book Festival; the annual event is on November 2 on and around the grounds of the state capitol in Baton Rouge. If you're interested in volunteering, more information can be found here; sign up by mid-October to get an exclusive t-shirt.

This week I'm getting back into the swing of things after an extended work break—it's time to set the playlist to Christmas carols and deck the halls. Readers have been sending in requests for recipes to prepare over the holidays, and the 8th annual Holiday Food Guide is shaping up to be a blockbuster.

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Enjoy this week's recipes, share them with family and friends, and, as always, let me know what's on your mind. Have a great weekend.

Best regards,

Susan Ford, Publisher and Editorial Director
Louisiana Kitchen & Culture

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Shrimp Scampi

Sautéed Chicken with Three Pan Sauces

This recipe gives you the option of making one of three pan sauces behind the chicken, of varying degrees of complexity. So when the family says, but we already had chicken this week, you can say, "yes, but not like this!"  

Lemon-Herb Swordfish Kebabs

This is a simple but very tasty dish; substitute any mild firm fish for the swordfish; use a grilling basket if using a not-so-firm fish instead of skewers. 

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Creole Seafood Gumbo
 

This is my version of the Gulf Coast seafood gumbo I grew up eating; my Cajun friends will be horrified at the tomatoes in it. But I've never had anyone turn down a bowl of it! Louisiana Kitchen & Culture magazine subscribers will find the recipe on page 16 of the September/October 2019 edition; subscribe today and get your own copy. We're offering 1-, 2-, and 3-year subscriptions starting at $25.

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