Recipes with Photos
Lerline’s Cornbread (For Dressing or Figs)
There is a wonderful cafe in South Crowley known as the “The Firehouse Cafe.” They were voted as having the “Best Plate Lunch” in Crowley. MawMaw does agree cause she eats there quite a bit. This cornbread recipe was handed down from the owner’s grandmother, Amedia Meaux, to her mother ...
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Vee’s Crisco Brownie Cookie
Christmas 2006 was one of MawMaw’s best Christmas ever. It was filled with family, friends, food and fun and the Cajun’s joi de vie. One of the best gifts of love and food she received were cookies that were homemade from one of her best friends, Miss Veronica. Here is ...
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Brenda Campbell’s Fried Shrimp
These fried shrimp are as good and tasty as you’d get in any restaurant. Ingredients2 pounds peeled shrimp Red pepper and salt to taste 1-2 bottles of beer 1-2 cups flour 1 egg Oil for fryingDirectionsStep 1In a bowl, sprinkle peeled shrimp with red pepper and salt. Shrimp lends itself ...
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Crawfish and Eggplant w/Angel Hair Pasta
Angel hair pasta compliments this light, delicate sauce. Â No crawfish – Use Shrimp Great Lenten Dish – Don’t like Eggplant – No Problem – Leave it off Ingredients2 - 3 pounds crawfish (the more the better) 1 large onion 1 large bell pepper 1 stick butter 3 tbsp olive oil ...
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Chocolate Cake
This recipe actually serves 12-16 depending on how much you are willing to share! The secret ingredient, as odd as it may sound, is mayonnaise. The mayo replaces the oil normally used in a cake recipe, which also makes it less fattening. It also makes the cake so moist and ...
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Simple Cinnamon Pecans
Toasty cinnamon pecans super for munching, great party dish, food gifts and as a crunchy topping on salads. Ingredients2 tbsp melted butter 2 tbsp light corn syrup 2 tsp granulated sugar 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt 4 cups shelled pecan halvesDirectionsStep 1Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Step 2Mix ...
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Bob’s Dipping Sauce for Crawfish,Shrimp or Oyster
A delicious crawfish dipping sauce. Ingredients1/4 cup ketchup 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 2 tsp prepared horseradish or more or less to suit your taste 3 shakes of TabascoDirectionsStep 1Mix all ingredients and start dipping your fresh boiled crawfish or shrimp tails or spread on your freshly washed shucked oysters!
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Happy Day Mimosa
I love to go to brunch and enjoy mimosas, this is an easy recipe to make them at home. Ingredients2 cups orange juice with pulp 1 cup pineapple juice 2 tbsp grenadine 1 (750 milliliter) bottle of Champagne or sparkling wineDirectionsStep 1Chill all ingredients thoroughly. Combine the juices and grenadine, ...
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Roasted New Potatoes
Ingredients2 tbsp margarine or butter, melted 1/4 tsp marjoram 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp black pepper 1 pound small red potatoes (1 /1/2 to 2 inches in diameter, well-scrubbed) 2 small onions, quarteredDirectionsStep 1Combine butter and seasonings in a shallow 1 1/2 quart to 2 quart baking dish. Step 2Add ...
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Dawnie’s Smothered Pork Chops & Gravy
This is a filling and delicious dish, great for the winter. Ingredients4 boneless pork chops (1/2 inch thick) 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 bunch onions, chopped 1 cup chopped red and green peppers 2 tbsp or 1/2 package Lipton onion soup mix 2 cups water Seasoning to taste (i.e. salt, ...
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Carrots & Ground Beef
A great dish mixing the salty and sweet! If you have fresh carrots, you can boil two bunches of carrots in one quart salted water and reserve the liquid (in place of canned). Ingredients2 pounds ground beef 3 (15 oz) cans sliced carrots (reserve juice) 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 ...
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New Orleans Eggplant Dressing
A great casserole made without rice. An eggplant casserole made without rice that can be eaten as cooked, or used for stuffed bell pepper or for delicious cornbread dressing. Ingredients6 to 8 eggplants Breadcrumbs 1 onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 1/2 - 1 pound ground beef ...
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Spicy Cabbage Rolls
Making these spicy cabbage rolls is a time-honored (and delicious) tradition in our family. Ingredients2 - 3 heads of fresh cabbage 1 medium bag of Mahatma medium or long grain rice 2 pounds ground beef 2 pounds ground pork 2 medium jars Hot Pace Picante Sauce 1 tbsp salt 1 ...
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Rice Dressing
My Mamon, Lou Guidry, made this delicious rice dressing every year. I always begged to bring some home. I’ve modified it with Basmati Rice. The kids love this recipe. Ingredients2 pounds ground beef 1 pound Owens hot breakfast sausage 1 clove garlic 2 medium yellow onions, chopped Small jar chopped ...
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Shrimp or Crawfish Etoufee
An easy Etoufee and some of the best you’ll ever eat. Ingredients2 pounds cooked shrimp or crawfish tails 1 bell pepper, chopped 1 stick butter 2 cups water 1/2 cup green onion tops or scallions, chopped 1 tsp minced garlic 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 1 ...
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