Recipes
Cold Shrimp Dip
If you are looking for an easy, fast and delicious dip to make for a party and you like artichokes, this is your recipe. You and your guests will love it. I started making this recipe 32 years ago and it’s still one of my favorites. Ingredients1 lb shrimp 1 ...
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Millionaire Fudge
No this fudge won’t make you rich, but when you taste it, you’ll feel like you are. Ingredients4 1/2 cups sugar 1 (12 oz) can Pet milk 1 stick margarine 8 Hershey Bars Plain chocolate candy 1 (7 oz) jar marshmallow crème 6 cups pecans 2 cups chocolate chips 2 ...
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Sweet Potato Praline Soufflé
Sweet potatoes go really well with the pralines in this sweet soufflé. Ingredients6 lbs sweet potatoes 1 tbsp cane syrup 1/3 cup fat-free sweetened condensed milk 2 sticks butter, softened 2 tbsp light brown sugar 1/2 orange, juiced Zest from 1 lemon 1/2 lemon, juiced 1/4 tsp cinnamon sugar Pinch ...
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Southern Sweet Potato Pie
One of the more popular classic Southern pies baked for Christmas dinners and special meals. Ingredients1 (9 inch) pie shell 2 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes 3/4 cup sugar 2 tbsp molasses 2 eggs 1 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp powdered ginger 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 tbsp orange zest 2 ...
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Simple Sweet Potato Pie
A simple recipe to make a classic Southern dessert. Simply Perfect and Simply Delicious Ingredients1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shell 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes- one pound baked - 40 oz can drained 2 eggs, slightly beaten 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ginger 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1 ...
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Banana Split Cake
A simple cake, reminiscent of a banana split, which always reminds me of eating ice cream on Holly Beach. IngredientsCrust 2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/4 cup margarine, melted Cake 1/2 cup margarine 2 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 eggs 4 - 5 bananas, sliced lengthwise 1 (20 oz) can ...
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Sweet & Hot Snack
A party snack with Cajun Flair. Ingredients1 cup light Karo Syrup 1 stick margarine or butter 1/2 cup sugar 1-2 tsp Tabasco 1 tsp red pepper 1 tsp black pepper 2 (8 oz) bags Ritz Snack Mix Cheddar 1 cup dry roasted peanuts 1 1/2 cups pecansDirectionsStep 1In a medium ...
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Single Crust Plain Pastry for Pies or Mini Crust
For the die-hard cook who likes to make their pie crust from scratch. I’ve had this recipe since I was a young girl. Ingredients1 cup all purpose flour 1/2 tsp salt 6 tbsp shortening 2 - 3 tbsp cold waterDirectionsStep 1In a glass mixing bowl, combine the salt and flour. ...
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Southern Pecan Pie
You can’t go wrong bringing pecan pie for the holiday get together – this dessert is simple, sweet and satisfying At breakfast, pecans can be added to the batter of almost any bread, pancake or muffin. At lunch, they are terrific added to chicken salad or mixed with greens. ...
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Red Sauce for Redfish or Red Snapper Bake
Since many Cajuns work around water and love to fish, this sauce fits the bill when either the redfish or red snapper is brought home for dinner. Ingredients1/2 cup oil 1/2 cup flour 1/4 cup chopped onion 4 cloves garlic, minced fine 1/2 cup chopped celery 2 (14 oz) cans ...
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Peanut Butter Balls
This is a great candy for children to make. Delicious and great for the holidays. Ingredients2 sticks butter 2 lbs Confectioners sugar 2 (12 oz) bags of semi-sweet chocolate chip 1/4 lb paraffin wax 1 (18 oz) jar peanut butter or Peter Pan Honey Peanut ButterDirectionsStep 1Note: Peter Pan Honey ...
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Cake Balls
Yummy take on traditional cake; great for children’s parties. You can also use leftover cake to make this recipe (it doesn’t have to be German Chocolate). IngredientsGerman Chocolate cake 2 (12 oz) bags semi-sweet chocolate chip 1 block gulf waxDirectionsStep 1I know that you've been dying to do this. Take ...
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Wedding Cookies
These cookies are commonly referred to as Mexican Wedding Cookies; their taste is similar to a sand tart cookie. This cookie can also be used to create unique Easter cookies, all the colors of Easter Eggs. See below for instructions. Ingredients1 cup softened butter 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 cups ...
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Deviled Crab
Great on crackers or a sandwich. Ingredients1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped green pepper 1/4 cup butter 1 lb crabmeat (claw or lump or mixed) 2 boiled eggs, finely chopped 1 tbsp parsley, finely chopped 3/4 cup saltine crackers, crushed 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup ...
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Chad’ s Crab Cakes
Crabmeat differs in type and flavor. Crabmeat from the body is pale ivory and subtle in flavor; claw and leg meat has a darker, reddish color and is more flavorful. Either type works well in this dish. Ingredients1 lb crabmeat, lump or claw 1 cup bread crumbs 1 egg 3 ...
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Easy Beef Casserole
Need a fast and easy beef dish, try this recipe for dinner. Ingredients1 tbsp cooking oil 1 lb chuck or lean ground beef 2 cups cooked rice 1 package of dry onion soup mix 1 (10 oz) can cream of mushroom soup 1 (10 oz) can Rotel tomatoesDirectionsStep 1Cook rice ...
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Basic Classic Cornbread
This is a basic cornbread that old Cajuns used to eat with cracklins and milk. Ingredients1 cup flour 1 cup yellow corn meal 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup sugar 4 tsp baking powder 2 eggs 1/3 cup oil 1 cup milk 1/2 can cream corn (optional)DirectionsStep 1In a medium glass ...
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Cajun Cornbread III aka Mexican Cornbread
Most Cajuns like their food spicy but with lots of flavor. This cornbread gives you both. Ingredients1 box Jiffy Cornbread 1 (15 oz) can cream corn 1 lb cheddar cheese 1 medium onion, chopped fine 1 medium bell pepper, chopped fine 1 tbsp garlic powder 1 tsp salt 1 tsp ...
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Banana Bread
A popular bread especially when bananas are going brown. Very easy to make and easier to enjoy. Ingredients3 large ripe bananas 1 cup sugar 1 egg 4 tbsp butter or margarine, melted and cooled 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 tsp salt 1 tsp baking sodaDirectionsStep 1Preheat oven to ...
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Homemade Waffles
These waffles can be made ahead and frozen for those mornings where it is rush, rush, rush. These are rich and super fluffy. Pour on some Steen’s Cane Syrup and breakfast is perfect. Ingredients2 cups flour 4 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp sugar 1 3/4 cup milk ...
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