Recipes by Suzanne LeMaire
Caramel and Cinnamon Pecans
These wonderful tasting pecans were served at L. Simmons wedding. They were more than gracious to share this recipe. Ingredients 1 stick butter 1 tsp cinnamon 1 cup brown sugar 1 pound pecans Directions Step 1 Cook in microwave - Melt butter in casserole dish. Add brown sugar and cinnamon ...
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Bread Pudding (French Bread)
This is a very classic recipe using stale French bread. This recipe is so good, we sometimes let the bread go stale just so we could get some bread pudding, Great Recipe from Aunt Sandra Ingredients 1 loaf stale French bread 1 quart milk 4 beaten eggs 2 cups sugar ...
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Seafood Fettuccine
A classic shrimp and noodle dish cooked on the stove top. Ingredients 1 lbs cooked seafood (Boiled shrimp or crawfish) 1 white onion, chopped fine 1/2 cup parsley, chopped fine 1/2 cup green onion, chopped fine 2 - 3 garlic cloves, chopped fine 1 bell pepper, chopped 2 stalks celery, ...
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Sandra’s BBQ Sauce
...This sauce works great for the brisket smoked a’la oven on this web site. Ingredients 1 bottle Kraft BBQ Sauce 1/2 cup Woody's concentrate 1 small bottle ketchup 1 cup water 1/2 cup sugar Directions Step 1 Combine all ingredients and blend well. Great on the brisket when reheating. Share ...
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Flank Steak
Flank was once considered the “bottom of the barrel” type of meat. Now, it has gained in both popularity and price. Still a wonderful piece of beef to prepare. Ingredients 1 Flank steak (1/2 pound to 3/4 pound per person) unseasoned meat tenderizer Worcestershire sauce wine vinegar onions for sautéing ...
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Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
This recipe is for a one gallon ice cream maker. Note: There is no cooking with this recipe so be aware that there are raw eggs in this dish. Ingredients 2 -3 cups sugar 2 cups milk 1 (14 oz) can Pet milk, chilled 4 eggs, beaten 1/2 tsp vanilla ...
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Crawfish EtouffĂ©e – Lite Version
This is actually our go-to etouffee recipe, even though it contains no butter or crawfish fat. The flavors are really incredible and have been known to prompt marriage proposals (no kidding, just ask Shauna Chauvin Richard!) Ingredients 1 lb crawfish tails or shrimp, peeled and cleaned 1 onion, chopped 1 ...
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Basic Classic Cornbread
This is a basic cornbread that old Cajuns used to eat with cracklins and milk. Ingredients 1 cup flour 1 cup yellow corn meal 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup sugar 4 tsp baking powder 2 eggs 1/3 cup oil 1 cup milk 1/2 can cream corn (optional) Directions Step 1 ...
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Cajun Cornbread III aka Mexican Cornbread
Most Cajuns like their food spicy but with lots of flavor. This cornbread gives you both. Ingredients 1 box Jiffy Cornbread 1 (15 oz) can cream corn 1 lb cheddar cheese 1 medium onion, chopped fine 1 medium bell pepper, chopped fine 1 tbsp garlic powder 1 tsp salt 1 ...
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Banana Bread
A popular bread especially when bananas are going brown. Very easy to make and easier to enjoy. Ingredients 3 large ripe bananas 1 cup sugar 1 egg 4 tbsp butter or margarine, melted and cooled 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 tsp salt 1 tsp baking soda Directions Step ...
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Lemon Blueberry Biscuits
This is a traditional biscuit recipe that has been modified for contemporary tastes. These have a light, sweet taste and are perfect for breakfast. Ingredients 2 cups flour 1/3 cup sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 8 ounces lemon yogurt 1 egg slightly beaten ...
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Party Chocolate Cookie
This is a neat recipe for a huge chocolate chip cookie, great for birthday parties. Use ready made frosting to write a message on top after baking. Ingredients 1/2 cup cooking oil 1/2 cup margarine 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla 2 eggs, beaten 2 1/4 ...
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Strawberry Sherbet
A cool and sweet treat perfect for summer days. My children and guests love it when I serve this at our summer parties. Ingredients 2 (14 oz) cans condensed milk 2 quarts milk 2 packages frozen strawberries 8 strawberry sodas Directions Step 1 If strawberries are whole or halves, cut ...
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Shortcut Pralines VII
One of the fastest ways to make classic pralines! Ingredients 4 cups pecans 4 cups sugar 1 (14 oz) can condensed milk 3/4 cup of water 1/2 stick butter Directions Step 1 Combine in a medium nonstick pan, the sugar, condensed milk and water. Cook until the mixture begins to ...
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