Recipes by Brenda Richard
Brenda’s Crawfish Fettuccine
A Cajun classic. Ingredients 1 medium chopped onion 1 stick margarine 1 chopped celery rib 4 tbsp flour 1 pound crawfish 1 pint half and half 8 oz Velveeta cheese 12 ounces fettuccine Cajun Seasoning Directions Step 1 Sauté onions and celery in margarine, add flour gradually, then half and ...
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Brenda’s Seafood Casserole
If you have lived, fish or hunted in South Louisiana, you know that seafood and wild game abound. Most Cajun children know how to catch shrimp by throwing a cast net while standing ankle deep in Rockefeller Refuge waters or the waters of Rutherford Beach. Because of its unique location, ...
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Banana Nut Bread
This recipe is a popular “bread” in almost every culture, Cajun included. This recipe was provided right when we got our first request for it. Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup shortening 2 eggs, beaten 3 bananas, mashed 2 cups flour 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup nuts (pecans or ...
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Corn Casserole II
A wonderful, quick and easy corn dish. Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped celery 1 stick margarine 1 1/3 cup minute rice 1 small jar pimento 2 cups shredded Velveeta cheese 2 (15 oz) cans cream style corn Directions Step 1 Preheat oven ...
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Mystery Pie
No mystery here as to the great taste of this pie. This is made faster than reading a mystery novel. Speaking of which here are two recommended mystery novels with a spice of Cajun flair – Tami Hoag’s “Lucky’s Lady” and Susan Anderson’s “Exposure” – Mysteries as dangerous as the ...
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Banana Cream Pie
A classic made easy. Ingredients 1 banana sliced 1 graham cracker pie crust 2 cups cold milk 2 packages Jell-O vanilla instant pudding 2 cups Cool Whip Directions Step 1 Place sliced bananas in crust. Pour milk in bowl, then add pudding. Beat with wire whisk for 2 minutes. Gently ...
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Lemon Condensed Pie
Lemons: not just for lemonade or margaritas. Ingredients 1 package vanilla wafers pound size 1 1/2 stick margarine 2 egg yolks well beaten 2 cans condensed milk 3/4 cup lemon juice Directions Step 1 Crush vanilla wafers, keeping a few to put around the pie dish (or to eat while ...
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Graham Cracker Brownies
Brownies are a great dessert for any family gathering or even when you want to treat yourself. This brownie recipe is as simple and delicious as they come. Ingredients 2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/2 cup chocolate chips 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1 can sweetened condensed milk Directions Step 1 ...
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Jalapeño Cornbread III
Need an idea for brunch, lunch, party or holiday? This works. Goes great with chili, too. Ingredients 1 can cream style corn 1/4 cup onions, chopped 1 1/2 tsp jalapeños, chopped 1 box jiffy cornbread mix 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Directions Step 1 Mix cornbread as directed on box. ...
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Pineapple Delight
...A quick, hot summer day treat made with pineapple. Ingredients 1 (20 oz) can pineapple 1 box jello Vanilla sugar-free pudding 1 (8 oz) tub Cool Whip Lite Directions Step 1 Mix pudding with pineapple and juice. Step 2 Add the Cool Whip and mix well, then put in refrigerate ...
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Milk Chocolate Brownies
This will take ordinary brownie mix to the next level. Bayou brownies! Ingredients 1 package (2l.5 oz) brownie mix 6 oz pecans or walnuts, chopped 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup Cool Whip 1/4 cup chocolate chips 1/4 cup white chocolate chips Directions Step 1 In large bowl, mix ...
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Chocolate Nut Clusters
...Ingredients 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 (15 oz) can condensed milk 2 cups chopped pecans Directions Step 1 Combine the condensed milk and chocolate chips in a sauce pan. Heat the mixture until the chocolate is melted. Step 2 Remove from heat and stir in pecans. Step 3 Drop ...
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Cherry Lemon Pie
Ingredients 1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling Reserve a few cherries for topping 1 (9 inch) graham cracker pie crust 1 (8 oz) package softened cream cheese 1 cup cold milk 1 (3 oz) package instant lemon pudding 1 (8 oz) Cool Whip Directions Step 1 Partially thaw the ...
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Angel Pineapple Surprise
An easy, light and sweet dessert. Ingredients 1 (4 oz) package Jello Vanilla Flavor instant pudding & pie filling 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple with juice 1 cup Cool Whip 1 prepared round angel food cake Seasonal berries Directions Step 1 Mix dry pudding mix with pineapple (including the ...
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Corn Flake Pudding
One of the original cold cereals makes this dish a winner. Ingredients 4 cups corn flakes, crushed 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/3 cup melted butter 1 (3 3/4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding Directions Step 1 Combine cereal with sugar, cinnamon and butter. Reserve 1/2 cup of ...
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