Recipes
Pat’s Special Loose Cabbage Rolls
Cabbage is often prepared by boiling, usually as part of soups or stews similar to borscht (beet soup). Boiling tenderizes the leaves, and releases sugars, and develops the characteristic “cabbage” aroma. Ingredients1 1/2 pound ground beef 1 large onion 1/2 medium bell pepper, chopped 2 celery ribs, chopped 1/2 cup ...
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Blue Crab Stuffing
As many times as I brought my children crabbing at Rockefeller Refuge, Holly Beach, and road side ditches, all I really saw was the crab walking. That makes them easier to catch for this stuffing. Ingredients1 lbs crab claw meat 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped ...
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Basic Duck Marinade
Marinades are used to neutralize the game flavor in ducks and wild game. I have used several marinades, including the basic Italian Dressing, but I find this one to be exceptional. Ingredients2 cups dry wine 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup balsamic or red wine vinegar 1/4 cup vegetable oil ...
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Crawfish Jubilee Sauce – Cajun Steak Diane Sauce
Perfect sauce to put on steaks like Steak Diane, baked fish, flounder, fried fish or crab cakes and stuffed crab. Ingredients1/2 cup butter, divided (1 stick) 1/4 cup onion, chopped 1/4 cup celery, chopped 1/4 cup bell pepper 1 tbsp garlic, minced 2 tbsp dry white wine 1 pound crawfish ...
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Parsley Sauce for Fish Croquette (Lite Version)
Restaurant quality sauce to pour over your shrimp, crawfish and crab balls or your favorite tuna or salmon croquette. Ingredients1 cup skim milk, divided 1 tbsp cornstarch 2 tbsp calorie reduced margarine 1/8 tsp pepper 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juiceDirectionsStep 1Combine 1/4 cup milk and ...
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Fruit Graham Pie – Weight Watchers Dessert
So now we need to watch our weight. This reduced calorie pie will help you and still provide that sweet tooth cravings satisfaction we all crave. Ingredients1 can fat free condensed milk 1 can crushed pineapple 1 can light pie filling cherry/blueberry 1 (8 oz) tub fat free Cool Whip ...
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John’s Quick and Easy Jalapeño Cornbread
A simple quick and easy cornbread for your favorite cornbread dressing or Steen’s syrup. Ingredients1 package Jiffy Cornbread Mix 2 eggs 1/3 cup milk 1/4 cup jalapeño peppers and a little juice 1/2 cup cream style corn 1 onion, grated or chopped 8 slices Velvetta or cheddar cheese 1/4 cup ...
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Shrimp Salad in Pastry Shell
Neat appetizer for your dinner parties or family gatherings. Ingredients3 tbsp celery, finely chopped 2 tbsp green peppers, finely chopped 3 tbsp pecans, chopped 1 tbsp sweet pickles, chopped 1/4 cup Italian Dressing plus 2 tbsp 1/2 lbs shrimp 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 cup ...
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Hen and Andouille Gumbo
This fresh hen gumbo will have you wanting to lick the bowl! Ingredients1 hen, cut up 1 tbsp Creole/Cajun seasoning 2 tbsp olive oil 2 cups onion, chopped 1 cup celery, chopped 1 cup green bell pepper, chopped 2 tbsp garlic, minced 3/4 cup dark roux 1 (32 oz) can ...
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Josephine’s Okra Gumbo and Hot Pepper
In 1973, the Louisiana Governor issued a proclamation naming Bridge City, “The Gumbo Capital of the World”. The 2006 GUMBO FESTIVAL festivities begin on Friday, October 13th, and continue on the14th and 15th. Located on the west bank of the Mississippi River directly across the Huey P. Long Bridge from ...
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Crawfish Ravioli
“This meal marries my two favorite cuisines: Cajun and Italian. Growing up in Eunice, LA, crawfish were plentiful and always anticipated during the fishing season.” Ingredients1/2 stick butter or 1/4 cup margarine 1 to 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream 1 small yellow or white onion 1/2 medium to large ...
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Spicy Pickled Eggs
Fun Facts on eggs from the Department of Agriculture. Eggs age more in one day at room temperature than in one week in the refrigerator. Occasionally, a hen will produce double-yolked eggs throughout her egg-laying career. It is rare, but not unusual, for a young hen to produce an egg ...
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Awesome Pork Jambalaya
Jambalaya is possibly the most versatile of the traditional Southern dishes along with gumbo. Ingredients include a combination of rice, vegetables and meat, poultry, or seafood. This version is made with fresh sausage and smoked sausage. Ingredients4 pounds pork fingers, cut up (best if it has lots of meat) 1 ...
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Pork Roast with Couenne or Quenne (Crackle Skin of Pork)
Often times you buy a pork roast and there is a large amount of thick pork skin and you wonder if you can cook it as good as your mother or grandmother did. If ever you have tasted this delight, you know what I mean. If you have not tasted ...
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Drunken Chicken on the Pit
You will be using a BBQ pit for this dish! Crab boil makes the flavoring difference in this chicken. We think this chicken can compete in flavor with KFC Chicken! Buy an extra case of beer (Drink Responsibly) to treat the cook or better yet Kiss the Cajun Cook – ...
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Hot Spinach & Artichoke Dip
There are three types of spinach available in U.S. supermarkets: savoy (curly leaf), flat (smooth leaf) and semi-savoy (slightly curly leaves). The savoy has dark green crinkly leaves while the flat variety matches its name. The spade-shaped leaves are flat leaves and have a milder taste than the savoy. The ...
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Caramel Pie
Cooking a sugar syrup to the point where all the water has evaporated and the sugar begins to burn results in caramel. The sugar begins to color when it reaches about 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Caramel can also be made by the dry method, where no water is added before cooking. ...
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Yummy Pumpkin Cheesecake
This is a very good cheesecake recipe. Very simple to make. Great for Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings. Ingredients2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla 2 eggs 1/2 cup canned pumpkin 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/2 cup pecans, finely choppedDirectionsStep 1Mix cream cheese, ...
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Bev’s Shrimp Pasta Salad
To get this recipe, I had to beg and rely on a memory! Kaplan’s finest and some older softball players, the Jr Bucs and Lady Bucs, recently reunited. This pasta dish was one of the the “hits” of this baseball reunion. The cleats and gloves that had been hung up ...
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Don’s (Seafood & Steakhouse) Bread Pudding
Don’s (Seafood & Steakhouse) is one of the finest and longest-lived business in Lafayette, LA. I am told by some waitresses working there that this has been their first and only job. Ingredients9 slices white bread 1 1/4 cup sugar 1 (13 oz) can evaporated milk 2 cups milk 1 ...
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