Recipes with Photos
Bergeron’s Baked Fish (Red Fish, Tilapia or Catfish)
Fun Facts on Catfish from the Tennessee Aquarium During the 19th century, giant blue catfish weighing from 125 to 200 pounds were reportedly caught on a regular basis. In his book “Steamboating: 65 Years on Missouri’s Rivers,” Capt. William Heckman described a 315-pound blue cat caught just after the Civil ...
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Aunt Doris’ Sweet Dough Tarts
This tart recipe has been handed down from Doris’ mother and my grandmother, Ella Broussard. Ingredients1 cup Crisco 4 cups flour 1 tbsp vanilla 2 cups sugar 5 eggs 5 tsp baking powderDirectionsStep 1Cream together the Crisco and sugar until fluffy. Beat eggs and vanilla into mixture. Slowly stir in ...
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Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs
Ingredients6 eggs (or any quantity)DirectionsStep 1Use enough cold water to cover the eggs one inch deep. Step 2Bring water to a rolling boil. Turn down the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Step 3Plunge the eggs into cold water to stop the cooking process. Step 4Rap the egg a couple ...
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Roux – First You Make A Roux
Many Cajun recipes start with “First You Make A Roux” and Most Cajun dishes start with a good roux. Ingredients3/4 cup oil (Canola or Vegetable) 1 cup all purpose white flourDirectionsStep 1Heat a heavy skillet or cast iron pot and add oil. Once oil is heated, slowly add the flour, stirring ...
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Chicken Fricassee
This is an old Cajun classic that has a many variations. This is my version 🙂 Ingredients1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1/2 bell pepper, chopped 1/8 tsp cayenne 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp onion powder 1 tsp McCormick Season All 2-4 chicken breasts 1/3 jar Savoie's roux ...
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Peach Ice Cream
Ingredients4 cups fresh peaches, peeled and pitted 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 pint Half & Half or for richer flavor - Whipping Cream 1 quart whole milk 1 tbsp vanilla 1 tbsp lemon juice1 cup fresh peaches cut in small chunksDirectionsStep 1Process the 4 cups fresh peeled peaches in a ...
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Crawfish EtouffĂ©e – Lite Version
This is actually our go-to etouffee recipe, even though it contains no butter or crawfish fat. The flavors are really incredible and have been known to prompt marriage proposals (no kidding, just ask Shauna Chauvin Richard!) Ingredients1 lb crawfish tails or shrimp, peeled and cleaned 1 onion, chopped 1 bell ...
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Chrissy’s Favorite Bread Pudding
This is one of Elizabeth’s favorites also….  Photo Credits to  Elizabeth Bourgeois Fuller.. Ingredients8 bread slices, broken up 4 cups milk, warmed 4 eggs, separated 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk 1 tbsp vanilla plus 1 tsp vanilla 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapples, drained 1/2 stick ...
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Tomato Relish
Too many tomatoes in the garden? Try canning them with this relish recipe that goes great with anything. Really wonderful with fried shrimp or as a side condiment for your rice, meat and gravy. Ingredients3 bell peppers, chopped 5 onions, chopped 1 pint vinegar 2 cups sugar 2 tbsp salt ...
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Cracklins; Cracklings
A great tasting snack especially with boudin (boudoin) or cush cush. IngredientsPork meat with fat attached Oil for frying Salt and pepper (red and black) to tasteDirectionsStep 1Method 1 - Cut pork into 2-inch squares. You should cut for skin, fat, and meat on each square. Step 2Place the pork ...
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Mawmaw’s German Chocolate Bars
This was one of my grandson Colby’s favorite cookies at Christmas. Now he makes his Mom do them. Ingredients1/2 cup butter or margarine 1 package Betty Crocker German Chocolate Cake Mix 3 cups miniature marshmallows 1 (6 oz) package semi-sweet chocolate chips or butterscotch 1 1/2 cups flaked coconut 1 ...
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Bread Pudding Rum Sauce
Rum Sauce for Bread Pudding – Sauce can be made with Rum Flavoring, Rum Liquor or Whiskey. Ingredients3/4 cup sugar 2 tbsp flour 1 cup water 1 stick butter 1/2 tsp vanilla 2 tsp rum or rum extractDirectionsStep 1Combine flour, water, sugar and butter in a sauce pan. Step 2Cook ...
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Garfish Balls (Patties) or Choupique Balls I
Garfish Patties or Choupique Balls Ingredients1 onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped 3-4 cloves garlic, chopped 3 lbs Garfish meat Salt and pepper to taste 1 packet of fish fry or a mixture of 1/3 cup flour and 1/3 cup yellow cornmeal seasoned with 1/2 teasppon each black pepper, salt, ...
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Couche-Couche
Ingredients5 tbsp cooking oil 2 cups yellow cornmeal 1 tsp salt 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp baking powder 2 cups milkDirectionsStep 1Pour four of the five tablespoons of cooking oil into a heavy iron skillet or saucepan that has a tight lid. Let it heat while you mix the remaining ...
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Couche Couche II (Cush Cush)
Ingredients2 cups yellow cornmeal 2 tsp sugar (optional) 1 tsp salt 1 1/2 cups water 1 tsp baking powder 5 - 6 tbsp oil (canola preferred)DirectionsStep 1Mix together all the dry ingredients. Stir the water in gradually and mix well. It will look like very wet cornmeal and the cornmeal ...
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