Recipes
Nan Boones’ Syrup Cake – Gâteau de Sirop
In memory of Nan Boone Marceaux and Nanny Quida Broussard Recipe over 125 years old The LeMaire and Faulk families enjoyed Nan Boone’s delicious syrup cake for many years before the recipe was finally passed on. Nan Boone was often asked for the recipe but always said it was ...
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Cold Shrimp Dip
A favorite cracker dip found at many Cajun weddings and parties. Ingredients2 ounces package of cream cheese 2 cups shrimp, boiled and chopped small 1/4 cup each: bell pepper, onion, dill pickle, and celery 1 cup mayonnaise Dash of lemon juice Garlic powder, salt and pepper to tasteDirectionsStep 1Mix cream ...
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Cherry Vanilla Ice Cream
Ingredients5 eggs, slightly beaten 1 1/4 cups sugar 1/2 tsp salt 6 cups milk, scalded 4 cups heavy cream 2 tbsp vanilla 4 jars cherries with juiceDirectionsStep 1Combine eggs, sugar and salt in a sauce pan. Pour hot milk over egg mixture. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture ...
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Apple Pie Cake
Ingredients3/4 cup cooking oil 2 cups sugar 3 cups flour 2 eggs 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp cinnamon 1 tsp nutmeg 2 tsp vanilla 1 (20 oz) can apple pie filling 1 tsp baking sodaDirectionsStep 1Mix all ingredients together and pour into a 9x13 pan. Step 2 Bake at 350 ...
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Ms. Linda’s Crawfish Etouffee (Etoufee)
Ingredients1 lb peeled crawfish tails 1 (10 oz) can Rotel tomatoes 1 onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped 1 stalk of celery, chopped 1 stick butter 2 cups waterDirectionsStep 1In a large pan, cook vegetables in butter until soft. Add the can of Rotel and simmer until all the water ...
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Bonita Hopkins’ Shrimp or Crawfish Opelousas
Quick and easy Cajun Dish. Cooked in one easy step right in your rice cooker. Ingredients1 lb Shrimp or Crawfish 1 medium onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped 1 small bunch each green onion tops & parsley 1 1/2 cups washed rice 1 ½ cups water 1 (14 oz) can ...
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Bennett’s Short Gumbo
Ingredients2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup oil 1 gallon water Tony Cachere's SeasoningDirectionsStep 1First, make the roux. Put the oil and flour in a heavy pot. Cook on medium heat, stirring constantly until roux is color of dark peanut butter. This step can take ...
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Steve’s Cake Brownies
Quick and Easy Brownies Ingredients2/3 cup evaporated milk 3/4 cup butter, melted 1 box German Chocolate or Devils Food cake mix 1 (11 oz) package caramels 1 cup pecans or walnuts 1 (16 oz) package chocolate chipsDirectionsStep 1Mix 1/3 cup evaporated milk, cake mix and butter. Pour half of the ...
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Crawfish Dressing or Crawfish Egg Roll Base
Can also be made into egg rolls Ingredients1 lb crawfish, peeled 1 stick butter 1 large onion, chopped 1 medium bell pepper 1/2 cup celery, chopped 1/2 cup picante sauce 1/2 cup minced garlic 1 (10 oz) can mushroom soup 3 cups cooked rice 1/2 cup onion tops or chives ...
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Rice and Gravy
Rice and gravy is a staple here in South Louisiana. It’s one of the first things you learn to cook. Any meat can be used, including chicken. This recipe was used in an instructional blog post if you’d like to have more guidance or see more photos. Ingredients1 lb round ...
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Venison Sausage Stuffed Coq au Vin
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts stuffed with fresh venison sausage. A spicy blend of Cajun cuisine that will please everyone’s taste buds. Ingredients6-8 skinless, boneless chicken breasts 1/3 cup dry white wine 1/2 lb venison sausage 1/2 cup jalapeno peppers, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped 2 tbsp minced ...
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Crock-Pot Smothered Cabbage & Sausage
Ingredients1 head of cabbage, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed or minced 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced 1 can rotel tomatoes or salsa 1 cup chicken broth, low fat and low sodium Salt and pepper to tasteDirectionsStep 1Place all ingredients into a crock pot, ...
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Hello Dolly Cookies – Magic Cookie Bars
Ingredients1 stick butter 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 1 cup chocolate chips 1 cup shredded coconut 1 cup chopped pecans 1 can condensed milkDirectionsStep 1Melt margarine and put into a 13x9 cake pan. Layer graham cracker crumbs on top, then coconut. DO NOT STIR! Step 2 Add chocolate chips, pecans, ...
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Chicken Fricassee
This is an old Cajun classic that has a many variations. This is my version 🙂 Ingredients1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1/2 bell pepper, chopped 1/8 tsp cayenne 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp onion powder 1 tsp McCormick Season All 2-4 chicken breasts 1/3 jar Savoie's roux ...
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Roux – First You Make A Roux
Many Cajun recipes start with “First You Make A Roux” and Most Cajun dishes start with a good roux. Ingredients3/4 cup oil (Canola or Vegetable) 1 cup all purpose white flourDirectionsStep 1Heat a heavy skillet or cast iron pot and add oil. Once oil is heated, slowly add the flour, stirring ...
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Aunt Doris’ Sweet Dough Tarts
This tart recipe has been handed down from Doris’ mother and my grandmother, Ella Broussard. Ingredients1 cup Crisco 4 cups flour 1 tbsp vanilla 2 cups sugar 5 eggs 5 tsp baking powderDirectionsStep 1Cream together the Crisco and sugar until fluffy. Beat eggs and vanilla into mixture. Slowly stir in ...
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Steen’s Syrup Gingerbread
Ingredients1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 eggs beaten 2 1/2 cup flour 1 tsp ginger 1/2 tsp ground cloves 1 1/2 cup Steen's syrup 1 cup boiling water 1 1/2 tsp soda 1 tsp cinnamonDirectionsStep 1Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs and the sifted dry ingredients. Alternate with ...
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Shrimp Piquant Stew
Since seafood is plentiful in the South, one of the more popular dishes is shrimp stew. With some of our Cajun slang, shrimp is sometimes pronounced “shramp”. Either way you say it, it is still good. Boiled, peeled eggs are often added to this recipe. Ingredients3/4 cup flour 1/2 cup ...
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Carmel Fudge
This fudge is one of my children’s favorite candies. Our family always made this fudge at holiday time. Ingredients3 cups white sugar 1 cup homogenized milk 5 tbsp butter 1 quart whole pecans 1 tsp vanillaDirectionsStep 1Butter a 9x9 baking pan or corning dish. Step 2 In a large saucepan, ...
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Jane’s Shrimp Rice Dressing – Dirty Rice
You could leave off the shrimp and it would still be great. Ingredients1 lb ground beef 1 lb ground pork 3 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 large onion and bell pepper, chopped 3 celery stalks, chopped 1 cup each green onions and parsley 2 tsp garlic powder 1 tbsp ...
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