Recipes by Mawmaw
Blueberry Jam (Low Sugar)
It is Blueberry Season and everyone loves blueberries also known as star berries We love them fresh picked eaten straight from the bush or baked into a favorite dessert or we enjoy them as jam, preserves and jelly. Maine is the blueberry production capital of North America but they are ...
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Old Fashioned Sweet Tarts
Ingredients 1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup butter divided 20 cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed 1 (14 oz) package caramels 3 cups chopped pecans Topping 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips 3 tbsp butter 3 tbsp heavy whipping cream 3 tbsp light corn syrup 3/4 tsp vanilla extract Directions Step 1 In ...
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World’s Best Coconut Cake
Very easy to make yet so elegant and delicious. From the author: This cake needs nothing else. It’s the most delicious coconut cake I’ve ever had and I don’t usually care for coconut! Ingredients CAKE 1 box Duncan Hines Butter Recipe yellow cake mix, prepare according to directions on box ...
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Alligator Eggs
Stuffed Pasta Shell with Goat Cheese, Smoked Alligator Sausage, Crawfish, cream and spices – One of our realcajunrecipes.com co-founder Chrissy LeMaire favorite appetizers! From the owners of PJ’s – “Christina LeMaire came to PJs to eat recently. Please tell her hello and thank you for a really great web site. ...
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Shrimp, Corn and Rice Casserole
Le riz de maïs de crevette. C’est se bon!! Quick and easy and taste like Grandma made it! Ingredients 2 sticks butter 1 medium onion 1 small red onion chopped 1 small green onion chopped 1 pound peeled shrimp 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can cream of cheddar ...
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Vee’s Crisco Brownie Cookie
Christmas 2006 was one of MawMaw’s best Christmas ever. It was filled with family, friends, food and fun and the Cajun’s joi de vie. One of the best gifts of love and food she received were cookies that were homemade from one of her best friends, Miss Veronica. Here is ...
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Praline au Benne
This recipe is our 1000th recipe posted to the website. We dedicate it to three very special Cajuns ladies, no not Clotile, Florine, or Thibodeaux’s wife, but Ms. Brenda Richard, Ms. Bert LeBlanc and Ms. Amanda LeMoine Ellerbe who have been major contributors to this website. Merci Mon Ami! Ingredients ...
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Herb Seasoning Blend
...A blend of aromatic herbs great for flavoring fish and pasta dishes. Salt added separately according to your dietary needs. Ingredients 2 tablespoon basil crushed or dill weed 2 tablespoon onion powder 1 tsp oregano crushed 1 teaspoon celery seed 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Directions Step 1 Mix all ingredients ...
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Pumpkin Custard Pie
From Wikipedia – A pumpkin is a cultivar of the squash plant, most commonly of Cucurbita pepo, that is round, with smooth, slightly ribbed skin and deep yellow to orange coloration. The thick shell contains the seeds and pulp. The pumpkin pulp is the heart of this pie. What is ...
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Worms in the Mud
...This fun treat is often served at birthday parties. Ingredients 1 cup gummy worms 1 cup Oreo crumbs 1 box instant pudding mix any flavor Directions Step 1 Follow direction on the box and make the pudding mix. Stir the worms in, then add the Oreo crumbs on top. Serve ...
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Crumb Topping for Cakes
...Perfect for bundt cakes, coffee cakes, apple cake …did I mention cake? Ingredients 1/2 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup brown sugar 4 tablespoon softened butter Directions Step 1 For the crumb topping, mix the butter with flour, cinnamon, and brown sugar until crumbs form. Sprinkle crumbs on top ...
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Bar-b-que Crabs on the Pit
This recipe is an adaptation of a recipe originally seen on Facebook from Holden, LA – Maw-Maw added some tidbits. The crabs are cooked outside over flames or charcoal and offers a great alternative to boiling Ingredients 2 dozen crabs lemon pepper or Cajun seasonings butter melted garlic butter for ...
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Brown Rice Apple Crisp
A recipe adaptation from LivingWell.com. A new idea on using ingredients – especially Mahatma Rice – that Cajuns like and creating it into a yummilicious dish. Ingredients 1 cup Mahatma rice or whole grain brown rice fully cooked 2 cans (20 ounces) each pre-sliced apples undrained 1 tablespoon lemon juice ...
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French Toast Bake
The ideal breakfast for Christmas morning! Easy too! Prepare the night before and pop in the oven Christmas morning. SO DELISH! Your family will sing Hallelujah! Ingredients 1/2 cup melted butter (1 stick) 1 cup brown sugar 1 loaf of thickly sliced bread - store bought or homemade 4 eggs ...
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Tipsy Peaches
Great topping idea for ice cream – recipe can be double and frozen. Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 4 cups sliced fresh peaches 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger brandy Directions Step 1 Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat Step 2 Add ...
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