Best 5 Voodoo Empress Recipes

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**Voodoo Empress: A Culinary Journey into the Realm of Creole Delights**

Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors and rich history of Creole cuisine with the Voodoo Empress, a culinary masterpiece that embodies the essence of New Orleans' culinary heritage. This tantalizing dish, deeply rooted in African, French, and Spanish influences, is a symphony of textures and tastes that will captivate your senses. Discover the secrets behind this iconic dish and embark on a culinary adventure that pays homage to the vibrant spirit of the Big Easy.

**Recipes to Explore:**

1. **Classic Voodoo Empress:** Dive into the heart of Creole cooking with this traditional recipe that showcases the perfect balance of shrimp, crab, and chicken, simmered in a rich and flavorful sauce.

2. **Voodoo Empress with a Twist:** Embark on a culinary adventure with this innovative take on the classic, featuring a unique blend of spices and fresh herbs that adds a contemporary twist to this beloved dish.

3. **Vegetarian Voodoo Empress:** Experience the vibrant flavors of Creole cuisine without compromising on taste. This meatless version boasts a medley of vegetables, cooked to perfection and enveloped in a delectable sauce.

4. **Voodoo Empress Étouffée:** Indulge in a rich and satisfying stew that combines the essence of Voodoo Empress with the classic Louisiana cooking technique of étouffée.

5. **Voodoo Empress Gumbo:** Dive into the depths of Creole culinary heritage with this hearty and flavorful gumbo, where Voodoo Empress meets the iconic flavors of okra, bell peppers, and andouille sausage.

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the vibrant spirit and rich history of New Orleans with the Voodoo Empress.

Let's cook with our recipes!

BATUM CHOCOLATTA



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Provided by Food Network

Time 3m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 ounce Lillet Blanc
1 ounce creme de cacao
1/2 ounce rum (preferably Barbancourt)
1/4 ounce orange liqueur (preferably Cointreau)
1 ounce heavy cream
Cocoa powder, for dusting

Steps:

  • Combine the Lillet, creme de cacao, rum, orange liqueur and heavy cream in a cocktail shaker with ice; shake vigorously for at least 20 seconds. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Dust with cocoa powder. Photograph by Kana Okada

BBQ VOODOO



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Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (16 oz.) jar honey
1 (16 oz.) jar molasses (unsulfured)
2 heads garlic, sliced in half across bulb, outside paper removed
3 canned chilpotles w/ adobo sauce
8 ancho chiles, stemmed & seeded
3 tablespoons black pepper
1/4 cup coarse salt
1 tablespoon whole cumin seed
1 tablespoon coriander seed
4 bay leaves
2 quarts canned tomatoes (or 1 6 oz. can tomato paste)
2 yellow onions, quartered
1 5 lb. RIPE seedless watermelon cubed
4 RIPE peaches, pitted and skin removed
1 quart cider vinegar
3 cups water
1 large jar store-bought BBQ sauce (Note: Put your favorite choice in here: hot and spicy "Scott's" vinegar base, which is my favorite, or sweet, or hickory...)

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.

NEW ORLEANS VOODOO SHRIMP



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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

12 jumbo shrimp, peeled & deveined, tails left on
1 cup honey
1 cup butter, melted (2 sticks)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 lime (juiced)
3 ounces balsamic vinegar
1 cup chinese sweet chili sauce (Lucky Boy brand preferred)
2 ounces southern comfort liqueur
2 sprigs cilantro, chopped
1 lime (juiced)
1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce
3 ounces honey
1 ounce sesame oil

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 PUNCH



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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

2 cups water
¾ cup brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
1 (3 inch) piece of fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons whole peppercorns
1 teaspoon whole allspice berries
6 ounces cinnamon sticks
1 (750 milliliter) bottle vodka
1 (750 milliliter) bottle rum
2 cups orange juice
½ cup pineapple juice
1 (7 pound) bag of crushed ice
10 lemon slices

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 PASTA



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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

1 (16 ounce) package uncooked fusilli pasta
1 (16 ounce) package Hillshire Farm® Smoked Sausage
1 teaspoon blackened or Cajun seasoning
1 (15 ounce) jar Alfredo sauce
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon hot sauce, or to taste

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

Tips:

- To make the Voodoo Empress cocktail, start by chilling a coupe glass in the freezer. - Combine all of the ingredients in a shaker filled with ice and shake vigorously for 10 seconds. - Strain the mixture into the chilled coupe glass and garnish with a lime twist. - For the Voodoo Child cocktail, combine all of the ingredients in a shaker filled with ice and shake vigorously for 10 seconds. - Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with a lime twist. - To make the Voodoo Queen cocktail, combine all of the ingredients in a shaker filled with ice and shake vigorously for 10 seconds. - Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with a lime twist. - For the Voodoo Priestess cocktail, combine all of the ingredients in a shaker filled with ice and shake vigorously for 10 seconds. - Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with a lime twist.

Conclusion:

- These four Voodoo-inspired cocktails are sure to impress your friends and family. - They are easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. - So next time you're looking for a unique and delicious cocktail, give one of these Voodoo recipes a try.

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