Corn Casserole I
Ingredients 1 (15 oz) can whole kernel corn 1 (15 oz) can cream-style corn 3 eggs 1 container (8 oz) sour cream 1 box Jiffy Cornbread mix 1 1/2 sticks melted butter 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese Directions Step 1 Mix together all ingredients except for Cheddar Cheese; pour in ...
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Granny’s Baby Syrup Cookies
Ingredients 1 cup shortening 2 cups sugar 2 cups syrup ( cane syrup) 2 cups raisins (optional) 4 eggs 1 cup boiling water with 1 tsp baking soda dissolved in hot water (cool before adding) 7 cups flour Directions Step 1 Mix in order given: Shortening, sugar, syrup, boiling water, ...
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PaPa’s Porridge (Bouillie)
In addition to being a great meal, this is also an old treatment for an upset stomach in Cajun Land. Ingredients 2 cups milk 3/4 cup water 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup sugar 2 tsp flour Directions Step 1 Mix flour and water to make thin mixture. Heat the milk, ...
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Grannie’s Pralines I
Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1 pinch salt 2 tbsp corn syrup 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup evaporated milk 2 tbsp butter 2 cups pecans Directions Step 1 Combine sugar, brown sugar, salt, milk and corn syrup. Mix and cook over medium heat to soft ball ...
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Croquinoles (Kro-ce-yoils) Cajun Doughnut
One of the more popular classic Cajun sweet pastries. I can still smell the aroma wafting out the kitchen when these were cooking. Ingredients 1/2 cup margarine 2 cups flour 1/2 tsp vanilla 1 tbsp milk 1 tbsp baking powder 1/4 cup sugar 2 eggs 1/8 tsp salt Oil for ...
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Popcorn Balls
Fall always reminds me of sugar cane, syrup and popcorn balls. My favorite as a young child. Ingredients 2 quarts popcorn 2 cups Steen's (cane syrup) 1 tsp salt 1 tsp butter Directions Step 1 Pop the corn and set aside. Boil syrup and salt on medium heat. Stir constantly ...
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Aunt Doris’ Sweet Dough Tarts
This tart recipe has been handed down from Dorisā mother and my grandmother, Ella Broussard. Ingredients 1 cup Crisco 4 cups flour 1 tbsp vanilla 2 cups sugar 5 eggs 5 tsp baking powder Directions Step 1 Cream together the Crisco and sugar until fluffy. Beat eggs and vanilla into ...
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Oreilles De Cochon – Pigs Ear Doughnut
A special treat in Acadiana is crisp, sugary and light oreilles de cochon. Translated this term means āPigs Ear,ā to describe the shape. Ingredients 1 cup flour 1/4 tsp salt 1 (12 oz) can syrup - cane, corn or sugar Shortening for deep frying Directions Step 1 In large glass ...
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Pickled Eggs in a Jar
Pickling is one of the oldest methods of preserving foods. Pickling is the preserving of food in an acid (usually vinegar), and it is this acid environment that inhibits undesirable bacteria growth. Ingredients 1 dozen eggs, boiled and peeled 1 onion, sliced 1 big bell pepper, sliced 7-9 garlic cloves ...
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Chicken, Sausage & Shrimp Jambalaya
Jambalaya a mish-mash of rice, meat an/or seafood. Quick and easy way to make a one-pot meal. Add a green salad and garlic bread for a complete dinner. Use fresh or dried shrimp Ingredients 1 onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped 3 chicken breast, in chunks 1 package smoked sausage, ...
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Cynthia Abshire’s Yam Casserole
A popular and classic hoilday yam casserole. Ingredients 2 eggs, beaten 3 cups cooked sweet potatoes, mashed 1 stick softened butter 2/3 cup white granulated sugar 1 tbsp vanilla extract 2/3 cup light brown sugar 1/3 cup flour 1 stick butter (8 tbsp) 1/2 cup chopped pecans Directions Step 1 ...
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Pumpkin Bread or Sweet Potato Bread
Ingredients 4 eggs 3 cups sugar 1 cup oil 1/3 cup water 2 cups pumpkin or baked sweet potatoes 3 1/2 cup sifted flour 2 tsp baking soda 1 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon 1 1/2 cups pecans Directions Step 1 Beat eggs gently with sugar; add oil, water ...
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Bonita Hopkins’ Shrimp or Crawfish Opelousas
Quick and easy Cajun Dish. Cooked in one easy step right in your rice cooker. Ingredients 1 lb Shrimp or Crawfish 1 medium onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped 1 small bunch each green onion tops & parsley 1 1/2 cups washed rice 1 Ā½ cups water 1 (14 oz) ...
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Cynthia’s Squash Supreme
Ingredients 2 lbs squash 1 (10 oz) can cream of chicken 1 small carton sour cream 1 large carrot, grated 1 package cornbread stuffing mix 1 stick melted butter 1 onion, finely chopped 8 ounces grated sharp cheese Directions Step 1 Cook squash until tender in salted water. Drain well. ...
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Tauzin’s Andoullie Stuffed Pork Loin with a Fig Demi Glaze
Ingredients 1 pork loin 2 Andouille sausages 2 tbsp Tony Chachere's Seasoning 2 cups water 1 cup pureed fig preserves Directions Step 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Step 2 Place pork loin on a cutting board and, using a long knife, slice into the pork loin along the length, ...
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