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ELBIE’S Carrot Cake
...Ingredients 2 cups flour 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons cinnamon - mix this a bit then add 4 beaten eggs 1 1/4 cup oil 2 cups grated carrots Icing: 1 1/2 block cream cheese 1 stick bitter, softened 1 box powdered sugar Directions Step 1 ...
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Honey Scotch Cookies
These crisp, delicate delights are a wonderful treat for your loved ones. Similar to a tea cookie. Dale Begnaud in memory of his Mom’s great Cajun baking. Ingredients 1/4 pound butter 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 tsp salt 1 1/4 cup flour 1 egg, separated 1/4 tsp vanilla 1/4 cup sugar ...
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Cracklins (Cracklings) /Grattons and Pork Rinds /Baconettes
..., pork fat and pork meat all attached. Pork Rinds, on the other hand, use only the pork fat. Virtually any piece of pork that has skin or fat attached to it can be used to make cracklins. What my long time Cajun friend, Dale Begnaud, told me was that ...
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Spinach Shrimp Casserole
Dale’s Kitchen In Memory of his Mom – Meredith Begnaud Mom knew how to get us to eat our spinach. When she cooked this, there was never any left. So who said Popeye was the only one who liked spinach?  Ingredients 2 (10 oz) packages frozen spinach 1 tsp ...
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Heavenly Hash
...ot find any. I was living out-of-state and called my friends to see if they could find some for me. I ended up with 8 boxes, 24 pieces each of this delectable candy. Now if Elmer’s runs out, I can make my own. Recipe by Dale Begnaud in memory of ...
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Peanut Butter Candy
My mother’s note on her recipe card says it all – **Very Good** Dale Begnaud in memory of his Mom’s great Cajun baking skills. Ingredients 1/2 pound margarine or butter 1 box powdered sugar 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 1 (12 oz) jar peanut butter 1 (12 oz) package chocolate ...
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Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya
A favorite Cajun classic! Dale Begnaud in Memory of his Mom, Meredith Ingredients 1 large hen or chicken 3 cups onions, chopped 1 bunch green onions (scallions) 2 large bell peppers 1 clove garlic, minced fine 3 cups long grain rice 1 pound hickory smoked sausage salt and pepper to ...
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Shrimp Sauce Piquant
A good sauce piquant is full of flavor and sass. This recipe lives up to that reputation. Dale Begnaud in memory of his mom’s great Cajun cooking Ingredients 3/4 cup oil 3/4 cup flour 1 bunch green onions scallions 1 large onion 1 medium bell pepper 1 (15 oz) can ...
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Momma’s Fig Bars
...ly do not compare to the fresh fig. Treat yourself next time you see a fig tree that is ripe for picking. Most Cajuns are willing to share their figs! Comment J’aime ces figues! In Memory of Dale’s Mom – Meredith Begnaud. Ingredients 1 1/2 cup flour 1/2 tsp soda ...
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Eggplant Creole
Eggplants have quite an eclectic history, but have always been delicious. For those who haven’t ventured too far out of their culinary norm, this is a great recipe to become accustomed to the eggplant. Dale Begnaud in memory of his Mom’s wonderful eggplant cooking. Ingredients 1 large eggplant 3 tbsp ...
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Jello Cake
J-E-L-L-O – Even the simplest Jell-O dessert is a joy. Here is one dessert that will take your taste buds one step further. Dale Begnaud in memory of his mother’s Cajun cooking. Ingredients 1 box white or yellow cake mix 1 small box lemon or orange jello 2/3 cup water ...
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Tender Ribs
Ribs contain a substantial amount of connective tissue. Therefore, many cooks boil the ribs to get them tender. The length of time needed to tenderize will vary. The secret to great ribs is to cook them at low temps for long periods of time. Ingredients 1 pack/rack of ribs 1 ...
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Mama’s Cajun Style Courtbouillon
As fishermen, our freezer was always stocked with redfish and catfish. My mother, Meredith would make this Cajun dish that we enjoyed as children. I now make it for my children; it is one of the favorite meals. The Cajun version of courtbouillon is generally flavored differently than some because ...
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Baked Fish w/Tomato Sauce
A popular fish dish, great for red fish or red snapper. Ingredients 4 bacon slices 2 cups chopped onions 2 (16 oz) cans whole tomatoes 1 tbsp chopped parsley 1/8 tsp thyme 2 bay leaves Salt and pepper to taste 5 pounds red fish or red snapper 1 can Rotel ...
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Duck Etoufee (Stew)
This recipe maybe made with tame or wild duck. Ingredients 1 to two or more duck(s) of choice 1/2 cup oil (butter optional for more flavor) 1/2 cup flour 1 large onion chopped 1 small bell pepper chopped 1 to 2 ribs of celery chopped 3 pods of garlic finely ...
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