Recipes with Photos
Shrimp Pilaf Rice Cooker (Hitachi) Style
This is an easy dish to prepare directly in your rice cooker. Tastes like it took all day to prepare. Sausage maybe added to the dish. Ingredients2 cups rice, uncooked 1 can beef broth 1 onion, chopped fine 1 bell pepper, chopped 1 (4 oz) can mushrooms 1 can broth ...
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Fruit Cobbler
An easy fast cobbler taking less time than the classic version. Ingredients1 stick butter 1 cup sugar 1 cup self-rising flour 1/2 cup milk (may take up to 3/4 cup) 1 large can of fruit filling any flavorDirectionsStep 1Melt butter in long cake pan. Step 2 Mix the sugar, flour ...
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Cabbage, Meat and Rice Casserole (Rice Cooker)
Put a side of black eyes and you are ready for New Year’s Day. – Here’s to good luck, good fortune, prosperity and a Wonderful New Year. The black eye peas, since they swell when cooked, symbolize prosperity; the cabbage greens symbolize money; the pork represents positive motion as pigs root forward ...
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Meat and Cabbage Casserole (Oven Baked)
Another great “If you like cabbage” recipe.This casserole is an entire 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. For a great taste variation, add one pound crawfish or shrimp or two ...
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Tomato Chicken a’la Ruby
This could be called the “All American Tomato Chicken” as it appeals to everyone. This dish can be served with rice, pasta, noodles and creamed potatoes. -“Pasta is defined as shaped dough made of Durum wheat and boiled in water. … Basically, things like risoni or even fusilli are pasta, but not noodles. Spaghetti and fettuccine are ...
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Crawfish Cornbread II
You will sing “Gimme Cornbread” after trying this excellent cornbread. Ingredients2 eggs 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 medium onion chopped fine 1/2 canola or vegetable oil 1 cup cornmeal 1 cup grated cheddar cheese 1/4 chopped jalapeno peppers or more to taste 1 large can cream corn ...
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Crawfish Pasta Salad
Using crab boil, a Cajun’s favorite seasoning , this pasta serves up a unique flavor. This dish can be served hot or cold. It can also be used as the main dish. Ingredients1 bag 12 ounce size of Rotini noodles 1 pound crawfish tails 1 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup ...
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Nit’s Bread Pudding
As bread got older or was not quite fresh, rather than throw it away, the classic dish of bread pudding was created. Several versions have evolved but French Bread or homemade bread is the more popular bread choice for the pudding. Ingredients1 loaf French Bread 2 cups milk 3 beaten ...
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Ground Meat Bread – Easy Cajun Stuffed Bread
I can remember when this recipe was first given to me. I must have cooked every week for months because my children loved it!!!! I have found over the years that you can use homemade dough or frozen dough to make this bread. Ingredients1 can crescent rolls 1/2 pound ground ...
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Blueberry CheeseCake
Friends come and friends go; this one just went but left behind her delicious cheese cake recipe. One of the best you will find. You can use the blueberry jam you made in lieu of the blueberry can filing for the topping. Ingredients1 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs 2 1/2 ...
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Mama’s Cajun Style Courtbouillon
As fishermen, our freezer was always stocked with redfish and catfish. My mother, Meredith would make this Cajun dish that we enjoyed as children. I now make it for my children; it is one of the favorite meals. The Cajun version of courtbouillon is generally flavored differently than some because ...
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Vegetable Soup
Fantastic alternative to the regular veggie soup; it’s spicy and easy to make. Will make the sniffles go away for sure. Ingredients1 lb stew meat 2 (15 oz) cans mixed vegetables 2 large onions, chopped 2 bell pepper, chopped 4 stalks of celery, (chopped) 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes ...
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Lentil Bean or Northern Bean Soup
Southerners love their beans. Substitute your favorite dried bean, if you prefer, and if there’s leftover ham, feel free to throw it in! Ingredients3/4 lb dried lentil beans (or beans of choice) 2 carrots, sliced in coins 2 onions, chopped 2 stalks of celery, chopped 1 tbsp melted butter 3/4 ...
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Tater Tot Delight
A quick, easy and satisfying dish sure to satisfy even the most hungry of children. The tater tots can be placed and baked on top of the casserole or directly in the casserole. For variety crawfish or shrimp could be added to the dish. Ingredients1 package frozen tater tots / ...
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Green Pepper Jelly
The color of this jelly lends itself to the Christmas season. Put a ribbon around the mason jar and a pretty label and you have yourself a unique Christmas gift idea. Ingredients14 red or green bell peppers, cleaned and cored 1/2 cup hot peppers 6 1/2 cups sugar 1 1/2 ...
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