Cajun night

We're back!  It's been a while since the last post here, so we've got a lot to catch up on.  On February 11th, the cooking club went to Mrs. Phillips's house to cook up dinner for cajun night.  Club regulars Seth, Lexi, and Victor were there, as well newcomers Emily, Alex, and visiting Megan from Canada.  On the menu were Spicy Shrimp and Cucumber Salad, Caramel and Walnut Glaze with Sweet Rolls, Red Beans and Rice, and a Cajun Etouffee.



Here are some pictures of the cooking action:

Culinary experts: Victor, Megan, Seth, Lexi, Alex, and Emily

Hardly working

Seth is concerned about his shrimp

Crayfish.  Or crawfish.  Or crawdads.

Simmering the caramel-walnut glaze

Seth is enjoying chopping up a cucumber

Victor and Alex, slicing and dicing

Crawfish are cute! And tasty

Salad, with a Lou'siana twist

That's one spicy etouffee!

A red bean and rice jambalaya

The sweet rolls dipped in the glaze was heavenly

A new favorite!

And then, on March 3rd, the club convened again at the Kastners'.  This time, Ali, Seth, Jeff, Lexi, and Ali's friend Kat came by.  With the help of COL Kastner's excellent bruschetta-slicing skills, the group made a delicious dinner.  Seth whipped up a mushroom dip and a sardine dip for the bruschetta, Ali made Sesame Snap Peas with Carrots, Lexi made Spicy Orange Ginger Soba Noodles with Shrimp, and Kat made some delectably creamy brownies.  Due to technical difficulties, only one picture was snapped of the action:

The group and a couple of our dishes.  COL Kastner wanted in, too.

This Friday, the 6th of April, we'll be meeting again at Mrs. Phillips's house again for another fine meal!  The tentative theme is "Mess Hall done better," with Garlic Roast Chicken, Mac and Cheddar Cheese with Broccoli, Zucchini and Razor Clam Fritters, and Butter Walnut Delight Bars.  Email Jeff at jeff.yao@usma.edu if interested!