Low Carb Taco Quiche
For us Cajuns who have to watch our waistline. Very easy, very low carb and very tasty â four grams of carbs per wedge. Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1 package taco seasoning 3 beaten eggs 1/2 cup cheese of your choice 2 tbsp salsa 1 cup chopped onions sliced ...
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Pumpkin Pie Dessert
This is a creamy pumpkin filling crowned with a crunch topping. Yummy!! Ingredients 1 can pumpkin 15 oz 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp nutmeg 2 beaten eggs 2/3 cup evaporated milk (5 oz can) 1 package yellow cake mix (one layer size) 1/2 ...
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Low Carb Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
Sometimes us Cajuns have to watch what we eat; this is the alternative to the real mashed potatoes when on a low carb diet. Ingredients 16 ounces cauliflower 8 ounces shredded cheese your choice 4 ounces cream cheese 2 tbsp butter optional red and black pepper to taste Directions Step ...
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Carrot Soufflé (Souffle)
This is a must at the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday table. It complements the fried turkey, pork roast and rice dressing because of the slightly sweet taste and still leaves room for dessert. Ever wonder if your baking powder or baking soda is still good? From www.kitchen.com â All you ...
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Beer Shrimp Boil
Boiled shrimp is a favorite meal of the Cajuns. Here is a different way to âballâ shrimp. Ingredients 1/4 cup salt 2 tbsp coarse black pepper 2 tbsp red pepper cayenne 1/2 pint vinegar 2 bay leaves 2 cans beer 1 - 4 pounds shrimp in the shell 2 tsp ...
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Candied Yams – Sweet Potatoes
Candied yams are a popular favorite at holiday time. Although the trend is to cook the yams casserole style in the oven, my children really prefer this method of cooking yams. Ingredients 2 large cans yams or sweet potatoes No 3 size 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar ...
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Amaretto Slush Punch
A great Christmas and holiday punch. Drink Responsibly. Ingredients 1 litre Amaretto 2 (12 oz) can frozen orange juice 2 (12 oz) can frozen lemonade 8 cups water 1/2 cup sugar Directions Step 1 Mix together the Amaretto, orange juice and lemonade. Boil together 8 cups of water and the ...
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Macaroni and Cheese
A dish for all ages â mac ân cheese. Ingredients 2 cups Elbow macaroni measured uncooked 1 tbsp butter softened 1 egg beaten 1 tsp dry mustard 1/2 tsp salt 1/8 tsp nutmeg 1 tbsp boiling water 1 cup milk homogenized or evaporated 3 cups Cheddar cheese (12 oz) 1/4 ...
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Traditional Wedding Punch
I love going to weddings just so I can drink this punch. Made this for my friends in San Diego and it was a hit. Ingredients 3 cups hot water 1 cup sugar 2 packages jello any flavor or color 3 cans frozen orange juice 1 can frozen lemonade or ...
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Spicy Pecans
Pecans are popular in Cajun culture used in making the ever popular pralines, cakes and cookies. Here is another way to enjoy pecans with a little touch of hot! Ingredients 3 tbsp butter or margarine 2 cups pecan halves 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 ...
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Grandma DeMarcy’s Syrup Cake
This is the old fashioned syrup cake that Mama made all the time. It was a favorite. Ingredients 2 cups flour 1 cups sugar 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 cup cooking oil 1 cup Steen's Cane Syrup 1 egg beaten 1 tsp vanilla Your choice of spice: cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg ...
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Potato Chip Cookie
Fast, easy and tasty cookies that can be made without a trip to the grocery store to buy extra ingredients. This is a very easy, inexpensive recipe that goes a long way, especially when it is your turn to bring something to a bake sale. It also gets rid of ...
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Lonesome Cowboy Cajun Bars
This recipe calls for corn flakes, but I have made with any other left over cereal I had in my pantry. Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1 cup corn syrup 1 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter 6 cups corn flakes 12 ounces butterscotch chips Directions Step 1 Over medium heat, bring ...
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Carol’s Creole Salmon Croquettes
Salmon Croquettes with a seafood surprise! Ingredients 1 14 oz can salmon, drained 1 pound shrimp, chopped 2 cans crabmeat, drained 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 cup diced yellow onion, celery, & bell pepper 1 green onion chopped 1 tbsp parsley chopped fine 1 egg 1/2 cup evaporated milk 1/2 ...
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Classic Coconut Cake
I can remember as a young girl going to my grandmotherâs house for the holidays and looking forward to my aunt bringing a coconut cake. ceci est un bon gĂąteau (this is a good cake) A classic! Make a special memory for your family â Easter, Christmas, Anytime â bake ...
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