Recipes by S. LeJeune
Momma’s Fig Bars
...mbine lemon juice, figs and nuts. Set aside. Step 3 Combine remaining dry ingredients together for the crust, add the butter and crumble the mixture together. Have butter at room temperature. Step 4 In a greased 13x9 pan, press 1/2 of the crumble mixture into the pan to form a ...
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Mom’s Tuna Casserole
...nd reheating in the microwave (if there is any left). Ingredients 2 cups macaroni 2 (6 oz) cans cream of celery soup 2 (11 oz) cans tuna 1 tsp curry powder 2 tsp minced onion 1/2 cup or more of buttered bread crumbs Directions Step 1 Cook macaroni according to ...
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Ju Ju’s Creamy Pralines
Pralines – An easy, rich-tasting candy classic. Ingredients 2 cups sugar 3/4 tsp baking soda 1 cup Carnation evaporated milk 1 1/2 tbsp butter (Parkay) 2 cups pecan halves Directions Step 1 Combine sugar and baking soda in a 3 1/2 quart saucepan. Mix well and stir in evaporated milk. ...
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Mimi’s Jelly Roll
...eggs, separated 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 3/4 cup Domino granulated sugar 3/4 cup cake flour, sifted 1/2 tsp double acting baking powder 1/4 tsp salt Domino's powdered sugar tart jelly sweetened whip cream (optional) Directions Step 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Step 2 Combine yolks and vanilla extract in ...
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Steen’s Syrup Dip for Pig Ears or Croquinoles
Ken’s recipe request asked: “My mother used to make croquinoles and a Steen’s syrup coating to dip them in. I know she cooked the syrup then let them set. They were gummy but good.” Ken also adds – “Very good and better if you add a little crushed pecan on ...
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Maw Maw Ruby’s Gueydan Courtbouillon
...Iberia, etc.. I believe a true courtbouillon is a clear/white based gravy and not tomato based. I know that there are many variations to Cajun recipes like étouffée. Here is MawMaw Ruby’s version. Thanks to MawMaw Broussard in Gueydan, who helped put together this recipe.” Ingredients 2 cloves garlic, minced ...
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Howard’s Cajun Power Ribeye and Onions
Rib-eye steak is a boneless cut from the rib section of beef. The “eye” in its name refers to the round cross-section of a muscle that is not well exercised, so rib-eye steak is very tender. Ingredients 3 medium ribeye steak 4 - 6 tbsp oil salt and pepper to ...
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Enice’s Coconut Pecan Pralines
MawMaw knows how to score points with her mother-in-law. She loves to make her pralines; they are really easy to make, but don’t tell her Mom-in-law…she thinks MawMaw has slaved all day. These pralines are exceptional. Ingredients 4 cups sugar 1 stick butter - 1/2 cup 1 large can pet ...
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Chantel’s Shrimp Mold
...ngredients 2 cans tomato soup 16 ounces Philly crème cheese 1 cup onions, chopped 1 cup celery, chopped 2 pounds boiled shrimp, chopped 1 pinch of baking soda 1 cup mayonnaise 1 box Knox gelatin - plain salt Tabasco Directions Step 1 Boil tomato soup and add Philly cheese. When ...
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Doc Camel’s Pork and Sausage Jambalaya
Note that this recipe is prepared to feed the masses at large family reunions, vendors street fairs, school events, food festivals and political gatherings. Kaplan, LA, in the year 2005, celebrated its first Cajun Food Festival. All types of fun Cajun foods were served. Make plans to attend in April/May. ...
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Nola’s Fresh Cajun Homemade Bread
...the smell of this bread cooking. Make a memory and bake this today! Ingredients 1/4 cup warm water 1 package yeast or 2 1/4 teaspoons. 1 tsp salt 3 1/2 cup to 4 cups flour 1/4 cup oil 1/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup warm milk Directions Step 1 Mix the ...
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Janelle’s Drunken Chicken
Here is the best use for your beer can. Cook your chicken with it. This Cajun Drunken Chicken seasoned with crab-crawfish-shrimp-boil seasoning is sure to be a crowd pleaser. The steam from the beer helps keep the chicken moist. Ingredients 1 chicken fryer 4 - 5 pounds 1/4 can beer ...
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Paw Paw’s Catfish Courtbouillon II
...on our web site we have another Paw Paw’s Catfish Courtbouillion. Apparently Paw Paw’s updated the recipe over the years and handed out that one as well. Ingredients 3-4 pounds catfish (keep filets as whole as possible) 1 cup chopped bell pepper 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped celery ...
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Angie’s Hot Wings
...ons until golden brown or until done. Step 2 In a 3-quart sauce pan add hot sauce, butter, brown sugar, and honey. Bring until boiling then lower heat to simmer. Add cooked wing portions to mixture. Leave in for desired hotness. Sauce will thicken during simmer. Step 3 French fries ...
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Grandma’s Homemade Biscuits
A biscuit my grandmother used to make. I remember her rolling it out and cutting it with one of her aluminum glasses. Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 cup shortening 3/4 cup milk Directions Step 1 In a bowl, ...
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