Recipe Type: Classics
Pork Rib or Pork Chop Jambalaya with Cabbage
One of the more popular Cajun dishes. Pork Ribs or Pork Chop can be used. Ingredients1 rack country style pork ribs, cut in two inch pieces or pork chops with bone in. 1 quart water or beef broth 2 medium onions, chopped 1 tsp Kitchen bouquet 6 cloves of garlic, ...
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Couche-Couche
Ingredients5 tbsp cooking oil 2 cups yellow cornmeal 1 tsp salt 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp baking powder 2 cups milkDirectionsStep 1Pour four of the five tablespoons of cooking oil into a heavy iron skillet or saucepan that has a tight lid. Let it heat while you mix the remaining ...
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Garfish Balls (Patties) or Choupique Balls I
Garfish Patties or Choupique Balls Ingredients1 onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped 3-4 cloves garlic, chopped 3 lbs Garfish meat Salt and pepper to taste 1 packet of fish fry or a mixture of 1/3 cup flour and 1/3 cup yellow cornmeal seasoned with 1/2 teasppon each black pepper, salt, ...
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Chrissy’s Favorite Bread Pudding
This is one of Elizabeth’s favorites also…. Photo Credits to Elizabeth Bourgeois Fuller.. Ingredients8 bread slices, broken up 4 cups milk, warmed 4 eggs, separated 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk 1 tbsp vanilla plus 1 tsp vanilla 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapples, drained 1/2 stick ...
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Cracklins; Cracklings
A great tasting snack especially with boudin (boudoin) or cush cush. IngredientsPork meat with fat attached Oil for frying Salt and pepper (red and black) to tasteDirectionsStep 1Method 1 - Cut pork into 2-inch squares. You should cut for skin, fat, and meat on each square. Step 2Place the pork ...
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Steen’s Syrup Gingerbread
Ingredients1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 eggs beaten 2 1/2 cup flour 1 tsp ginger 1/2 tsp ground cloves 1 1/2 cup Steen's syrup 1 cup boiling water 1 1/2 tsp soda 1 tsp cinnamonDirectionsStep 1Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs and the sifted dry ingredients. Alternate with ...
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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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Aunt Doris’ Sweet Dough Tarts
This tart recipe has been handed down from Doris’ mother and my grandmother, Ella Broussard. Ingredients1 cup Crisco 4 cups flour 1 tbsp vanilla 2 cups sugar 5 eggs 5 tsp baking powderDirectionsStep 1Cream together the Crisco and sugar until fluffy. Beat eggs and vanilla into mixture. Slowly stir in ...
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