Recipe Type: Classics
Persimmon Bread II
Persimmons, the Latin word for it means “food of the gods.” From eHow – Persimmon is an attractive tree with nutritional, sweet, autumn-ripening fruit that has been an old-fashioned favorite for homeowners in U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zones 5 through 11, depending on the variety. Persimmon trees fall into two distinct ...
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Persimmon Bread I
Freeze the persimmon pulp and make this bread anytime! Ingredients1 cup persimmons pulp1 cup brown sugar2 tablespoon oil2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cups raisins1 egg1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt1 cup chopped nuts - Choice of pecans - walnuts - hickory nutsDirectionsStep 1Combine persimmon pulp, brown sugar, oil ...
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Kumquat Bread
Kumquats are tiny fruits with a sweet to sour citrus flavor and a fully edible peel. Kumquats are in season starting in October in South Louisiana. Ingredients2 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon soda1/2 teaspoon salt3 cups flour2/3 cup oil1 cup brown sugar4 eggs2/3 cups milk2 cups whole seeded kumquat preserves1 cup nutsDirectionsStep 1Preheat oven to 350 ...
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Pumpkin Custard Pie
From Wikipedia – A pumpkin is a cultivar of the squash plant, most commonly of Cucurbita pepo, that is round, with smooth, slightly ribbed skin and deep yellow to orange coloration. The thick shell contains the seeds and pulp. The pumpkin pulp is the heart of this pie. What is interesting ...
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Cajun Seasoning All-Purpose Spice Blend
Most Cajun cooks will shake a little of this and some more of that – with this you shake only one time. Salt added separately according to your dietary needs. Ingredients5 tablespoon onion powder3 tablespoon garlic powder/granules 2 tablespoon paprika1/2 tablespoon dry mustard1 teaspoon black pepper1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 ...
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String Beans (Green Beans) and Potatoes
From the LSU College of Ag Center = Snap beans, green beans, or string beans…no matter which name you prefer, they are one and the same and in season! Green snap beans are categorized into two different groups, bush or pole beans, based on growth characteristics. If the bean plant needs support ...
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Baked Sweet Potatoes – Yams
My Mom baked the best sweet potatoes. For years I tried to replicate hers and always blamed my not having a gas oven as to why mine were not quite as juicy and as flavorful. In fact I tried wrapping in foil but they still were not perfect. My problem ...
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Carl’s Crawfish Étouffée
Crawfish Étouffée is one of our favorite Cajun classics, but many newcomers find the dish tricky. This recipe is sure to deliver delicious results in a short amount of time. Ingredients1 lbs crawfish or shrimp tails, shelled and cleaned1 onion, chopped1 bell pepper, chopped1 can cream of mushroom soup1 can Rotel ...
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