Mawmaw Ruby's Recipe Box
Fruit Cobbler
An easy fast cobbler taking less time than the classic version. Ingredients1 stick butter 1 cup sugar 1 cup self-rising flour 1/2 cup milk (may take up to 3/4 cup) 1 large can of fruit filling any flavorDirectionsStep 1Melt butter in long cake pan. Step 2 Mix the sugar, flour ...
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Chicken a la Smithfield
A great chicken dish excellent for a dinner party. Ingredients12 chicken breasts, skinned, halved and boned 1 cup leftover roast 2 cans cream of mushroom soup 12 bacon slices 1 cup sour cream silvered almonds optionalDirectionsStep 1Wrap each breast with a piece of bacon. Cover bottom of flat baking dish ...
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Grandma’s Tomato (Mexican) Rice
This is like eating rice and tomato gravy. Ingredients1 lbs ground meat 1 1/2 cup rice, browned in a little oil 1 onion, chopped fine bacon grease, optional 1 can tomato sauce 2 cups water salt to taste 2 tbsp chili powder 1/2 bell pepper cut in stripsDirectionsStep 1Brown the ...
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Crab Dip II
A great classic party dip for weddings or large family gatherings. Our most popular dip! Ingredients3/4 cup butter 2 onion, finely chopped 2 stalks celery, finely diced 3 tbsp parsley, chopped 1 bell pepper, finely chopped 3 lbs crab meat or 7 (6.5 oz) cans 1 large can evaporated milk ...
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Linda’s Fresh Cinnamon Rolls (School Recipe)
When we grew up, we often had cinnamon rolls at school. This recipe is a recreation of that old-fashioned taste. On this website Look up – Linda’s Old-Fashioned School Cafeteria Bread Rolls to make this recipe IngredientsOn this website - Linda’s Old-Fashioned School Cafeteria Bread Rolls 1 cup granulated sugar 3 ...
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Stuffed Chicken Breast w/ Shrimp and Crab
This is an easy meal to prepare. You can make this more heart healthy by baking in the oven instead of cooking it in oil. Ingredients1/2 cup onion, chopped fine 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped (or substitute celery salt and dried celery leaves to taste) 1/4 cup bell pepper chopped ...
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Crock-Pot Jambalaya – Pastalaya
The Cajun-Creole version of paella, though more highly spiced. There are many different versions of jambalaya; in fact, the only consistent ingredients are rice, tomatoes, peppers, and onions. Ingredients12 ounces skinless chicken breast cut in 1 inch cubes 1 lb smoked sausage 2 bell peppers, chopped 1 onion, chopped 2 ...
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Quick Chicken Pot Pie
Quick and Easy – Good and Yummy! And super for leftover chicken and turkey. Ingredients2 Pillsbury pie crusts 1- 2 pound bag of frozen mixed vegetables 1/2 stick butter - 4 tblsp 1 (10 oz) can cream of chicken soup 1 (12 oz) can white chunk chicken breast or 1 ...
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Beignets – A French Doughnut
Beignet is Cajun French for “French Donut.” Cafe Du Monde in New Orleans popularized this indulgent Cajun treat. See our complimentary blog post, Making Old-fashioned Beignets, for illustrated instructions. Ingredients1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup sugar 2 packages yeast 6 1/2 cups plain flour 1 tsp salt 1 cup evaporated milk ...
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Crawfish Pie II
Crawfish Pie – a Louisiana favorite – No Crawfish? Put in dat shrimp instead. So Lentilicious gud, ma freind! Ingredients1 1/2 to 2 pounds crawfish tails 1 small onion, chopped 1 8oz stick butter 1 tsp each red pepper, black pepper 1 (10 oz) can cream of mushroom soup 1 ...
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Red Beans and Sausage
Traditionally Cajuns prepared the red beans and sausage first then served it over rice rather than cooking it all together. Ingredients1 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 some ...
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Crawfish EtouffĂ©e – Lite Version
This is actually our go-to etouffee recipe, even though it contains no butter or crawfish fat. The flavors are really incredible and have been known to prompt marriage proposals (no kidding, just ask Shauna Chauvin Richard!) Ingredients1 lb crawfish tails or shrimp, peeled and cleaned 1 onion, chopped 1 bell ...
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Red Beans and Rice Crock pot Style
Working and fixing something for dinner can be a problem. Using the crock pot enables you to cook a hearty dinner without much fuss. Quick soak of the dried beans is recommended by many cooks or an overnight soak of the beans. For the quick soak – Â Rinse and sort ...
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Roux – First You Make A Roux
Many Cajun recipes start with “First You Make A Roux” and Most Cajun dishes start with a good roux. Ingredients3/4 cup oil (Canola or Vegetable) 1 cup all purpose white flourDirectionsStep 1Heat a heavy skillet or cast iron pot and add oil. Once oil is heated, slowly add the flour, stirring ...
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Chicken Fricassee
This is an old Cajun classic that has a many variations. This is my version 🙂 Ingredients1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1/2 bell pepper, chopped 1/8 tsp cayenne 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp onion powder 1 tsp McCormick Season All 2-4 chicken breasts 1/3 jar Savoie's roux ...
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