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Jazz Brunch Buffet Recipe

Inspired by The Court of Two Sisters
Time3h
Serves10

A superb Jazz Buffet Brunch featuring a variety of Creole and Cajun specialties, including hot and cold dishes. Selections may change seasonally, but typically include Jambalaya, Spicy Shrimp Étouffée, Duck à l'Orange, Chicken and Andouille Gumbo, tender Beef and Roast Turkey, made-to-order omelets, and Eggs Benedict. The cold buffet features boiled shrimp and crawfish, seafood salads, pasta, and fresh fruits. Delicious desserts include Galette des Rois, rich Bread Pudding, pecan pie, and crêpes suzettes. Includes coffee, tea, and café au lait.

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Ingredients

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Hot Dishes

Cold Dishes

Desserts

Beverages

Method

Preparation of Hot Dishes

1

Make Jambalaya

In a large pot, combine rice, chicken, sausage, shrimp, and spices. Cook until rice is tender.

2

Prepare Spicy Shrimp Étouffée

In a skillet, sauté onions, bell peppers, and celery. Add shrimp and sauce, simmer until thick.

3

Cook Duck à l'Orange

Sear duck breasts until crispy, then roast in the oven. Serve with orange sauce.

4

Make Chicken and Andouille Gumbo

In a large pot, create a roux, add vegetables, chicken, sausage, and stock. Simmer until thick.

5

Roast Turkey

Season and roast turkey until golden and cooked through.

6

Prepare Made-to-Order Omelets

Whisk eggs, pour into a hot skillet, add fillings, and fold when set.

7

Make Eggs Benedict

Poach eggs, place on toasted English muffins with ham, and drizzle with hollandaise sauce.

Cold Dishes Preparation

8

Prepare Boiled Shrimp and Crawfish

Boil shrimp and crawfish in seasoned water and chill.

9

Make Seafood Salad

Combine seafood with mayonnaise, seasonings, and veggies.

10

Prepare Pasta Salad

Toss cooked pasta with vegetables, dressing, and seasonings.

11

Arrange Fresh Fruits

Chop and arrange a variety of fresh seasonal fruits.

Dessert Preparation

12

Bake Galette des Rois

Prepare puff pastry and fill with almond cream, then bake.

13

Make Bread Pudding

Combine bread, eggs, milk, and sugar, then bake until set.

14

Bake Pecan Pie

Prepare pie crust and fill with pecan mixture, then bake.

15

Prepare Crêpes Suzette

Make thin crêpes, flambé with orange liqueur, and serve with sauce.

Beverage Preparation

16

Brew Coffee

Brew coffee using your preferred method.

17

Prepare Tea

Steep tea bags in hot water.

18

Make Café au Lait

Combine equal parts of brewed coffee and hot milk.