Recipes
Cajun Catfish – Tilapia – Redfish
You can substitute Tilapia or Redfish. Ingredients1/8 tsp ground white pepper 1 tbsp margarine 1/8 tsp dried oregano 1/8 tsp dried thyme 1 cup thinly sliced fresh mushrooms 1/4 cup fine chopped green onions 2 tbsp dry white wine Dash of red pepper (cayenne) 1/2 cup beef stock or water ...
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Turtle or Alligator Sauce Piquant
This recipe is from an old-time farmer who never let a turtle get by. If he was traveling along the road checking his crop or Sunday driving, you best believe he would stop his truck without hesitation (don’t be behind him) and get the turtle crossing the road to make ...
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Frog Leg Sauce Piquant
In this dish most Cajuns use the head and body for the sauce piquant and save the legs for frying. Most people think frogs taste like chicken, I say it tastes even better. Speaking of which, if you like, you can use chicken or catfish instead of frog. Both are ...
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Blackberry Dumplings
My Mom made these dumplings with flour and water and the yummy fresh blackberries we picked after fighting with the snakes in the briar patch. This recipe uses the old way of making them and a new way of fixing them. Mom never had leftovers with this dish. Ingredients1 gallon ...
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Peanut Butter Pralines
One of the treats Cajuns are known for is pralines (praw’lins). The basic pralines recipe has been modified time and time again; each one unique and each one just as tasty. This is one of my favorites. Ingredients1 cup buttermilk 1 cup butter 2 1/2 cups sugar 2 1/2 cups ...
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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 ...
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Terry’s Rice Dressing – Dirty Rice
If you have been to Menard’s Restaurant in Erath, Louisiana, you would know that he made one of the best rice dressings around. This recipe smells and taste much like his. Although the restaurant is no longer around, at least you can still enjoy that flavorful rice dressing. In getting ...
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Tony’s Creole Seasoning
Mix your own spices to adjust this to your taste. Ingredients1 (26 ounce) box of salt 1/2 ounce ground black pepper 1 ounce bottle garlic powder 1 ounce of chili powder 1 ounce msg (Accent flavor enhancer)DirectionsStep 1Mix all ingredients together and combine well. Save your old spice bottles and ...
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Mawmaw LeMaire’s Cabbage and Apple Slaw
Simple, Good and Fast to prepare. Ingredients1 small head of cabbage 1 large apple 2 cups mayonnaise 1 tsp sugar1 cup pineapple chunks (optional)DirectionsStep 1Finely shred the cabbage. Step 2Slice and dice the apples into small pieces. Step 3Mix all ingredients together, stir well and serve!
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Spicy Cajun Veggie Soup
Soup to soothe the savage beast and the Cajun soul. This is a simple, no fat, spicy veggie soup that’s easy to make and tastes great. Be sure to add enough liquid so you have enough broth. Ingredients2 (14 oz) cans of Swanson Vegetable Broth 3 (14 oz) cans of ...
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Grandma’s Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
This is my Grandmother’s recipe, she made it every Fourth of July. This is a rich and delicious ice cream. Ingredients8 eggs 1 3/4 cups sugar 4 tbsp all purpose flour 1/2 tsp salt 3 (12 oz) cans evaporated milk2 tsp vanillaDirectionsStep 1Separate egg yolks and egg whites into two ...
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Orange Pound Cake
This is a delicious pound cake with orange juice in the topping. IngredientsPound Cake: 2 sticks butter 2 cups plain flour 2 cups sugar 1 tsp vanilla 6 whole eggs 1 tsp almond extract Orange Topping: 1 cup sugar 2/3 cup orange juiceDirectionsStep 1Cream butter and sugar thoroughly with mixer. ...
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Roux á la Microwave
A faster way to make roux. Roux is the foundation for many Cajun dishes. For gumbo, stews, fricassees, or as the old joke goes, you want to make a chocolate cake in Cajun land… first you make a roux. Ingredients1 cup flour 3/4 cup oil (Canola or Vegetable)DirectionsStep 1Combine oil ...
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Tarte á la Bouillie Pie
A Classic Cajun Custard Pie. You will see why this was a favorite for children and the adults. Try it today! IngredientsPie: 1/2 gallon milk 2 (5 oz) cans evaporated milk 2 1/2 cups flour 1 cup sugar 8 eggs 1 tsp vanilla Crust: 1 stick butter 3 eggs 3/4 ...
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Cajun Salsa
This variation of Mexican salsa substitutes the common ingredients (for the most part) for ingredients found in the Cajun pantry. You can make it hot or not! I fixed this salsa for my nephew’s graduation and it was a success. If I had had more time to marinate, it would ...
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Sawdust Pie
This pie is more traditional Kentucky but several Cajuns have taken a liking to it. Granmere would be real proud of this one. Try adding a half cup of raisins or chocolate chips for a nice difference. Ingredients1 (9 inch) pie crust 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans 1 1/2 cups ...
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Pork Chop Casserole I
A casserole that’s yummy and easy to cook. Makes the best gravy. Ingredients4 - 6 pork chops 2 potatoes 2 tsp black pepper 2 tsp onion powder 2 tsp Cajun spices (Tony Chachere's or Slap Ya Mama) 1 onion, sliced 1 (10 oz) can golden cream of mushroom soup 1/4 ...
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Corn Casserole
This corn recipe is as simple as they come. Just as easy as it is good. Ingredients1 chopped onion 1 chopped bell pepper 1/2 stick margarine 1 (10 oz) can cream of mushroom soup 1 (15 oz) can whole corn, drained 1 (15 oz) can cream style corn 1 egg ...
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Quick and Easy Cajun Shrimp
Perfect when you don’t have much time and need a quick, healthy meal. This recipe is especially fitting for the diabetic in your family or person who can’t handle lots of spice. Ingredients1 package instant brown rice or 2 cups regular cooked rice 1 large onion 1 large green pepper ...
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Priscilla’s Bread and Butter Pickles
When you have loads of fresh cucumbers and can’t eat them all up, pickle them using this easy recipe. Ingredients3 medium onions 8 large cucumbers 2 tbsp pickling salt 6 cups cold water 1 quart white vinegar 2 cups brown sugar 1 tbsp celery seed 1 tbsp mustard seed 1 ...
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