Recipes by Mawmaw
Pork Rib or Pork Chop Jambalaya with Cabbage
One of the more popular Cajun dishes. Pork Ribs or Pork Chop can be used. Ingredients 1 rack country style pork ribs, cut in two inch pieces or pork chops with bone in. 1 quart water or beef broth 2 medium onions, chopped 1 tsp Kitchen bouquet 6 cloves of ...
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Classic Dumplings
Ingredients 3/4 cup all purpose flour 2 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 egg 1/3 cup milk or water Directions Step 1 Sift flour, baking powder and salt together. Beat the egg and add the milk to it. Combine the wet ingredients to the dry. Step 2 Drop ...
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Rabbit (Wild or Tame)
I can remember rabbit hunting as a young child, especially when the moon was full. We always ate what we killed otherwise Mom wouldn’t let us hunt. Ingredients 2 1/2 to 3 lb dressed rabbit cut in serving pieces 2 to 3 cups Heinz Vinegar 2 to 3 cups water ...
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Peanut Butter/Oatmeal No Bake Cookies
Ingredients 1 cup butter 2 cups sugar 4 tbsp cocoa powder 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup peanut butter 1 tsp vanilla 3 cups oatmeal Directions Step 1 In a medium saucepan, melt butter. Step 2 Add sugar, cocoa, and milk. Bring to a boil and boil for exactly one minute. ...
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Quick Peanut Butter Cookies
...Ingredients 1 cup creamy peanut butter 1 cup sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla Directions Step 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients and roll into 1 to 2 inch balls. Step 2 On a cookie sheet, press the balls down with a fork, creating a multi-lined 'X.' ...
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Banana Pudding I
Old Fashioned like Mawmaw used to spend hours cooking. Here it is and takes no time to make. Ingredients 2 boxes instant banana pudding 3 - 4 ripe bananas, peeled 1 box vanilla wafers 1/2 tub of Cool Whip 1 (14 oz) can Eagle Brand Condensed Milk Directions Step 1 ...
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Corn Casserole III
Ingredients Ingredients 2 cups creamed corn 1/4 cup bell pepper, chopped 1/4 cup green onions, chopped 1 tbsp flour 4 eggs 1 tbsp pimiento, chopped Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 tsp sugar Directions Step 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Step 2 Combine all ingredients except the eggs in ...
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Pepper Steak
Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs round steak (about 3/4 inch thick) 2 tbsp shortening 1 (10 oz) can condensed tomato soup 1/2 cup water 1 tsp lemon juice 1 green bell pepper, cut into strips 2 1/2 cups cooked rice Directions Step 1 When I buy my round steak, to save ...
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Seafood Stuffed Bell Peppers
Ingredients 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled 1/2 cup onion, chopped fine 1 (5 oz) can of crab meat or lobster 1 tsp tomato paste 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 1/2 cup celery 1/2 stick margarine or butter 1 cup cooked rice 8 bell peppers (medium) Directions Step 1 Prepare the bell peppers: Cut ...
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Shrimp Stuffed Crab (Crab Backs)
Use both shrimp and crab for an even better flavor – bake or fry. Or place in an 8×8 casserole dish, top with shredded cheese and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes until warmed thoroughly and cheese is melted. Ingredients 1 stick 8 tbsp margarine 1 cup celery, finely ...
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Classic Boudin (Boudoin)
This is the best classic boudin out there. Boudin is also spelled “boudoin.” Both are proper spellings of the same classic Cajun dish. Ingredients 10 lbs pork roast (pork butt roast works) 4 medium onions 5 shallots 2 bell peppers 3 bunches green onion, chopped fine 1 bunch fresh parsley, ...
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Orange Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients 1 (29 oz) can cut sweet potatoes 1/2 cup orange juice 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup grated coconut 1 (16 oz) package marshmallows Directions Step 1 Drain the syrup from the sweet potatoes, reserving ½ cup of syrup. In a casserole dish, combine sweet potatoes, orange juice, the reserved ...
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Gumbo Making 101
Gumbo 101 – A step by step of making a gumbo. Ingredients 3/4 cup vegetable oil (canola) 1 cup flour 1 cup chopped onions 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped bell pepper 3 cloves garlic, diced 3 quarts water or chicken stock made with Wylers Chicken Granules (optional) or ...
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Classic Coconut Cake
As a child I could be sure that my aunts would bring a coconut cake for the family or holiday gatherings. Were they ever good! A classic Cajun treat. Make sure to make the filling in advance so it has a chance to thicken. Ingredients Cake Filling: 1 1/4 cups ...
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