Recipes
Bert’s Low Fat Crawfish Fettuccini
Ingredients1 tbsp low fat margarine 2 shallots or 1 small onion, finely chopped 3-4 cloves garlic, finely minced 1/2 cup low fat evaporated milk 1/2 cup low sodium, low fat chicken broth 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated 1/4 cup mild cheddar, shredded 1/2 to 1 lb crawfish (can be substituted ...
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Ham ‘n Bean Soup
Ingredients2 onions, chopped 1 bell pepper, diced 1 small bag great northern beans (dried) Ham bone or 1 lb chopped ham Salt and pepper to tasteDirectionsStep 1Put all ingredients in a heavy soup pot with enough water to cover all ingredients. Step 2 Boil on medium heat until beans are ...
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Shrimp or Crawfish Stew
This was a Lent meal when I was growing up, now we have it anytime. This is the basic brown stew gravy, so you can make this dish with any seafood or meat. Meatball stew or pork stew can also be made from this basic recipe. Boiled eggs are also ...
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Dried Black-Eyes Peas
Nowadays blackeyes are eaten every New Year’s Day to bring good luck for the coming year. Ingredients1/2 lb dried black eyes 1 medium onion, chopped 1 small bell pepper, chopped 4-5 cloves garlic, crushed Ham hocks or bacon Salt and pepper to taste 6-8 okra pods (optional)DirectionsStep 1In a heavy ...
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Smothered Cabbage
This recipe is fantastic. For a few months, I had it almost nightly. I’d throw the smothered cabbage on top of white rice. MmmM! Ingredients1 tbsp oil 1 tbsp. sugar 1 head cabbage, chopped 1/2 lb pork meat, back bone does well or smoked sausage Salt and pepper to tasteDirectionsStep ...
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Pecan Grallé
Ingredients4 cups pecans 4 cups sugar 1 cup water 1 pinch saltDirectionsStep 1Put water, sugar, and salt in a heavy pot. Step 2 Add pecans as soon as it comes to a boil. Cook over high heat, stirring occasionally. Step 3 When you can see the bottom of the pot ...
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Red Lobster Biscuits
Ingredients3 cups Bisquick biscuit mix 1 cup grated mild cheddar cheese 1 cup milk 1 tbsp parsley flakes 4 tbsp cold butter plus 2 tbsp melted ½ tsp garlic powder plus 1/4 tspDirectionsStep 1Preheat oven to 375degrees. Step 2In a large bowl, using a pastry blender or large fork, blend ...
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Sausage and Carrot Gravy
Ingredients1 lb fresh sausage 2 (15 oz) cans carrots 1 onion, sliced 1/4 cup oilDirectionsStep 1In a heavy pot, add oil and cook the sausage and onion on medium heat, waiting until the sausage browns. Once it is brown, add just enough water to cover the meat. Add the carrots, ...
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Corn Casserole I
Ingredients1 (15 oz) can whole kernel corn 1 (15 oz) can cream-style corn 3 eggs 1 container (8 oz) sour cream 1 box Jiffy Cornbread mix 1 1/2 sticks melted butter 1 cup grated Cheddar cheeseDirectionsStep 1Mix together all ingredients except for Cheddar Cheese; pour in a greased casserole dish. ...
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Beignets – A French Doughnut
Beignet is Cajun French for “French Donut.” Cafe Du Monde in New Orleans popularized this indulgent Cajun treat. See our complimentary blog post, Making Old-fashioned Beignets, for illustrated instructions. Ingredients1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup sugar 2 packages yeast 6 1/2 cups plain flour 1 tsp salt 1 cup evaporated milk ...
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Fig Cake II – Gateau de Figue
A Cajun Culinary Delight Ingredients2 cups sugar 1 cup milk 1 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp cloves 1 cup pecans finely chopped 3 eggs, beaten 1 cup butter melted 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cinnamon 2 1/2 cups flour all purpose 1 1/4 cups figs, cooked & mashedDirectionsStep 1Mix the ...
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Eggplant Dressing
A versatile eggplant dish to make with either rice or cornbread. Ingredients3 large eggplants, peeled & cubed 1 1/2 lbs ground beef meat 1/4 cup parsley Salt & pepper to taste 1 large onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped 1/4 cup onion tops 3 cups cooked riceDirectionsStep 1Place peeled eggplant ...
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Sweet Potato Casserole I
This recipe is from my best friend Lucille. Great for the holidays. Ingredients3 cups Cooked Fresh Sweet Potatoes 1 stick butter 2/3 cup white sugar 1 tsp vanilla 2 eggs beaten Topping 2/3 cup brown sugar 1 stick butter, softened 1/2 cup flour 1 cup chopped pecansDirectionsStep 1Mix first half ...
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Ms. Faulk’s Sweet Dough Tarts
Ingredients4 cups flour 2 1/2 cups sugar 1 cup butter 4 eggs 2 tsp baking powder Canned figs 1 tsp vanilla Handful of flour and sugar for the dough Pinch of nutmegDirectionsStep 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Step 2 Cream the butter, eggs, vanilla and sugar. Step 3 Mix the ...
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Red Beans and Sausage
Traditionally Cajuns prepared the red beans and sausage first then served it over rice rather than cooking it all together. Ingredients1 lb red kidney beans 1 large onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1 lb smoked sausage, cut in 1/2 inch pieces 1 ham-bone with some ...
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Old Fashioned Doughnuts II (Sweet version)
Ingredients1 1/4 cups sugar 2 tbsp melted butter 2 eggs 1 cup milk 4 cups flour 4 tsp baking powder 1 tsp vanilla extract Canola or vegetable oil for fryingDirectionsStep 1In a large glass bowl, cream the sugar, eggs, vanilla and butter. Step 2 Combine the flour and baking powder. ...
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Jambalaya Soup
Ingredients1 lb lean ground meat 1 large onion, chopped 1 can Rotel Tomatoes or Stewed Tomatoes 4 -5 carrots, diced 2-3 medium size red potatoes, diced 1/2 lb Velveeta Cheese 1 can whole kernel corn 1 can string beans 1 can peasDirectionsStep 1Brown ground meat and onions. Step 2 Add ...
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Sweet Pickled Cucumbers
Ingredients1 gallon small pickling cucumbers 1/2 cup salt 2 onions, chopped 1 tbsp celery seed 1 1/2 tsp turmeric 2 tbsp mustard seed 1/2 tsp clove 5 cups vinegar 5 cups sugarDirectionsStep 1In a one gallon canning jar, add all the ingredients except the vinegar and sugar. Step 2 In ...
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Chili a’ la Peters
Chili always a favorite! Cooking slow and easy on the stove top or place in the slow cooker after browning the meat and basically forget about it. It can be made with any combination of meats.such as beef, pork and venison. Ingredients5 tbsp Mexene chili powder 4 tbsp shortening 2 ...
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Sweet Potato Casserole III
Great version of the popular sweet potato casserole. Ingredients3 cups sweet potatoes (boiled or canned) 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 stick margarine or butter 1/2 cup evaporated milk 1/2 cup condensed milk 1/2 tsp vanilla 1 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup ...
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