Recipes
Easy Easy Pickled Cucumbers
Have more cucumbers than you know what to do with? And not much time to pickle? Try these easy no-cook pickled cucumbers. IngredientsCucumbers Vinegar Water 2 tbsp Cajun Seasoning per quart jar Salt and black pepper to tasteDirectionsStep 1Slice cucumbers (with peel) into 1/4 inch slices. Place into a quart ...
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Oven Fried Shrimp
As most of us are watching how we eat, when it comes to frying I have learned to experiment with different ways to fix our favorite foods. This dish is really good and so much leaner than the old stand by method. Ingredients1 to 2 lbs of shrimp, peeled & ...
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Chocolate Nut Clusters
Ingredients2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 (15 oz) can condensed milk 2 cups chopped pecansDirectionsStep 1Combine the condensed milk and chocolate chips in a sauce pan. Heat the mixture until the chocolate is melted. Step 2Remove from heat and stir in pecans. Step 3Drop the mixture by spoonful on wax ...
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Pan Smothered Mushrooms
The perfect compliment to a rib eye with a baked potato and salad. We have come to enjoy this with other dishes as well. Ingredients1 container of fresh mushrooms, sliced 1 or 2 pats of margarine 1 medium onion, sliced thin 2 tablespoons Tabasco Soy SauceDirectionsStep 1In a heavy skillet ...
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Red, White and Blue Dessert Pizza
A great 4th of July dish. Ingredients1 (18 oz) package sugar cookie dough 1/2 cup whipping cream 8 ounce container vanilla yogurt 1 pint strawberries or raspberries 1 pint blueberries Cream cheese (optional)DirectionsStep 1Grease and flour a 14 inch pizza pan. Spread cookie dough along the bottom. Bake at 350 ...
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Southern Lady Cake
A delicious and moist orange cake. I always have friends asking for the recipe. Ingredients1 box orange cake mix 1/3 cup sugar 1 tbsp flour 1 cup sour cream 2/3 cup vegetable oil 1/2 tsp orange extract 4 eggs 1 (11 oz) can mandarin oranges, drained 2 tbsp orange juice ...
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Debbie’s Weight Watcher Cake
This is a very moist, brownie-like cake that’s light with fewer calories. Weight Watcher members will love this cake. Look at the variations also using white cake mix, nuts or pineapple. 4 points for 1/12 serving. Breakdown for points finder (using dry mix and Diet Coke): 1 serving 180 total ...
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Southern Potatoes (White) Casserole
Mouth watering hearty potato casserole! Ingredients3 - 4 lbs new or small potatoes 1 large onion, chopped 1 lb bacon 2 cups Monterey Jack Shredded Cheese 1 cup Miracle Whip 1/2 cup sugar (optional) 1 hot pepper (optional) 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepperDirectionsStep 1Boil potatoes in their jackets ...
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Grilled Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich
This treat was said to be a favorite of Elvis. I can see why Elvis loved this dish. Though he ate it fried this is a much healthier version Ingredients2 slice Seven Grain Wheat Bread 1 pat of margarine 1 sliced banana Peanut butterDirectionsStep 1Spread small amount of margarine and ...
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Shrimp or Crawfish Bread
Crescent Rolls Stuffed with a Crawfish and Broccoli mixture.This “crawfish bread” at a party is a big hit. Easy to prepare and can be made with crab, shrimp or crawfish. Serve as an appetizer or as an entree. Ingredients1 package crawfish tails or cleaned shrimp (approximately 1 pound) 1 cup chopped ...
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Oven Fried Cajun Potato Wedges
Potato Wedges are one of the easiest dishes to prepare. Baking makes this dish more heart healthy for calorie conscious Cajuns. Ingredients3 large red or sweet potatoes 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp cayenne 1 tsp saltDirectionsStep 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees. ...
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Tea Cakes
My grandmother made these cookies all the time. These are very good with coffee. Ingredients3/4 cup shortening 2 cups sugar 2 eggs Dash of nutmeg 4 tbsp milk 1 tsp baking soda Pinch of salt 1 tsp vanilla Enough plain flour to make stiff dough (at least 2 1/2 cups)DirectionsStep ...
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Corn Fritters – Corn Nuggets
These taste like little fried corn. Whether you call them nuggets or fritters, these are totally delicious Ingredients2 eggs 1 cup milk 2 cups flour 3 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1 (15 oz) can cream style corn 2 tbsp melted shortening Oil for frying1 teaspoon sugar (optional)1 can whole ...
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Supreme Pound Cake
This is a very moist and rich cake. Goes well with afternoon coffee. As our older generation would do on lazy Sunday afternoons – Visité avec la cafe noir – An afternoon visit spent with family or friends passing around (black) coffee, the news and the latest stories. Ingredients2 sticks ...
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Cajun Cornbread II
Popular food of the Cajuns is cornbread and ground meat is common as many Cajuns raised their own beef. It was only natural that someone would add the two together to create this fine dish. Ingredients2 boxes Jiffy Cornbread Mix 1 bell pepper, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 1/2 lbs ...
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Crispy Three-Sins Cookies
The three sins of good baking – fudge cake, chocolate chips and nuts. Here is a recipe that contains all three. Ingredients1 box double fudge cake mix 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup water 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans or walnuts 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Pam cooking sprayDirectionsStep 1Preheat ...
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Drunken Shrimp
Drunken shrimp can be made with beer or tequila but since more people have beer on hand, I’ve used that in this recipe. IngredientsMarinade: 1 (12 oz) can of beer 1 cup chopped onion 1 bay leaf Shrimp seasoning (See Below) 1 tsp olive oil 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley ...
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Cajun Brownies
This is a wonderful change for those people who don’t like chocolate. It’s different and delicious. Ingredients1 box Yellow Cake Mix 1 stick melted butter 1 egg beaten Topping: 8 ounces cream cheese 1 box powdered sugar 2 eggs, beaten until fluffyDirectionsStep 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Step 2 In ...
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Cajun Meatball Fricassee Stew or Crab Stew aka Fricasse de Boulette
Another Cajun Classic using the basic roux recipe and ground beef from the family boucherie was and is a popular dish used to feed the masses! This same basic stew is also perfect to make for crab instead of meatballs, if you like. Substitute one pound of crab meat and ...
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Marinated Onions and Tomato Wedges
Fresh tomatoes or not – Make this once, you will make again This dish is so good and so easy to prepare. You can even drink the juice – do you? Ingredients1/2 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp thyme 1/4 tsp oregano 3/4 tsp salt 3 - 4 stems of green ...
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