Recipes & Catering based in North Georgia

Raymond Smith is a Gainesville, Georgia based food enthusiast and caterer. Chopin Entertains offers recipes, food blogging, and catering services in North Georgia.

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Chicken and Andouille Smoked Sausage Gumbo
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August 15, 2025

The other day, it was rainy and overcast all day and put me in the mood for Gumbo. I have been making Chef Paul Prudhomme’s gumbo – a New Orleans celebrity chef whose specialties were […]

Neiman-Marcus Chicken Casserole
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August 6, 2025

Neiman-Marcus. The name itself evokes a sense of luxury, exclusivity, and impeccable customer service. And if you have ever dined in one of their restaurants or cafes, you know the same can be said for […]

Cornbread Cake with Raspberry Sauce
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August 5, 2025

This recipe started as one dish and ended as another. Has that ever happened to you? A friend gave me a recipe for Fireman’s Cornbread but when I made it, I thought it was too […]

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Raymond Smith is a North Georgia native, and has spent over 20 years cooking delicious meals and catering special events. He's a food enthusiast, entertainer, and loves all things food and hosting.

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