Recipes by Linda Thibodeaux
Christmas Pepper Chutney
This bright, spicy condiment is great alongside fowl or simply spread atop cream cheese on a cracker. Serve at your next party or family gathering. Ingredients 4 large red peppers, cut into 1/2 inch dice 2 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, finely minced 1 1/4 cup cider ...
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Stuffing for Chicken
This is a quick and easy stuffing for your baked chicken. Ingredients 2 1/2 cups white day old bread crumbs 1/2 tsp finely chopped onion 3 tbsp finely chopped parsley 1 tsp poultry seasoning 1/2 tsp salt 1/8 tsp pepper 3 tbsp melted butter or margarine Directions Step 1 Crumb ...
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Marinated String Beans
Green beans, otherwise known as snap or string beans, are the most popular edible pod bean in the United States. Here’s a delicious way to prepare them. Ingredients 3 (15 oz) cans green beans 1/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup Wesson or Canola Oil 1/2 cup wine vinegar 2 tbsp soy ...
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Old Fashioned Candied Popcorn
...Ingredients 2 tbsp corn oil 2 cups brown sugar 2 quarts popped corn 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup water Directions Step 1 In a large saucepan or black pot, combine oil, sugar, salt and water. Heat to boiling. Boil for 16 minutes. Step 2 Pour over the popped corn; making ...
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Pickled Eggs (And Beets if Wanted)
To make easy to peel hard boiled eggs, allow the fresh eggs to age for a couple of weeks in the refrigerator before boiling. Ingredients 12 hard cooked eggs 2 medium sliced onions 2 tbsp yellow mustard 2 cups white vinegar 1 cup sugar 1 tbsp salt 1 tbsp celery ...
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Mardi Gras Swamp Punch
My sister prepared this punch for my son’s graduation party and it was a hit. It was the first dish I ran out of. It is a basic Lemon Lime Punch with Sherbet but the green color makes it reminiscent of the swamp waters. You could add purple food color ...
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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dessert
Remember that you can use sweet potatoes whenever the recipe calls for pumpkin. Ingredients 1 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs 3 tbsp sugar 1 stick butter, melted 1 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened to room temperature 2 eggs beaten 2/3 cup sugar 2 packages (3 3/4 oz) instant French vanilla ...
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Party Punch
Great for a baby or wedding gift shower. Ingredients 1/2 gallon lime and pineapple sherbet 1 can (48 oz) 7-up 1 pound can crushed pineapple 1 box lemon Jell-O 1 box lime Jell-O 3 large bottles ginger ale 1 No 2 can chunk pineapple Directions Step 1 Freeze the sherbet ...
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Seafood Dressing
We know Mawmaw and Grandma did not have the luxury of cream soups but that does not mean a Cajun can’t use them. Especially since Mawmaw and Grandma now use them too! Ingredients 1 cup margarine or butter 1 cup onion chopped 1 cup bell pepper chopped 5 cups raw ...
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Refrigerator Rolls/ Refrigerator Cinnamon Rolls
Great Fresh Cooked Rolls. This recipe shows how to prepare the basic refrigerator rolls. Then using the same basic recipe to prepare cinnamon rolls. Ingredients 1 cup milk 1 (2 oz) cake compressed yeast 1/4 to 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup lukewarm water 1 egg 3 1/2 cups sifted flour ...
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Pecan Nougats
One of my favorite things ever, growing up! Ingredients 4 cups ground pecans 1 block butter (8 tbsp) 1 cup sugar 1 cup brown sugar 3 egg whites Directions Step 1 Mix all ingredients well and shape into medium size balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and press down on ...
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Jalapeno Corn Pudding
This corn pudding is definitely comfort food with a nice bite. Ingredients 1 can cream style corn 1 cup yellow cornmeal 2 sticks melted butter 3/4 cup buttermilk 2 medium onions chopped 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 tbsp baking soda 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese 5 slices American cheese 3 jalapeno ...
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Simple Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
...Like Reese’s but in cookie-format 😉 Ingredients 1 cup creamy peanut butter 1 cup white sugar 2 large eggs beaten 2 cups chocolate chips Directions Step 1 Cream peanut butter and sugar. Add the beaten eggs and mix well. Step 2 Add the 2 cups chocolate chips. Step 3 Drop ...
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Nadine’s Eggplant Ritz Casserole (Mirliton or Squash can be used)
This dish is so versatile as you can use either eggplant, squash or mirlitons (chayote vegetable pear squash). I am tempted to try all three together. Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1 medium onion chopped 1 small bell pepper 2 ribs celery chopped 2 garlic cloves crushed or 1 tsp ...
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Custard Pie or Coconut Custard Pie
Coconut juice or coconut water is the liquid inside a coconut. Coconut milk is produced by steeping grated coconut in hot water then straining; coconut cream is coconut milk cooked down until it thickens, or grated coconut steeped in hot milk instead of water. Ingredients 3 eggs 1/2 cup white ...
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