Recipes
Crab Fingers Supreme
Definitely a delicious treat – Blue Point Crab Fingers. Mostly used as an appetizer, it is generally served with a Shrimp Remoulade Sauce, crab salad or deep fried and served with a seafood cocktail sauce. See our Remoulade Sauce recipe – Shrimp Remoulade Sauce Ingredients1 stick butter (8 tablespoon)2 -3 garlic pods, ...
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Della’s Bread Pudding
There are as many ways to cooks bread pudding as there are Cajun Cooks – all are winners. Ingredients5 cups state bread pieces4 cups whole milk3 eggs well beaten2 cups sugar4 tablespoons butter1 cup coconut1 teaspoon vanillaDirectionsStep 1Place bread pieces in an 8x10 baking panStep 2In a large bowl combine ...
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Doreen’s Beef Short Ribs Jambalaya
I was raised in Lafayette Louisiana and remember eating this growing up and I think this is my favorite Jambalaya .Although you never here it being cooked a lot by Cajuns . I think it is a well deserved dish that should be remembered in Cajun world.
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Coosh Coosh aka Couche Couche
A different version of cush cush to quote our author “oooolala so good”. A staple breakfast or supper food of the Cajun Culture – IngredientsLeftover cornbreadbacon greaseiron skilletmilksugar to tasteDirectionsStep 1Take left over cornbread and crumble really smallStep 2Heat up bacon grease in an iron skilletStep 3"Throw" the crumbled cornbread ...
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Pumpkin Spice Muffins
Make your own pumpkin puree for this recipe – Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Pie pumpkins would be great to use – Cut the pumpkin in half, removing the seeds and pulp. Place face down on a buttered or greased cookie sheet. Bake in the preheated oven ...
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Shrimp and Crab Seafood Rice Casserole
This recipe is one of our old handwritten recipes written down from a dinner party Ingredients1/4 stick of butter (2 tablespoon)1 medium onion chopped1 teaspoon garlic chopped1 rib celery chopped1 can Rotel tomatoes1 can cream of mushroom soup1 cup sliced mushrooms3/4 pound shrimp and 1/2 pound crab meat2 cups cooked ...
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Barbecue Bar-b-que Crabs
A nice alternative to boiling crabs.- stuffing can be used to stuff mushrooms and to make shrimp egg rolls Ingredients12 crabs cleaned and seasoned with salt and pepper or your favorite Cajun seasoning1 cup chopped onions1 pound chopped shrimp8 tbsp butter1 tsp Cajun seasoning to taste1/4 cup Parmesan cheeseOne slice ...
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Blackberry Cobbler
Ingredients3 cups of fresh blackberries2 cups sugar separated1 cup flour1 egg1 stick butter melted (8 tablespoons)1 teaspoon vanilla1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanillaDirectionsStep 1If using fresh, wash, drain and paper towel dry berries lightly.. Step 2In a bowl, add one cup of sugar to the ...
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Old Fashioned Custard Ice Cream
Perfect for Fourth of July Celebration. Did you know – in the process is that the machine actually churns air into the ice cream base as it freezes the mixture. After the machine has stopped either serve the ice cream as soft serve or place in the freezer to completely ...
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Peach-Berry-Cabbage Slaw
The blend of three popular Cajun likes -Cabbage, Peaches and Blueberries or Blackberries.- in a wonderful tasting Coleslaw. Adapted from Better Homes and Garden Ingredients1/4 cup white distilled vinegar or white wine vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil1 tblsp green onion diced small1 tsp sugar or Splenda salt and bread lack ...
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Breakfast Bundt
Easy and Good – Great tasting dish. Leftovers can be toasted like bread. IngredientsOne dozen whisked eggs1 can (8) Grands biscuits cut into little chunks 1/4 cup milk2 cups frozen tater tots8 oz shredded cheese ( your choice)8 oz diced ham1 cup seasoning blend (chopped onion, bell pepper, celery)dash of ...
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Shrimp, Crab, Crawfish Boats
“Shrimp boats is a-comin’ – there’s dancin’ tonight!” Shrimp Boats are a cooking we’ll save you a bite – Enjoy~ Ingredients1 pound shrimp, crab meat or crawfish3/4 stick butter1/2 cup onions chopped fine1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder1/3 cup scallions onion tops1 cup cheese of choice or 2 oz ...
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Fig Perserves
A simple recipe for fig preserves. Ingredients1 gallon figs8 cups sugar1 cup waterDirectionsStep 1Cut the tips off the figs Step 2Wash a couple of timeStep 3Cook for two hoursStep 4Put in sterilized jarsStep 5Process in hot water bath for 15 minutes
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Vodka Punch
Fun Holiday Drink – Please Drink Responsibly Ingredients2 cups vodka5 cups orange juice 2 cups lemon lime soda1/2 cup cherry juice1/4 cup fresh lemon juiceDirectionsStep 1Chill and Serve over Ice
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Old Fashioned Cough Medicine
My Momma use to fix this for her children IngredientsHoneyWhiskeyLemonDirectionsStep 1Equal parts of each Step 2Mix and Stir
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Lena’s Sweet Pickles
One of the better pickle recipes out there – the author of this recipe Ms. Lena said that this recipe was over 100 years old. Time for soaking is not listed in the total preparation time. Ingredients16 pounds of cucumbers1 cup pickling lime2 quarts red apple cider vinegar9 cups or ...
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Fresh Apple Cake
Crunchy and Different and Absolutely Delicious Ingredients2 cups sugar3 cups flour1 teaspoon soda1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon cinnamon1 1/2 cups Wesson oil3 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla3 cups chopped red apples - do not peel1 cup chopped nuts Powdered sugar for dustingsweetened whipped cream optionalDirectionsStep 1Sift together dry ingredientsStep 2Add oil, eggs and ...
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Hot Cocoa (Coco)
Memaw use to make this for us but would always say “now remember this is for 1 cup ONLY”. Ingredients1 tsp Hershey's Cocoa powder2 tsp sugar2 tsp hot milk1 cup milk - do not boildash of vanilla extractDirectionsStep 1In a large mug mix the cocoa and sugar, Step 2Add the ...
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German Chocolate Filling
Perfect for cakes and sweet dough tarts! Being from a large family, we loved when Momma made her German chocolate cake. The kids would fight to lick the spoon. Ingredients1 cup sugar1 block butter3 egg yolks 1 1/4 cup evaporated milk1 tsp vanilla ( I only use Big Chief) 1 ...
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Seafood Casserole
Ingredients1/4 stick of butter1 onion chopped1 teaspoon garlic chopped1 rib of celery chopped1 can Rotel tomatoes1 can cream of mushroom soup1 cup sliced mushrooms3/4 pound shrimp and 1/2 pound crabmeat2 cups cooked rice1 package of Swiss cheese or Swiss cheese slices1 package of grated cheddar cheese or cheddar cheese slices ...
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