Recipes by Cathy Touchet
Pecan Grallé
Ingredients 4 cups pecans 4 cups sugar 1 cup water 1 pinch salt Directions Step 1 Put water, sugar, and salt in a heavy pot. Step 2 Add pecans as soon as it comes to a boil. Cook over high heat, stirring occasionally. Step 3 When you can see the ...
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Beignets – A French Doughnut
Beignet is Cajun French for “French Donut.” Cafe Du Monde in New Orleans popularized this indulgent Cajun treat. See our complimentary blog post, Making Old-fashioned Beignets, for illustrated instructions. Ingredients 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup sugar 2 packages yeast 6 1/2 cups plain flour 1 tsp salt 1 cup evaporated ...
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Fig Cake II – Gateau de Figue
A Cajun Culinary Delight Ingredients 2 cups sugar 1 cup milk 1 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp cloves 1 cup pecans finely chopped 3 eggs, beaten 1 cup butter melted 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cinnamon 2 1/2 cups flour all purpose 1 1/4 cups figs, cooked & mashed Directions ...
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