Recipe Type: Classics
Della’s Pecan Pralines III
I gave this recipe to my friend 30 years ago and she still makes these today. These are just wonderful for holiday eating or filling candy tins. Ingredients1 cup sugar 1 cup brown sugar (1/2 dark, 1/2 light) Dash of salt 1/2 cup evaporated milk 2 tbsp light Karo Syrup ...
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Crawfish Eggplant Casserole
Eggplant was a classic staple in Cajun Country. This recipe came into fashion when crawfish also became a staple. Shrimp substitued for Crawfish is hard to beat; shrimp compliments the taste of eggplant so well. Ingredients3 medium eggplants, peeled and quartered 1 1/2 cup chopped onions 1 cup green bell ...
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Fig cake I – Gateau de Figue
One of the best Cajun known classics. Sit with your friend(s) and family and enjoy fig cake and a fresh cup of steamy coffee, coffee milk or a cold glass of root beer.. Ces’t si bon! Ingredients2 cups flour (all purpose) 2 cups sugar 1 cup cooking oil 3 ...
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Oyster Dressing I
One of the classic oyster dishes that goes well with any of your holiday meals. Use white pepper if you can as it has a distinctive flavor that really makes the dish stand out. Ingredients4 pints fresh oysters, drained and coarsely chopped, reserve liquid 3 medium bell pepper chopped 3 ...
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Sock-it-to-me Cake
Back in the 70’s this cake was one of the most popular cakes being baked. This is a moist melt in your mouth cake that has an amazing aroma that fills the house when it’s baking. Ingredients1 box butter cake mix 1/2 cup sugar 3/4 cup Crisco Oil 1/2 cup ...
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Fig Cobbler
Create a great dessert with Fig Preserves and a “mashe pan” – Â sweet “gateau sucre” cake topping type cake – one of the best!!! Ingredients1/4 cup butter or margarine 1 cup all purpose flour 1 cup sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1 cup milk 1 large egg or 2 small ...
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Cajun Cake
A Cajun pineapple cake topped with coconut pecan icing A cake born on the bayou.  This cake reminds me of a blonde German chocolate cake. Ingredients1 box Pineapple or Duncan Hines Yellow Cake Mix 3 eggs 1/4 cup oil 1 (15 oz) can crushed pineapple, juice and all Topping for ...
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Crawfish Fettuccine II
The pasta dish of the Cajuns. Ingredients1 onion chopped 1 bell pepper chopped 2 sticks butter 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 cup milk 2 tbsp flour 1 tsp salt 1 pound package Kraft jalapeno cheese 2 pounds crawfish 1 (16 oz) large bag broad egg noodlesDirectionsStep 1Cook noodles ...
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