Recipes by T-Con Hebert
T-Con’s Tart Recipe
...pastry with a usually sweet filling = the tart can be made open or closed. The tart can be filled with fig preserves, blackberry filling, pineapple, sweet potato, bouille..if you like it ..fill it… Ingredients 1 cup butter-flavored Crisco 2 cups sugar 4 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 2 tbsp milk ...
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T-Boy’s Red Beans & Rice
This is a traditional Monday food in New Orleans. Everyone has their own recipe for Red Beans & Rice, most of which probably change a little with each cooking. On a Monday the ladies of the house would put on a pot of red beans to cook all day while ...
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T-Boy’s Eggplant & Corn Casserole
Eggplant is a big favorite in many areas of the South. I first saw this recipe in a cookbook by Chef Paul Prudhomme and added a little more lagniappe to this great recipe. Feel free to add any meat or cheese to your liking. Ingredients 3 large eggplants peeled and ...
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Crawfish Bisque (with head stuffing)
...UE GRAVY: Mix the oil and flour in a heavy 4 quart saucepan. Cook over a medium high heat, stirring CONSTANTLY until a dark brown color is reached. Slowly, add 1 quart of water and allow to slow boil for 30 minutes, until pretty thick. You can add more water, ...
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Aunt Doris’ Sweet Dough Tarts
...ugh in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight. The dough becomes easier to work with. This recipe should make at least 2 dozen tarts, depending on the size of the tarts you make. Step 4 Place the tart pies on a cookie sheet and bake at 350 ...
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Croquinoles (Kro-ce-yoils) Cajun Doughnut
...eparately mix all dry ingredients and add to the egg mixture slowly, beating well. Step 3 Place dough on a well-floured board. Roll dough very thin and cut by strips with a slit in each strip. Step 4 Fry in hot oil until lightly brown on both sides. Drop fried ...
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Jane’s Fabulous Fruit Salad
...milk Directions Step 1 In a medium bowl, peel and slice bananas and kiwi fruit. Add the apple. Step 2 Drain the cherries, oranges, and fruit cocktail and add to the mixture. Add remaining ingredients. Step 3 Pour the condensed milk and coat the fruits. Fruit salad can be served ...
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Carmel Fudge
This fudge is one of my children’s favorite candies. Our family always made this fudge at holiday time. Ingredients 3 cups white sugar 1 cup homogenized milk 5 tbsp butter 1 quart whole pecans 1 tsp vanilla Directions Step 1 Butter a 9x9 baking pan or corning dish. Step 2 ...
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Jane’s Shrimp Rice Dressing – Dirty Rice
...watery gravy-like stew consistency. Add the shrimp, parsley, and green onions. Cook for three minutes, take off heat and cover pot. Let the heat of the mixture finish cooking the shrimp. Step 4 Add the cooked rice to the mixture. All done. Serve with any of your favorites. Add a ...
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Steamed or Boiled Okra
...th salt and black pepper to taste. Steaming okra prevents the slime that some people have an aversion to. Step 2 To boil okra: In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil and pour 1/4 cup vinegar in the water. Add the okra and boil for 8 to 10 ...
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Smoked Sausage and Sauerkraut
...he juice through a colander. Then rinse the sauerkraut. The remaining sauerkraut will not be diluted. This makes a nice balance in the acidity of the dish. Step 3 In a medium roaster, start with the onions and apple on the bottom. Add as layers on top of the onion ...
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Crab Dip I
An easy classic dip great for parties and weddings. Ingredients 2 lbs Crab, Crawfish or Shrimp 1/2 stick butter 1 bunch celery, chopped 1-2 onions, chopped 3 (10 oz) cans golden mushroom soup 1 bell pepper, chopped Directions Step 1 Sauté onion, bell pepper and celery in the butter. Step ...
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Cajun Brownies
This is a wonderful change for those people who don’t like chocolate. It’s different and delicious. Ingredients 1 box Yellow Cake Mix 1 stick melted butter 1 egg beaten Topping: 8 ounces cream cheese 1 box powdered sugar 2 eggs, beaten until fluffy Directions Step 1 Preheat oven to 350 ...
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Redfish Courtbouillon
...es; cook 5 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients with the exception of the wine and fish; cook for 30 minutes. Add the Step 2 sliced fish and simmer for 20 minutes. Add wine, allowing mixture to again come to a boil and serve!! In Cajun country, potato salad goes well ...
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