Missing New Orleans

It has been several years since we have been to New Orleans and I guess we were just missing it.  That is the only explanation I offer for why we were drawn to a Shrimp Creole with savory sautéed rice for dinner.  This was another volunteer from our Cuisine for Two cook book and it turned out to be just what we were interested in.  The seasonings on the Shrimp were perfect with just enough of a spice kick to give a little Creole burn.  The rice was sautéed in the pan with chunks of ham and green peppers and the cooked shrimp.  We added some roasted broccoli for a perfect meal and just let the good times roll.

            We paired the meal with a 2009 French cuvee which we purchased for about $10 per bottle.  Les Enfants Terribles is a blend of Mourvedre and Syrah which was a perfect compliment to the dinner.  The wine makers named the wine in honor of their 5 children and I can only guess at the mischief they must create.  Since the wine also compliments chocolate very well, I have to believe the “terrible children” must like chocolate which makes them all right in my book!