Red Beans and Sausage
Traditionally Cajuns prepared the red beans and sausage first then served it over rice rather than cooking it all together. Ingredients 1 lb red kidney beans 1 large onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1 lb smoked sausage, cut in 1/2 inch pieces 1 ham-bone with ...
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Vee’s Meatloaf
Ingredients 1 lb ground round 1 bell pepper, chopped 1-2 cups seasoned salad croutons (see directions) 2 tsp salt 1 egg 1 onion, chopped fine 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1/2 cup milk 6 oz sliced bacon 3 jalapenos, diced (optional) 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional) 1 tbsp horseradish (optional) Directions ...
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Oatmeal Tollhouse Cookies
Ingredients 3 cups flour 2 tsp baking soda 2 tsp salt 2 cups shortening 1 1/2 cups brown sugar 1 1/2 cups white sugar 4 eggs 2 tsp vanilla 4 cups rolled oats 9 oz chocolate chips Directions Step 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Step 2 In large mixing ...
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Watergate Salad
...An easy fast dish to prepare. Ingredients 1 (3 oz) box pistachio pudding 1 (20 oz) can unsweetened crushed pineapple 1 cup miniature marshmallows 1 cup chopped pecans 1 (9 oz) tub Cool Whip Directions Step 1 In a medium glass bowl, mix pudding and pineapple with juice. Add the ...
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Banana Pudding I
Old Fashioned like Mawmaw used to spend hours cooking. Here it is and takes no time to make. Ingredients 2 boxes instant banana pudding 3 - 4 ripe bananas, peeled 1 box vanilla wafers 1/2 tub of Cool Whip 1 (14 oz) can Eagle Brand Condensed Milk Directions Step 1 ...
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Classic Dumplings
Ingredients 3/4 cup all purpose flour 2 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 egg 1/3 cup milk or water Directions Step 1 Sift flour, baking powder and salt together. Beat the egg and add the milk to it. Combine the wet ingredients to the dry. Step 2 Drop ...
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Spicy Cajun Cabbage
Ingredients 4 large potatoes 1 large onion 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped 1 tsp oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 can whole tomatoes or Rotel (if using Rotel, omit jalapeno) 1 (14 oz) can chicken stock or Wyler's Chicken Granules Liquid 1 head of cabbage Salt and pepper to taste ...
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Old Fashioned Classic Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Frosting
This is the classic chocolate cake every Cajun child had growing up. The chocolate frosting recipe is also included or you can use the German Chocolate recipe on our website to frost. Merveilleusement délicieux. Ingredients 2 cups sugar 2 cups all purpose white flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp ...
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Veronica’s Pralines
Melt in your mouth good. – These pecan pralines are rich and buttery, sugary with a nice pecan crunch and very addicting. Ingredients 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup white karo syrup 1/2 cup water 2 cups pecan halves 1/2 stick butter 1 tbsp vanilla Directions Step 1 In a heavy ...
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Smoked Sausage and Sauerkraut
One of the most delicious sauerkraut and smoked sausage dishes you can find. This was one of Lilo’s children’s favorite recipes growing up and one of mine when I visited. Ingredients 4 (14 oz) cans Bush Bavarian Style Sauerkraut or Clausen Jar Sauerkraut 3 large yellow onions 3 large apples ...
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Rabbit (Wild or Tame)
I can remember rabbit hunting as a young child, especially when the moon was full. We always ate what we killed otherwise Mom wouldn’t let us hunt. Ingredients 2 1/2 to 3 lb dressed rabbit cut in serving pieces 2 to 3 cups Heinz Vinegar 2 to 3 cups water ...
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Cabbage, Meat and Rice Casserole (Rice Cooker)
Put a side of black eyes and you are ready for New Year’s Day. – Here’s to good luck, good fortune, prosperity and a Wonderful New Year. The black eye peas, since they swell when cooked, symbolize prosperity; the cabbage greens symbolize money; the pork represents positive motion as pigs ...
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Peanut Butter/Oatmeal No Bake Cookies
Ingredients 1 cup butter 2 cups sugar 4 tbsp cocoa powder 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup peanut butter 1 tsp vanilla 3 cups oatmeal Directions Step 1 In a medium saucepan, melt butter. Step 2 Add sugar, cocoa, and milk. Bring to a boil and boil for exactly one minute. ...
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Quick Peanut Butter Cookies
...Ingredients 1 cup creamy peanut butter 1 cup sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla Directions Step 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients and roll into 1 to 2 inch balls. Step 2 On a cookie sheet, press the balls down with a fork, creating a multi-lined 'X.' ...
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