Despite a blend of vodka, white rum, and crème de banana, this drink does not have a strongly alcoholic bite but rather stays fruity and mellow.. Get the recipe.

Melt butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat.Whisk in flour and cook, whisking constantly, until roux is a light caramel color, about 5 minutes.

Add onion, green pepper, and celery and cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are just tender, about 8 minutes.Add garlic, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, oregano, and thyme and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.Stir in stock, tomatoes and Worcestershire sauce and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low to maintain a simmer and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are very soft and the sauce thickens, about 20 minutes.. Add crawfish tails and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes.Stir in parsley and scallions.

Divide mixture among 4 serving plates or bowls and serve with rice.

Garnish with more parsley and scallions.. About this recipe., you've got to pick the best fighter.2012 F&W Best New Chef Tim Byres is a chef, restaurateur, consultant, stylist, and author of James Beard Award-winning cookbook Smoke: New Firewood Cooking.

An expert in live-fire cooking, Byres also creates experiential food & beverage programming.He has owned renowned restaurants such as Smoke in Dallas.. About Food & Wine.

Multiple Todd English restaurants (Boston); Daniel Boulud Brasserie at Wynn Las Vegas (Las Vegas); Straight Wharf (Nantucket).I learned how to cook with my heart from my mom.