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Gumbo Making 101
Gumbo 101 – A step by step of making a gumbo. Ingredients3/4 cup vegetable oil (canola) 1 cup flour 1 cup chopped onions 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped bell pepper 3 cloves garlic, diced 3 quarts water or chicken stock made with Wylers Chicken Granules (optional) or chicken ...
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Creole Shrimp (Easy and Fast)
This shrimp creole is such a fast and really tasty dish. Ingredients1 (10 oz) can cream of celery 1 (10 oz) can cream of mushroom 1 (10 oz) can Rotel Brand tomatoes 1 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped celery 2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 ...
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Broccoli Casserole II
Ingredients1 (10 oz) can cream of chicken soup 1 cup chopped onions 1 cup chopped celery 1 small box frozen chopped broccoli (cook and drain) 3 tbsp margarine Half a block of Mexican Velveeta cheese 2 cups cooked rice 1 cup of milkDirectionsStep 1Preheat oven to 350. Step 2In a ...
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Easy Pecan Pie
This pecan pie recipe made with Jello vanilla instant pudding was passed down to me from my mama. Mama and daddy were true Cajun. Their parents only spoke French and mom and dad spoke French when they didn’t want us kids to know what they were talking about. I come ...
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Bellpepper Italiana a la’ Cajun
Tastes like stuffed bell peppers, but far less trouble to make. This can be used as a main or side dish. Ingredients5 -6 medium to large bell peppers cut into bite sized pieces 1 1/2 lb ground meat 1 onion chopped 1 tbsp chopped garlic 1 (10 oz) can Rotel ...
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Chicken and Dumplings
This is my mom’s shortcut recipe for Chicken and Dumplings. I have absolutely loved this since I was a kid! Ingredients1/2 small white onion 1 green bell pepper 1 tbsp olive oil or butter 3 - 4 tbsp roux 1 cup water 1 packet brown gravy mix 4 frozen biscuits ...
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Roasted Sticky Chicken
This recipe turns out a roasted chicken almost as good as my Mom’s. Ingredients1 large roasting chicken 4 tsp salt 2 tsp paprika 1 tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp thyme 1 tsp white pepper 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 large onion, quarteredDirectionsStep ...
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Classic Coconut Cake
As a child I could be sure that my aunts would bring a coconut cake for the family or holiday gatherings. Were they ever good! A classic Cajun treat. Make sure to make the filling in advance so it has a chance to thicken. IngredientsCake Filling: 1 1/4 cups heavy ...
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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. IngredientsCabbage Filling: 1 lb ground beef 1 ...
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Cornbread and Andouille Dressing
Although this dish has similar ingredients, it is not a stuffing. Ingredients2 tsp unsalted butter 1/2 lb Andouille, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped green bell pepper 1 tbsp minced garlic Cornbread, I use day old but fresh ...
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Crawfish Pie-Tart
“Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and fillet gumbo… ‘Cause tonight I’m gonna see my ma cher amio” Could this be the same crawfish pie in this “Jambayla” song? Ingredients3/4 medium bell pepper, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 2 ribs celery, chopped 3/4 cup butter 6 tbsp crawfish fat (optional) 1 ...
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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. Ingredients1 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 cup ...
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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! IngredientsCarrot cake: 2 cups sugar 4 eggs 1 1/2 cups cooking oil 2 cups flour 2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt 2 tsp baking ...
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Seafood Cornbread Dressing
This is a delicious entree or side dish that’s perfect for the Lenten season. Ingredients2 boxes Jiffy Corn Bread (or use your own, if you like) 1 cup butter (margarine) 1/2 cup chopped onions 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper 1/4 cup chopped green onions 1 (10 ...
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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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Boudin Stuffed Pork Loin
Stuffed boneless pork butterfly loin chops. I came up with this recipe just so I’d have another reason to eat boudin! Ingredients4 boneless pork butterfly loins 1/2 to 1 lb pork boudin for stuffing 1/4 cup green onions (scallions), chopped Salt and pepper to taste1/8 cup cooking oilDirectionsStep 1Preheat oven ...
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Big Daddy’s Turkey Juice
With the big rage for frying turkeys, this recipe fits the bill to stuff (inject) your holiday turkeys or any meat that you can deep fat fry or bake. Ingredients1/2 small bottle of liquid crab boil 1/2 large bottle of lemon juice 10 shakes of Tabasco Sauce 2 tbsp onion ...
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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!!! Ingredients4 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 tbsp ...
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Mama’s Delicious Rice Dressing
Jon Miller for Dean Miller A simple and tasty rice dressing in half the time. Ingredients2 lbs lean ground beef 2 cups cooked rice 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1/2 tsp celery seed 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp red pepper 1 (4 oz) can sliced ...
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Emma Dean’s Killer Pink Fruit Salad
Jon Miller for Dean Miller This has to be a family classic and great for holidays and a family get together. I remember eating this as a child and thought it was so good, I couldn’t wait to finish dinner to get some of this dessert. Ingredients5 medium bananas ...
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