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Shrimp Etouffee’
A Cajun classic. Ingredients2 sticks butter 2 medium onions chopped 1/2 cup green onions scallions chopped 1/4 cup parsley minced 1/2 cup flour 4 stalks celery chopped 2 cloves garlic minced 1 -14 ounce can diced tomatoes 1 can chicken broth salt, cayenne, and black pepper to taste 1 pound ...
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Enchilada Casserole
Cajuns have added many dishes that are not native to their original eating habits. This is one of them; an easy way to make would be enchiladas. It is easy and quick and good. Ingredients2 pounds beef 2 cans Hormel Chili (w/or wo/beans) 6 tortillas 1/2 small chopped onion 1 ...
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Chrissy’s Cajun Petite Pois
Petite Pois means ‘little pea’ in Cajun French. The sweetness from the peas mixes so well with the smokey flavor of the roux. Ingredients4 onions, chopped 1 whole garlic pod, sliced 3 cans sweet peas 2 cans Swanson's Vegetable Broth 4-5 tbsp roux 6 eggs salt and black pepper to ...
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Mel’s Poodoo Beignets (To the Max)
Mel says “A fast and yummy way to a big ole plate of fake beignets! Fool all of your friends when they come visit!” The Chef favors Pillsbury Grand Buttermilk or Flaky Biscuits brand. Ingredients1 package biscuits 1.5 cups oil powdered sugarDirectionsStep 1Pour oil into a skillet and start warming ...
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Not-So-Cheesy Crawfish Fettuccini
We have always loved crawfish fettuccini but didn’t quite care for all the cheese. It seemed to make it too thick and sometimes too dry. The changes I made also stretches the serving quite a bit. Ingredients2 pounds Louisiana crawfish 1 stick butter 2 onions 2 bell peppers 1 stalk ...
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Fried Soft Shell Crabs
This is one of my mom’s favorite dishes. Ingredients2 cups flour (1 cup flour and I cup cornmeal optional) 1/2 tsp baking powder 3 eggs 1 cup milk 1 dozen soft shell crabs bread or cracker crumbs (optional) salt & black pepper canola oilDirectionsStep 1Make flour mixture: mix flour and ...
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Coonass Filet Mignon
According to CajunCulture.com, not only is the origin of the term “coonass” disputed but also its acceptable usage. Some Cajuns take pride in the word and display license plates saying “Registered Coonass” while others see it as an ethnic slur. Either way, this is some good filet mignon. Ingredients1.5 pounds ...
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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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Lemon Condensed Pie
Lemons: not just for lemonade or margaritas. Ingredients1 package vanilla wafers pound size 1 1/2 stick margarine 2 egg yolks well beaten 2 cans condensed milk 3/4 cup lemon juiceDirectionsStep 1Crush vanilla wafers, keeping a few to put around the pie dish (or to eat while preparing this dish). Step ...
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Potato Salad Everybody Loves
This is a side dish and it is good! My mother has won everyone over at church and service league with this crowd pleasing potato salad. This creamy, yet flavorful potato salad wins everyone over and is a great side dish with fried chicken, gumbo or barbecue. You can make ...
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Rabbit and Andouille Gumbo
I cook this with rabbit, since I have an abundance of them, but chicken, duck, quail, or venison will work too, whatever you have on hand. If you can’t find andouille sausage, use plain smoked link sausage, or try to find a hot link sausage. That’s the good thing about ...
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Oven Made Roux
Roux can be made on the stove top, in a microwave or in the oven. Either method will fill your home with a nice nutty aroma and the promise of a good meal starting. Ingredientsall-purpose flour canola oil heavy duty pot or cast iron potDirectionsStep 1There are different ways to ...
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Andouille Sausage
This homemade Andouille sausage is the real thing, and it IS spicy! It’s great for seasoning beans and gumbo; or use it in anything else that calls for smoked sausage. I use pecan or hickory wood for the smoke, but any fruit wood would do. Ingredients5 pounds pork shoulder 1/2 ...
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Sweet Milk Fruit Salad
This fruit salad recipe came from my sister-in-law who is deceased now but was a wonderful Cajun cook. My family has enjoyed this recipe for many years and has been passed down to other friends to enjoy. I have doubled and tripled this recipe. Ingredients3 - 6 apples chopped 2 ...
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MawMaw’s Plum Cake
This moist baby food cake is quick and easy and enjoyed during the holidays. Or you could bake the dish as cupcakes for the kids. Ingredients2 cups sugar 3 eggs 1 cup oil 2 small jars of plum with Tapioca baby food 2 cups self-rising flour 1 tsp cloves 1 ...
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Lime Green Fluff
Looking for a light dessert or salad to add to your holiday table this dish fits the bill. I serve it for the holidays as a salad but can be served as a dessert. Dish can be made calorie-wise by using sugar free Jell-O and low-fat cottage cheese. Ingredients1 large ...
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Strawberry Cake
Vickie Lege In Memory of her Mom Lois Mayard This recipe comes from my mom’s recipe box. The strawberries are everyone’s favorite and since Mother’s Day is in May, it is a perfect way of saying I love you by making her this wonderful moist cake. Since strawberries are in ...
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Mississippi Mud Pie
This delicious chocolate pie is easy to make and could be used with any flavor Jell-O pudding. The recipe is very rich. You may substitute sugar free Jell-O and low fat cream cheese for the original. Ingredients1 cup flour dash of cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar 1 block butter not margarine (8 ...
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White Squash Pudding
Delicious… A very popular dish among our older Cajuns who have taught the Cajun youngin’s to enjoy squash! This dish is also known as poo-tin or puttin. Ingredients4 large or 8 small white squash (small is better) 4 tbsp butter 1 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs 2 tsp vanilla extract ...
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Fast Macque Choux (Cajun Corn Dish)
There are those times when we simply do not have enough time to prepare our tasty Cajun dishes. So every once in a while we can be allowed shortcuts! After all most of us do not have to plant our own corn anymore. Delicious mockshoo without the fuss; you can ...
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