Recipes
Easy Sweet Potato Casserole
Holiday meals are extra special with this sweet potato dish. Ingredients3-4 fresh sweet potatoes, peeled and boiled 1 (20 oz) can of crushed pineapple (in heavy syrup) 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup pecans 1 cup marshmallowsDirectionsStep 1Slice the boiled sweet potatoes into one to one-half inch thick slices and ...
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Haystack Candy
I had forgotten about this old favorite recipe. When my children were younger this was a fast great for holiday candy. The shoestring potatoes give this candy its haystack effect. They are also known as Easy Chocolate Drops or Chip Stick Peanut Candy. Another reader writes: These candies are great ...
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Jalapeno-Cheese Spread
This spread is easy to make and is a delicious, mildly spicy dip. I also sometimes use it to make a great grill cheese sandwich. Ingredients2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese or Longhorn cheddar cheese 1 (16 oz) package softened cream cheese 1 (7.5 oz) can jalapeno relish or finely ...
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Ham Salad
Leftover baked ham? This recipe is a simple and yummy way to use it. Ingredients2 cups ground ham (baked, preferably) 1/2 cup diced celery 1/2 cup sweet pickle relish 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tbsp horseradish (optional) Black pepper to tasteDirectionsStep 1Using a food processor, grind up the ham. Step 2 ...
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Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Light tasting, satisfying and a dish to feed the multitudes, this very popular classic sandwich is served at most traditional Cajun weddings. Great for parties, too. Ingredients3 loaves fresh white bread or sandwich bread 1 stalk of celery 1/2 cup sweet pickle relish (or more to taste) 2 ribs celery, ...
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Pecan Pie Bars
These pecan bars are the “melt in your mouth” kind. Great for the holiday season or when you want to prepare an extra special treat. Ingredients1 box Yellow Cake Mix 1/2 cup butter 1 egg 1 cups chopped pecans Filling: 2/3 cup reserved cake mix 1 cup light brown sugar ...
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Easy Syrup Cake
Sugar cane begins with a 12 inch long “slip” cut from a stalk of cane. Then a Cajun turns the sugar cane into a by-product called syrup cake. Sugar cane takes 24 months from initial planting to harvest; this cake takes a lot less time than that to bake. Ingredients1 ...
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Date Nut Bars
Ingredients3/4 cup flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup melted margarine 2 eggs, well beaten 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 (8 oz) package dates, choppedDirectionsStep 1In a medium glass bowl, mix together flour, baking powder and salt. Add sugar and mix well. Step 2In ...
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Cocoons
The low cooking time aids the transition from basic ingredients to a melt in your mouth cookie. Great holiday cookie! Bake these now or any time during the year. Ingredients2 cups all purpose flour, sifted 3/4 cup butter, softened not melted 4 tbsp powdered sugar 2 tbsp vanilla 1 cup ...
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Classic Shrimp Dip for Wedding
There are over 2,000 different species of shrimp worldwide and there are probably just as many ways to prepare shrimp dip. This is almost always served at weddings and parties. This recipe will easily serve 60 guests. Ingredients2 lbs peeled shrimp, cut into very tiny pieces 2 sticks butter 2 ...
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Toasted Baguette Rounds for Dipping
Croutons that accompany a dip very well. Ingredients1 baguette 2 tbsp butter Garlic powder to tasteDirectionsStep 1Slice a long baguette 1/4 inch thick. Use a bread knife or serrated knife for easier cutting. A long baquette makes about 40 to 50 pieces. Step 2 Combine butter and garlic powder to ...
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Creamy Crawfish Au Gratin
A true Cajun classic. The flavor really is exceptional. This version is meant to be served over rice, pasta or puff pastry. Ingredients1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup flour 2 cups heavy cream 1 1/2 lb clean crawfish meat 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp white pepper 1 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper ...
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Perfect Pecan Pie
Pecans are classified by the color of their skin – Light, Light Amber, Dark and Dark Amber. Work magic with pecans by baking the Perfect Pecan Pie. Pecan Pie for a Cajun is as classic a dish as Crawfish. Always a popular item for holiday baking. Ingredients3/4 cup pecan halves ...
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Broccoli and Seafood or Meat Pie
A great dinner addition (even for those who don’t love Broccoli). Ingredients1 deep dish pie shell 3 ounces grated Mozzarella cheese 3 ounces sliced Mozzarella cheese 1 lb ground beef chuck or turkey OR shrimp and/or crab meat 1 (4 oz) can of mushrooms 4 ounces soft cream cheese 1 ...
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Pumpkin Bread II
Pumpkins are harvested in early fall, and echo the changing colors of the leaves. Pumpkins are readily available, inexpensive and can be used for many dishes. So why not plan and spice up a holiday dish around pumpkins? This bread is perfect for it. Ingredients3 1/3 cups flour 1 cup ...
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Christmas Eggnog
Good eggnog is a difficult balance between the right amount of alcohol, sweetness, and ease to make. This recipe strikes the perfect balance. Ingredients6 beaten eggs 2 cups milk 1/3 cup sugar 3 tbsp light rum 3 tbsp bourbon 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup whipping cream 2 tbsp sugar Nutmeg ...
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Marylyn’s Shrimp Mold
Outside of crawfish, shrimp is the most popular shellfish in Cajun dishes. Most of our shrimp come from Gulf waters and are used to make this delicious shrimp mold popular at Cajun Weddings and Holiday parties. The pretty salmon color of this dish lends a nice touch to decorating the ...
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Milk Punch – The New Eggnog
This is a great alternative to making eggnog without raw eggs. There is no cooking, no whipping egg whites and cream. Just mix right up and freeze. The spirits keep the milk from freezing and the freezer keeps the milk from spoiling. Ingredients1 cup sugar 1 cup dark rum 1/2 ...
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Wild 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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Santa’s Whiskers
The red cherries and coconut colors are reminiscent of Old Saint Nick’s beard and suit. I baked these cookies for my children and now for the grandkids. Ingredients1 cup butter 1 cup sugar 2 tbsp milk 1 tsp vanilla or rum extract 2 1/2 cups flour 3/4 cup maraschino cherries, ...
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