Recipe Type: All Poultry
Okra Shrimp Egg Gumbo and Oven Cooked Okra
Most people now realize that okra and the word “gombo,” which means okra in some parts of Africa, mean the same thing. Not to be confused with the soupy gumbo that Cajuns have become well known for. So this means that you can make a gumbo of gombo. Have you ...
Read moreOpelousas Baked Chicken
The secret to this very famous Opelousas dish is in the seasoning and in the long, slow basting process. Ingredients4 fryer halves Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning 1 cup oil 1 cup water 1 small can paprika 1 tbsp chili powderDirectionsStep 1Season chicken generously with Tony's or salt & pepper. Rub ...
Read moreCajun Chicken Cacciatore
Flavorful (just as the Cajuns can make it), creamy tomato sauce with chicken over noodles or rice! Really simple to prepare, just requires attention. Ingredients2 lbs boneless chicken breast 1 1/2 cups flour 1/2 cup olive oil 1 onion, chopped fine 1 bell pepper, chopped 2-3 cloves of garlic, minced ...
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Cajun Deep Fried Chicken
In Cajun country everyone and everything is related. This dish is a cousin to Cajun Fried Turkey; we figured if deep fried turkey tastes great, why wouldn’t the same be true with a chicken? This fairly new dish to Cajun cooking is worth a try if you have a deep ...
Read moreStuffed Bell Peppers IV
This is an easy and quick meal of stuffed bell peppers with great Cajun flavors. Ingredients6 green bell peppers, tops and insides removed 1 yellow or white onion, chopped 1 (16 oz) can tomato sauce 1 box Zatarins Chicken Creole Rice Mix 1 lb ground meat (chuck preferred) 2 tbsp ...
Read moreChicken Noodle Soup
Grandma was right, chicken soup does make you feel better. It’s a spirit-lifting, cold-soothing natural medicine, straight from the kitchen. Ingredients4 chicken breasts (with bones) 1 (16 oz) package egg noodles or spaghetti 2 medium Irish potatoes 1 tsp red pepper 1 tsp Zatarain's® Season All 1 tsp garlic powderDirectionsStep ...
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Cajun Deep Fried Turkey
One of my favorite cooking ideas is to deep fat fry our turkey for the holidays or New Year’s parties. My wife loves it when I cook; gives her time to do the other baking and cooking while I prepare the main dish. Ingredients12-15 lbs turkey 1 1/2 cups Italian ...
Read moreWild Duck Bake
Early in the morning hours when it cold and wet, better if it is raining, the Cajun hunter secures his seat in his duck blind. Here he will shoot his limit of wild ducks or geese if all is on his side. This duck bake is what you make when ...
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