**Voodoo: A Culinary Journey into the Realm of Enchanting Flavors**
Voodoo, a captivating dish that originates from the vibrant culture of Louisiana, is an extraordinary culinary fusion that tantalizes taste buds with its bold flavors and unique ingredients. Marrying the essence of West African, French, and Spanish cuisines, voodoo is a symphony of spices, fresh herbs, and succulent meats that create a harmonious balance of heat, savoriness, and aromatic depth. This delectable dish is an exploration into the heart of Louisiana's culinary heritage, where tradition and innovation intertwine to produce a truly enchanting dining experience. From the classic Voodoo Chicken and Sausage Gumbo, where the rich, flavorful broth embraces tender chicken, succulent sausage, and a medley of vegetables, to the tantalizing Voodoo Shrimp and Grits, where plump shrimp are smothered in a creamy, piquant sauce atop a bed of fluffy grits, each recipe in this article is a testament to the culinary artistry of Louisiana. Be prepared to embark on a sensory journey as you delve into the depths of voodoo, a dish that will cast a spell on your palate and leave you craving for more.
NEW ORLEANS VOODOO SHRIMP
Recipe by Chef Duke LoCicero, Cafe Giovanni 117 Rue Decatur, New Orleans, LA 70130 Located in the heart of historic French Quarter in New Orleans, Cafe Giovanni offers "New World Italian Cuisine." Orchestrated by the executive chef and the owner of the restaurant, Duke LoCicero, Cafe Giovanni's menu is cooked with fresh ingredients with American, French, Italian and New Orleans' distinctive Creole styles. Prep time is standing time. Serve 4 as an appetizer, or two as an entree. Posted for ZWT5.
Provided by TxGriffLover
Categories Cajun
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix marinade ingredients, place shrimp in marinade and let stand 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, mix VooDoo sauce ingredients.
- Grill or saute shrimp until done and serve with VooDoo Sauce.
VOODOO PASTA
Even if you don't have a lot of time to spend getting dinner together, you can still charm your family with this clever meal idea. In less time than it takes the fusilli to cook, you can conjure up a spicy Alfredo sauce with blackened Smoked Sausage. When the pasta is done, just toss with the sauce. It's pure magic.
Provided by Hillshire Farm(R) Brand
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Hillshire Farm®
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
- While pasta is cooking, cut sausage into 1/4-inch slices. Place in bowl and sprinkle with seasoning; toss lightly to evenly coat.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat for 3 minutes. Add sausage; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in Alfredo sauce, parsley and hot sauce to taste; heat through.
- Pour over pasta and toss until well coated. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 735 calories, Carbohydrate 62.7 g, Cholesterol 75.9 mg, Fat 44 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 23.2 g, SaturatedFat 16.5 g, Sodium 1444.1 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
VOODOO CHICKEN PENNE
From the Voodoo restaurant, as published in the Toronto Star a long time ago. Not for the calorie conscious but delicious ... it's nice to indulge once in a while. Prep and cooking times are estimate.
Provided by Out of the Blue
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook pasta until all dente.
- Melt butter; add onion and garlic; cook 1 minute; add Cajun seasoning and cook 1 minute.
- Stir in tomatoes and simmer, uncovered, until reduced by half; add cream and simmer until reduced by half; add drained pasta; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- To prepare Cajun chicken topping for pasta: brush chicken breasts lightly with oil, then generously season with Cajun seasoning mix; grilled until cooked, then slice and arrange on top of pasta.
BBQ VOODOO
Provided by Food Network
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Add the honey, molasses, garlic, chipotles, chiles, pepper and salt in large stockpot. Place the cumin, coriander and bay leaves on a piece of cheesecloth, then tie into a pouch with kitchen twine. Add to the stockpot and cook over medium heat 30 minutes, stirring gently often. Mixture will be thick and fragrant.
- Add the canned tomatoes. Cook 20 minutes and break up tomatoes. Remove spice bag.
- Add the onions, watermelon and peaches. Cook 45 minutes on medium. Cool 30 minutes. Remove large pieces of fruit, chiles, garlic, and onion and puree them in a process till smooth. Combine the puree with the remaining mixture and pass through strainer in batches. Mixture should be smooth. Return to pot.
- Add the vinegar, water and BBQ sauce. Reduce heat to low, cook minimum 4 hours.
- Add brown sugar to your taste.
- Let sauce come to room temperature. Marinate meat in enough sauce to cover in 1 gallon bag for 24 hrs. Smoke using favorite method. Shred meat, adding enough sauce to shredded meat to coat (don't add the marinating sauce to the shredded meat unless you've boiled the sauce first).
- The recipes for this contest, which were provided by contributors who may not be professional chefs, have not been tested in Food Network's kitchens. Therefore, Food Network cannot attest to the accuracy of any of the recipes.
- Serve with additional sauce on side.
VOODOO CRAWFISH ENCHILADAS
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 2h50m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- For the filling: Roast the chile peppers, bell peppers, onions and tomatoes on a grill or open flame until charred on the outside. Place in a plastic bag or on a tray and cool in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
- Pull them out of the refrigerator and reserve 1 red bell pepper, 1 red onion and 1 red tomato for the sauce. Remove the skin and seeds (if desired) from the rest of the peppers while being very careful to not touch your face. Leaving the seeds in will mean your enchiladas are much spicier. For milder enchiladas, leave out the habaneros altogether. Scrape any black char off of your red onion and the outer skin (not good eats). After this is done, you want to mix your peppers, onions, tomatoes and hot peppers and chop them into bite-size pieces.
- When the vegetables are chopped, add your crawfish tail meat and half your jack cheese and mix well.
- In separate mixing bowl, add the Cajun spice, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and thyme. This spice mix you have created is a great blackening spice so save any extra you have. Some Cajun spices have more salt then others, so taste your mixture. It should have lots of flavor but have a nice balance of salt. If you find you need a little salt, add some seasoned salt or a season-all; if too salty, add a little more paprika, garlic and onion powder.
- Once you have your spices mixed together, add half of it to your crawfish mixture and taste.
- For the sauce: Add a splash of olive oil to a hot pan over medium-high heat, and then add the butter. Immediately add your garlic and shallots; this will cook quickly so have your cream ready to go. Cook for maybe a minute, stirring constantly (don't burn), and then add your heavy cream. Using a whisk, stir the sauce until it just starts to simmer. Reduce the heat to low and stir every couple of minutes.
- In a food processor, add the reserved red bell pepper, onion, tomato, Cajun spice, paprika and seasoned salt. Puree into a smooth consistency.
- Add this mixture to your hot cream and stir well. Turn the heat up to medium and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring often. Do not let the sauce boil over. (Allow the sauce to cool and then chill in the refrigerator if you want to make it ahead of time.)
- To assemble: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan to 350 degrees F.
- Using a pair of metal tongs, drop the tortillas 2 at a time into the hot oil for about 10 seconds. Remove from the oil and place on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb the oil. Allow the tortillas to cool, but don't chill them. While they are still slightly warm, begin spooning in the filling about one-quarter of the way down the tortillas and then roll tight.
- Using a cake pan or a deep casserole dish, place about 1/2 cup of the cream sauce in the bottom of the pan and spread evenly. Add each enchilada side by side until the pan is filled. Pour enough sauce to completely cover the top. Add the rest of your jack cheese and place in the oven to bake for 30 to 40 minutes. The cheese should be bubbling hot and just starting to brown.
- Bon Appetit!!
VOODOO SAUCE
Great sauce on just about everything.
Provided by Mary Hodges
Categories Other Sauces
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Mix all ingredients. Store in glass container in refrigerator.
- 2. You can even pour over a block of cream cheese (softened) and serve with crackers.
VOODOO PUNCH
A delicious zesty punch that has a twist of vodka, rum and fruit juices. This would be the ideal drink to have on a very hot day. Once you dip in to this punch you'll be itching for more.
Provided by splash035
Categories Drinks Recipes Punch Recipes Adult Punch Recipes
Time 8h50m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring the water, brown sugar, white sugar, ginger, peppercorns, allspice, and cinnamon sticks to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 30 minutes. Strain the liquid into a heatproof container, and discard the spices. Refrigerate overnight to cool.
- Pour the chilled spice mixture into a large punchbowl. Stir in the vodka, rum, orange juice, pineapple juice, and crushed ice. Garnish with lemon slices to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.7 calories, Carbohydrate 42.1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 9.4 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 18.7 mg, Sugar 26.4 g
VOODOO VODKA
Substituting grains of paradise for your normal black Tellicherry peppercorns, this delicious blend of peppercorns, ginger, and cardamom flavors will have your friends exclaiming 'We love that voodoo that you do!' This pepper vodka is great over ice or in your favorite bloody mary! Na vash zdorovya!
Provided by The Gruntled Gourmand
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Vodka Drinks Recipes
Time P5DT10m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Pour the vodka into a 1-liter glass bottle, and add the grains of paradise. Close the bottle, and shake gently. Store in a cool place for 5 to 7 days; gently shake the bottle once a day.
- Strain the vodka through a very fine metal mesh strainer, such as a wine strainer, into a sterile glass container. (Using a coffee filter will strip some of the flavoring oils out of the vodka.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.8 calories, Carbohydrate 0.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 0.8 mg
KILLER VOODOO GUMBO
A delicious, classic Louisiana-style gumbo. This recipe is based on one from a friend's grandmother who grew up in Slidell.
Provided by TheGentlemansLarder
Categories Gumbo
Time 6h30m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 30
Steps:
- Roux: Place the vegetable oil and flour into a heavy oven-safe dish and whisk together to combine. Place on the middle shelf of the oven, uncovered, and bake for 90 minutes, whisking several times throughout the cooking process until roux is a red brick color and smells nutty.
- Cajun seasoning: Mix all spices in a mortar or coffee grinder and grind together thoroughly.
- Soup: Starting with chicken stock, add all ingredients (except shrimp) to a crock pot set to low. Cook for 4 hours on low stirring occasionally. Add shrimp and cook for about one additional hour until shrimp are pink and firm.
VOODOO CHILD CHICKEN
Take up some of your sweet time with this peppery, garlicky, sweetish and spicy all-in-one entree. The voodoo rub also livens up mild white fish, such as orange roughy (being a "pesco-vegetarian", this is how I eat it). Plus it's tasty on the grill, too. By the way, this is the Stevie Ray Vaughan version ...
Provided by EdsGirlAngie
Categories Chicken
Time 1h25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Saute chicken pieces in a skillet with butter and garlic until chicken and garlic are nicely browned.
- In the meantime, preheat oven to 350 degrees F and prepare the voodoo rub: Combine black pepper, paprika, thyme, oregano, parsley, garlic powder, crushed bay leaf, crushed dried chile, salt, Tabasco, brown sugar and tomato paste in a small bowl.
- Remove chicken from skillet and coat with voodoo rub (tomato paste mixture).
- Test your heat tolerance first!
- Bake covered at 350 degrees for 45 minutes to an hour (depending on which chicken pieces you're using).
- Alternatively, after sauteeing with garlic, this chicken can be grilled with the voodoo rub.
- I like to serve with plain white rice spiked with sliced scallions.
- Oh, and remember not to rub your eyes after handling that chile- or wear gloves while crushing!
VOODOO RUM PUNCH AKA "THE GLASTONBURY ZOMBIE"
A blend of rums, exotic juices, liqueurs, aromatic spices, absinthe, and trepidation. One from the Soulshakers' greatest hits collection, this drink has been honed to a lethal edge over the past eight years at Gaz's Rocking Blues at London's Notting Hill Carnival and the Glastonbury Festival in southwest England.
Provided by Tom Sandham
Categories Rum Punch Alcoholic Drink
Yield Serves everybody
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Pour 90 percent of each of the ingredients into a barrel and stir.
- Taste and make a big show of balancing the flavors, then add all the remaining ingredients anyway! Add a large block of ice and drink ... and drink. Serves lots!
VOODOO
Make and share this Voodoo recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Alia55
Categories Beverages
Time 5m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Pour ingredients over ice and stir.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.5, Fat 2.3, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 8.5, Sodium 32.5, Carbohydrate 12, Sugar 9.2, Protein 2
AWESOME SPICY BEEF KABOBS OR HAITIAN VOODOO STICKS
Thanks to Eating Indy
Provided by Larry Bulger
Categories Meat Appetizers
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Dissolve bouillon in water. Stir in the garlic, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Toss the meat in the marinade, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- 2. Preheat a grill for high heat.
- 3. Skewer the beef cubes, using 6 to 8 pieces per skewer. Pour the oil onto a plate, and roll the skewers in it to coat them on all sides.
- 4. Grill the skewers, turning frequently, until the beef has turned light pink, 12 to 15 minutes.
VOODOO JUICE
Categories Citrus
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Premix first 4 rums in equal portions. Premix juices as specified. Fill tall glass w/ ice & squeeze of lime. Add flavored rum mixture. Add juice mixture leaving approx 1" at top -- mix. Top w/ generous splash of black strap (or dark) rum. Serve w/ Straw.
NOT YOUR AVERAGE JOE'S VOODOO PIZZA
For a short period of time (03-04?), Not Your Average Joe's served a pizza they called "Voodoo Pizza". If they had kept it on their menu, we would have frequented their restaurant more often!! Here is my "wannabe" recipe -- how I doctor up a frozen pizza to taste like it. Yum! This pizza also echoes California Pizza Kitchen's Thai (Chicken) Pizza....
Provided by DoubletheGarlic
Categories Thai
Time 28m
Yield 1 pizza
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Sprinkle, spread and dot your favorite frozen pizza with the peanut butter, peanuts, carrots, ginger, curry sauce, onions, green onions, bean sprouts and sesame seeds.
- Bake according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Dress with coriander leaves (optional).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.2, Fat 20.6, SaturatedFat 4, Sodium 165.1, Carbohydrate 16.1, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 7.2, Protein 12
VOODOO EMPRESS
Steps:
- Mix liqueur, Tia Maria, and half-and-half in mixer and shake. Pour over ice in a 12-ounce glass. Top with 1-ounce cola. Garnish with shaved chocolate and a soda straw.
"VOODOO" (CALAMARI-INK) PASTA
This is a new invention at our restaurant; it's already receiving rave reviews. :0) Much thx to our chief Eric. ps. you can cook the sauce before hand and add the squid ink to the sauce when you are cooking the pasta.
Provided by Izzy Knight
Categories Squid
Time 2h40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Note: to use the squid ink, the calamari has to be extremely fresh!
- (so not frozen).
- separate tentacls and the body of the calamri, then gut them, setting aside the ink sak.
- wash calamari under cold water, dice the body into rings, and chop the tentacles.
- Heat garlic in oil without browning.
- add parsley, ground pepper.
- cover and let it simmer for 45min.
- check from time to time; if it's sticking, add some hot water.
- Once it has simmered, mix the tomato sauce with the white wine and add it to the pot.
- Simmer for 20 minutes more, uncovered, then dilute the sauce with a little hot water and simmer for a half hour more, covered (sauce's consistency can be adjusted to your liking).
- 30 minutes before meal, cook pasta al dante.
- now you can add the ink to the sauce, as much as you like.
- serve sauce over pasta with the rest of the white wine.
VOODOO BRUSCHETTA
I used to order this all the time at the Red Devil Restaurant, but then it was taken off the menu. They gave me the ingredients, though, and I came up with this incredibly yummy spicy bruschetta. It's even better after steeping overnight in the fridge. For the pizza dough, try Basil & Garlic Pizza Dough (ABM), recipe #368470. Enjoy!!
Provided by Katzen
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut tomatoes in half and squeeze out the seeds (if you want.) Chop tomatoes into small dice; place in bowl.
- Add onion, garlic, basil, vinegar/lemon juice, chili paste, olives and salt to taste. Let stand at room temperature for about an hour.
- Meanwhile, roll out pizza dough into a thin rounded rectangle. Allow to rise to almost double the thickness.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes, until lightly browned.
- Spread tomato mixture on warm flat bread. Top with freshly grated Parmesan or crumbled Feta Cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.3, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 9, Carbohydrate 7.3, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 4.5, Protein 1.7
VOODOO JUICE
This is a drink I had in New Orleans in a place called LaBayou. I just phoned them and they were kind enough to give me the recipe. Party Hearty!!
Provided by Thea Pappalardo
Categories Cocktails
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Combine all ingredients and pour over ice. Garnish with the orange slice and cherry. Cheers!
VOODOO SHRIMP
Everyone always goes on and on about how delicious these shrimp are!
Provided by Sue MacDonald
Categories Seafood Appetizers
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Cut bacon in 1/2 so there are 16 pieces.
- 2. Wrap shrimp in bacon and skewer (4 shrimp on each skewer).
- 3. Prepare Sauce: Mix together your favorite barbecue sauce (I use Sweet Baby Ray's), curry, coriander, and cayenne pepper. Sauce should be gritty and spicy. Taste to make sure it is yummy- you can add more or less cayenne depending on your taste.
- 4. Reserve a ramekin of sauce. Coat shrimp completely in sauce.
- 5. Grill shrimp on both sides until bacon is crispy.
- 6. Serve with reserved sauce for dipping.
Tips:
- Select the freshest ingredients: Voodoo cooking emphasizes the use of fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients. By choosing the best quality ingredients, you can elevate the flavors and textures of your dishes.
- Use a variety of spices and herbs: Voodoo cuisine is known for its bold and complex flavor profiles. Experiment with a variety of spices and herbs, such as cayenne pepper, black pepper, garlic, onion, thyme, and oregano, to create unique and unforgettable dishes.
- Cook with love and intention: Voodoo cooking is more than just following a recipe. It's about infusing your dishes with love, intention, and positive energy. Take the time to prepare your ingredients with care and attention, and focus on creating a delicious and enjoyable meal.
- Serve your dishes with a flair: Voodoo cooking is all about presentation. Take the time to plate your dishes in an attractive and inviting way. Use colorful garnishes and creative serving dishes to make your food look as good as it tastes.
Conclusion:
Voodoo cooking is a vibrant and flavorful cuisine that celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Louisiana. By following these tips and experimenting with the recipes provided in this article, you can create delicious and authentic Voodoo dishes that will impress your family and friends. Remember to embrace the spirit of Voodoo cooking and infuse your dishes with love, intention, and positive energy.
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