Recipes by Elodie S.
Cheramie’s Oyster Pie
...all-purpose flour plus more, for dusting 1 quart oysters, cut in half or quarters if large, well-drained and 3/4 cup liqueur reserved 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 tsp fresh lemon juice 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves Directions Step 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Step 2 In ...
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Granny Clara’s Fig Cake – Gateau de Figue
...ients 2 cups all purpose flour 1 cup cooking oil 2 cups fig preserves 1 tsp cinnamon 2 cups sugar 3 large eggs 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp vanilla flavoring 1 tsp salt 1 cup chopped pecans (optional) Directions Step 1 In a large mixing bowl combine all ingredients, ...
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Giff’s Taco Soup
I usually cook this on Sundays before a Saints game. It’s a crowd favorite — the ladies love it! A visitor posted that this soup freezes really well! Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef 2 15 oz cans kernel corn (undrained) 2 15 oz cans pinto beans (undrained) 2 15 oz ...
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Wanda’s Stuffed Hamburger
These are the best burgers I’ve ever eaten. My sister Wanda has been making these for as long as I can remember. My 12 year old recently had one of hers and suggested that I make them at home. I did; and we’ve agreed that Wanda’s are better. Ingredients 1 ...
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Betty’s Vanilla Nut Cookies
This recipe has been a holiday favorite in our family for over 50 years. It is the perfect freezer cookie, and is actually better if you bake them 2-3 days ahead. Ingredients 4 cups sifted flour 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 1 cup pecans or walnuts - ...
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Flo’s Pepper and Vinegar PeMonTa
...ppey’s Pepper Plant in New Iberia, LA: Did you know that peppers, both hot and mild, contain an ingredient that can actually make you feel better? It’s called capsaicin, and it’s a natural stimulant that causes the release of endorphins. (Endorphins are the body’s natural painkiller, and can create a ...
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Nicky’s Crawfish Etouffee
Bar none, this is the best crawfish etouffee I’ve ever had that doesn’t require a roux or FRESH crawfish, which I do not have access to in Wisconsin. This recipe utilizes frozen, packaged crawfish tails which are easily attainable in your grocer’s seafood section. I hope you all enjoy it ...
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Maw Maw’s Homemade Cajun Seasonings
...eason her meats and gumbo and her own Cajun dishes. Ingredients 1/4 cup salt 1 tbsp cayenne 1/2 tbsp paprika (optional) 1 1/2 tbsp onion powder 1 tbsp ground black pepper 1 tbsp white pepper 1 tbsp to 1 1/2 of garlic powder or granules 1/4 tsp mustard powder 1 ...
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T-Boy’s Eggplant & Corn Casserole
...until about half melted. Add 2 cups of onions and sauté (caramelize) until well browned about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove pan from heat and transfer onions to bowl with slotted spoon leaving as much butter as possible. Step 3 Add corn to same pan over medium heat cook about ...
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Georgette’s Sweet Potato Pie
...all ingredients together and form a ball, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Roll dough and place into pie plate; fill with the pudding filling below and baked 350 degrees for 30 minutes. My idea is you roll the dough and press down with the small bowl to make a ...
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Nadine’s Eggplant Ritz Casserole (Mirliton or Squash can be used)
...ack or red pepper to taste butter for topping paprika for garnishment Directions Step 1 Peel and dice the eggplant. Brown the ground beef then sauté the onions, bell pepper and celery with the ground beef. Step 2 Add the garlic, eggplant and a small amount of water (about 1/4 ...
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Tante Linda’s Buttermillk Fig Preserve Cake with Buttermilk Glaze
Grab those fig preserves that you have hiding in the kitchen cabinets and get to baking and make this rich, decadent Cajun fig preserve cake. Ingredients 2 cups flour 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup cooking oil 1 cup buttermilk 3 eggs 2 cups fig preserves 1 cup chopped pecans 1 ...
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Stinky & Foo’s Caj-Mex Cornbread
...ag shredded Mexican cheese 1 can creamed corn 1 can whole kernel corn (drained) 1/2 cup chopped onion tops 1 tsp chopped garlic 1/2 stick butter chopped jalapeños to taste parsley flakes to taste seasonings to taste Directions Step 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Step 2 Mix cornbread mix, ...
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Loretta’s Fig Cake
...cake. Ingredients 2 cups figs 2 eggs 3/4 cup cooking oil 2 cups flour 1 cup milk 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp soda 2 tsp cinnamon 3 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp allspice 1 1/2 tsp vanilla 3 cups cookied figs (chopped) 2 cups sugar Directions Step ...
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Duane’s Sweet & Spicy Shrimp Sauce
...ell pepper, chopped 4 pounds cleaned shrimp or may substitute crawfish. 2 (6 oz) cans tomato sauce 6 tbsp Tiger Sauce 4 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce 1 can Rotel tomatoes 4 tbsp Fruit Fresh 8 tbsp Tony's Brown Gravy Mix Directions Step 1 Sauté onion and bell pepper in a small ...
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