Recipes by Cynthia Abshire
Cynthia Abshire’s Yam Casserole
A popular and classic hoilday yam casserole. Ingredients 2 eggs, beaten 3 cups cooked sweet potatoes, mashed 1 stick softened butter 2/3 cup white granulated sugar 1 tbsp vanilla extract 2/3 cup light brown sugar 1/3 cup flour 1 stick butter (8 tbsp) 1/2 cup chopped pecans Directions Step 1 ...
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Cynthia’s Squash Supreme
Ingredients 2 lbs squash 1 (10 oz) can cream of chicken 1 small carton sour cream 1 large carrot, grated 1 package cornbread stuffing mix 1 stick melted butter 1 onion, finely chopped 8 ounces grated sharp cheese Directions Step 1 Cook squash until tender in salted water. Drain well. ...
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Cajun Chocolate Cake
Cynthia’s Cajun Chocolate Cake is decadent and delicious. Ingredients 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup buttermilk 2 cups flour 1 tsp soda 1 tsp vanilla 1 stick oleo, margarine or butter 4 tbsp cocoa 1/2 cup shortening 1 cup water Icing 1 stick oleo margarine or butter 4 tbsp cocoa 1/2 ...
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Patsy’s Funeral Cake
Ingredients 2 eggs 3 cups sugar 2 cups flour 2 tsp baking soda 1 can crushed pineapple (not drained) 1 (5 oz) can evaporated milk 1 cup pecans, chopped 1 stick margarine Directions Step 1 Mix baking soda in with flour. Then add eggs, 2 cups of sugar, and pineapple. ...
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Oreilles De Cochon – Pigs Ear Doughnut
A special treat in Acadiana is crisp, sugary and light oreilles de cochon. Translated this term means “Pigs Ear,” to describe the shape. Ingredients 1 cup flour 1/4 tsp salt 1 (12 oz) can syrup - cane, corn or sugar Shortening for deep frying Directions Step 1 In large glass ...
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Grannie’s Pralines I
Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1 pinch salt 2 tbsp corn syrup 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup evaporated milk 2 tbsp butter 2 cups pecans Directions Step 1 Combine sugar, brown sugar, salt, milk and corn syrup. Mix and cook over medium heat to soft ball ...
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Seafood Gumbo
A true Cajun classic. The original recipe had 2 tbsp vegetable oil and 2 tbsp flour and quarts of water. At the end of the cooking cycle right before being served, the powdered file was added and the cook would dip the ladle in and out of the gumbo aerating ...
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Traditional Holiday Eggnog
Ingredients 12 eggs, preferably fresh 1/2 tsp salt 2 quarts milk 1 cup brandy or whiskey 2 tbsp vanilla extract 1 cup sugar 3 tsp ground nutmeg 2 cups heavy cream or whipping cream Directions Step 1 Prepare at least 4 hours before serving. In heavy 4 quart pan beat ...
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Crawfish or Shrimp Dip
A Party Dip – great for family gatherings or weddings. Ingredients 1 cup chopped onions 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper 2/3 cup chopped green onion tops 2/3 cup parsley 1 (4 oz) jar pimentos 2 tsp butter or margarine 2 to 3 lbs crawfish or shrimp ...
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Granny’s Shrimp Salad
Ingredients 1 cup celery, chopped fine 1 cup chopped bell pepper 1 cup onion, chopped fine 1 (4 oz) jar chopped pimento, drained 3/4 cup salad dressing 1 1/2 tbsp mustard 1/4 cup pickle relish 3 to 4 boiled eggs, chopped 2 lbs cooked shrimp or crawfish, cut in halves ...
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The Lord’s Supper Pie
Ingredients 3 lbs fresh peaches peeled and sliced 1 1/2 cups sugar 3 tbsp cornstarch 1 pie shell, cooked Directions Step 1 In a bowl, combine the peaches and sugar and let stand for 3 hours. Step 2 After 3 hours, drain the juice into a separate bowl. You will ...
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Lazy Night Supper
Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped 1 (15 oz) can lima beans 1/2 cup washed rice 1/2 cup water Salt, black pepper, red pepper to taste Directions Step 1 In a medium to large skillet, brown the ground meat and remove any fat. Step 2 Add ...
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Crawfish Salad
A great fresh tasting salad hot or cold – Super for a main dish. Ingredients 1 lb cooked crawfish 1 small package of macaroni 2 tbsp pickled relish 1 small jar of chopped pimentos 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped bell pepper 1 small onion, chopped 1 to 2 ...
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DeeDee’s Meatloaf
Comfort food straight from the heart! Ingredients 1 egg 1 cup bread crumbs 2 small cans tomato sauce 1 onion finely chopped 11/2 pound ground meat 1/2 cup water 3 tbsp brown sugar 2 tbsp prepared mustard 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce Directions Step 1 Mix meat, bread crumbs, onion, beaten ...
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Genevia’s BBQ Sauce
We prepare this sauce for our bar-b-cues. Great barbie sauce for any occasion. I always double the recipe. Ingredients 2 small cans tomato sauce 2 cans water (same as tomato sauce) 2 tbsp yellow mustard 2 tbsp steak sauce 2 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 cup Brown ...
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