Recipes by Judy Mire
Pecan Coconut Pralines
If you have never made these- you must try! These are Heavenly – Easy to prepare and these pecan sweet Coconut Pecan Pralines make the Perfect Treat and Holidays sharing!! Ingredients 2 cups pecans 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup evaporated ...
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Two Minute Hawaiian Pie
Very light and easy to make dessert for the Cajun who dreams about visiting Hawaii! Ingredients 1 small vanilla instant pudding package 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple in heavy syrup, undrained 1 package (8 oz) sour cream 1 graham cracker crust 9 in 1 tub Cool Whip Directions Step ...
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Fluffy Cheesecake with Splenda
Cheesecake may be considered an American classic, but they have been popular throughout the ages. Cheesecakes of differing types were popular in ancient Greece and now popular in Cajun country, too! Ingredients 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese 1 cup sugar or 1/2 cup Splenda 1 (8 oz) carton Cool ...
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Cabbage Wedge-Meal-In-One
Cooked cabbage has been wrongfully accused of smelling up kitchens everywhere. But don’t blame the cabbage, blame the COOK. The odor problem is a result of overcooking and in addition use of aluminum pans. The solution? A brief cooking time (just until fork tender) and using stainless steel pots and ...
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Carrot Soufflé (Souffle)
This is a must at the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday table. It complements the fried turkey, pork roast and rice dressing because of the slightly sweet taste and still leaves room for dessert. Ever wonder if your baking powder or baking soda is still good? From www.kitchen.com – All you ...
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Crawfish Pie
Ingredients 1 cup onions, chopped 1 cup parsley, chopped 1 cup bell pepper, chopped 1 tsp garlic 1 (10 oz) can cream of celery soup 3/4 stick butter 4 ounces tomato sauce 1 lb crawfish 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs 1 tsp salt 1 egg, beaten 1 cup milk 1 ...
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Old Time Bread Pudding
Ingredients 3 eggs, beaten 1 cup sugar 6-8 slices of bread 2 1/2 cups milk 2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp nutmeg (optional) Directions Step 1 Note: use 6 slices of bread if you like a soft pudding, 8 slices if you prefer a firmer pudding. Step 2 ...
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Turnip AuGratin
Ingredients 3 lbs turnips (approximately 9 medium) 1 tsp salt 1 tsp sugar 2 tbsp butter 1 1/2 cups milk 1 tsp salt or Tony Chachere's or other Cajun Seasonings or Season All Black pepper to taste 2 tbsp flour 3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1/2 cup breadcrumbs Directions Step ...
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Almond Joy Cake
This cake is so reminiscent of the Almond Joy candy bar. It always gets rave reviews. Ingredients Almond Joy Cake: 1 package chocolate cake mix 30 large marshmallows 1 cup evaporated milk 1 cup sugar 1 (14 oz) bag shredded coconut Frosting: 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup evaporated milk ...
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Lonesome Cowboy Cajun Bars
This recipe calls for corn flakes, but I have made with any other left over cereal I had in my pantry. Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1 cup corn syrup 1 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter 6 cups corn flakes 12 ounces butterscotch chips Directions Step 1 Over medium heat, bring ...
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Beer Biscuits
...A real quick biscuit recipe with a big taste. Ingredients 1 (12 oz) beer 3 cups biscuit mix 2 tbsp sugar Directions Step 1 Butter or grease the biscuit pan. Mix all ingredients. Shape into six biscuits. Step 2 Bake at 375 degrees till brown. Serve with Steen's syrup. For ...
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Potato Chip Cookie
Fast, easy and tasty cookies that can be made without a trip to the grocery store to buy extra ingredients. This is a very easy, inexpensive recipe that goes a long way, especially when it is your turn to bring something to a bake sale. It also gets rid of ...
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Low Carb Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
Sometimes us Cajuns have to watch what we eat; this is the alternative to the real mashed potatoes when on a low carb diet. Ingredients 16 ounces cauliflower 8 ounces shredded cheese your choice 4 ounces cream cheese 2 tbsp butter optional red and black pepper to taste Directions Step ...
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Pumpkin Pie Dessert
This is a creamy pumpkin filling crowned with a crunch topping. Yummy!! Ingredients 1 can pumpkin 15 oz 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp nutmeg 2 beaten eggs 2/3 cup evaporated milk (5 oz can) 1 package yellow cake mix (one layer size) 1/2 ...
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Low Carb Taco Quiche
For us Cajuns who have to watch our waistline. Very easy, very low carb and very tasty – four grams of carbs per wedge. Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1 package taco seasoning 3 beaten eggs 1/2 cup cheese of your choice 2 tbsp salsa 1 cup chopped onions sliced ...
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