Ms. Inez’s Fried Shrimp Sandwich – Vermilion Cafe
...t her giving you “the stare”. People could not help but love this woman and the great food she cooked. All you really wanted was the great food and the best shrimp sandwich or best fried shrimp dinner ever at the Vermilion cafe (or Ms. Inez would deal with you). ...
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Baseball Park Burgers
I ate these this weekend at Holly Beach and it reminded me of being at the Vermilion Parish baseball parks playing softball and watching my brother pitch. Mom told me the secret to their burgers is the extra butter that’s added and the Evangeline Maid buns. These burgers, like all ...
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Crab Dip
This recipe makes me long for the days of crabbing at Rockefeller Refuge with my children. Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge, located in eastern Cameron and western Vermilion Parishes, is owned and maintained by the State of Louisiana. When the Rockefeller Foundation officially granted the property to the state, they spelled out ...
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Cabbage Casserole with Cheese Sauce
In South Louisiana there are plenty of Nanan’ (Cajun french for Marraine (godmother) and of course the Paran (godfather). The girl godchild is called “filleile” and the boy is called the “filleul’. My filleile loves to prepare this easy dish for her children. Ingredients Cabbage Filling: 1 lb ground beef ...
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Steamboat Cabbage
Ingredients 1 medium head cabbage, chopped 1 lb ground meat 1 1/2 cups raw rice 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce 2 cups water 1 large onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped fine 1 bunch green onion tops, chopped 1 tbsp parsley flakes Salt and pepper to taste 2 tbsp ...
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Crawfish Salad
A great fresh tasting salad hot or cold – Super for a main dish. Ingredients 1 lb cooked crawfish 1 small package of macaroni 2 tbsp pickled relish 1 small jar of chopped pimentos 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped bell pepper 1 small onion, chopped 1 to 2 ...
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Lazy Night Supper
Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped 1 (15 oz) can lima beans 1/2 cup washed rice 1/2 cup water Salt, black pepper, red pepper to taste Directions Step 1 In a medium to large skillet, brown the ground meat and remove any fat. Step 2 Add ...
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Chrissy’s Vegetarian Rice Dressing
After seeing Yves Vegetarian Ground Round at my local grocer, I realized it would be possible to make a rice dressing that both my vegetarian girlfriend and I could enjoy. This rice dressing tastes like the real thing. The “fake” ground round used in this is made of texturized soy. ...
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Delcambres’ Shrimp EtouffĂ©e (EtoufĂ©e)
This Cajun made from scratch Etoufée has no soup and is the made up of a mixture of various etoufée versions compiled from Delcambre’s family members. Maw-Maw thinks this is one of best tasting etouffee. Donald, our cook for this one tells us “This is a Cajun etoufée made up ...
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Eggplant Fritters
We was po’ & ate anything that didn’t eat us. When I had kids, Mom & Grandma would make fritters of all kinds for my children. It was a treat, they couldn’t wait to go (and visit) so they could get these. Ingredients 1 eggplant 3/4 cup flour 1/4 cup ...
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Homemade Authentic Salsa
A wonderful authentic recipe. The Salsa tastes just like it does in a really good Mexican restaurant! Ingredients 10 large tomatoes 1/2 bunch fresh Cilantro 2 fresh Jalapenos 1/2 bunch fresh Green Onions, chopped 1 tsp garlic powder (you can add more to taste) 1 tsp salt Directions Step 1 ...
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Crawfish Etouffée IV (Etoufée)
It only takes 20 minutes to prep and it’s the BEST Dish I have cooked in a very long time!!! Ingredients 4 cups finely chopped onions 2 cups finely chopped bell pepper 1/2 cup finely chopped celery 2 minced garlic 2 sticks butter 2 lbs crawfish tails with fat 4 ...
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Seven Layer Dip
This fiesta dip can served at a football game party, party or, in Louisiana, any excuse to pass a good time. Make it up an hour or two beforehand and put in the fridge. But don’t make it too much longer in advance. This dish only takes 15 minutes to ...
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Carrot Cake
Carrot cakes are a very popular treat for family gatherings or holidays. How wonderful to get a sweet treat with your beta carotene and vitamin A! Ingredients Carrot cake: 2 cups sugar 4 eggs 1 1/2 cups cooking oil 2 cups flour 2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt 2 tsp ...
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Best Fried Cajun Shrimp
There are different ways to prepare and season shrimp prior to frying. This recipe gives shrimp a distinct and unique flavor. Ingredients 1 cup milk 2 tbsp mustard (not heaping) 2 tsp onion powder Cayenne pepper to taste 2 lbs shrimp, cleaned and devined 3/4 cup white corn meal 3/4 ...
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