Noted NOLA Chef Leah Chase dies at 96 years young

[nitro5x6's]

https://www.nola.com/news/2019/06/le...96-family.html

Loved her food. We always stopped in for a bowl of Gumbo when in New Orleans. God speed to the Queen of NOLA.

[nitro5x6's]

One of our favorites from Leah's kitchen

White Beans and Shrimp
Ingredients:
• 2 pounds Camellia Brand Great Northern Beans
• 4 cups onion, chopped
• 2 cups celery, chopped
• 2 cups bell peppers, chopped
• 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
• 3 - 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 tablespoon thyme
• Black pepper, to taste
• Dash cayenne pepper
• Dash white pepper
• Salt, to taste
• Chicken stock or water, enough to cover beans
• 1 1/2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 cups heavy cream
• Steamed white rice
Yield:
10 - 12
Directions:
1. Soak beans, in enough water to cover, in the refrigerator overnight.
2. Drain beans.
3. In a large pot, combine beans, veggies, seasoning, and stock or water.
4. Simmer covered for 2 - 3 hours until beans are tender.
5. Add shrimp and cream and simmer until shrimp are cooked. Approximately 5 minutes.
6. Serve over white rice.

[Gunning Bird]

Hmmm... Now that's one I haven't tried and I grew up down that way. Just mentioned to the wife we need to do something with the shrimp in the freezer. Will have to figure a substitute for the heavy cream, though.

[nitro5x6's]

She also made the most incredible Ham and Lima beans I have ever eaten.. didn't get the recipe for that , although I suspect the ham came from Mother's (or whoever sells them to Mother's)..

[2thDoc]

Hmmm... Now that's one I haven't tried and I grew up down that way. Just mentioned to the wife we need to do something with the shrimp in the freezer. Will have to figure a substitute for the heavy cream, though.

why dont you just substitute your man card?

there is no subsititute for heavy cream!

[Gunning Bird]

Uhhh, hey there Mr. Fluoride ... The wife has a pretty good case of lactose intolerance. Heavy cream sends her over the edge every time. We'll probably have to use whole goat milk and if I can get away with a little half and half, we'll be in good shape. Otherwise, I'll have to wait until she's out of town And as always, I can see a finely crafted tiger-maple spoon being key to success with this recipe.

[2thDoc]

she can eat something else that night!

and, yes, something this rich needs to be stirred with the proper spoon.....