Recipes by Mawmaw
Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Light tasting, satisfying and a dish to feed the multitudes, this very popular classic sandwich is served at most traditional Cajun weddings. Great for parties, too. Ingredients 3 loaves fresh white bread or sandwich bread 1 stalk of celery 1/2 cup sweet pickle relish (or more to taste) 2 ribs ...
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Single Crust Plain Pastry for Pies or Mini Crust
For the die-hard cook who likes to make their pie crust from scratch. I’ve had this recipe since I was a young girl. Ingredients 1 cup all purpose flour 1/2 tsp salt 6 tbsp shortening 2 - 3 tbsp cold water Directions Step 1 In a glass mixing bowl, combine ...
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Banana Split Cake
A simple cake, reminiscent of a banana split, which always reminds me of eating ice cream on Holly Beach. Ingredients Crust 2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/4 cup margarine, melted Cake 1/2 cup margarine 2 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 eggs 4 - 5 bananas, sliced lengthwise 1 (20 oz) ...
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Southern Sweet Potato Pie
One of the more popular classic Southern pies baked for Christmas dinners and special meals. Ingredients 1 (9 inch) pie shell 2 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes 3/4 cup sugar 2 tbsp molasses 2 eggs 1 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp powdered ginger 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 tbsp orange zest ...
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Millionaire Fudge
No this fudge won’t make you rich, but when you taste it, you’ll feel like you are. Ingredients 4 1/2 cups sugar 1 (12 oz) can Pet milk 1 stick margarine 8 Hershey Bars Plain chocolate candy 1 (7 oz) jar marshmallow crème 6 cups pecans 2 cups chocolate chips ...
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Santa’s Whiskers
The red cherries and coconut colors are reminiscent of Old Saint Nick’s beard and suit. I baked these cookies for my children and now for the grandkids. Ingredients 1 cup butter 1 cup sugar 2 tbsp milk 1 tsp vanilla or rum extract 2 1/2 cups flour 3/4 cup maraschino ...
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Milk Punch – The New Eggnog
This is a great alternative to making eggnog without raw eggs. There is no cooking, no whipping egg whites and cream. Just mix right up and freeze. The spirits keep the milk from freezing and the freezer keeps the milk from spoiling. Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1 cup dark rum ...
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Christmas Eggnog
Good eggnog is a difficult balance between the right amount of alcohol, sweetness, and ease to make. This recipe strikes the perfect balance. Ingredients 6 beaten eggs 2 cups milk 1/3 cup sugar 3 tbsp light rum 3 tbsp bourbon 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup whipping cream 2 tbsp sugar ...
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Creamy Crawfish Au Gratin
A true Cajun classic. The flavor really is exceptional. This version is meant to be served over rice, pasta or puff pastry. Ingredients 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup flour 2 cups heavy cream 1 1/2 lb clean crawfish meat 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp white pepper 1 1/2 tsp cayenne ...
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Toasted Baguette Rounds for Dipping
Croutons that accompany a dip very well. Ingredients 1 baguette 2 tbsp butter Garlic powder to taste Directions Step 1 Slice a long baguette 1/4 inch thick. Use a bread knife or serrated knife for easier cutting. A long baquette makes about 40 to 50 pieces. Step 2 Combine butter ...
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Classic Shrimp Dip for Wedding
There are over 2,000 different species of shrimp worldwide and there are probably just as many ways to prepare shrimp dip. This is almost always served at weddings and parties. This recipe will easily serve 60 guests. Ingredients 2 lbs peeled shrimp, cut into very tiny pieces 2 sticks butter ...
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Jalapeno-Cheese Spread
This spread is easy to make and is a delicious, mildly spicy dip. I also sometimes use it to make a great grill cheese sandwich. Ingredients 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese or Longhorn cheddar cheese 1 (16 oz) package softened cream cheese 1 (7.5 oz) can jalapeno relish or ...
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Hitachi Beef Jambalaya or Crockpot
Get your rice cooker out tonight and cook up a meal that will be dynamite. One of our visitors wrote in her suggestion: ” I used ground beef, and instead of Tony’s Seasoning I used Cajun Spice and a couple of dashes of hot sauce, and I used the crock ...
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Braided Bread Wreath
Turn frozen bread dough into an adorable holiday appetizer. Ingredients 1 package frozen bread dough Directions Step 1 Use frozen bread dough (defrosted) or your own favorite recipe. Form dough into three strips, braid (the way you would braid hair) and form into a circle, the size of a large ...
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Happy Holly Ham Glaze
This is a perfect glaze to dress up dinner with just the right amount of sweetness to compliment the ham. Ingredients 1 (14 oz) can jellied cranberry sauce 1 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup orange juice 1/2 tsp ground cloves 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp allspice Directions Step 1 Combine ...
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