Recipes by Mawmaw
Old Fashioned Beignets
Beignets made the old fashioned way without yeast. This method is as simple as making a batter and spooning into the hot oil. OLD FASHIONED BEIGNETS are wonderful and considering how little work they are to put together, they are a real treat and make there own pattern when dropped. ...
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Spiced Nuts
A different fun way to eat nuts. A daily dose of a handful of nuts brings about immense health benefits. Eating 25-50 grams nuts a day may reduce the risk or diabetes and heart disease. Many think that eating nuts will cause weight gain; however the key is to eat ...
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Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce
This bourbon flavored bread pudding reminds me of New Orleans and its famous Bourbon Street. Easy, fun and outrageously good. Ingredients 1/4 cup raisins 2 tbsp bourbon 1 1/4 cup milk 1% reduced-fat milk 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 tbsp Watkins vanilla extract 11/2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp ground nutmeg ...
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Grandmaw’s Tomato Sausage
A classic sausage tomato gravy. Serve it up over rice along with a cabbage vinegar slaw and you have a very satisfying meal. Ingredients 1 pound smoked sausage or fresh sausage 1 large sliced onion salt and pepper to taste 3/4 cup oil (or less) 1 large can tomato sauce ...
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Cornbread Stuffing – Dressing Mix
Great stuffing for your Christmas or Thanksgiving turkey or chicken. This is an old time classic cornbread mixture where all you do is add your favorite meat to the dressing mix and serve it alone or stuff your favorite meat with it. Ingredients 1 cup yellow cornmeal 3/4 cup flour ...
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Crawfish Fettuccine II
The pasta dish of the Cajuns. Ingredients 1 onion chopped 1 bell pepper chopped 2 sticks butter 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 cup milk 2 tbsp flour 1 tsp salt 1 pound package Kraft jalapeno cheese 2 pounds crawfish 1 (16 oz) large bag broad egg noodles Directions ...
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Crawfish Pasta Salad
Using crab boil, a Cajun’s favorite seasoning , this pasta serves up a unique flavor. This dish can be served hot or cold. It can also be used as the main dish. Ingredients 1 bag 12 ounce size of Rotini noodles 1 pound crawfish tails 1 cup chopped celery 1/2 ...
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Crawfish Cornbread II
You will sing “Gimme Cornbread” after trying this excellent cornbread. Ingredients 2 eggs 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 medium onion chopped fine 1/2 canola or vegetable oil 1 cup cornmeal 1 cup grated cheddar cheese 1/4 chopped jalapeno peppers or more to taste 1 large can cream ...
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Tomato Chicken a’la Ruby
This could be called the “All American Tomato Chicken” as it appeals to everyone. This dish can be served with rice, pasta, noodles and creamed potatoes. -“Pasta is defined as shaped dough made of Durum wheat and boiled in water. … Basically, things like risoni or even fusilli are pasta, ...
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Chicken Flavored Rice
A delicious and flavorful way to get your little ones to eat rice (as if any Cajun child needed any help)! Great dish for entertaining company on Sunday or any get together. Ingredients 1 stick butter 1/2 bell pepper, chopped 2 cups uncooked rice 1 large onion, chopped 1 can ...
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Rice Seafood Casserole
Leftover rice? Hungry for a seafood dish? This is a great dish for both those needs. Ingredients 1/4 cup green onions, chopped 1/2 cup onions, diced 1/2 stick butter or margarine 1/2 can Rotel tomatoes 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can small shrimp or crabmeat or both 2 ...
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Tuna Fish Dip
This dip is similar to crab dip, but using tuna as a less expensive alternative. Ingredients 1 large can tuna 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 stick butter 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 bell pepper, finely chopped 1 celery stalk, finely chopped 2 tbsp parsley, chopped 1/2 tsp ...
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Crab Dip II
A great classic party dip for weddings or large family gatherings. Our most popular dip! Ingredients 3/4 cup butter 2 onion, finely chopped 2 stalks celery, finely diced 3 tbsp parsley, chopped 1 bell pepper, finely chopped 3 lbs crab meat or 7 (6.5 oz) cans 1 large can evaporated ...
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Pop Rouge Float
You hardly see pop rouge (strawberry) soda anymore. But if you want to make something special for your grandchildren, grandparents, or yourself, try this. And listen to the tales of the good ole’ days. Ingredients 1 strawberry soda 2 scoops vanilla ice cream Directions Step 1 In a tall glass, ...
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