New Country 100.7 The Tiger : Baton Rouge

August 31, 2009

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:20:00 +0000

It was a relaxed Les Miles at his opening press luncheon of the season. The coach discussed a number of topics, mostly about new players and coaches on this staff.

He can afford to be relaxed for the moment, as LSU is a solid 17-pt. favorite over Washington on Saturday night in Seattle.

The Huskies own the longest losing streak in the Bowl Championship Subdivision (I hate that it is no longer called D-I) at 14 games, dating back into the 2007 season. Their new head coach, Steve Sarkisian, is making his debut after a strong career as an assistant at USC.

Sarkisian will have the best starting QB in the PAC-10 in Jake Locker, but not much else. LSU coaches have been extensively going over old Trojan film, but even if Washington runs the old USC schemes, they don't have the old USC players.

Not many surprises in the depth chart for the Tigers. Brandon Taylor, back from an illness (not swine flu), is listed as the starting strong safety, but don't be surprised to see lots of Danny McCray at the position as well. Harry Coleman will start at strongside linebacker, but Kelvin Sheppard will play at this position and at least one more.

Expect all three defensive tackles, Drake Nevis, Charles Alexander, and Al Woods to take a comperable number of reps.

LSU will travel 85 players (15 more than they can take on SEC trips), and no less than five true freshman are in the two-deeps. They are WR Rueben Randle, OT Chris Faulk, QB Russell Shepard, DT Josh Downs, and CB Morris Claiborne.

Eagle 98.1 Gameday will start an extra hour early on Saturday, kicking off at 3:30 pm. Among the guests will be LSU AD Joe Alleva, DC John Chavis, and QB Jordan Jefferson.

September 4, 2009

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:04:00 +0000

Things to watch for in the season opener:

How much will Russell Shepard play? The true freshman figures to get some snaps under center, as well as some in the "Wildcat" formation.

Watch the linebacker substitution pattern. Starting MLB Jacob Cutrera missed a lot of fall camp with an injury. Kelvin Sheppard will play at least two positions.

Will LSU play any nickel defense at all? New DC John Chavis plays virtually none, so look for LSU to play base defense against 3 WR's and dime (6 DB's) against 4 WR's.

Watch the substitution pattern on the defensive line. Akiem Hicks likely won't dress, so that moves freshman Josh Downs up to the #4 DT position. The two backup ends, Chancey Aghayere and Lavar Edwards, are both redshirt freshman. Both are very athletic and talented, but haven't played.

LSU's third WR may very well be Rueben Randle at times. The freshman has unlimited potential.

Who starts at SS? Brandon Taylor recovered from a hospital stay last week to regain the spot this week in practice, but look for senior Danny McCray to get some time there as well. Karnell Hatcher may get some snaps too.

This will be Josh Jasper's first time as the full-time kicker, and Derek Helton's first game as LSU punter.

Washington's best player is QB Jake Locker. He missed all but four games last season, but is an explosive passer and runner that is a good enough athlete to have already signed a MLB contract with the Los Angeles Angels. He doesn't have much help, though. Nobody else on the roster has a draftable grade by the NFL.

The forecast in Seattle calls for rain throughout the day and night. Poor weather usually helps the underdog. LSU is a 17.5 pt. favorite.

September 6, 2009

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 16:41:00 +0000

The LSU Tigers beat the Washington Huskies 31-23 on Saturday night, in a game that raised more questions than it provided answers.

Some of the fall camp inquiries were answered with a positive response. Quarterback Jordan Jefferson threw three touchdown passes and didn't turn the ball over, despite being hampered by play-calling that had him handing off more than twice as much as he threw on first down (17/7). Jefferson added 42 yards rushing and only took one sack, and the only concern with his night was that he took too many hits.

Get down before those big guys take their shots, Jordan. It's a long season.

Terrance Toliver flashed some of his unlimited potential with a pair of touchdown catches in his best game to date for LSU. He could have a huge season, and the only question there is why didn' t LSU take advantage of the mismatch on him more than four times.

On defense, the positives were the play of Jacob Cutrera (whose interception return for a TD was the biggest play of the game), Harry Coleman (making his first start at LB), and Patrick Peterson, who Washington decided for some reason to throw at much of the night.

The questions were these:

1) Why did LSU have so much trouble getting off the field on third down? Washington converted 11 of 19 tries, and got another conversion on fourth down. In 20 chances to get off the field, the LSU defense didn't do the job 12 times. New DC John Chavis had a repuation at Tennesee for being very sound, but vulnerable on third and long, which Vol fans labeled "third and Chavis". In the first half alone, the Huskies converted with 9,9, 12, and 14 yards to go.

This has to be fixed pronto. LSU needs more pressure on these downs from the front four, which brings us to..

2) The defensive line, with all four starters in that role full time for the first time, struggled much of the night. They sacked Locker only once, and failed to pressure him many more.

They were also gashed for 157 yards on the ground, much of that when the Husky offensive line simply let them run themselves out of the play.

The biggest positive up front was the reserve play of DT Josh Downs. He came in and did a nice job pushing the pocket.

3) The offensive play calling was drastically conservative. The Tigers played first and ten on 24 snaps, and ran on 17 of them, even though they had huge mismatches on the outside. Washington quickly outnumbered them at the point of attack, and the LSU staff seemed reluctant to open things up until late in the contest.

They didn't play Russell Shepard at all, and there was virtually no "Wildcat" formation. Mostly the gameplan seemed to consist of Charles Scott running between the tackles, Jefferson keeping, and some option plays to Keiland Williams that were very effective.

In defense of the offense, they only got to run 48 plays, since the defense was having trouble getting off the field.

4) Derek Helton made his debut as the LSU punter and had four punts for an average of 32 yards. That simply won't do. Give him a mulligan and see what happens next week.

The old cliche' is that a team makes its most improvement from week one to week two. LSU has much work to do before Vanderbilt comes into Tiger Stadium next week for the home and SEC opener. The Commodores beat Western Carolina yesterday 45-0.

September 8, 2009

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:56:00 +0000

News and notes from the Les Miles press luncheon:

Pep Levingston may miss this weekend's game with Vanderbilt because of an undisclosed injury that Miles said is not serious enough to require surgery. Levingston will be evaluated daily, but isn't expected to be out long term.

Brandon Taylor maintained his leg up at SS after Saturday night. The only reason it was in any doubt was because he missed some time two weeks ago with an illness.

Russell Shepard didn't play because Miles didn't think it would be fair to him to put him in on the road in that situation, either with LSU behind or deep in their own territory.

Miles said that if five plays could have been changed, and the last drive eliminated, it would have been a good defensive performance. Of course, that's like saying without the five bullet wounds, the patient would have lived.

Miles attributed the 83 plays run by Washington's offense as the reason the defense got worn down, not the time change.

He also said that the offensive gameplan wasn't conservative, but that better execution would have kept the offense on the field longer. I disagree, as of the 24 1st down plays LSU ran, 17 were runs. Charles Scott told me that the "bear" defense they had been practicing against extensively was run on only two plays by the Huskies.

Miles noted the team needs to tackle better. This obviously needs to be addressed, as LSU missed numerous tackles Saturday night.

September 11, 2009

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:47:00 +0000

Things to watch for in the LSU-Vanderbilt game:

1) How much Russell Shepard will we see? Hate to lead with that again, but after the uproar over not playing him last week, the guess here is that #10 will get on the field in the first quarter.

2) Will the tackling improve? My take is that these guys have been tackling all their lives, and one week isn't going to make a huge amount of difference. So either last week was their mulligan, or this won't be a good tackling team.

3) LSU ran only 48 offensive plays last week, so the offense never got the chance to divrersify. If they run closer to the normal (60-70 snaps) this week, we should see Shepard, Reuben Randle, and Richard Dickson get more involved in the offense. If Shepard goes into the "Wildcat" formation, Trindon Holliday may go with him. However, if Holliday isn't in for that scheme, he runs the risk of being forgotten in this offense as he has often times in his career (like last week).

4) LSU must improve on third down conversions against. Washington converted 11 of 19 on 3rd down and 1 of 1 on fourth down, meaning the Tiger defense missed on 60% of their chances to get off the field. That's why the Huskies ran 83 plays to the Tigers 48. Can't happen again. Better tackling will take care of some of that, but they have to be ready for multiple looks with the same defensive groups because...

5) Vandy will run the no-huddle. John Chavis doesn't sub as much as many DC's, but they will be even more limited by this part of the Vanderbilt attack.

6) LSU's punting must improve. Derek Helton gets his mulligan for last week too, but this number must go up.

7) Pep Levingston probably won't play, setting the stage for Lavar Edwards to get his first career start. If he doesn't get it, it could be Chancey Aghayere.

8) Brandon Taylor is fully recovered from his preseason illness. He played in last week's game, but should get the start in this contest at SS.

September 14, 2009

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:21:00 +0000

Some observations and notes from the game and the Les Miles press conference:

1) As noted in the postgame, LSU is searching for an offensive identity. Eleven different players touched the ball on Saturday, and while it's nice to have an opponent have to prepare for that much stuff, it's tough to have a "go to" guy when it's a crucial third down.

Last season, even in their darkest time, LSU could turn around and hand the ball to Charles Scott. Even when teams knew it was coming, they had a hard time stopping it. Through two games, the Tigers have had a hard time playing smash-mouth football out of the I.

2) The best thing Jordan Jefferson is doing right now is not getting LSU beat. He may have very low yards per attempt and completion, but the lowest number is in the turnover column: zero. He definitely made progress from week one to two.

3) The play of the defense was much improved, the defensive line in particular. John Chavis made adjustments at halftime last week, and the Tigers were better in the second half. He made adjustments this week, and LSU allowed less than half as many yards as they did in Seattle. They sacked Larry Smith three times, and got a key interception.

LSU's young defensive ends did some nice things in Pep Levingston's absence, and Rahim Alem played his most complete game as a Tiger. LSU still missed too many tackles (a couple by Kelvin Sheppard were real killers), but they got better in that regard as well.

4) The punting improved, but must improve still. Derek Helton got off his best boot of the season when LSU needed it most, but he must become consistent in that regard. Josh Jasper has been very good through two games. Not only is he perfect on FG's and XP's, but his kickoffs have had good hangtime into the correct quadrant.

5) R.J. Jackson had a career game. He'll continue to play, and maybe have his playing time increase, even if he never catches another pass. Why? He is far and away the best blocking WR that LSU has.

6) RB Richard Murphy is likely lost for the season with a knee injury.

7) LSU's game with Mississippi State on September 26 in Starkville will be an 11:21 AM kickoff.

September 18, 2009

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:41:00 +0000

Things to look for in Saturday's LSU vs. ULL game:

1) The Tigers can try to throw the ball down the field on this team. The Cajun corners are 5'10 - 175, and 5'11 - 173. This gives LSU about a 6" and 30-lb advantage with their top receivers. In addition, ULL has not recorded a sack in two games, meaning Jordan Jefferson should have time to throw the football.

2) Look for more Charles Scott at fullback, per Les Miles, and in place of the injured Richard Murphy, Stevan Ridley may get some time, especially if the game is a runaway.

3) Pep Levingston will probably miss his second straight game. The two freshman defensive ends, Chancey Aghayere and Lavar Edwards, each had a sack last week in his place.

4) ULL will run almost exclusively from the spread option package on offense. Their quarterback Chris Masson has been very accurate through two games, but will sling some balls high from time to time. The entire Cajun offensive line is back from last season.

5) Defensively, ULL gambles with their young and undersized secondary, which has produced 4 INT's in the first two games. The best player on this unit is the MLB Antwyne Zanders (#41, 6'2", 232-lbs. SR.), and the linebacking corp is the heart of the defense.

6) Kicker Tyler Albrecht is a nice story. He was attending Holy Cross of New Orleans, and had been beaten out for the starting kicking job there. He was going to be their punter, but then Katrina hit, and his family relocated to Lafayette. He won the kicking job at St. Thomas More, and Rickey Bustle found him. Last week his first career FG, from 48 yards, beat Kansas State.

7) The Cajuns are 3rd nationally during the Bustle era in blocked kicks. They blocked an extra point and a FG last week against KSU.

Other interesting tidbits:

LSU leads the series 21-0.

The combined scores of these games are 957-22.

ULL has been shutout in 16 of the 21 games. They have scored 3, 3, 3, 6, and 7 points in the other games.

LSU has scored more points in 19 of the 21 games than ULL has scored in the series.

The closest game was 7-3 in 1923. The biggest margin (and the biggest in LSU history) was 93-0 in 1936.

The teams did not play between 1938 and 2002.

The average score is 45.57 - 1.05

September 24, 2009

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:49:00 +0000

LSU plays Mississippi State this weekend in Starkville. In the last 17 years, State has won exactly one time, on a controversial call. The recent series has often been about as competitive as Generals/Globetrotters.

Dan Mullen is the new State coach, and he comes over from Florida, where he was offensive coordinator under Urban Meyer. He was with Meyer at Utah as well, meaning the last two college quarterbacks he tutored were Tim Tebow (ever heard of him?), and Alex Smith, who was the top pick in the NFL draft before imploding in San Francisco.

Mullen doesn’t have that luxury in Starkville, where they are having their annual quarterback woes. It has been 25 years since a Bulldog signal caller played professional football at the position (LSU's old friend John Bond), and that was in Canada.

So State will try to ride a two-QB system, and top quality tailback Anthony Dixon (6-1, 235-lbs.) on offense. On the field, Dixon reminds me some of Charles Scott, a bruiser with decent speed and a good first step, though not much wiggle. Off the field, a summer DWI that almost saw him thrown off the team seems to have given him a wakeup call. He lost 25 extra pounds and re-dedicated himself in the weight room.

On defense, MLB Jamar Chaney (#22) is the leading tackler and will be all over the field. He has great instincts and is a big hitter, even though he isn't a huge guy. Mostly, he can slip a block and cover a lot of ground. He has worked very hard to come back from a broken leg last season, and nobody works any harder.

Up front, Pernell McPhee (#90) is the reigning SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week. The top-rated JUCO DE from last season, McPhee gets up the field in a hurry and can disrupt any passing game. He uses his hands exceptionally well to ward off blockers. He'll mostly line up opposite Joe Barksdale, and the LSU tackle will have his hands full. McPhee is similar to Rahim Alem from LSU. His run defense is his biggest liability.

LSU is in a bit of a "no-win" this week when it comes to perception. Again a double-digit favorite, if the Tigers only perform as expected, the same old questions (mostly about the offense), will stick around another week. If they win big....well, it was only Mississippi State.

About the only thing that would turn a bunch of heads would be if LSU would actually lose.

Perish the thought.

Expect LSU to be without Pep Levingston again, and now it appears DT Josh Downs won't be able to go either. In anticipation, Les Miles moved freshman DE Michael Brockers down to DT, and he will likely make his debut in this game.

September 28, 2009

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:12:00 +0000

In the wake of LSU’s 30-26 win at Mississippi State, a few observations.

1) The LSU offense has been unable to establish a running game with either Charles Scott or Keiland Williams. They didn’t do much on the ground against the Bulldogs, averaging less than three yards per tote when all the bad snaps, sacks, and kneel-downs were subtracted.

2) The Tigers haven’t used Russell Shepard as much as they need to. He came in at one point and ripped off two nice gains of 8 and 7 yards, then left the game for good. This was in the first half.

3) The offense having five “three and outs”, plus the defense allowing 8-19 third down conversions, meant the defense had to be on the field for 86 plays—WAY too many.

4) Chad Jones’ punt return was the second longest in LSU history, and one for the ages. He was the National Defensive Player of the Week, and the SEC Special Teams Player of the week. His PBU on third down of the goal line stand saved LSU.

5) The stand not only saved the Tigers on this day, but it was one of the best in recent memory.

LSU seems to be riding big plays by individuals instead of meshing as a team at this stage. The Tigers travel to Georgia this week in what will be a big step up in class.

Some things that Miles addressed in his weekly press conference today.

1) The lack of a running game had much to do with MSU stacking the box with defenders. This allowed LSU to have three pass plays of 39 yards or more, but the Tigers need more like that.

2) The Tigers need more practice reps in the “Wildcat” formation before they can put Shepard in for more plays. My take on that is he was here in the spring, and all camp long, and now four games into the regular season. A bigger package should already be in place.

3) Miles said he felt the offensive line, save a few pass protections, is playing very well. I disagree.

4) Miles said that the runs to the short side, or “into the boundary” were the result of State placing more defenders to the wide side. I agree, but think LSU needs to at least break tendency here and give their playmakers a chance in the open field.

5) Jacob Cutrera, who left the game Saturday with an injury, is expected to play against Georgia.

October 2, 2009

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:38:00 +0000

Things to watch for in the LSU vs. Georgia game:

1) The matchup of the day involves the best player on each team. For Georgia, WR A.J. Green, a future first-round draft pick, is coming off an SEC Offensive Player of the Week performance against Arizona State, when he compiled career highs in both catches and yards. He will likely draw LSU corner Patrick Peterson, another future first rounder, most of the time.

Green is a large (6-4, 207-lbs.), physical receiver with great hands and a strong work ethic. He runs terrific routes and is a superior leaper. Peterson is also a large, physical player, and is far and away LSU's best cover person. However, no great receiver can be covered the same way every play, so the Tigers will rely heavily on Peterson, but also get him some help at times.

2) The strength of the Georgia defense is in the middle of the defensive line. Tackles Jeff Owens and Geno Atkins are both seniors and figure to play professional football. LSU cannot be stubborn and try to force the run game inside from the I formation.

3) The weakness of the Bulldog defense is their corners. Prince Miller is 5-8 and Brandon Boykin, who has been sick this week, is only 5-10. LSU has a clear size advantage with their WR corp. here and must protect Jordan Jefferson enough for him to get the ball down the field. Jefferson must also be careful not to overthrow into this defense, which plays its safeties deep much of the time.

4) The Bulldogs and Tigers are on opposite ends of the league in turnovers. LSU is plus 7 and Georgia is minus 9. Opponents have scored 56 points off of 12 Bulldog turnovers. The Tigers must take advantage if they get their hands on the ball in good field position created by turnovers.

5) Georgia is the most penalized team in the SEC, while LSU is among the least. A costly penalty could be a gamebreaker.

6) Special teams belongs to the Dogs. Kicker Blair Walsh hasn't missed yet this season in eight attempts, and two have been from over 50-yards. Punter Drew Butler leads the nation in average with 50.1 yards per boot.

7) LSU defensive tackle Josh Downs practiced this week, but was limited. He should make the trip, but how much he can play is still questionable. The Tigers are a little thin here. The good news for LSU is that LB Jacob Cutrera should be back at full speed after being injured in the Mississippi State game. Everyone else is expected to play for both teams.

8) It isn't something to look for, but the only SEC team that Les Miles has NOT beaten is....Georgia.

October 9, 2009

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 22:04:00 +0000

Things to watch for in the LSU vs. Florida game.

1) We still don't know if Tim Tebow will play (though I've been leaning all week that he won't), but the book on backup John Brantley is that he has a big arm, is accurate, and moves well though not with the toughness of Tebow. If Brantley starts, expect Florida to take more snaps under center, run the quarterback less on straight keeps (a Tebow short-yardage specialty), and scale back what they do, due to his lack of experience. It would be huge if LSU could get an early turnover to try to rattle him.

2) Florida returns basically the same defense from last season's National Championship team. The best two players are #8 Carlos Dunlap, a defensive end expected to come out early in next year's NFL draft and go in the top ten, and #51 Brandon Spikes, a huge senior linebacker with the speed of someone 30 pounds lighter. LSU will have to have a superior effort from their offensive line.

3) The Gator running backs are experienced, but their wide receivers were semi-struggling even when Tebow was there. Expect, if Tebow doesn't play, for #3 Chris Rainey and #2 Jeff Demps to do most of the ball handling. They may be the fastest tandem in college football.

4) Brandon James of Florida has put up great numbers on kickoff returns and lousy numbers on punt returns this season. It doesn't matter, there is no more dangerous return man in college football. Last season he broke a 40-yarder early and it helped set the tone in a 51-21 Florida win. If I were Les Miles, even though the Tiger coverage has been outstanding, I wouldn't kick to him.

5) Defensive lineman Josh Downs is expected back for LSU. All the lineman that were, ummm, sick, during last week's game are cleared to play.

6) One of LSU's all-time greats, Tommy Cassanova will have his #37 retired at this game.

October 23, 2009

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:04:00 +0000

After a week off, the LSU Tigers return to Tiger Stadium to face Auburn at 6:30 pm on Saturday night.

This has been one of the most entertaining series in the SEC over the last 15 years, often with the two teams slugging it out for the division title. Two years ago, Matt Flynn hit Demetrius Byrd with :01 left on the clock for an LSU victory. It has been that kind of series.

This year's game doesn't have that feel. LSU is trying to put the pieces together on offense, and they've had an extra week to do so. My guess is that it will be more of the same type of plays with an extra importance placed on the running game, especially Charles Scott. This would open things up for LSU to throw the ball down the field to a very talented group of wide receivers.

However, they have to get better at that. Most of the deep passes this season have been overthrown, underthrown, or never got off in the first place because the quarterback was sacked or hurried. Luckily for LSU, this is an area that can be improved upon with extra reps in practice. Tiger fans hope the two week break was productive.

To the idea of running the football, the Tigers may send in freshman fullback Dominique Allen for his first action of the year. He goes about 275-lbs., and could provide the needed spark for the power running game.

Those looking to see more of Russell Shepard will probably be dissapointed. He was sick most of the bye week (though he did participate in the Thursday scrimmage), and though Les Miles says he wants to see more of Shepard, he's said that all year with little results.

Auburn started strong this season, with new offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn providing a spark. Malzahn has an offense that is multiple in its looks, but at its core wants to run the football. Senior tailback Ben Tate is having his best year as a result of this.

However, the other Tigers started the season with only 74 scholarship players (85 are allowed), and that number has dropped into the high 60's of available players. As a result, Auburn seems to be sliding. After winning five straight, they've lost two in a row, and scored fewer points each week they have played a quality opponent.

Kentucky had an easy time running the ball one week ago, and LSU should be able to follow some of that gameplan. It included lots of "wildcat" formation runs, which I don't expect from the Tigers, but Kentucky ran it right at Auburn as well, so I do expect to see lots of Charles Scott.

It's never easy when these two teams play, but it is usually entertaining. The Tigers from LSU have the edge, but it will probably be in doubt well into the fourth quarter.

November 6, 2009

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:52:00 +0000

Things to watch for in the LSU-Alabama game:

1) The two defenses have the upper hand, and each offense has a weakness that plays into the other team's hands. LSU is 10 in the SEC in rushing offense, while Alabama is first in rushing defense. That means the Tide puts teams in bad down and distance situations, which has led to an league leading 23 sacks and 11 interceptions. To make things worse for the Tigers, LSU is second to last in the SEC in sacks allowed. Jordan Jefferson must get rid of the football or the Tigers will be playing out of the down and distance hole all day.

The Tiger defense has roughly the same amount of points allowed on the season as the Tide does, and one of the things they have been exceptional at is redzone (inside the 20-yard line) defense. LSU leads the league in that category, and Alabama has struggled of late, scoring just two offensive touchdowns in the last ten quarters.

However, Tide kicker Leigh Tiffin is 20-23 on FG's on the season, so they have been able to get points. It was Tiffin who supplied all the points for Alabama in a 12-10 win over Tennessee two weeks ago.

2) The offensive interior for LSU is light, at least by the standards set in this game. Center T-Bob Hebert is 282-lbs., and guard Josh Dworaczyk is 281. Alabama noseguard Terrence Cody is 354-lbs., give or take, and he dominates the inside. The Tigers will have to double team him, which leaves MLB Rolando McClain free to roam. He leads the Tide in tackles and is the best LB in the Southeastern Conference.

To counter this, LSU may go four or five wide. Against these formations Alabama usually goes into a "dime" defense (six defensive backs) and Cody comes off the field. If the Tigers can run from either of these sets, it will give them needed balance on offense.

3) Special teams will be key. Javier Arenas leads the SEC in punt returns, and is on the verge of the all-time NCAA lead in the category. LSU should kick away from him. On the other hand, Alabama has struggled in their coverage of both kickoffs and punts, and there may be some room for Trindon Holliday to roam.

4) Alabama will run the football from two different versions of the "wildcat". In both formations RB Mark Ingram, who leads the SEC in rushing, takes a direct snap. In the regular version, QB Greg McElroy splits out as basically a decoy. However, in the "bobcat" as Alabama calls it, RB Trent Richardson takes McElroy's spot, giving the Tide an extra option. It is the "bobcat" that is the more dangerous of the two.

5) If Alabama wins, they clinch the Western Division title, and a spot in the SEC Championship Game in Atlanta. If LSU wins, they will be in first place by virtue of the tiebreaker in the West, but still must beat Ole Miss and Arkansas to clinch if Alabama wins out as expected.

November 13, 2009

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:14:00 +0000

Louisiana Tech is LSU's opponent in the annual homecoming game at Tiger Stadium tomorrow night. LSU's overall record in homecoming games is 56-25-3.

The Tigers are coming off an emotional loss at Alabama, a game that saw LSU suffer multiple key injuries, and more than one bad call.

I'm going to leave the bad calls alone. That horse has been beaten senseless, but yes, I do believe they missed quite a few. Nothing can be done now, and LSU made their case to the SEC behind closed doors, which is the way it should be.

It isn't always easy to take the high road.

The Tigers will be without Charles Scott for the rest of the regular season, paving the way for additional carries for the rest of the LSU backs. Keiland Williams, Russell Shepard, and Trindon Holliday will probably see additional reps, but the main beneficiary should be Stevan Ridley, who has scored a touchdown in each of the past two games.

Ridley runs exceptionally hard, and almost always north-south. He makes precise cuts, has nice speed, and I expect him to be the main ball carrier in this game and beyond.

Jordan Jefferson was also injured against the Tide, and 24-hours before gametime it's still up in the air as far as if he will play. ESPNU has reported that he wouldn't, and that is my feeling as well, but nothing has been confirmed.

That would mean Jarrett Lee would get his first start of the season. Lee did OK against Alabama considering he was overmatched by a ferocious defense while making his first meaningful appearance of the season. It was Lee who last year led LSU to a huge comeback win over Troy the week after the Bama game. Tiger fans hope that won't be necessary this time around.

Tech will play without a slew of starters as well (could be as many as nine), and the Bulldogs are coming off three disapointing losses. Against Utah State, they missed a 2-pt conversion that could have tied the game and sent it to overtime. Against Idaho, Tech blew a 13-point fourth quarter lead, and a missed extra point ended up being the difference in a 35-34 loss.

Last week may have been the toughest. Tech pulled to within two points of #5 Boise State in the fourth quarter before losing by ten.

Homecoming or not, the team and the stadium will likely be flat, but the Tigers should win easily.

November 20, 2009

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:23:00 +0000

LSU will face one of its toughest tests of the season in Oxford tomorrow.

On the line for both teams is the inside track to being the third best team in the SEC, and an invitation to the Capital One Bowl in Orlando. I think the Tigers could still lose this game and get that bid, but not many people agree with me on that one. My thinking is that LSU will still be ranked higher if both teams win next week, but it would still be up to the bowl committee.

The Tigers face what may be the hottest back in the nation in Dexter McCluster. The 5-9, 170-lb. dynamo gashed Tennessee last week for the largest number of rushing yards (278) ever given up by a Volunteer team. LSU will have to tackle much better than they have the last six quarters.

Ole Miss will line McCluster up as a tailback, flanker, slot/wing, or even quaterback in what they call the "Wild Rebel", which features a direct snap to him. Backside pursuit is key against McCluster, who likes to cut back.

Quarterback Jevan Snead has been up and down. Before the season he looked like a sure early entry into the NFL draft, but seems to have played himself into a senior season. He's thrown 17 TD's but 14 interceptions, and has come apart against South Carolina, Alabama, and Auburn.

Like the entire Ole Miss squad, excluding McCluster, he hasn't played up to his potential every week.

Another example is the Rebel run defense, which is thought of as one of the best in the league. Ranked 5th in the category, they've allowed 173 yards to Alabama's Mark Ingram, 144 to Auburn's Ben Tate, and 140 to the Vanderbilt tandem of Warren Norman and Jared Hawkins.

Keiland Williams and Stevan Ridley will have their chance.

We wonder if Jordan Jefferson will. He returned to practice this week, but still remains hindered by an ankle injury. If Jefferson goes, he may not be 100%. If his mobility seems limited in the slightest, I expect Ole Miss defensive coordinator Tyrone Nix to turn up the pressure.

If Jefferson can't go, the Tigers will once again turn to Jarrett Lee, who would have to be leaps and bounds better than he was last week. The opponent upgrade makes that unlikely.

LSU has done a much better job than Ole Miss at protecting the football, besting the Rebels in turnover margin by quite a bit. It may be their best chance to win this game in which they are a three point underdog.

November 26, 2009

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:19:00 +0000

Things to look for in the LSU-Arkansas game:

1) LSU will honor 24 seniors before the game, and many of them played key roles on LSU's 2007 National Championship team. The Tigers will also wear special Nike uniforms for the game, which are mostly white, with "old gold" helmets that have the same design as the regular one.

2) The Tigers must shake off the dissapointment of last week and concentrate on an Arkansas team that has won four straight. Quarterback Ryan Mallett leads the league in total offense. He is a huge (6-7, 240-lbs.) and accurate. LSU hasn't gotten much of a pass rush going this year, and if they let Mallett, who is not mobile, have time to throw, look out.

3) Arkansas spreads the ball around. Four receivers, including the tight end, have 26 catches or more.

4) Razorback tailback Broderick Green is filling in for the injured Michael Smith. Green, a USC transfer, is 6-2, 248-lbs. and quite the power back. Contrary to the image Bobby Petrino and the Hogs portray, the offense is balanced, with 364 passes for the season and 340 runs.

5) The Hog defense has not been good. They are last in the league in total defense, and last in pass defense. However, Mississippi State ran for 347 yards against Arkansas in a loss last week. The Razorback's smallish defense is wearing down, and the pass defense number is largely because the teams that they have blown out had to stop running the football. In the games that were competitve, teams ran the ball successfully at Arkansas.

6) LSU senior tailback Keiland Williams is out with a broken ankle, the third Tiger tailback to be lost for the year. Stevan Ridley will assume the role of starter, with Trindon Holliday and Russell Shepard likely to see more time as well. Seeing Shepard get a bigger amount of playing time would be a welcome sight for most Tiger fans.

7) The winner of this game has the inside track to the Cotton Bowl. The loser seems headed for the Liberty Bowl.

8) Don't forget, coming in December to 104.5, ESPN radio!

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BATON ROUGE BALLET THEATRE

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:49:00 +0000

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Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:48:00 +0000

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Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:47:00 +0000

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OUTDOORSMEN HELPING OTHERS

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:46:00 +0000

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Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:46:00 +0000

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SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:45:00 +0000

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ROTARY CLUB

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:44:00 +0000

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Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:37:00 +0000

LSU’s COLLEGE OF MUSIC AND DRAMATIC ARTS IS HAVING THEIR FIRST-EVER FUND-RAISER CALLED “HOT SUMMER NIGHTS AND COOL JAZZ.” IT’LL BE SEPTEMBER 14th FROM 7 TO 9 PM AT THE FRESH MARKET IN PERKINS ROWE. TICKETS ARE $30, AND THERE’LL BE FINE WINES AND GOURMET FOOD…Info – www.cmda.lsu.edu

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:35:00 +0000

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Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:22:00 +0000

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Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:21:00 +0000

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Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:19:00 +0000

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Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:18:00 +0000

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Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:57:00 +0000

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Tiger Recipe Exchange: Creamy Crawfish Soup

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:43:00 +0000

Flosie (Flo) Falencki gave us this one from Grosse Tete. Looks really easy and delicious. You could also use magic swamp dust seasoning to spice this one up!

Creamy Crawfish Soup

1 onion - chopped
1 stick butter
2 pounds of crawfish tails
Tony's seasoning
3 cans Cream of Potato soup
2 cans of cream style corn
2 large cans of evaporated milk

Saute onion and butter. Add crawfish and season with Tony's. Continue to saute. Add soup, corn and milk simmer 20 minutes. Top with green onions and parsley. (Optional: add tabasco or small amount of liquid crab boil.)

Tiger Recipe Exchange: Tea Cakes

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:18:00 +0000

Thanks to Kim Leblanc of Rosedale for sending in this delicious dessert.

Tea Cakes -
3 cups all purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
3 tsp baking powder
2 eggs
1 stick butter
1 cup sugar
3 tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla.

Cream sugar & butter, add eggs, vanilla & milk. Sift flour, salt & baking powder together, then add to sugar and butter mixture. Roll dough out and cut cookies. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.

Icing -
1 box powder sugar
1/2 cup crisco shortening
1/4 tsp cream of tarter,
1/4 cup water 1 tbsp almond extract and
1/2 teas. salt.

Mix together and put icing on tea cakes. Enjoy!!!

Tiger Recipe Exchange: Mexican Taco Casserole Recipe

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 14:51:00 +0000

I love Mexican food and there's nothing easier than a Mexican Casserole. I can get Henry to eat this by easing on the taco seasoning a bit (or buying a mild/low sodium package) - Yum!

Mexican Taco Casserole Recipe

1 pound ground beef (extra lean)
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 inch dices)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup water
3/4 cup Taco Sauce - Medium
3 ounces Diced Green Chiles
1 can (2.25 oz.) sliced ripe olives, drained, divided
1 package Taco Seasoning Mix - Regular
1 package (4.5 oz) Taco Shells (12 ct), broken (try Doritos Nacho Chips!!)
2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 cup chopped tomatoes
1/8 cup sliced green onions

Preheat oven to 375° F.
Cook beef, onion and garlic until beef is browned; drain.
Stir in water, taco sauce, chiles, 1/4 cup olives and seasoning mix.
Cook over low heat for 3 to 4 minutes.
Layer half of broken taco shells on bottom of greased 12 x 8-inch baking dish.
Cover with half of meat sauce; sprinkle with 1 cup cheese.
Repeat with remaining shells, meat sauce and cheese.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted.
Top with remaining olives, tomatoes and green onions.

Tiger Recipe Exchange: Crockpot BBQ pulled Pork

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:45:00 +0000

Ingredients:-
3lb pork shoulder
4 floz of water
Tony Chachere Seasoning or Salt ,Pepper and Garlic to taste

Onion sliced in rings

Barbecue sauce of your choice

Place the pork shoulder in the crock pot, pour in the water and season with Tony Chachere or salt and pepper and garlic to taste
Place onion rings on top of pork

Cover and cook on low. 9 hours by which time the meat should be extremely tender.

Remove the pork from the slow cooker and place on a cutting board.
Chop or shred the pork and then place it back into the crock pot with some barbecue sauce of your choice.

Cook for 1 hour more

Place on bun with coleslaw (optional)

ENJOY!

Lauren Broussard
Denham Springs

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Tiger Recipe Exchange: Blueberry Pineapple Crunch

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 13:35:00 +0000

Blueberry Pineapple Crunch from The New Holly Clegg trim&TERRIFIC Cookbook
So quick and easy, but unbelievably good. Lemon lovers will have a big smile while enjoying this cobbler-type dessert. It’s great just out of the oven with frozen vanilla yogurt.

Makes 16 servings

1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1 (18.25-ounce) box lemon cake mix
2/3 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
2. In 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan coated with nonstick cooking spray, spread pineapple and blueberries along bottom of pan. Sprinkle evenly with cake mix and brown sugar. Drizzle with butter.
3. Bake 45 - 50 minutes, or until bubbly. Serve hot.

Nutritional information per serving: Calories 246, Protein (g) 1, Carbohydrate (g) 43, Fat (g) 8, Calories from Fat (%) 30, Saturated Fat (g) 2, Dietary Fiber (g) 1, Cholesterol (mg) 0, Sodium (mg) 279 Diabetic Exchanges: 3 other carbohydrate, 1.5 fat

Terrific Tidbit: Blueberries are a good source of fiber and the photochemical anthocyanosides that serve as antioxidants to fight cancer.

Tiger Recipe Exchange: Sausage Balls

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 14:51:00 +0000

1 pound ground pork sausage
2 cups biscuit baking mix
1 pound sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.In a large bowl, combine sausage, biscuit baking mix and cheese. Form into walnut size balls and place on baking sheets.
3.Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, until golden brown.

Tiger Recipe Exchange: Seafood Pasta

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 14:02:00 +0000

A cookoff winning recipe. Looks fantastic and is making me SO hungry. Dustin Montelius of Gramcery sent in this one.

Seafood pasta

1lb crawfish
1lb shrimp
1/2-1lb crabmeat
2lb #3 thing spaghetti
2 sticks butter (1/2 lb)
2 yellow onions
2 bellpeppers
shallots
parsley
1. 12oz. can tomato sauce
1 can rotel
1 can cream of shrimp
pepper and tiger sauce to taste

In a medium "stew pot"...
Begin by sauteeing butter, onions, and bellpeppers on a medium fire. Add rotel and simmer. Add shrimp, let shrimp cook down and add crawfish and rotel. After everything has simmered, as tomato sauce, cream of shrimp, 2 cups of water, shallots and parsley. Let come to boil for about 25 to 30 minutes,reduce head. Add noodles, cracked in half, or in three. Let noodles cook in pot for about 45-50 minutes, occasionally stirring. Add red pepper and tiger sauce as needed.

Note:
Cream of shrimp, shrimp stock, base, etc. all contain large amounts of sodium, therefore: little salt is needed for this recipe.

Seafood may cost, but this recipe has won me cookoffs in the past, so it is well worth it!

Tiger Recipe Exchange: Banana Cream Pie

Fri, 28 May 2010 14:20:00 +0000

Banana Cream Pie from The New Holly Clegg trim&TERRIFIC Cookbook
Here’s the ultimate combination for banana pudding fans. For a short cut, purchase a prepared graham cracker crust.

Makes 8 servings

1 cup reduced-fat vanilla wafer crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup plus 1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
11/2 cups skim milk
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 bananas, sliced
3 egg whites

1. Preheat oven 375ºF.
2. In pie plate, mix vanilla wafer crumbs and butter. Press mixture into bottom and up sides of pie plate, bake 5 - 7 minutes; set aside.
3. Increase oven temperature to 400ºF. In medium saucepan, combine 1/4 cup of sugar and cornstarch. Gradually add milk, stirring until blended. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and comes to boil, 10 - 15 minutes. Boil 1 minute longer, stirring constantly.
4. In small bowl, gradually stir one-third of hot mixture into beaten egg. Return this to remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly. Cook another 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, add vanilla. Spread banana slices on baked pie crust, and then cover with custard.
5. With mixer, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 1/3 cup sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over filled pie, bake 4 - 5 minutes, until meringue begins to turn golden. Watch closely. Serve immediately.

Nutritional information per serving: Calories 228, Protein (g) 5, Carbohydrate (g) 42, Fat (g) 5, Calories from Fat (%) 19, Saturated Fat (g) 1, Dietary Fiber (g) 1, Cholesterol (mg) 27, Sodium (mg) 141 Diabetic Exchanges: 3 other carbohydrate, 1 fat

Terrific Tidbit: If a pie crust browns too quickly, cover the edges with strips of foil and continue baking.

Tiger Recipe Exchange: Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Shrimp

Thu, 27 May 2010 14:32:00 +0000

Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp

Ingredients

24 Uncooked large shrimp,
Peeled and deveined
24 Canned whole water chestnuts
Drained
12 Bacon slices, cut crosswise
In half
6 tb (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
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1 8-oz. package cream cheese,
Room temperature
1/2 c Mayonaise
1/2 c Sour cream
3 tb Prepared horseradish
1 tb Fresh lemon juice
Hot pepper sauce (Tobasco)
White Pepper

PreparationWrap 1 shrimp around 1 water chestnut. Wrap in 1 bacon piece and secure with toothpick. Repeat with remaining shrimp, water chestnuts and bacon. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add half of shrimp and cook until bacon browns, anbout 2-1/2 minutes per side. Transfer to large gratin dish. Repeat with remaining butter and shrimp. Preheat broiler. Beat cream cheese in medium bowl until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and beau until blended. Season with salt. Spoon sauce over shrimp. Broil until top is golden brown. Divide shrimp among plates and serve. From the KELLY HOTEL, a restored stagecoach house in Ripley, New York.

SOURCE: Bon Appetit Favorite Restaurant Recipes Volume II Shared by Cate Vanicek From Geminis MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

Tiger Recipe Exchange: Cajun Caviar

Wed, 26 May 2010 13:58:00 +0000

Vicki DeBate of Baton Rouge sent us this one for today! Looks fabulous. Would be great for a Memorial Day party this weekend. :)

CAJUN CAVIAR

2 cups pecans, finely chopped
2 cups green onions, finely chopped
2 cups Hellman's mayonnaise
2 cups finely shredded cheddar cheese
2 8oz cream cheese - softened
1 jar of pepper jelly

Mix pecans, green onions, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese and cream cheese. Can be done in a food processor. Spread onto serving dish approximately 1/2" thick. Spread pepper jelly on top of cream cheese mixture.

This recipe makes a lot. Sometimes I divide in half depending the size of the party.

Tiger Recipe Exchange: Chicken Cresent Squares

Tue, 25 May 2010 14:11:00 +0000

Debbie Hutson of Zachary sent in this time saver. This one seems very kid friendly also. Thanks Debbie!

Chicken Cresent Squares

2-Rolls of Cresent Dinner Rolls
1-Can Cream of Mushroom Soup
1-4 oz. Philly Cream Cheese
1/2 lb. Boiled & Deboned Chicken

Topping:
Butter
Seasoned Breadcrumbs

Mix all everything in large mixing bowl. Roll out 1/2 of the dough on to a cookie sheet. Spoon in mixture in th center of each piece. Top with other 1/2 or rolls. Mash down the edges with a fork forming a pocket. Melt butter and brush on top of each pocket then sprinkle seasoned breadcrumbs. Bake at 350 until lightly brown.

P.S. You can also put mixed vegetables and cheese, use other cream of soups.

Tiger Recipe Exchange: Frickin Chicken

Mon, 24 May 2010 14:36:00 +0000

Frickin' Chicken
Jimmy L. Babin
Creative Cajun Cooking

Serves: 250
12 Gallons

10 pounds Onions, chopped
1/4 cup Cooking Oil
3 cups MAGIC SWAMP DUST
1/4 cup Creative Cajun Cooking
Seafood Boil
1 gallon Water, as needed for sides of
pot.
1 can (#10) Mushrooms, stems &
pieces
40 pounds Chicken Thighs, boneless,
skinless
4 gallons Water, to cover chicken 2
inches.
Per Serving (excluding unknown
items): 134 Calories; 9g Fat (61.3%
calories from fat); 10g Protein; 3g
Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber;
48mg Cholesterol; 170mg Sodium.
Exchanges: 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 0
Vegetable; 1 Fat; 0 Other
Carbohydrates.
Serve over a bed of rice.

Install onions in pot with oil and MAGIC SWAMP
DUST.
Saute' at a high fire, adding along side of pot, 1
1/2 cups of water at a time as needed to wash
gratin' from sides of pot.
Stirring and scraping sides as needed to turn
onions a very dark brown without allowing them
to stick and burn, (approx. 20 minutes, pending
fire).
When onions are ready and a brown color is
achieved to your satisfaction, put in 1 #10 can of
mushroom stems & pieces and stir.
Add in chicken (this is my preference of meat, but
any meat with or without bones, will work).
Add water to cover meat by 2 inches & cook until
tender on low fire.
Let stand for 30 minutes before serving.
Serve over rice and watch the faces light up in
the crowd.

Tiger Recipe Exchange: Garden Fresh Penne

Fri, 21 May 2010 14:08:00 +0000

Garden Fresh Penne from Holly Clegg’s trim&TERRIFIC Gulf Coast Favorites

Ripe juicy tomatoes and mild avocados make an ideal light vegetarian pasta dinner. This also works as an awesome side dish.

Makes 4–6 servings

1 (8-ounce) package penne pasta

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1/3 cup chopped red onion

2 cups coarsely chopped tomatoes

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1 (14-ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained

1 cup coarsely chopped avocado

Salt and pepper to taste

1/3 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta (or goat cheese)

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

2. In large nonstick skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray, heat oil and sauté garlic, onion, and tomatoes over medium heat 5 minutes.

3. Add vinegar, artichoke hearts, and avocado. Cook until well heated. Season to taste. 4. Add pasta and toss. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutritional information per serving: Calories 267, Calories from fat 32%, Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Sodium 236 mg, Carbohydrate 37 g, Dietary Fiber 4 g, Sugars 4 g, Protein 8 g, Diabetic Exchanges 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 1/2 fat

Terrific Tidbit: Can be served as awesome side pasta dish or add chicken or shrimp for heartier meal.

Tiger Recipe Exchange: Ooey Gooey

Thu, 20 May 2010 12:01:00 +0000

Nichelle Vicknair of Prairieville sent us this delicious recipe for Ooey Gooey! Looks sinfully delish.

Ooey Gooey

Mix 1 box yellow cake mix,1 cup chopped pecans,
1 block butter melted,& 1 egg
(mix ingredients-pour in 9x13 pan)

Then mix 1 box powdered sugar, 2 eggs, 1(8 oz) cream cheese. Pour over bottom.
Bake at 325 degrees for 45 min-1 hour--depending on oven.

Tiger Recipe Exchange: Layered Salad

Wed, 19 May 2010 14:08:00 +0000

Debbie LaBauve in Baton Rouge sent in this one. We're having a nice well rounded recipe week. We started with a dessert, we had a good appetizer yesterday, a salad today...so who's gonna send me a main dish for tomorrow? Thanks for the recipe Debbie...I LOVE a good salad.

Layered Salad

1 head lettuce, shredded
½ cup each, celery, green pepper and green onions, finely chopped
2 Tbsp. sugar, sprinkle over celery, green pepper and green onions
1 package sweet peas, well drained (optional)
1 pint mayonnaise
8 oz. grated cheddar cheese
1 can french fried onions
1 jar Hormel Real Bacon Bits

In deep salad bowl, layer in order given up to mayonnaise. Cover with Saran wrap making a seal. Chill 8 hours OR overnight. Prior to serving add remaining 3 ingredients.

Tiger Recipe Exchange: Crawfish Pistolettes

Tue, 18 May 2010 14:02:00 +0000

I am always looking for new ways to use leftover crawfish tails instead of just making etoufee everytime. This looks fantastic and great for parties. Thanks to Katy Crawford of Denham Springs for sending this in.

Crawfish Pistolettes

1 bag Pistolette Rolls
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped green onion
4 Tbsp. margarine
1 can Ro-Tel Tomatoes, drained
2 cups shredded chedder cheese
1 lb. crawfish tails
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tsp. garlic minced
1 can cream of mushroom soup
3 oz. cream cheese

Saute onions, garlic, bell pepper in margagine until tender. Add washed crawfish and drained Ro-Tel tomatoes. Cook until well heated. In medium suaucepan, mix cream cheese and soup. It will be lumpy, but make sure the cream cheese is well mixed. Add 1 cup shredded cheese. Combine crawfish mixture with the soup mixture. Heat on low temperature until cheese is melted. Hollow out the pistollet rolls; make sure you don't tear the rolls apart (I use my finger). Stuff mixture into rolls and line in 13 x 9 pan. Bake at 425 degrees until rolls are golden brown. Top with left over stuffing mix and the rest of the cheese. Put back in oven until the cheese melts.

New Country 100.7, the Tiger

Mon, 17 May 2010 20:38:00 +0000

Get or assemble a disaster supplies kit:

Gather enough emergency supplies to meet your needs. A portable kit, stored in a sturdy, easy to carry,
water resistant container should have enough supplies for three days. The Red Cross also recommends
having at least two weeks worth of supplies at home and to keep a smaller kit in the trunk of your car.
Check your kit and replace the stock every six months. Whether you purchase a kit or choose to build your
own, your three-day kit should include:
• A three-day supply of water (one gallon per person, per day) and ready-to-eat non-perishable
foods, such as tuna fish, peanut butter, crackers, canned fruit, juice boxes, etc.
• A manual can opener.
• A battery-powered or hand-crank radio, flashlight and plenty of extra batteries
• A first aid kit and reference guide
• Prescription and non-prescription medication items
• Copies of important documents, including birth certificates, insurance policies and social security
cards.
• Cash. ATMs and credit cards won’t work if the power is out.
• Special items for infant, elderly or disabled family members
• A change of clothes for everyone, including long-sleeved shirts, long pants and sturdy footwear
• One blanket or sleeping bag per person
• Emergency tools, including tools to turn off utilities.
• An extra set of home and car keys
• An extra pair of glasses or contact lenses, extra batteries for hearing aids
• Pet supplies

Prepare a Personal Disaster and Evacuation Plan
The American Red Cross urges each and every household to develop a household disaster plan.
• Meet with your family to create a plan. Discuss the information you have gathered and why it is
   important to prepare for a disaster.
• Identify two meeting places; One right outside your home in case of a sudden emergency, like a
   fire, and one outside your neighborhood in case you can’t return home.
• Be sure to make advanced preparations for your pets. Be aware that pets may not be allowed in
   shelters. Contact hotels, motels, family members and animal shelters to see if they would allow
   pets in a disaster situation. Keep a contact list of “pet friendly” locations. If you are asked to
   evacuate, take your pets with you.
• Choose an out-of-area emergency contact person. During or after a disaster, it’s often easier to
   call long distance, especially if local phone lines are overloaded or out of service. Family
   members should call this person and tell them where they are. Everyone must know your
   emergency contact person’s phone number and email address.
• Tell your family about the Safe and Well web site accessible at all times via www.redcross.org.
   The Safe and Well Web site is an Internet-based tool that allows those directly affected by a
   disaster to let their loved ones know of their well-being. People within a disaster affected area
   are able to select and post standard “safe and well” messages. Concerned family members
   who know the person’s phone number (home, cell, or work) or a complete home address can
   search for the messages posted by those who self-register.
• Show and explain to each family member how and when to turn off the water and electricity at the
   main switches. Turn gas off only if instructed by local authorities. Remember, if the gas is shut-off,
   only a professional can turn it back on.
• Plan your evacuation route. Use local maps and identify alternate evacuation routes from home,
   work and/or school. Know where you are going and how you plan to get there before you leave
   home.

Be informed:
• Find out what types of disaster are likely to occur in your area and how to prepare for each.
• Find out how local authorities will contact you during a disaster. Listen to local media broadcasts
   or NOAA Weather Radio for the latest storm conditions and follow the advice of local authorities.
• Contact your American Red Cross for details about community disaster education
   presentations that may be arranged or are available in your workplace, school or community
   organization.
• Get trained in CPR and first aid so you will know how to respond to emergencies in the event
   that help is delayed.
• If you are told to evacuate, do so immediately. You may choose to evacuate sooner than alerted if
   you think you may need additional time.

Know what to do if a hurricane WARNING is issued
• Listen to the advice of local officials, and leave if they tell you to do so.
• If in a manufactured home, check tie-downs and evacuate as told by local authorities
• Secure your home by unplugging appliances and turning off electricity and the main water valve
• If you are not advised to evacuate, stay inside, away from windows, skylights and glass doors
• Do NOT use open flames, such as candles and kerosene lamps, as a source of light
• If power is lost, turn off appliances to reduce damage from a power surge when electricity is
restored

For more information regarding how individuals and families can prepare for disasters or to purchase
NOAA weather radios or emergency preparedness and first aid kits, call (225) 291-4533.

About the American Red Cross: The American Red Cross provides relief to victims of disasters at home
and abroad, collects and distributes nearly half of the nation's blood supply, teaches lifesaving skills, and
supports military members and families. The American Red Cross, a charity and not a government agency,
depends on voluntary contributions of time, money and blood to perform its humanitarian mission.

The Louisiana Capital Area Chapter of the American Red Cross serves the following 10 parishes:
Ascension, East & West Baton Rouge, East & West Feliciana, Iberville, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, St.
Helena and St. James.

Tiger Recipe Exchange: Strawberry Angelfood Cake

Mon, 17 May 2010 14:12:00 +0000

Darlene May sent in today's recipe. How cute! This looks delicious. Thanks Darlene.

STRAWBERRY ANGELFOOD CAKE (call it anything you want... I call it EASY & GOOD!!!)

1 - Angelfood Bundt Cake (I get mine at a food store bakery)
2 Lg/4 sm - Containers of Strawberries
1/2 cup - Sugar (I use Splenda)
1 sm - Container of Cool Whip (I use lite)

Clean and cut the tops off your strawberries. Slice or cut up your strawberries. Add sugar and refrigerate for 30 minutes or so. You can prepare this the same way you would your strawberries for strawberry shortcake if you have a recipe you like. Just don't use as much juice.

Take the angelfood cake and cut a thin layer (not so thin it will fall apart) off the top off the whole cake. Make a ditch (for lack of a better word) inside the whole cake by making a cut around the outside edge and then the same around the inside edge. Carefully dig out the center making sure you leave some cake on the bottom. It doesn't have to be perfect because it will be filled. Now fill it in with the strawberries you prepared earlier. Put the top of the cake back on. Icing the whole cake with the cool whip. You can add strawberry slices to the top or sides to garnish it if you would like to make it look pretty. Refrigerate until ready to eat.

I make the cake using Splenda instead of sugar and using lite cool whip to make this a lower calorie dessert. Also, you could fill it with other fruit. I did one with leftover fruit from a fruit salad.

Writing up this recipe took longer than it would have to make the cake I think... lol ENJOY!!!

Tiger Recipe Exchange: Chicken Caesar Sandwich

Fri, 14 May 2010 12:15:00 +0000

Chicken Caesar Sandwich from Holly Clegg’s trim&TERRIFIC Gulf Coast Favorites

Crusty French bread stuffed with a light chicken Caesar salad turns leftover cooked chicken into a super sandwich option. My new favorite discover y is Tyson’s pre-cooked, grilled whole breast fillets-freezer to microwave…talk about quick!

Makes 6 sandwiches

1 (16-ounce) loaf French bread or whole wheat French bread

1 large head romaine lettuce, torn into pieces

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 cups grilled or leftover cooked chopped chicken

2 tablespoons nonfat sour cream

2 tablespoons light mayonnaise

1 teaspoon minced garlic

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon white vinegar

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

1. Hollow out inside of French bread loaf, discarding extra bread, set aside.
2. Place lettuce, Parmesan cheese, and chicken in bowl.
3. In small bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard. Toss with lettuce mixture and stuff into each hollow bread section.

Nutritional information per serving: Calories 304, Calories from fat (%) 18, Fat (g) 6, Saturated Fat (g) 2, Cholesterol (mg) 45, Sodium (mg) 518, Carbohydrate (g) 38, Dietary Fiber (g) 4, Sugars (g) 4, Protein (g) 24, Diabetic Exchanges: 2 1/2 starch, 2 lean meat

Terrific Tidbit: The loaf of French bread is easier to hollow out if you cut the loaf into 6 servings first.

Chris Powers interview with Chris Cagle!

Thu, 13 May 2010 16:50:00 +0000

Don't miss Chris Cagle tomorrow night at ASTERISK in Hammond. I'll be broadcasting live from 4pm-6pm before the show and if you listen to the interiew, Chris Cagle even says he might drop by! We'll be passing out t-shirts and the show should be FANTASTIC. Come on out and say hello.

Click the play button on the right hand side to hear the interview >>>>>>>

Tiger Recipe Exchange: Crock-Pot BBQ Pull-Pork

Thu, 13 May 2010 14:17:00 +0000

Warren Pratt of Baton Rouge sent in this one. My dad and step mom Joan do this all the time. It's SO perfect for parties and so very easy. I myself have never tried this before and my crock pot has been sitting in the back cabinet way too long. Thanks for this recipe Warren. :)

Crock-Pot BBQ Pull-Pork

1 Pork Tenderloin (3-4lbs)
2 Tbsp. Cider Vinegar
1 cup Ketchup
1 cup BBQ Sauce
½ cup Steen’s Pure Cane Syrup
2 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
1 tsp. Liquid Smoke
½ tsp. Salt
½ tsp. Pepper
½ tsp. Magic Swamp Dust

1.    Cut the Pork Tenderloin in half to fit side by side in the crock-pot. Brush on the cider vinegar.
2.    In a mixing bowl combine the Ketchup, BBQ Sauce (I suggest Moore’s Hot wing BBQ sauce), Cane syrup, mustard, liquid smoke, salt, pepper & magic swamp dust together and pour over the tenderloin in the crock-pot.
3.    Set the crock-pot on low for 9 hours and the last 2-3 hours switch it to high. Before serving, take cooking spoon and break the pork up. It easily falls apart into shreds.
4.    I usually make a pan of Jiffy cornbread and serve the pull-pork on top of it.

Tiger Recipe Exchange: Creamy Crawfish Soup

Wed, 12 May 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Flosie (Flo) Falencki of Grosse Tete sent in this one today. I have 3 bags of frozen crawfish tails in my freezer right now and I might try this one tonight. Thanks Flo!

1 onion - chopped
1 stick butter
2 pounds of crawfish tails
Tony's seasoning
3 cans Cream of Potato soup
2 cans of cream style corn
2 large cans of evaporated milk

Saute onion and butter. Add crawfish and season with Tony's. Continue to saute. Add soup, corn and milk simmer 20 minutes. Top with green onions and parsley. (Optional: add tabasco or small amount of liquid crab boil.)

Tiger Recipe Exchange: Oreo Truffles

Tue, 11 May 2010 14:08:00 +0000

Yalonda Kirkland of Denham Springs sent me this one. I love Oreos. I love Cream Cheese. I love almonds. This is a sin waiting to happen. Haha. Thanks Yalonda! ;-)

1 pk regular Oreos
1 bar/block of Philadelphia Cream Cheese
1 package of Almond Bark chocolate

Place oreos in a zip lock bag and smash them up to small pieces.

Next, take the cream cheese, softened and blend into the mixture of oreos. This will make a thick paste.

Then, take small spoonfuls of the mixture and roll into a ball in the palm of your hands. If the mixture gets to soft, place in fridge for a short while to stiffen the cream cheese.

When all the balls are made, place them on a cookie sheet in the fridge for awhile to harden.

When hardened, melt the chocolate in a double boiler and take a toothpick and insert into the ball, dip into the melted chocolate and place on wax paper or back on cookie sheet.

Let them sit and be causious!!! They are extremely addiciting!!!! Enjoy!!!

Tiger Recipe Exchange: Wendy's Chili

Mon, 10 May 2010 14:07:00 +0000

Here's are recipe from Creative Cajun Cooking today. Yummy Chili. Jimmy Babin's better half, Wendy, was kind enough to share this one with us today.

Wendy's Chili

Servings: 150
Yield: 8 gallons

8 pounds onion (Yellow), diced
10 pounds ground beef
10 pounds ground pork
2 gallons tomato sauce
1 gallon tomatoes with green chilies,
crushed
3 cups sugar
2 cups Magic Swamp Dust Seasoning
2 cups chili powder
1/4 cup Creative Cajun Cooking
Seafood Boil
2 gallons red kidney beans, canned
3 cups barbecue sauce (Cattlemans)

Saute' onions for 10 minutes to tenderize and
add small amounts of water to keep from burning

Place all other items in pot except the beans and
cook down until meat is done

Skim off as much grease as possible after meat
is cooked

Add in beans and bring back to a boil thin turn off
and let stand 30 minutes before serving

Add in more Creative Cajun Cooking Seafood
Boil to taste if you want more HEAT!!!!!!!

Serve with your favorite cracker

The Realm of the Tiger

Sat, 08 May 2010 09:53:00 +0000

April 17th, 2010 at the BREC Zoo.

Tiger Recipe Exchange: Shrimp, Mango, and Avocado Salad

Fri, 07 May 2010 14:06:00 +0000

Shrimp, Mango, and Avocado Salad from Holly Clegg’s trim&TERRIFIC Gulf Coast Favorites

Sweet mangos, mild avocados, red onions, and shrimp in a slightly sweet vinaigrette characterize the subtle and bold flavors of Caribbean cuisine in this extraordinary salad.

Makes 6 servings

1 cup chopped mango

1 cup chopped avocado

1/2 cup finely chopped red onion

1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper

1 pound peeled shrimp, seasoned and cooked

1 tablespoon honey

2 tablespoons Nakano roasted garlic seasoned rice vinegar

2 tablespoons lime juice

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

2 tablespoons olive oil

3 cups baby spinach leaves

1. In bowl, combine mango, avocado, red onion, red pepper, and shrimp.

2. In small bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients, except spinach. Carefully toss mixtures together and serve over spinach leaves.

Nutritional information per serving Calories 199,Calories from fat 41%, Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 147 mg, Sodium 202 mg, Carbohydrate 13 g, Dietary Fiber 3 g, Sugars 9 g, Protein 17 g, Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 fruit | 1/2 carbohydrate | 2 1/2 lean meat

Tiger Recipe Exchange: Lemony Limoncello, Raspberry & Mascarpone Mousse Verrines

Thu, 06 May 2010 14:17:00 +0000

Ok this is kinda what Gerard made us for dessert this morning from Bernadette's (in the glass). I had to get him to explain "limoncello" for me about 4 times before I knew what he was talking about. In fact I'm still not sure...but Matt told me it's what Danny Devito was drinking that time he was famously drunk on The View.

So I pulled this from Recipezaar this morning. It's kind of close. This is one of the best desserts I have ever had. The best part is that it is light, and low in calorie. You can see all the stats here for yourself. Enjoy!

Lemony Limoncello, Raspberry & Mascarpone Mousse Verrines
Recipe #363926 | 15 min | 15 min prep

By: BecR
Apr 1, 2009

A verrine is a confection, originally from Paris, made by artfully layering ingredients in a small glass, and may be either savory or sweet. Very chic and trendy--this one is served in a shot-glass! Use the larger 2.5 to 3 ounce shotglasses, or use ramekins. Makes about 8 Verrines.

SERVES 8

    * 1/4 cup fresh raspberry
    * 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
    * 1 cup prepared lemon curd
    * 4 tablespoons limoncello (1 jigger plus 1 tablespoon, (to taste)
    * 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
    * 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
    * 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
    * fresh mint leaves, for garnish

Directions

      1
      Rinse and drain raspberries, gently pat dry and set aside.

      2
      In a small bowl, stir together the lemon zest and the lemon curd. Stir in the Limoncello liqueur, whisking briskly until combined.

      3
      In a separate bowl, whip the cream until soft peaks form. Beat in the lemon extract. Fold in the mascarpone and stir gently; combine well.

      4
      In 8 large shot-glasses or ramekins, evenly and attractively layer the lemon curd mixture and the mascarpone mousse (use a pastry bag fitted with a plain tip, if desired).

      5
      Top with the fresh berries, and garnish with a mint leaf.

      6
      Chill until serving time.

Tiger Recipe Exchange: Taco Pie

Wed, 05 May 2010 14:08:00 +0000

Laurie Hardison from The Big Buddy Program sent me this one this morning for Cinco De Mayo. I hope Laurie doesn't mind me sharing the story behind this recipe:

"When my grandmother died I found it in her recipe box - if you knew my grandmother you would be laughing right now - she was from north Louisiana and was big on meat and potatoes - not "foreign food" ;-) Can't imagine where she got it or why she kept it - it was handwritten so I assume someone gave it to her and she just shoved it in her recipe box"

She goes on..."This recipe is not only kid-friendly – but mom-friendly (easy ;-) and freezer friendly – I always double and freeze one (without toppings of course) to pull out when I’m in a hurry."

Thanks Laurie! Don't forget to get your tickets to Dancing With the Stars Baton Rouge! www.bigbuddyprogram.org

Taco Pie

1 9 5/8” deep dish pie shell
1 pound ground beef
1 can refried beans
1 16oz. jar taco sauce
1 pkg. taco seasoning mix
2-3 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Pre-cook pie shell for 5 minutes, then remove from oven. Brown beef and drain, then add taco seasoning mix with 1 cup water. Cook until water is absorbed. Meanwhile, mix beans with ½ jar taco sauce.

Layer in pie shell:

½ bean mixture
½ meat mixture
½ cheese

Repeat layers. Cook at 350 degrees until cheese is melted and pie is bubbly at edges, about 30 minutes or so. Let set about 10 minutes before serving. Serve topped with whatever you like your taco on top of your taco – shredded lettuce, sour cream, black olives, onions, cubed tomatoes, salsa, etc.

Tiger Recipe Exchange: Enchilada Casserole

Tue, 04 May 2010 13:47:00 +0000

Jessica Andrus of Baton Rouge sent us this one today. I love Enchilada's but one of the things I've noticed about most recipes is that they call for flour tortillas, but Enchilada's are traditionally made with CORN tortillas...just like this recipe calls for. A very nice choice and perfect for Cinco De Mayo Eve.

Enchilada Casserole

Ingredients:
1 lb ground meat
1 can enchilada sauce
1 taco seasoning packet (McCormick and Ortega are the best)
1 Bag shredded mexican blend cheese
1 package corn tortillas

Brown ground meat and follow instructions on seasoning packet

take corn tortialls and cut them into to 1 to 2 inch squares

get a 9x9 glass backing dish and spray with cooking spray

once meat is done put a layer of the tortialls squares on the bottom of the glass dish and then start layering the ingredients

Tortials squares, meat, cheese, enchilada sauce, and then tortialla squares

layer until done make your top layer tortillia squares with cheese on top and pour enchilada sauce

cook in the oven at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the tortiallas look cooked..

Take out eat and enjoy.

Tiger Recipe Exchange: Jimmy Babin's Mardi Gras Dip

Mon, 03 May 2010 14:46:00 +0000

Thanks to Jimmy Babin of Creative Cajun Cooking for sharing with us one of his FAMOUS recipes. You will love this dip. Don't forget to send in your recipes for a chance to win a HUGE Creative Cajun Cooking Gift Basket. Click here to send us yours!

Jimmy Babin’s Mardi Gras Dip!

A mixture of sweet and " WOW"
that wakes up the taste buds that you
can't stay away from

Yield: 9 cups
Servings: 50

2 cups pecans, broken
2 cups shallots, chopped fine
1/4 cup purple onion, chopped fine
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
(EXTRA SHARP WHITE)
1/2 cup celery, chopped fine
1 tablespoon Creative Cajun
Cooking's Magic Swamp Dust
Seasoning
1 teaspoon Creative Cajun Cooking's
SMOKIN' FRYIN' RUB
1 cup mayonnaise-type salad dressing
(Miracle Whip)
10 ounces Jar of Tabasco Pepper Jelly
10 ounces Jar of Tabasco Jalapeno
Pepper Jelly

Pour Pecans, Shallots, Purple Onion, Cheddar
Cheese, Celery, Creative Cajun Cooking's Magic
Swamp Dust Seasoning, and Creative Cajun
Cooking's SMOKIN' FRYIN' RUB into a large
bowl and mix well.

Add in mayonnaise-type salad dressing (Miracle
Whip) and blend in well

Roll into a firm ball and place on a platter, then
flatten out and shape into your favorite design to
a thickness of 3/4 inch

Cover half of design with one Jar of Tabasco
Pepper Jelly and the other half with one Jar of
Tabasco Jalapeno Pepper Jelly

Let stand for 30 minutes before serving, then
enjoy on your favorite cracker. Wheat Thins are
my favorite!!!!!

Per Serving (excluding unknown
items): 34 Calories; 3g Fat (72.6%
calories from fat); 1g Protein; 2g
Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber;
0mg Cholesterol; 2mg Sodium.
Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean
Meat; 0 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat

Tiger Recipe Exchange: Holly Clegg's Double Roasted Potato Salad

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 11:48:00 +0000

Click here to see more yummy Holly Clegg recipes.

Double Roasted Potato Salad

Holly Clegg’s trim&TERRIFIC Gulf Coast Favorites A tasty roasted potato assortment. Try simply serving the roasted potatoes alone as a side.

Makes 12 heaping (1/2-cup) servings

4 cups peeled Louisiana yams (sweet potato)chunks

2 cups unpeeled red potato chunks

2 cups unpeeled Yukon Gold potato chunks

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon dried rosemary leaves

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1 cup chopped celery

1/2 cup chopped green onions

1/4 cup light mayonnaise

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon balsamic or red wine vinegar

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Coat baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray, or line with foil.

2. On prepared pan, toss together all potatoes with olive oil, rosemary, cumin, and ginger. Roast for 30–40 minutes or until potatoes are crisp and light brown. Cool, transfer to large bowl. Add celery and green onions.

3. In small bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Toss with potatoes. Refrigerate, if not serving within 2 hours.

Nutritional information per serving Calories 120 , Calories from fat 30%, Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Sodium 103 mg, Carbohydrate 19 g, Dietary Fiber 3 g, Sugars 3 g, Protein 2 g, Diabetic Exchanges1 1/2 starch | 1/2 fat

For more recipes: visit www.hollyclegg.com

Tiger Recipe Exchange: Crock Pot Bacon Chicken Ham

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:40:00 +0000

Stealing this from my friend Karen Callender in Denham! I made it last night...and it was so delicious. I'm a fan of low carb/high protein cooking so this "recipe" is right up my alley. Perfect with a big leafy green salad. It doesn't really have a name so after hours of research I came up with, "Crcok Pot Bacon Chicken Ham"

Slice some ham and put in the bottom of the crock pot, wrap some chicken breasts in bacon slices and pour two cans of cream of chicken soup and spoon some sour cream over it - 3-4 spoons full & then slow cook for 4hours in the crock pot. Kids LOVE it.

Tiger Recipe Exchange: Baked Sub Sandwich

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:55:00 +0000

I love mixing it up with cresent rolls. My mom makes a breakfast pizza similar to this the same way. Thanks so much to Susie Marchand from St Gabriel for sending this one in.

BAKED SUB SANDWICH

2 TUBES CRESCENT ROLLS
½ LB EACH – SLICED THIN:
DELI TURKEY
DELI HAM
DELI HARD SALAMI
DELI SANDWICH PEPPERONI
SWISS CHEESE
PEPPERJACK CHEESE
PROVOLONE CHEESE
AMERICAN CHEESE
1 – 12 0Z JAR PEPPERONCINI PEPPERS – SLICED
1 – 12 OZ JAR ROASTED RED PEPPER
1 LARGE RED ONION – SLICED THIN
4 EGGS BEATEN
½ TSP – GARLIC POWDER
½ TSP – BLACK PEPPER

PREHEAT OVEN TO 350
SPRAY 13 X 9 PAN WITH PAM

BEAT EGGS, ADD GARLIC AND PEPPER

SPREAD 1 TUBE OF CRESCENT ROLLS IN BOTTOM OF PAN PRESS SO THAT IT FORMS A SOLID SHEET

LAYER ½ MEAT, CHEESE, PEPPERS AND ONIONS POUR ½ EGG MIXTURE ON TOP LAYER REST OF MEAT, CHEESE, PEPPERS AND ONIONS TOP WITH CRESCENT ROLLS – MAKE SURE YOU PRESS SEAMS SO IT IS A SOLID SHEET POUR REST OF EGG MIXTURE ON TOP

COVER WITH FOIL AND BAKE 20 MINUTES

UNCOVER – BAKE 25 MINUTES

*EXPERIMENT WITH A MIXTURE OF DIFFERENT MEATS AND CHEESES

*PILLSBURY HAS JUST COME OUT WITH RECIPE CREATIONS CRESCENT ROLL DOUGH THAT IS IN A SHEET. TARGET HAS IT FOR SURE.

Tiger Recipe Exchange: Steak Marinade

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:13:00 +0000

Bruce in Walker sent me this one today. Nobody makes steaks like my mom but she'll never give me her secret. This is a steak marinade I can't wait to try. Thanks Bruce!

1 tsp. yellow mustard
2 Tbsp A1 Steak Sauce
2 Tbsp Worcestershire
2 Tbsp Italian dressing
Creative Cajun Cooking Seasoning (good on everything!)

Tiger Recipe Exchange: Chicken Rotel

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:04:00 +0000

Thanks so much to Debbie LaBauve of Baton Rouge for this chicken rotel recipe. I am going to be honest, I have never had chicken rotel before. I can't wait to try this. Thanks Debbie!

Chicken Rotel

1 chicken – boiled, deboned and cut into pieces. **Save broth.
1 onion, finely chopped
1 bell pepper, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
½ stick butter
1 pound Velvetta, cut into pieces
1 can diced Rotel Tomatoes
Sliced mushrooms – 2 cans or 1 package fresh
2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 package spaghetti

Boil spaghetti in broth. Saute onion, bell pepper and celery in butter until limp. Add cheese, Rotel tomatoes, Worcestershire, mushrooms and chicken. Add spaghetti to mixture. Bake at 350 until bubbly.

Note: To save time I use store bought broasted chicken in deli

Tiger Recipe Exchange: Chicken Rotel

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:04:00 +0000

Thanks so much to Debbie LaBauve of Baton Rouge for this chicken rotel recipe. I am going to be honest, I have never had chicken rotel before. I can't wait to try this. Thanks Debbie!

Tiger Recipe Exchange: Hearts of Palm Salad

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:08:00 +0000

Every Friday we'll feature a recipe from Holly Clegg. Today's recipe is Hearts of Palm Salad.

Click here for more delicious recipes from Holly Clegg.

Hearts of Palm Salad from Holly Clegg’s trim&TERRIFIC Gulf Coast Favorites

An interesting grouping of hearts of palm, celery, cucumber, and feta with a splash of lemon presents a new light invigorating salad option.

Makes 4 (1/2-cup) servings

1 cup chopped hearts of palm

1/2 cup chopped celery

1 cup chopped cucumber, cored and peeled

2 tablespoons Nakano seasoned rice vinegar

1 tablespoon olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

1/4 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese

1. In large bowl, combine all ingredients, except feta, mix well.
2. Toss with feta, serve.

Nutritional information per serving: Calories 65, Calories from fat (%) 63, Fat (g) 5, Saturated Fat (g) 1, Cholesterol (mg) 3, Sodium (mg) 292, Carbohydrate (g) 4, Dietary Fiber (g) 1, Sugars (g) 1, Protein (g) 3, Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat

Interview with Chris Young

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:41:00 +0000

Chris Young is performing at Bear Creek this weekend and this was my interview with him yesterday afternoon.

Tiger Recipe Exchange: Simple Crawfish Etouffee

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:09:00 +0000

I know the best way to make Etouffee is with a roux, but this is the crawfish etouffee recipe I learned on...and quite frankly it's so easy and quick that it's perfect for a night after you've got some leftover tails from a crawfish boil.

Simple Crawfish Etouffe

1 lb. crawfish tails
4 tbsp butter
1 chopped onion
1 clove minced garlic
1 can mushrooms
1 can cream of mushroom
1/2 c chopped green onions
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 tsp of fav seasoning

Heat butter in large skillet. Add chopped onions and garlic and saute until onions are cooked through. Add mushrooms. Add crawfish and water. Cover and cook on medium heat for 15 minutes. Add soup and 1/2 cup water. Cook uncovered on low for 20 minutes stirring occasionally. Add green onions and cook another 10 minutes. Serve over rice.

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Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:26:00 +0000

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Tiger Recipe Exchange

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:22:00 +0000

New Country 100.7 The Tiger has a roarin appetite! If you've got a favorite recipe, we want you to share it with us. Everyday Scott Robb will post a new recipe on his blog @ newcountry1007.com. Send us your best dish, and every week we'll select someone's who's sent in a recipe to win a delicious gift basket from our friends at Creative Cajun Cooking, that includes the popular Magic Swamp Dust Seasoning. Tune in weekdays at 9:50 for a new recipe everyday and a delicious new recipe every Friday from the "Queen of Quick," and author of the "Trim & TERRIFIC" cookbook series Holly Clegg...It's the Tiger Recipe exchange.

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Tiger Recipe Exchange: Shrimp Stir Fry

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:33:00 +0000

Don't forget to send in your recipes!

Click here to send it in and it's your chance to win a Gift Basket from Creative Cajun Cooking!

I made this the other night and it was delicious. I didn't take a picture because mine didn't look pretty, but it really turned out fantastic. You can serve with your choice of noodles or any fried rice. Enjoy!

Shrimp Stir Fry

1 1/2 lb. shrimp
2 tbsp. dry sherry
5 slices ginger
4 green onions
1/2 c. mushrooms
4 scallions
3 tbsp. soy sauce
3 tbsp. catsup
4 tbsp. canola oil
3 cloves garlic
1/2 c. celery

Combine soy sauce, sherry and catsup. Heat oil in wok. Fry garlic, remove, fry ginger. Add shrimp, cook until pink then re-add garlic. Add onion, celery, mushrooms, scallions. Fry 30 seconds, stir in soy sauce mixture. Toss to combine and cook about 4 minutes, serve hot.

Holly Clegg

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:56:00 +0000

Turned off by both diets and tasteless foods, Holly understands the challenge of the busy person, and her mission is to give cooks the ability to put a delicious, healthier meal on the table in a time-friendly manner. Her message is simple: food that is good for you can be delicious and easy to prepare.

Holly has made her fast, flavorful and healthy meals on Fox & Friends, NBC Weekend Today Show, The 700 Club, and D-Life on CNBC as well as other shows nationwide. Holly writes for national magazines, Internet sites, and has done media spokesperson work for Louisiana Sweet Potatoes, diet Coke, Pace Salsa/Campbell's Soup, and a national Teflon/DuPont nonstick ad print campaign in magazines including People, Self, Ladies Home Journal, USA Today, plus many more.

Holly personally tests all of her recipes in her home and as a result, has three avid cooks. If you're wondering if you really can make a healthy impression on kids, Holly has proof. “My youngest child did not have a fast food hamburger until she was 15 years old, and it wasn't because I didn't allow it. I didn't have to pick up fast food for my children because I knew I could get something on the table in 30 minutes."

Also, a big thank you to David Humphreys (www.fabphotos.com) as he is the talented photographer of many of the recipes.

Banana Yam Bread

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:10:00 +0000

16 servings/serving size: 1 slice

1/2 cup mashed bananas (about 1)

1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (yams)

1/3 cup light brown sugar

1/4 cup canola oil

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 egg

1 egg white

1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 cup chopped pecans

1. Preheat oven 350º F. Coat 9x5x3-in nonstick loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.

2. In large bowl, mix together bananas, sweet potatoes, brown sugar, oil, vanilla, egg, egg white. In small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon.

3. Stir flour mixture into banana mixture, mixing just until combined. Stir in pecans. Bake 40-45 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 137, Protein (g) 3, Carbohydrate (g) 18, Fat (g) 6, Calories from Fat (%) 39, Saturated Fat (g) 1, Dietary Fiber (g) 1, Sugars (g) 7, Cholesterol (mg) 13, Sodium (mg) 94, Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat

Serving Suggestion: Serve this yummy treat for breakfast, dessert, or as a nutritious after-school snack.

Terrific Tidbit: One 15-oz can of sweet potatoes= 1 cup fresh cooked – or leftover sweet potatoes work fine too.

Barbecue Chicken Pizza

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:54:00 +0000

Makes 8 servings

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into small pieces

Salt and pepper to taste

3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce, divided

1 (10-ounce) can prepared pizza crust or Boboli crust

1 cup shredded Gouda cheese

1 cup shredded part-skim Mozzarella cheese

1 small red onion, thinly sliced

2 green onions, chopped

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.

2. In large nonstick skillet, season chicken with salt and pepper, stir-fry over medium heat until done. Remove to bowl, toss with 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce.

3. Coat nonstick pizza pan with nonstick cooking spray. Unroll dough, place in pan; starting at center, press out with hands. Spread pizza crust with remaining 3/4 cup sauce. Sprinkle evenly with Gouda, Mozzarella, red onion slices, chicken, green onions.

4. Bake 8-10 minutes or until light golden brown.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 303, Protein (g) 24, Carbohydrate (g) 29, Fat (g) 9, Calories from Fat (%) 27, Saturated Fat (g) 5, Dietary Fiber (g) 1, Cholesterol (mg) 58, Sodium (mg) 612, Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch

Serving Suggestion: Serve with a small salad, if desired.

Terrific Tidbit: With a purchased crust and leftover or Rotisserie chicken, this scrumptious pizza is easy to make. Add different toppings or leftover vegetables.

Barbecue Shrimp

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:36:00 +0000

Makes 4–6 servings

1/4 cup olive oil

1/4 cup fat-free Italian or creamy onion dressing

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 teaspoon cayenne

1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon paprika

2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves

2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves

Salt and pepper to taste

2 pounds large shrimp (not peeled)

1/3 cup light beer

1/2 cup clam juice or fat-free chicken broth

1. In large nonstick skillet, combine oil, Italian dressing, garlic, onion powder, cayenne, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper over medium heat until sauce begins to boil.
2. Add shrimp, cook 5 minutes. Add beer and broth, cook another 5–7 minutes or until shrimp are done.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 207, Calories from fat (%) 44, Fat (g) 10, Saturated Fat (g) 2, Cholesterol (mg) 196, Sodium (mg) 614, Carbohydrate (g) 6, Dietary Fiber (g) 1, Sugars (g) 2, Protein (g) 22, Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 carbohydrate, 3 lean meat

Serving Suggestion: Serve with angel hair pasta and French bread to soak up the delicious juices with French bread.

Terrific Tidbit: Peeled shrimp may be used in the recipe if desired, but peeling the shrimp is tons of fun, just have plenty of paper towels!

Black Bean Mango Salad

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:55:00 +0000

Makes about 6 (1/2-cup) servings

1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup chopped mango
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 avocado, chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon light brown sugar
Dash red pepper flakes.

1. In medium bowl, combine all ingredients. Serve or refrigerate until serving.

Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 141, Calories from fat (%) 35, Fat (g) 6, Saturated Fat (g) 1, Cholesterol (mg) 0, Sodium (mg) 222, Carbohydrate (g) 19, Dietary Fiber (g) 7, Sugars (g) 6, Protein (g) 5, Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fruit, 1 fat

Serving Suggestion: I could not decide whether to serve this dish as a salsa, side salad or condiment to fish, so the choice is yours!

Terrific Tidbit: For a variation, add 1/2 teaspoon ginger. If mangos aren’t in season, they may be found in jars or cans in the grocery.

Tiger Recipe Exchange: Banana Bread

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:18:00 +0000

I'm very excited about the new Tiger Recipe Exchange feature added to New Country 100.7 the Tiger.

Everyday at 9:50, we'll feature a new recipe of the day...so I'd love for you to send me your favorites. You can email me for now (michelle@newcountry1007.com). Every week I'm going to choose someone who's sent me a recipe and reward them with an amazing gift basket from Creative Cajun Cooking products that includes the popular Magic Swamp Dust Seasoning. On Friday's after I award the gift basket to a listener, we're going to feature a Holly Clegg recipe.

So send in those recipes!

For my first one I'm choosing one of my favs. Henry loves bananas, I'm not a huge fan of just eating a banana...so unless he eats them they just sit on the counter. So when I get down to 3 or 4 and notice they are about to spoil, it's banana bread time. And the more ripe the bananas are, the better the bread comes out. Enjoy!

Banana Bread

1 3/4 cups flour
3/4 cup sugar (I always use Splenda)
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 eggs
1/2 cup melted butter
3 ripe bananas
1 tsp vanilla

Preheat oven to 350. Combine first 6 ingredients and in another bowl combine last 4. Add flour mixture to banana mixture. Don't over blend the batter..keep it thick. Bake 55-60min.

Easter Egg Hunt

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 15:11:00 +0000

April 2nd, 2010 at Walk-On's.

Billy Currington

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 17:32:00 +0000

March 26, 2010 at the Varsity

Boat Show

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 03:07:00 +0000

February 26th, 2010 at the River Center.

Black-Eyed Pea Dip

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 23:00:00 +0000

Makes 20 (1/4 cup) servings

1 onion, chopped

1/3 cup chopped green bell pepper

1 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapenos

2 (15-ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies

4 ounces shredded, reduced-fat Monterrey Jack cheese

1. In nonstick pot coated with nonstick cooking spray, sauté onion, green pepper, jalapenos over medium-low heat until tender, 5 minutes.

2. Add black-eyed peas, stir in flour. Gradually add tomatoes and cheese, stirring until melted and heated throughout.

To Prepare and Eat Now: Serve warm with crackers or chips.

To Freeze: Cool to room temperature, place in freezer container, label, freeze. Recommended freezing time: up to 2-3 months.

To Prepare After Freezing: Defrost in refrigerator and heat in non-stick pot over low heat, stirring, until thoroughly heated. May be reheated in the microwave.

Nutrition information per serving:

Calories 58, Calories from fat 17%, Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Sodium 237 mg, Carbohydrate 8 g, Dietary Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, Diabetic Exchanges: 0.5 lean meat, 0.5 starch

Serving Suggestion: This perfect New Year’s Day dish is great served with chips to dip. If desired, add 2 slices of center-cut bacon crumbled on top.

Terrific Tidbit: Always rinse canned beans to lower sodium content which can help prevent high blood pressure.

Chicken Fajita Pizza

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:46:00 +0000

Makes 8 servings

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips

1 teaspoon chili powder

Salt and pepper to taste

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1 medium onion, thinly sliced

1 green bell pepper, cored, thinly sliced into strips

1 (10-ounce) can prepared pizza crust or Boboli crust

1/2 cup picante sauce

1 cup shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese

1. Preheat oven to 425˚F. Coat pizza pan with nonstick cooking spray.

2. In large skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray, sauté chicken over medium heat until done, 7-10 minutes. Stir in chili powder, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Add onion and green pepper, cooking until vegetables are tender, another 3 minutes.

3. Unroll dough, and place in prepared pan. Starting at center, press out dough with hands. Bake 6-8 minutes, or until light golden brown.

4. Remove from oven, spoon chicken mixture over partially baked crust. Spoon picante sauce over chicken, sprinkle with cheese. Return to oven, bake 10-12 minutes, or until crust is crisp.

Nutritional information per serving

Calories 214, Protein (g) 21, Carbohydrate (g) 21, Fat (g) 5, Calories from Fat (%) 20, Saturated Fat (g) 2, Dietary Fiber (g) 2, Cholesterol (mg) 41, Sodium (mg) 471 Diabetic Exchanges: 2.5 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable

Serving Suggestion: This is a complete meal… add a salad for extra veggies.

Terrific Tidbit: If you don’t have a pizza cutter, try using kitchen scissors to cut your pizza instead.

Recipe from The New Holly Clegg trim&TERRIFIC™ Cookbook

Chinese Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:19:00 +0000

Makes 4- 6 servings

2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Salt and pepper to taste

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 bunch broccoli, florets only

1 tablespoon minced garlic

3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

1/4 cup sherry or cooking sherry

1 teaspoon sugar

1 bunch green onions, cut into 2-inch slices

1 red bell pepper, seeded, cut into strips

1. In large bowl or plastic bag, toss chicken strips with cornstarch, ginger, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.

2. In large skillet, heat olive oil. Add chicken, broccoli, garlic, soy sauce, sherry, and sugar, stirring, cooking 7 minutes. Add green onions and red pepper, continue cooking and stirring another 10 minutes, or until chicken is done. Serve.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 266, Protein (g) 37, Carbohydrate (g) 7, Fat (g) 9, Calories from Fat (%) 30, Saturated Fat (g) 1, Dietary Fiber (g) 2, Cholesterol (mg) 88, Sodium (mg) 308 Diabetic Exchanges: 4.5 lean meat, 1.5 vegetable

Serving suggestion: Serve this Chinese stir-fry over rice.

Terrific Tidbit: Sometimes I substitute with a green pepper if red peppers are too expensive or difficult to find. Pick up a bottle of cooking sherry to have in your pantry.

Crawfish Cakes with Horseradish Sauce

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:57:00 +0000

Makes 8 crawfish cakes

1 cup saltine cracker crumbs

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

2 tablespoons light mayonnaise

1 teaspoon hot sauce

1 bunch green onions, chopped

1/3 cup chopped parsley

1/3 cup shredded, reduced-fat, sharp cheddar cheese

1 pound Louisiana crawfish tails

Salt and pepper to taste

1 tablespoon olive oil

Flour

Horseradish Sauce (recipe below)

1. In medium bowl, carefully mix together all ingredients except olive oil and flour.
2. Cover, chill 30 minutes, if time permits. Shape into 8 patties.
3. In large nonstick skillet, heat olive oil, lightly dust cakes with flour, cook over medium heat 3–5 minutes on each side, or until browned.
4. Serve with Horseradish Sauce (recipe below).

Nutritional information per serving (sauce not included):

Calories 149, Calories from fat (%) 35, Fat (g) 6, Saturated Fat (g) 1, Cholesterol (mg) 81, Sodium (mg) 278, Carbohydrate (g) 10, Dietary Fiber (g) 1, Sugars (g) 1, Protein (g) 12, Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 2 lean meat

Horseradish Sauce

Quick and easy, this sauce has a bite.

1/4 cup nonfat sour cream

2 tablespoons light mayonnaise

1 tablespoon lemon juice

2 tablespoons prepared horseradish

Pinch sugar

1. Combine all ingredients, mix well.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 22, Calories from fat (%) 50, Fat (g) 1, Saturated Fat (g) 0, Cholesterol (mg) 0, Sodium (mg) 48, Carbohydrate (g) 2, Dietary Fiber (g) 0, Sugars (g) 1, Protein (g) 1, Diabetic Exchanges: Free

Serving Suggestion: Make small crawfish cakes to use as an appetizer and pop in a miniature bun for trendy sliders. Serve as a meal with steamed asparagus or a green vegetable and roll.

Terrific Tidbit: To make ahead of time, mold into patties, and refrigerate, covered, until ready to cook. For cracker crumbs, place crackers in a food processor or blender. If freezing, freeze uncooked.

Crawfish Fettuccine

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:52:00 +0000

Makes 8-10 servings

1 pound fettuccine

3 tablespoons butter

1 large onion, chopped

2 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped

1 red bell pepper, seeded chopped

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups skim milk

1/2 pound light pasteurized cheese spread

2 pounds crawfish tails

2 tablespoons chopped parsley

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1/4 teaspoon cayenne

1 bunch green onions (scallions), chopped, optional

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Cook fettuccine according to directions on package, omitting oil and salt. Drain; set aside.

3. In large nonstick pot, melt margarine, sauté green pepper, red pepper, garlic until tender. Add flour, stirring until mixed.

4. Gradually add milk, stirring until smooth. Add cheese, stirring until melted. Rinse crawfish tails; drain well. Add crawfish, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne. Toss with pasta.

5. Sprinkle with green onions, cook, covered 40 minutes or until well heated, stirring as needed.

Nutrition information per serving

Calories 362, Protein (g) 26, Carbohydrate (g) 46, Fat (g) 8, Calories from Fat (%) 20, Saturated Fat (g) 4, Dietary Fiber (g) 2, Cholesterol (mg) 119, Sodium (mg) 272, Diabetic Exchanges: 2.5 lean meat, 2.5 starch, 1 vegetable

Recipe from Holly Clegg’s trim&TERRIFIC™ Freezer Friendly Meals

Krewe of Artemis Parade

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 03:55:00 +0000

February 5th, 2010, Downtown Baton Rouge.