Recipes by Mawmaw
Coconut Chews
Another fantastic dessert for the coconut lovers out there. Ingredients 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed 1/4 cup shortening 1 egg yolk 1/2 tsp vanilla 1 cup all purpose flour, sifted 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp baking powder 1 whole egg 1 egg white 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup ...
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Simple Chocolate Cake Icing
Chocolate is everyone’s favorite. This icing can also be use to frost cupcakes. Ingredients 1 square chocolate, unsweetened 6 tbsp water, boiling 1/3 tsp vanilla extract 1 3/4 cup confectioners’ powdered sugar Directions Step 1 Melt chocolate in top of double boiler. Add boiling water and stir until smooth. Optionally, ...
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Freezing Corn
Vegetables seem to ripen at the same time; here is a freezing method that will allow you to enjoy your summer bounty anytime you like. Ingredients 15 cups corn 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup canning salt 5 cups ice water Directions Step 1 Cut corn off cob. Step 2 Measure ...
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Lime Green Fluff
Looking for a light dessert or salad to add to your holiday table this dish fits the bill. I serve it for the holidays as a salad but can be served as a dessert. Dish can be made calorie-wise by using sugar free Jell-O and low-fat cottage cheese. Ingredients 1 ...
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Sweet Milk Fruit Salad
This fruit salad recipe came from my sister-in-law who is deceased now but was a wonderful Cajun cook. My family has enjoyed this recipe for many years and has been passed down to other friends to enjoy. I have doubled and tripled this recipe. Ingredients 3 - 6 apples chopped ...
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Oven Made Roux
Roux can be made on the stove top, in a microwave or in the oven. Either method will fill your home with a nice nutty aroma and the promise of a good meal starting. Ingredients all-purpose flour canola oil heavy duty pot or cast iron pot Directions Step 1 There ...
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Coonass Filet Mignon
According to CajunCulture.com, not only is the origin of the term “coonass” disputed but also its acceptable usage. Some Cajuns take pride in the word and display license plates saying “Registered Coonass” while others see it as an ethnic slur. Either way, this is some good filet mignon. Ingredients 1.5 ...
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Peanut Butter Cookies
Bring back the smell of Mom’s kitchen with these quick and delicious cookies. These would be great for little hand to fix. And to eat! Great after school adventure with your little baker or have them ready as the children come screaming thru the door. Ingredients 1 jar 16 oz ...
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Eggplant Chow Chow Relish
Eggplant lovers unite! Another way to eat one of our favorites. Ingredients 4 large eggplants 7 sweet peppers 10 tomatoes 5 cups chopped scallions green onions 1 cup salad oil 3/4 cup vinegar 3 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp pepper Directions Step 1 Bake 4 eggplants for 1 hour in ...
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Mushroom Stuffed Pastry
I have cooked these appetizers so many times for parties; if Cajuns are at my party I crank up the red pepper; if not I tame the flavor a bit. Either way you go this will be hit at any Mardi Gras party, holiday or family gatherings. Great for picnics ...
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Easy Fruit Dip
Fruit cut into bite size pieces can make the party platters lots of fun and so good. This dip is great for parties and weddings! Ingredients 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese 1 small can crushed pineapple drained but reserve juice condensed milk fruit of your choice Directions Step 1 ...
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Stuffed Flank Steak
I remember the when I was a young girl, my Mom prepared flank steak with gravy and serve it over rice. We loved it! However we did not realize at the time that flank was considered a poor grade of meat. Step forward now….with the price of what flank is ...
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Cocktail Wieners and Sauce
One of my favorite foods. Great of Parties and weddings. Simple, fast and tasty! Ingredients 12 ounces bottle chili sauce 2/3 cup brown sugar 2 tbsp ketchup dash of pepper Large package of cocktail wieners Directions Step 1 Combine the first four ingredients in portions until desired taste is reached. ...
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Lemon Meringue Pie
This is a special request recipe which Maw Maw found in the first cookbook (Robin Hood Flour Brand cookbook) she ever owned back when she was a child in 1964. Ingredients Lemon Filling 1 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch and 3 tablespoon of flour 1/4 tsp salt 1 1/2 ...
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Pickled Green Tomatoes
A popular old time classic. Ingredients 4 quarts green tomatoes 2 quarts onion 3/4 cup salt 1 quart vinegar 3 cups brown sugar 1/2 cup pickling spice Directions Step 1 Coarsely chop the tomatoes and onions and add salt previously dissolved in sufficient water to cover the vegetables. Let stand ...
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