Recipes by Elodie S.
Junior Food Mart’s Fried Gizzards
The fried gizzards at Junior Food Mart in Kaplan were legendary. Here’s a copycat recipe for them! Ingredients 1 1/2 pound chicken gizzards 1/2 cup more or less all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tbsp seasoning salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp cayenne vegetable oil for frying Directions Step 1 Preheat ...
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Josephine’s Okra Gumbo and Hot Pepper
In 1973, the Louisiana Governor issued a proclamation naming Bridge City, “The Gumbo Capital of the World”. The 2006 GUMBO FESTIVAL festivities begin on Friday, October 13th, and continue on the14th and 15th. Located on the west bank of the Mississippi River directly across the Huey P. Long Bridge from ...
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Bev’s Shrimp Pasta Salad
...ts 1 box Kraft Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad 1 small onion, minced fine 1 half-rib of celery, minced fine 1 pod of garlic 1 small jalapeño, chopped fine 1 (6 oz) can petit pois (peas), drained well 6 boiled eggs, yolks removed 1 lbs shrimp (can substitute crab, chicken or ...
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Don’s (Seafood & Steakhouse) Bread Pudding
Don’s (Seafood & Steakhouse) is one of the finest and longest-lived business in Lafayette, LA. I am told by some waitresses working there that this has been their first and only job. Ingredients 9 slices white bread 1 1/4 cup sugar 1 (13 oz) can evaporated milk 2 cups milk ...
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Debby’s Delicious Apple Pear Pie
...y did! Ingredients 1 deep dish pie crust homemade or store bought 3 large apples, sliced in small and thin rectangles 3 large pears, sliced rectangular 1 cup dark brown sugar 1/2 tbsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground clove (more or less) 1 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp ginger (more or less) ...
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Lerline’s Cornbread (For Dressing or Figs)
...n Crowley. MawMaw does agree cause she eats there quite a bit. This cornbread recipe was handed down from the owner’s grandmother, Amedia Meaux, to her mother Lerline Meaux. This recipe is great for making cornbread dressing, eating with cracklings, syrup or MawMaw’s favorite, cornbread, milk and fig preserves. But ...
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Big Mamma’s Sunday Gumbo
The secret to this gumbo is the roux! Always use warm to hot water to dissolve the roux. While you’re at it, make extra roux as it keeps well in or out of the refrigerator. Ingredients 1 onion, finely chopped 1 large red tomato, chopped 3 cups chopped celery 1 ...
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Brenda Campbell’s Fried Shrimp
These fried shrimp are as good and tasty as you’d get in any restaurant. Ingredients 2 pounds peeled shrimp Red pepper and salt to taste 1-2 bottles of beer 1-2 cups flour 1 egg Oil for frying Directions Step 1 In a bowl, sprinkle peeled shrimp with red pepper and ...
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Donna’s Crawfish and Crabmeat Casserole
I made this recipe up off the top of my head one day. I guess I was bored. I am still trying different ways to cook it. You can add shrimp if you like and the recipe easily doubles. Play around with it. This is by far a healthy diet ...
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Stella Green’s Crab Mousse
...Golden Mushroom soup 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened 1 envelope Knox Gelatin 3 tablespoons cold water 6 to 9 ounces imitation or fresh crab 1 cup diced celery 2 green onions (stems and all) 1 cup mayonnaise Directions Step 1 Heat the can of soup, then add the ...
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Stella Green’s Pumpkin Rolls
.../4 cup flour 1 tsp baking powder 2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp ginger 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup chopped walnuts Powdered sugar for sprinkling 1 cup powdered sugar 8 ounces cream cheese 4 tbsp butter 1/2 tsp vanilla Directions Step 1 Beat 3 eggs for 5 minutes. ...
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Al’s Turkey Chili
...beef bouillon 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 2 whole bay leaves 1/2 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp cumin 2 tbsp peanut butter Directions Step 1 On a stovetop in a medium pan add a tablespoon of oil, brown the ground turkey meat and drain excess oil. To the turkey meat add all ...
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Bob’s Dipping Sauce for Crawfish,Shrimp or Oyster
...A delicious crawfish dipping sauce. Ingredients 1/4 cup ketchup 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 2 tsp prepared horseradish or more or less to suit your taste 3 shakes of Tabasco Directions Step 1 Mix all ingredients and start dipping your fresh boiled crawfish or shrimp tails or spread on your freshly ...
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Katie’s Chicken Cornbread Dressing
Gimme gimme cornbread dressing! Ingredients 4 whole boneless skinless chicken breast 1 onion 1 bell pepper 2 ribs celery salt, red pepper & black pepper to taste 3 boxes Jiffy cornbread mix (follow directions when preparing) 3 eggs 2 slices of toast 1 cup cooked rice Paprika Directions Step 1 ...
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Jason’s Party-Sized Crawfish Étouffée
...ables and trinity mix in the butter. Let simmer for 45 mins. Keep the heat low enough so you don't brown the butter. Step 3 While waiting for the vegetables, boil your water. Put the 8 shrimp bouillon cubes in and whisk to dissolve them. Step 4 After your vegetables ...
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