Recipe Type: Classics
Shrimp and Egg Stew
Shrimp and Egg Stew is a popular Louisiana dish, enjoyed by many. Â It’s not only delicious, but it’s easy to make. Ingredients4 tbsp dark roux1 cup onion, chopped3 stalks of celery, chopped1 tbsp tomato paste 1 can of Rotel tomatoes1 can of cream of mushroom soup2-3 cups of water3-4 eggs, ...
Read moreFig Muffins
In Memory of Louella Landry Kaplan LA Cajun love making fig preserves – Great with bread, corn bread, or over cream cheese as an appetizer. Another sweet use for fig preserves is to make fig preserve muffins – so good Ingredients1 cup (2 sticks) butter 2 cups sugar 3 eggs1 ...
Read moreFig Ice Cream
Figs are among the oldest fruits.  Figs are  wonderful straight off the tree And what’s really nice you can also eat the peel. Many Cajun love making fig preserves – Great with bread, corn bread, or over cream cheese as an appetizer. Another sweet use is fig ice cream – ...
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Shrimp or Crawfish Cornbread
Wikipedia states – “The Southern version of cornbread actually originated with the Native Americans” Cajuns stepped it up a notch adding shrimp or crawfish Ingredients2 eggs1 can 15oz cream style corn1/3 cup oil3/4 cup grated cheese1 box Jiffy corn bread - any flavor1/2 teaspoon liquid crab boil2 cups raw shrimp or crawfish1 ...
Read moreCoosh Coosh a’la Microwave
A cornmeal dish know by so many names Kush Kush, Cush Cush, Couche Couche or Coosh Coosh – is a favored Cajun dish. It is also eaten with different condiments Milk…. Figs, Sugar, Cane Syrup,Coffee, Bacon, and Cracklings. A Cajun tradition made easy with the microwave.. Ingredients 3 cups cornmeal yellow-white ...
Read moreWhiskey Cookies
In Memory of Marylin DeMarcy Morvant This cookie is know by several names – Christmas Lizzies Fruitcake Cookies, Candied Fruit and Bourbon Cookies, Christmas Fruit Cookies, and Fruitcake Drops. This recipe offered a special memory for Maw-Maw who first tasted this cookie 50 plus years ago while working for a ...
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Pecan Coconut Pralines
If you have never made these- you must try! These are Heavenly – Easy to prepare and these pecan sweet Coconut Pecan Pralines make the Perfect Treat and Holidays sharing!! Ingredients2 cups pecans2 cups sweetened shredded coconut1 1/2 cups sugar1 cup brown sugar1/2 cup evaporated milk1/2 cup light corn syrup1/2 ...
Read moreFrench Toast Bake
The ideal breakfast for Christmas morning! Easy too! Prepare the night before and pop in the oven Christmas morning. SO DELISH! Your family will sing Hallelujah! Ingredients1/2 cup melted butter (1 stick)1 cup brown sugar1 loaf of thickly sliced bread - store bought or homemade4 eggs1 1/2 cup milk1 teaspoon ...
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