Recipes with Photos
Pickled Beans
Green beans have many common names – string beans, pole beans, snap beans just to name a few. Two of my favorite ways to eat green beans is to break it off the plant and eat it fresh; the other is pickled. Ingredients4 quarts green beans or yellow waxed beans ...
Read moreMaw Maw’s Chicken and Dumplings (Fricassee)
I like to spoil my grandchildren; I knew this was my granddaughter’s favorite dish so I would cook it for her when she came. Here is a secret that neither she nor my daughter knows. Well you see neither of them like celery and some of my other grandchildren do ...
Read moreMardi Gras Tri-Color Scrolls
This Noveau Cajun selection is going to make you say “throw me one Mister so I can try it!” It bakes up perfect and the taste is worth trading your Mardi Beads for. The color of this appetizer blends in perfect with Mardi Gras theme colors. The ease of preparation ...
Read moreCrawfish Casserole II
Congrats to the newlyweds, and authors of this recipe, Jessie and Jeremy Watson. The recipe is being posted as this is one of Jeremy’s favorite from his mother-in-law’s recipes. Ingredients1/2 cup butter or margarine 1 1/2 cup onion chopped 1/2 cup bell pepper chopped 1 can cream of shrimp or ...
Read moreCajun Catfish Gumbo
This is a great gumbo recipe from the Houma, Louisiana area. Great anytime but perfect during Lenten season. Ingredients2 1/2 quart chopped onions 21/2 quart green onions chopped 11/4 quart chopped celery 5/8 quart bell pepper chopped 30 pods of garlic chopped 30 seven ounce catfish filet cut in 2 ...
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Spinach Cornbread
A very easy and different twist – spinach, cottage cheese- onions- cheese- to the classic old cornbread – Gimme Some of dat Cornbread! One of our readers suggested this: added 1/2 cup cracklin crumbs to add a lil “more” Cajun taste!! Ingredients1 package 10 oz frozen spinach thawed 1 package ...
Read moreCabbage Casserole II
If you like cabbage, you will surely love this recipe. This casserole is a whole meal in one with rice, meat and vegetables. It also reheats well if you want to make it a day ahead to bring to a gathering. Ingredients2 pounds ground beef 1 large onion chopped fine ...
Read morePork Sausage Spicy Red Gravy
**A spicy red gravy for pork sausage that goes extremely well over rice** This dish can be made with all fresh sausage or all smoked sausage. Get me a slice of bread I am cleaning my plate. No V-8 – No problem use tomato sauce. . Ingredients1 pound to 1 ...
Read moreDelcambres’ Shrimp EtouffĂ©e (EtoufĂ©e)
This Cajun made from scratch EtoufĂ©e has no soup and is the made up of a mixture of various etoufĂ©e versions compiled from Delcambre’s family members. Maw-Maw thinks this is one of best tasting etouffee. Donald, our cook for this one tells us “This is a Cajun etoufĂ©e made up ...
Read moreDeeDee’s Meatloaf
Comfort food straight from the heart! Ingredients1 egg 1 cup bread crumbs 2 small cans tomato sauce 1 onion finely chopped 11/2 pound ground meat 1/2 cup water 3 tbsp brown sugar 2 tbsp prepared mustard 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauceDirectionsStep 1Mix meat, bread crumbs, onion, beaten egg, salt and pepper ...
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Microwave Crawfish au Gratin – Crawfish Pie
This is a great appetizer served on Ritz crackers or in serve as a main course in a pre-baked pie shell. I always make a double batch as it seems to disappear FAST! Ingredients2 tbsp butter 1 bunch green onions- scallions chopped 2 tbsp flour 1/2 cup whipping cream 1/4 ...
Read moreChrissy’s Cajun Petite Pois
Petite Pois means ‘little pea’ in Cajun French. The sweetness from the peas mixes so well with the smokey flavor of the roux. Ingredients4 onions, chopped 1 whole garlic pod, sliced 3 cans sweet peas 2 cans Swanson's Vegetable Broth 4-5 tbsp roux 6 eggs salt and black pepper to ...
Read moreMel’s Poodoo Beignets (To the Max)
Mel says “A fast and yummy way to a big ole plate of fake beignets! Fool all of your friends when they come visit!” The Chef favors Pillsbury Grand Buttermilk or Flaky Biscuits brand. Ingredients1 package biscuits 1.5 cups oil powdered sugarDirectionsStep 1Pour oil into a skillet and start warming ...
Read moreOven Made Roux
Roux can be made on the stove top, in a microwave or in the oven. Either method will fill your home with a nice nutty aroma and the promise of a good meal starting. Ingredientsall-purpose flour canola oil heavy duty pot or cast iron potDirectionsStep 1There are different ways to ...
Read moreFast Macque Choux (Cajun Corn Dish)
There are those times when we simply do not have enough time to prepare our tasty Cajun dishes. So every once in a while we can be allowed shortcuts! After all most of us do not have to plant our own corn anymore. Delicious mockshoo without the fuss; you can ...
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