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Humble Beginnings

Season 1 Episode 105 | 26m 46s

The origin of Dooky Chase Restaurant, established in 1941, was a sandwich shop across the street owned by Edgar “Dooky” Chase Sr. and his wife Emily. In this episode, Chefs Dook Chase and Cleo Robinson return to the restaurant’s roots with some hearty sandwiches - French Fried Potato Po-boy, Hot Sausage Po-boy, and Pork Chop and Oyster BLT Po-boy.

Aired: 04/27/23 | Expires: 07/24/23
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
Extras
Stuffed Eggplant, Pan Seared Whole Trout and a Spicy Jalapeno Hibiscus Margarita.
Recipe for Chicken Cacciatore and Stuffed Acorn Squash with a Cherry Red Wine reduction.
Chefs Dook and Zoe Chase prepare Leah’s Cole Slaw, Boiled Crawfish and Pulled Pork.
Lamb Chops with Mint & Rosemary Glaze, Stuffed Redfish, Chocolate Mousse with Citrus.
Recipes for Stuffed Mirliton, Poached Redfish and a Spiked Eggnog.
Recipes for Corned Beef & Cabbage, Veal in Red Gravy with Herbs and Calas.
Recipes for Breakfast Shrimp, Grillades and Sugar Steak.
Recipes for Shrimp Creole, Oyster Stuffed Chicken Breast & Sweet Potato Pie.
Creole Jambalaya, Redfish Court Bouillon, Panne’ Veal, Crawfish & Andouille Maque Choux.
Recipes for Stuffed Bell Peppers, Baked Macaroni and Tutti Frutti Pork.
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Stuffed Eggplant, Pan Seared Whole Trout and a Spicy Jalapeno Hibiscus Margarita.
Recipe for Chicken Cacciatore and Stuffed Acorn Squash with a Cherry Red Wine reduction.
Chefs Dook and Zoe Chase prepare Leah’s Cole Slaw, Boiled Crawfish and Pulled Pork.
Lamb Chops with Mint & Rosemary Glaze, Stuffed Redfish, Chocolate Mousse with Citrus.
Recipes for Stuffed Mirliton, Poached Redfish and a Spiked Eggnog.
Recipes for Corned Beef & Cabbage, Veal in Red Gravy with Herbs and Calas.
Recipes for Breakfast Shrimp, Grillades and Sugar Steak.
Recipes for Shrimp Creole, Oyster Stuffed Chicken Breast & Sweet Potato Pie.
Creole Jambalaya, Redfish Court Bouillon, Panne’ Veal, Crawfish & Andouille Maque Choux.
Recipes for Stuffed Bell Peppers, Baked Macaroni and Tutti Frutti Pork.