Recipes With Course: Main Dishes
Shrimp Eggplant Dressing
During summer when eggplants were plentiful and shrimp were to be had, Momma would make this simple eggplant dressing. Cooking for 9 children always kept Momma busy. Ingredients2 large eggplants 1 large onion, chopped 3 cups cooked rice 1 bell pepper, chopped 1/2 cup parsley, chopped 2 tbsp oil 1/2 ...
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Red Beans and Rice Crock pot Style
Working and fixing something for dinner can be a problem. Using the crock pot enables you to cook a hearty dinner without much fuss. Quick soak of the dried beans is recommended by many cooks or an overnight soak of the beans. For the quick soak – Â Rinse and sort ...
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Rice and Gravy
Rice and gravy is a staple here in South Louisiana. It’s one of the first things you learn to cook. Any meat can be used, including chicken. This recipe was used in an instructional blog post if you’d like to have more guidance or see more photos. Ingredients1 lb round ...
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Venison Sausage Stuffed Coq au Vin
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts stuffed with fresh venison sausage. A spicy blend of Cajun cuisine that will please everyone’s taste buds. Ingredients6-8 skinless, boneless chicken breasts 1/3 cup dry white wine 1/2 lb venison sausage 1/2 cup jalapeno peppers, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped 2 tbsp minced ...
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Crock-Pot Smothered Cabbage & Sausage
Ingredients1 head of cabbage, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed or minced 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced 1 can rotel tomatoes or salsa 1 cup chicken broth, low fat and low sodium Salt and pepper to tasteDirectionsStep 1Place all ingredients into a crock pot, ...
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Bennett’s Short Gumbo
Ingredients2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup oil 1 gallon water Tony Cachere's SeasoningDirectionsStep 1First, make the roux. Put the oil and flour in a heavy pot. Cook on medium heat, stirring constantly until roux is color of dark peanut butter. This step can take ...
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Bonita Hopkins’ Shrimp or Crawfish Opelousas
Quick and easy Cajun Dish. Cooked in one easy step right in your rice cooker. Ingredients1 lb Shrimp or Crawfish 1 medium onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped 1 small bunch each green onion tops & parsley 1 1/2 cups washed rice 1 ½ cups water 1 (14 oz) can ...
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Ms. Linda’s Crawfish Etouffee (Etoufee)
Ingredients1 lb peeled crawfish tails 1 (10 oz) can Rotel tomatoes 1 onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped 1 stalk of celery, chopped 1 stick butter 2 cups waterDirectionsStep 1In a large pan, cook vegetables in butter until soft. Add the can of Rotel and simmer until all the water ...
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