Recipes by B. S. Flowers
Brenda’s Crawfish Fettuccine
A Cajun classic. Ingredients 1 medium chopped onion 1 stick margarine 1 chopped celery rib 4 tbsp flour 1 pound crawfish 1 pint half and half 8 oz Velveeta cheese 12 ounces fettuccine Cajun Seasoning Directions Step 1 Sauté onions and celery in margarine, add flour gradually, then half and ...
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T-Boy’s Red Beans & Rice
...;s Red Hot Sauce. Ingredients 1 quart water 2 smoked ham hocks or shanks 3 cups chopped onions 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped green bell pepper 1 tsp each red, white and black pepper 1 tsp each garlic and onion powder 1 tbsp minced garlic, oregano and thyme ...
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Mark Boudreaux’s Cajun Jambalaya
...he most important thing with this dish is to use the right equipment; any heavy bottomed cast iron pot or Dutch oven. Ingredients 1 pound Andouille (Cajun) or mild smoked pork sausage, sliced 1/4-inch thick 1 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken thigh meat, cubed 1 pound ground Italian sausage (mild) ...
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Bert’s Eggplant Crabmeat Stuffed Portabellas
Ms Bert (as she is known by her friends) was lucky enough to be coached by some of the best cooks in the Kaplan area. Her Dad, Wilton, has his own restaurant, her Aunt Carrie had a catering business and her grandma Mire had a lot of hungry mouths to ...
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Raoul’s Shrimp Etouffee
...touffee that I have worked a little. I’ve had many compliments for this version. Ingredients 2 pounds peeled deveined shrimp (cut into bite sized pieces) 1/2 cup chopped celery 1 medium chopped onion 1 stick butter (8 Tbsp) 1 tbsp tomato paste 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper ...
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Lil Kennie’s Pecan Candy
If you like pralines, this is a great candy. It is also a quick one! This recipe calls for vanilla extract and not flavoring. Ingredients 1 3/4 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups water 5 tsp vanilla extract Pinch of cinnamon 1 cup pecans Directions Step 1 Boil down sugar and ...
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Aunt Ruby’s Blue Cheese Dressing
Blue cheese dressing is a popular salad dressing that has been adopted into Cajun culture. Great with our Cajun Hot Wings recipe on this site Ingredients 6 ounces Blue Cheese crumbles 1 cup sour cream 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup wine vinegar 1 tbsp grated onion (very fine) 1/2 tsp ...
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Jackie’s Fudge
...es claim that the first batch of fudge resulted from a bungled (“fudged”) batch of caramels made in the late 1800s. This recipe is easy enough where fudge will be fudge and not fudged. Ingredients 3 cups sugar 2 tbsp or 3 of Hershey's cocoa 1 cup Pet evaporated milk ...
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Ted ‘s Pepper Jack Burgers!
...pound ground chuck sirloin 1 small onion minced fine 1/2 tsp celery seed (not salt) 1/2 can Coca-cola dash of Worcestershire Tabasco to taste Tony's seasoning or Cajun Seasoning to taste 1 large egg 1/4 cup Italian bread crumbs 4 thick slices Pepper Jack cheese Directions Step 1 Combine all ...
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Cheramie’s Oyster Pie
Cajuns love oysters, yeah. Ingredients 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter, diced 1 tsp salt 3 tbsp to 4 tbsp ice water 4 strips bacon, chopped 1 cup chopped yellow onions 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped green onions 2 tsp minced garlic 1 tbsp ...
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T-Boy’s Eggplant & Corn Casserole
...any meat or cheese to your liking. Ingredients 3 large eggplants peeled and cube 2 cups water 2 sticks unsalted butter 3 cups diced onion, in all 2 cups fresh or frozen corn 2 large eggs, beaten 1 diced green bell pepper 1 tbsp Minced garlic 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 ...
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Giff’s Taco Soup
I usually cook this on Sundays before a Saints game. It’s a crowd favorite — the ladies love it! A visitor posted that this soup freezes really well! Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef 2 15 oz cans kernel corn (undrained) 2 15 oz cans pinto beans (undrained) 2 15 oz ...
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Wanda’s Stuffed Hamburger
...er. My 12 year old recently had one of hers and suggested that I make them at home. I did; and we’ve agreed that Wanda’s are better. Ingredients 1 pound ground beef or turkey 1 large onion 1 bell pepper bread crumbs McCormick Season-all or any Cajun seasonings you prefer ...
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Betty’s Vanilla Nut Cookies
...ly for over 50 years. It is the perfect freezer cookie, and is actually better if you bake them 2-3 days ahead. Ingredients 4 cups sifted flour 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 1 cup pecans or walnuts - rough chopped 1 tbsp real vanilla extrac 3 tsp ...
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Flo’s Pepper and Vinegar PeMonTa
...ppey’s Pepper Plant in New Iberia, LA: Did you know that peppers, both hot and mild, contain an ingredient that can actually make you feel better? It’s called capsaicin, and it’s a natural stimulant that causes the release of endorphins. (Endorphins are the body’s natural painkiller, and can create a ...
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