| The Classics |
| As a child I could almost be sure that of the "old" aunts would bring a coconut cake for the family or holiday gatherings. Were they ever good!
A classic Cajun treat. |
| In South Louisiana there are plenty of Nanan' (Cajun french for Marraine (godmother))and of course the Paran (godfather). The girl godchild is called "filleile" and the boy is called the "filleul'. My filleile loves to prepare this easy dish for her children. I love being her Nanan; she collects all the dolphins she can with her Nanny's help! |
| "Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and fillet gumbo 'Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gay-o..."
Could this be the same crawfish pie in this "Jambayla" song?
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| Authors comments: Stuffed boneless pork butterfly loin chops. I came up with this recipe just so I'd have another reason to eat boudoin !
Editors' Note: Smart Cajun here! Thanks |
| Cajun men are good cooks and not afraid to cook or brag on them selves. I say if it's good and it's true, why not!
Our authour is quoted as saying, "The BEST Dish I have cooked in a very long time!!!" He also says it only takes 20 minutes to prep if you are good....And if you are not? Cook it anyway.
Sure makes me want to try it. |
| The title says it all.................MAMA's Beef Rice Dressing |
| How about a Pecan Picking and Praline Party? You pick the pecans (as my Mom would say) or participate in the pecan picking (as my fancy cousin would say), crack and shell the bucketful of nuts; Take this recipe, invite your friends make up a batchful. Enjoy this old fashioned classic candy. But do try to do this on a dry day as pralines generally turn out better on a dry cool day (that is what my Mommy use to tell me). Not yet rated |
| a fish stew made with the goo fish......The goo fish is the nickname for a freshwater drum; known as a gaspergou or sheepshead? In S LA, most people use the term "sheepshead" to describe a saltwater drum with big teeth and striped sides. The freshwater drum fish is a gaspergou. Farther up the Mississippi, the two names are interchangable, but they're usually referring to two distinct fishes. And you definitely don't catch them in the same places (fresh vs salt/brackish water).
I think the saltwater version is the superior fish, tastewise. They're all related to buffalofish, carp, and croaker, too. All make peculiar thrumming/drumming/thumping noises, hence the name drum.
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| This is a Cajun etoufee made up of a mixture of various etoufee versions compiled from myself and family members. It is very rich.
Editors' Note.........Delcambre is the city famous for the Shrimp Festival. One of the original and greatest festival celebrations in Louisiana. If ever you get a chance visit Delcambre and see the shrimpboats and learn about the real Delcambre Reboks! |
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| This bread pudding is one the old classic baked by grandmothers. The meringue is baked into the pudding. |
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