Recipes
Crabmeat Au-Gratin III
A classic Crabmeat Au Gratin dish. French bread and salad. This is a WOW meal. Ingredients1 stalk celery, chopped 1/4 stick butter 1 cup white onions, chopped 1 cup green onions (scallions), chopped 1/4 cup flour 1 (13 oz) can evaporated milk 2 egg yolks 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ...
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Chicken a la Smithfield
A great chicken dish excellent for a dinner party. Ingredients12 chicken breasts, skinned, halved and boned 1 cup leftover roast 2 cans cream of mushroom soup 12 bacon slices 1 cup sour cream silvered almonds optionalDirectionsStep 1Wrap each breast with a piece of bacon. Cover bottom of flat baking dish ...
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Mushroom Sauce for Meats
This is the perfect mushroom sauce for the broiled flank recipe on this site. Of course, its uses are not limited to just this one dish. Ingredients8 oz mushrooms, fresh or canned 2 sticks butter 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 2 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp dried basil crushed 2 tsp ...
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Green Rice
An excellent, low-fat dish. Ingredients2 cups rice, raw 2/3 cup bell pepper, chopped 1 cup green onion tops 1/2 cup parsley, minced 1/4 cup corn oil 1 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1/4 tbsp red pepper 2 cups beef or chicken bouillon or 2 cups water and 6 ...
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Grandma’s Tomato (Mexican) Rice
This is like eating rice and tomato gravy. Ingredients1 lbs ground meat 1 1/2 cup rice, browned in a little oil 1 onion, chopped fine bacon grease, optional 1 can tomato sauce 2 cups water salt to taste 2 tbsp chili powder 1/2 bell pepper cut in stripsDirectionsStep 1Brown the ...
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Simple Cabbage Rolls
This is a classic Cajun dish that can be frozen. Prepare a large batch to be enjoyed over and over again. Ingredients1 lbs ground beef (or half beef and half pork) 1/2 cup onions, chopped salt and pepper to taste 3/4 cup uncooked rice 1 large head of cabbage 2 ...
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Beef Vegetable Casserole
This could be called comfort food. Ingredients1 lbs ground beef 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 package seasoned oriental vegetables 2 packages cornbread mix and required ingredients salt, red and black pepper and garlic powder to taste 1 tbsp oil for browningDirectionsStep 1Brown meat and drain excess oil. Season ...
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Easy Eggnog
My husband’s favorite growing up. As we are now older, we can add bourbon to this this drink or leave the liquor out and all can enjoy. Ingredients2 pints vanilla ice cream, softened 1 quart commercial dairy eggnog 1/2 cup bourbonDirectionsStep 1Mix all of the above. Yields 2 quarts or ...
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Cabbage, Meat and Rice Casserole (Rice Cooker)
Put a side of black eyes and you are ready for New Year’s Day. – Here’s to good luck, good fortune, prosperity and a Wonderful New Year. The black eye peas, since they swell when cooked, symbolize prosperity; the cabbage greens symbolize money; the pork represents positive motion as pigs root forward ...
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Grandma Julie’s Crab Quiche
This quiche dish is a great delight and so easy to prepare. Makes you feel like a French Chef. Ingredients2 pie crusts 3 green onion, chopped 1 cup broccoli 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 cup half and half 3 cups crab meat 8 oz grated Swiss Cheese 4 eggs, beaten salt ...
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Broccoli Casserole
You gotta love this broccoli dish, even if you don’t like the green vegetable. Thanks D Dill for this one. Ingredients1 1/2 lbs broccoli, cut up 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tbsp pimento, chopped 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice 1/3 cup cheese cracker crumbled 1/4 ...
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Stuffed Bell Peppers II
As classic as Cajun comes. Stuffed bell peppers are a wonderful treat for Cajuns and their guests. Ingredients6 bell peppers 1 stick butter 1 onion, chopped fine 1/2 cup green onions 1 (4 oz) can mushrooms with stems and pieces 1/4 cup Romano and Parmesan cheese 2 cups cooked rice ...
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Chicken Flavored Rice
A delicious and flavorful way to get your little ones to eat rice (as if any Cajun child needed any help)! Great dish for entertaining company on Sunday or any get together. Ingredients1 stick butter 1/2 bell pepper, chopped 2 cups uncooked rice 1 large onion, chopped 1 can chicken ...
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Mom’s Sweet Potato Casserole
Yams, a Cajun favorite, makes this popular classic dish. As a young girl we would enjoy this wonderful dish often during the holidays. Now, I make it for my family. One of their favorites! Ingredients1 large can sweet potato or yams 3 tbsp butter 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 cup brown ...
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Spinach-Artichoke-Crab Casserole
This is a wonderful party or wedding dip. Serve in a hollowed-out sourdough bread bowl with chips or miniature bread pieces. Ingredients1 stick butter 2 packages spinach, frozen and chopped 1 large can artichokes 6 oz cream cheese 2 small cans crabmeat 1 pint sour cream 1/2 cup onion, chopped ...
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Cooked Custard Eggnog
A classic eggnog recipe for holiday enjoyment. Ingredients1 quart milk 6 eggs dash of salt 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup whipping creamDirectionsStep 1Heat milk but do not boil. Beat the eggs and salt in a large bowl; gradually add the sugar. ...
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Bloody Mary
Great Party Drink! Ingredients8 ounces lemon juice 5 ounces Worcestershire 14 ounces Heinz ketchup 1 quart vodka Tomato juice to make one gallon Celery sticks or pickled string beans for garnish Tabasco if desiredDirectionsStep 1Mix well, garnish and call friends to have a party.
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Sandra’s Punch
This great punch as a delicious flavor. Try both the alcoholic and non-alcoholic version for holiday parties or fun times. Ingredients6 ounces frozen lemonade 6 ounces frozen orange juice 1 large can unsweetened pineapple juice chilled 1 bottle Sauterne or Rhine wine chilled Or substitute for alcohol 2 ginger ales ...
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Dayton’s Holiday Punch
Great drink for Christmas, New Year or any festive party. Ingredientsequal amounts of Champagne and Ginger Ale orange sherbet 1 small jar of cherriesDirectionsStep 1Combine equal amounts of champagne and ginger ale. Add scoops of the orange sherbet to taste and a small jar of cherries.
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