Recipes with Photos
LaPlace Seafood Gumbo
Cajun are really a unique culture and there are regional differences in both language and food. There are so many different types of gumbos. The file’ and a small amount of roux are used for the thickening agent. Ingredients2 pounds shrimp peeled and cleaned 2 large onions chopped 2 dozen ...
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Chicken and Andouille Gumbo
This gumbo is a favorite of my family, my aunt taught me how to make it. Ingredients1 large chicken cut up 1 large onion 1 link Andouille sausage 1/4 cup cooking oil 2 large spoons flour 1 bunch scallions green onions 2 tbsp file' 1 link smoked sausage salt, black ...
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Green Beans with Ham Bits and Potatoes
Green beans also known as string beans or pole beans are a traditional family favorite. They are very familiar side dish on the holiday table. It is also a great and tasty dish served over rice. Ingredients6 cans green beans drained 5 medium potatoes peeled and quartered 1 large onion ...
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Gateau De Sirop – Syrup Cake
In Southwest Louisiana, cane syrup is very popular and is used often in baking or cooking! The flavor of Syrup Cake intensifies once it has been refrigerated in a closed container and can be kept for weeks in your refrigerator. Syrup Cake is enjoyable anytime, especially with a cold glass ...
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Zesty Tuna Salad
Tuna, egg, a little bit of this and more of that makes a great sandwich for lunch or dinner: add cranberry sauce to this sandwich and perfect!!.. And you can use chicken or turkey in this recipe –Â The largest Bluefin tuna weighed 1,496 pounds and was caught in Nova ...
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Chicken and Andouille Gumbo aka YaYa Gumbo
This gumbo is a favorite of my family. My aunt taught me how to make it. Editor’s Comment: Andouille Sausage in a dish is used as flavoring agent. Ingredients1 whole cut up chicken 1 large onion 1 link of Andouille sausage 1 link of smoked sausage 1/4 cup cooking oil ...
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Daube – Marinated Pork Roast or Eye of Round Roast or Beef Roast – rĂ´ti bourrĂ©
The smell of this roast cooking will make your mouth water and the whole house smell just like grandma’s did. My Mom would use only garlic, vinegar, salt and black pepper which is traditional stuffing. On Sundays she would stuff her sirloin roast with the seasoned combination and cook very ...
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Mushrooms Stuffed with Crab Meat
Great idea for holiday parties and dinners or just when you are plain hungry! Ingredients20 2 inch fresh mushrooms 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2 pound lump crab meat 2 tbsp minced pimento 2 tbsp mayonnaise 2 tbsp sour cream 1 tsp salt dash ...
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Sugar Free Pecan Pie
Diabetic or just avoiding sugar? Here’s a delicious pecan pie you can enjoy….and the best part is it doesn’t taste sugar free! The sugar free honey brand Is called Honey Tree (not really honey). It is found at the larger Wal-Marts or super centers. A visitor recommended “blind baking the ...
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Fresh Sausage Rice and Gravy
One of the most constant classic dish that Cajuns enjoy – rice and gravy! A family favorite. Ingredients1 package fresh sausage- pork, beef, venison, turkey, chicken 1 onion chopped 4 cloves garlic finely minced 2 tbsp oil 2 cups rice 2 tsp salt red pepper to tasteDirectionsStep 1Cook rice according ...
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Cajun Beer Bread
This bread is quick and easy to do!  Serve it once and you will end up baking it again by request. This bread recipe is a winner. MawMaw likes Fat Tire beer, some like wheat beer, choice is yours! Turn the taste around -Toasted sesame seeds and cranberries can be added to ...
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Oven Seafood Rice Dressing
We Cajuns look & find anyway to cook a great meal. With this dressing you may add shrimp or crawfish. Ingredients1 pound ground beef 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can cream of celery 1 - 10 oz can French onion soup 1 beef boullion cube 1 cup raw ...
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Coleslaw Cabbage
Cole slaw seems to go with any Cajun dish. A little imagination was used in preparing this slaw dressing. My husband likes sugar and I like vinegar and salt so I combined our different tastes and came up with this dressing. Ingredients1/2 green pepper chopped fine 1 tsp salt 1/8 ...
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Colby’s Smothered Pork Chops & Gravy
I have seen my mom make rice and gravy many times. I got really hungry for some and she was not around; so I followed my instincts and made this delicious dish. The pork was really tender and the gravy was excellent. I commented at the table how Mom would ...
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Cucumber Cabbage Chow Chow
Maw-Maw likes to call this one Hot Dog Relish. Many refer to chow-chow as a catch-all term for any vegetable based relish. Chow-chow is meant to be a condiment and is usually put on top of or alongside the food. This dish is meant to enhance the dish you are ...
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