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Home → Course → Appetizers

Appetizers

Browse our collection of appetizers recipes

213 recipes
Deviled Eggs
12 deviled egg halves 45 m Beginner

Deviled Eggs

Lauren LeMaire
Kaplan LA
24 stuffed rolls 35 m Intermediate

Stuffed Pistolettes

Kristen Wray Schneider
Carrot Salad
4-6 servings 35 m Beginner

Carrot Salad

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
3 cups 15 m Beginner

Mango Salsa

Chrissy LeMaire
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Mexican Cornbread
8 servings 55 m Beginner

Mexican Cornbread

Anna Langlanais
Vermilion Erath, Vermilion Parish
Shrimp, Crab, Crawfish Boats
12 boats 30 m Beginner

Shrimp, Crab, Crawfish Boats

Tina Dubois
Vermilion Erath, Vermilion Parish
Barbecue Bar-b-que Crabs
12 stuffed crabs 35 m Intermediate

Barbecue Bar-b-que Crabs

Tina Dubois
Vermilion Erath, Vermilion Parish
Crab Fingers Supreme
4 servings as appetizer 15 m Beginner

Crab Fingers Supreme

Mawmaw BC
Crawfish Nachos - Crawfish, Cheese and Chips
6 servings 50 m Intermediate

Crawfish Nachos - Crawfish, Cheese and Chips

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Boudin Crescent Ring
8 servings 30 m Beginner

Boudin Crescent Ring

Valerie Dauphine
Iberia New Iberia, Iberia Parish
Bourbon Balls
24 bourbon balls 20 m Beginner

Bourbon Balls

Thelma Renois
Lafayette Lafayette, Lafayette Parish
Priscilla's Choupique (ShoePick) Patties
12 patties 1 h 30 m Intermediate

Priscilla's Choupique (ShoePick) Patties

Priscilla Marceaux
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Holiday Balls Rum or Whiskey
about 36 balls 20 m Beginner

Holiday Balls Rum or Whiskey

Thelma Renois
Lafayette Lafayette, Lafayette Parish
Fresh Fig Pepper Jelly
6-7 half-pint jars 55 m Intermediate

Fresh Fig Pepper Jelly

Loretta Gaspard Istre
Acadia Lyons Point, Acadia Parish
Audrey's Fruit Salad
12-15 servings 20 m Beginner

Audrey's Fruit Salad

Audrey Bouillion
Vermilion Erath, Vermilion Parish
Cheesy Black Eye Pea Dip
25 servings 45 m Beginner

Cheesy Black Eye Pea Dip

Joanna Bourg
St. Martin Breaux Bridge, St. Martin Parish
Marinated Shrimp for Salad or Appetizer
4 servings 20 m Beginner

Marinated Shrimp for Salad or Appetizer

Chris Chambers
Strawberry Fig Jam
12 half-pint jars 30 m Beginner

Strawberry Fig Jam

Jane Hebert
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Cajun Hot Wings
8 servings 7 m Beginner

Cajun Hot Wings Dip

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Della's Shrimp Tortilla Cups
12 servings 25 m Beginner

Della's Shrimp Tortilla Cups

Della Norris
Jezebel Sauce
28 servings 8 h 5 m Beginner

Jezebel Sauce

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Boudin Balls Stuffed with Pepper Jack Cheese
24 boudin balls 45 m Intermediate

Boudin Balls Stuffed with Pepper Jack Cheese

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
4 servings 45 m Beginner

Oyster Stew

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
12 servings 5 m Beginner

Cajun Seasoning All-Purpose Spice Blend

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Fried Okra
4 servings 25 m Beginner

Fried Okra

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Stuffed Banana Peppers
12 stuffed peppers 1 h 15 m Intermediate

Stuffed Banana Peppers

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
20 servings 15 m Beginner

Shrimp/Crawfish Dip

Candy Boudreaux
Terrebonne Houma, Terrebonne Parish
Spiced Nuts
20 servings 25 m Intermediate

Spiced Nuts

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Potato Soup
8 servings 1 h Beginner

Potato Soup

Mary Ann Broussard
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
25 servings 55 m Beginner

Crab Dip

Mary Ann Broussard
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Seafood Surprise
6-8 servings 45 m Beginner

Seafood Surprise

Mary Ann Broussard
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Beef Pistolettes - Filled French Rolls - aka Creole Stuffed Bread or Stuffed Beignets
24 stuffed pistolettes 1 h 30 m Intermediate

Beef Pistolettes - Filled French Rolls - aka Creole Stuffed Bread or Stuffed Beignets

Kathy Malone
Crawfish or Shrimp Pistolettes aka Stuffed Beignets
24 stuffed pistolettes 1 h Intermediate

Crawfish or Shrimp Pistolettes aka Stuffed Beignets

Margaret David
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Best Corn Dip
6 servings 2 h 10 m Beginner

Best Corn Dip

Letha Vincent
Acadia Crowley, Acadia Parish
Cajun BBQ Sauce
4 cups sauce 50 m Beginner

Cajun BBQ Sauce

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Sausage and Pecan Filled Tart
15 tarts 35 m Intermediate

Sausage and Pecan Filled Tart

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Heather's Fried Battered Shrimp and Fish Fry Mix
serves 4-6 30 m Beginner

Heather's Fried Battered Shrimp and Fish Fry Mix

Heather Daigle
Crawfish Bisque
50-65 servings 1 h Advanced

Crawfish Bisque

Rick Arnette
Lafayette Lafayette, Lafayette Parish
Shrimp Grits
4 servings 30 m Intermediate

Shrimp Grits

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Some Good Grits
4 servings 35 m Beginner

Some Good Grits

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Cajun Oyster Crackers
30 servings 10 m Beginner

Cajun Oyster Crackers

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
3 pounds jerky 22 h Intermediate

Beef or Deer Jerky

Jason LeMaire
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Spinach Bread
6 servings 35 m Beginner

Spinach Bread

Alberta LeBlanc
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Chocolate Peanut Butter Filled Wheat Thin
about 60 sandwich cookies 25 m Beginner

Chocolate Peanut Butter Filled Wheat Thin

Tiffany LeBlanc
Vermilion Abbeville, Vermilion Parish
Fire and Ice Pickles
about 32 servings 15 m Beginner

Fire and Ice Pickles

Pat Welch
Seasoned Crackers
About 16 servings 8 h 5 m Beginner

Seasoned Crackers

Pat Welch
Black-Eye Pea Jambalaya (Rice Cooker)
8 servings 50 m Beginner

Black-Eye Pea Jambalaya (Rice Cooker)

Jeffery Justice
Steamed Shrimp
Varies by amount of shrimp 9 m Beginner

Steamed Shrimp

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Junior Food Mart's Fried Gizzards
4-6 servings 50 m Intermediate

Junior Food Mart's Fried Gizzards

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Six Minute Super Shrimp
2 servings 12 m Beginner

Six Minute Super Shrimp

Al and Debbie LaCour
Lafayette Lafayette, Lafayette Parish
Pickled Eggs (And Beets if Wanted)
12 pickled eggs 30 m Intermediate

Pickled Eggs (And Beets if Wanted)

Linda Thibodeaux
St. Martin Breaux Bridge, St. Martin Parish
4 servings 35 m Intermediate

Eggplant Pirogue

Erin Roussey
3 half-pint jars 25 m Beginner

Flo's Pepper and Vinegar PeMonTa

Flo Boutte
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Giff's Taco Soup
25 servings 1 h 15 m Beginner

Giff's Taco Soup

Jennifer Giffen
Lafayette Lafayette, Lafayette Parish
10 quesadillas 45 m Beginner

Ms. Charlene's Chicken

Jill D.
Lump Crab and Corn Beignets
30 beignets 35 m Intermediate

Lump Crab and Corn Beignets

Bill Thorton
Biscuits and Gravy Pistolettes
16 pistolettes 30 m Beginner

Biscuits and Gravy Pistolettes

Kimball Knight
Pointe Coupee Morganza, Pointe Coupee Parish
Fried Brain Medallions
4 servings 18 m Intermediate

Fried Brain Medallions

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
6 stuffed artichokes 1 h 30 m Intermediate

Crab Stuffed Artichokes

Daniel Cheramie
Terrebonne Houma, Terrebonne Parish
Makes about 24 boulettes 40 m Intermediate

Crawfish Boulettes with Creole Tartar Sauce

Daniel Cheramie
Terrebonne Houma, Terrebonne Parish
Mini Bacon Quiches
24 mini quiches 45 m Beginner

Mini Bacon Quiches

Letha Vincent
Acadia Crowley, Acadia Parish
Aunt Ruby's Blue Cheese Dressing
20 servings 15 m Beginner

Aunt Ruby's Blue Cheese Dressing

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Alligator Eggs
8 servings 50 m Intermediate

Alligator Eggs

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Sausage and Beef Stuffed Bread
8-10 servings 1 h 15 m Intermediate

Sausage and Beef Stuffed Bread

Janet Arnold
Cajun Pecan Pepper Jelly Dip
5 servings 15 m Beginner

Cajun Pecan Pepper Jelly Dip

Manuel Broussard
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Bert's Eggplant Crabmeat Stuffed Portabellas
6 servings 1 h Intermediate

Bert's Eggplant Crabmeat Stuffed Portabellas

Alberta LeBlanc
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
10 generous bowls 1 h 15 m Intermediate

Corn and Crab Soup Bisque Chowder

Patsy Dore
Vermilion Erath, Vermilion Parish
8 servings 30 m Beginner

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Courtney Riche Viloria
Carrot Copper Salad - Copper Pennies - Marinated Carrots
10 servings 35 m Beginner

Carrot Copper Salad - Copper Pennies - Marinated Carrots

Carla Boudreaux
Ground Beef & Cheese Dip (Slow Cooker Style)
Serves 10-12 45 m Beginner

Ground Beef & Cheese Dip (Slow Cooker Style)

David Way
4-6 servings 35 m Beginner

Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Traci Charlton
Tartar Sauce
10 servings 10 m Beginner

Tartar Sauce

Sharlotta Endom
24 appetizer wraps 35 m Intermediate

Grilled Duck Bacon Wrap

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Bob's Dipping Sauce for Crawfish,Shrimp or Oyster
about 1/3 cup sauce 5 m Beginner

Bob's Dipping Sauce for Crawfish,Shrimp or Oyster

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Seafood Dressing or Dipping Sauce
About 16 servings 5 m Beginner

Seafood Dressing or Dipping Sauce

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Simple Cinnamon Pecans
4 cups 1 h 10 m Beginner

Simple Cinnamon Pecans

Rhonda Couvillion
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Stella Green's Crab Mousse
8-10 servings 8 h 20 m Beginner

Stella Green's Crab Mousse

Stella Green
Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers
20 pepper halves 1 h Beginner

Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers

Tessie Duhon
20 servings 1 h 5 m Beginner

Crawfish Dip

Jan Istre
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
4-6 servings as appetizer 30 m Beginner

Spicy Hot Dogs in Beer

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Hot Spinach & Artichoke Dip
20 servings 25 m Beginner

Hot Spinach & Artichoke Dip

Candy Boudreaux
Terrebonne Houma, Terrebonne Parish
Spicy Pickled Eggs
12 pickled eggs 20 m Beginner

Spicy Pickled Eggs

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Shrimp Salad in Pastry Shell
36 appetizer servings 45 m Intermediate

Shrimp Salad in Pastry Shell

Jane Hebert
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Blue Crab Stuffing
6 servingsor 12 servings 35 m Intermediate

Blue Crab Stuffing

Tina Dubois
Vermilion Erath, Vermilion Parish
Onion Rings a la Cock of the Walk
8 servings 15 m Beginner

Onion Rings a la Cock of the Walk

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Cajun Firecrackers
10 servings 1 h 15 m Beginner

Cajun Firecrackers

Corona Romero
Lafayette Lafayette, Lafayette Parish
Deep-fried Shrimp Kabobs
6 kabobs 25 m Beginner

Deep-fried Shrimp Kabobs

Kim Knight
12 servings 30 m

Quick Cajun Fromage Queso Dip

Judy Gervais
Roasted Pepper Soup
8 servings 55 m Intermediate

Roasted Pepper Soup

Kip Alexandre Faulk
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Spicy Crawfish Salad
Serves 4-6 as appetizer 15 m Beginner

Spicy Crawfish Salad

Alberta LeBlanc
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Boudin (Boudoin - Boudain) Dip
makes about 2 cups 15 m Beginner

Boudin (Boudoin - Boudain) Dip

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
serves 12-16 as appetizer 30 m Intermediate

Chantel's Shrimp Mold

Howard Menard
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Cajun Made Bar-Be-Que Sauce
4 quarts 5 h 30 m Intermediate

Cajun Made Bar-Be-Que Sauce

Carl Leger
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Cheese Puff
30 cheese puffs 35 m Beginner

Cheese Puff

Alberta LeBlanc
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Cajun Hot Wings
32 wings 1 h 15 m Intermediate

Cajun Hot Wings

Brandy Cavitt
Acadia Church Point, Acadia Parish
Eggplant Balls
6 servings 1 h 10 m Intermediate

Eggplant Balls

Alberta LeBlanc
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Stuffed Jalapeño or Banana Peppers with Crabmeat
30 stuffed pepper halves 35 m Intermediate

Stuffed Jalapeño or Banana Peppers with Crabmeat

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
8-10 servings 15 m Beginner

Crab Dip

Jeannie LeMoine Palermo
Tuna Dip
4-6 servings 1 h 25 m Beginner

Tuna Dip

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Spiced Nuts
22 servings 1 h 5 m Beginner

Spiced Nuts

Peggy Buchanan
Microwave Crawfish au Gratin - Crawfish Pie
6 servings 25 m Intermediate

Microwave Crawfish au Gratin - Crawfish Pie

Angela Propst
Terrebonne Houma, Terrebonne Parish
Olive Spread
12 servings 15 m Beginner

Olive Spread

Amanda LeMoine Ellerbe
Serves 4-6 depending on how you cut it 20 m Beginner

New Orleans Muffuletta

Theresa Tucci
6 servings 15 m Beginner

Cocktail Wieners and Sauce

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Easy Fruit Dip
15 servings 15 m Beginner

Easy Fruit Dip

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
24 appetizer bites 34 m Intermediate

Mushroom Stuffed Pastry

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
4-6 servings 25 m Beginner

Deep Fried Pickles

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Mardi Gras Tri-Color Scrolls
20 scrolls 2 h 45 m Beginner

Mardi Gras Tri-Color Scrolls

Alberta LeBlanc
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
6 servings 1 h 30 m Intermediate

Mirliton Farci

Mawmaw BC
Eggplant Chow Chow Relish
10 pints 2 h 15 m Intermediate

Eggplant Chow Chow Relish

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Snapping Turtles
about 5 dozen pieces 14 m Beginner

Snapping Turtles

Maddy LeMaire
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Mushrooms Stuffed with Crab Meat
20 stuffed mushrooms 35 m Intermediate

Mushrooms Stuffed with Crab Meat

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Angie's Hot Wings
5 servings 1 h 5 m Beginner

Angie's Hot Wings

Angela Mouille
Pointe Coupee Morganza, Pointe Coupee Parish
Spinach Garden Ring
8 servings 50 m Beginner

Spinach Garden Ring

Regina Trahan
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
10 servings 50 m Beginner

Hot Crawfish Dip

Veronica Hebert
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
18 boulettes 40 m Intermediate

Boulettes - Fried Crawfish Balls - Fried Shrimp Balls - Fried Crab Balls

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
4 cups roasted pecans 30 m Beginner

Butter Roasted Pecans

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Fruit Dip with Condensed Milk
8-10 servings 10 m Beginner

Fruit Dip with Condensed Milk

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Mushrooms in Phyllo Dough
24 pastry cups 35 m Intermediate

Mushrooms in Phyllo Dough

Bob Buchanan
Spicy Pecans
2 cups spiced pecans 45 m Beginner

Spicy Pecans

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Louisiana Red Pepper Jelly
4 5-oz jelly glasses 31 m Intermediate

Louisiana Red Pepper Jelly

Sally Cormier
Lafayette Scott, Lafayette Parish
Cajun Hot Wings
8 servings 1 h 15 m Beginner

Cajun Hot Wings

Lana Marceaux
Sugared Popcorn II
6 cups of candied popcorn 35 m Intermediate

Sugared Popcorn II

Shirley Thibodeaux
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
8 servings 1 h 15 m Intermediate

Bert's Chicken 'n Corn 'n Salsa Crescent

Alberta LeBlanc
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
4 jars 1 h Beginner

Christmas Pepper Chutney

Linda Thibodeaux
St. Martin Breaux Bridge, St. Martin Parish
24 tart shells 1 h Beginner

Miniature Hors d'oeuvres Crust for Dips aka Tart Shells

Jacquelyn Acklen
Acadia Crowley, Acadia Parish
Cracklins (Cracklings) /Grattons and Pork Rinds /Baconettes
Makes about 20 servings 1 h 50 m Intermediate

Cracklins (Cracklings) /Grattons and Pork Rinds /Baconettes

Dale Begnaud
Lafayette Ossun, Lafayette Parish
The Art of Drying Shrimp (Cajun Dried Shrimp)
Yields about 10-12 lbs dried shrimp 72 h 30 m Advanced

The Art of Drying Shrimp (Cajun Dried Shrimp)

Dale Begnaud
Lafayette Ossun, Lafayette Parish
Corn and Shrimp Chowder Soup
8 servings 1 h 5 m Beginner

Corn and Seafood Chowder Soup

Racheal LeMaire Tupper
Vermilion Meaux, Vermilion Parish
Natchitoches Meat Pies
20 meat pies 1 h 40 m Intermediate

Natchitoches Meat Pies

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
12 servings 45 m Beginner

Easy Crawfish Bisque Soup

Linda Thibodeaux
St. Martin Breaux Bridge, St. Martin Parish
Crawfish Salad
8 servings 30 m Beginner

Crawfish Salad

Cynthia Abshire
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Oyster and Artichoke Stuffed Pastries
18 pastries 50 m Intermediate

Oyster and Artichoke Stuffed Pastries

Chris Launey
Lafayette Lafayette, Lafayette Parish
2 servings 25 m Intermediate

Creole Crab Croquettes

Helen Crump
Eggplant Fritters
12 fritters 40 m Beginner

Eggplant Fritters

Alberta LeBlanc
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Homemade Authentic Salsa
10 servings 15 m Beginner

Homemade Authentic Salsa

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Seven Layer Dip
10-12 servings 15 m Beginner

Seven Layer Dip

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
8 servings or 12 individual tarts 1 h 15 m Intermediate

Crawfish Pie-Tart

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Corn Fritters - Corn Nuggets
36 fritters 30 m Beginner

Corn Fritters - Corn Nuggets

Elsie LeMoine
Grilled Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich
1 sandwich 10 m Beginner

Grilled Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich

Alberta LeBlanc
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Oven Fried Cajun Potato Wedges
4 servings 45 m Beginner

Oven Fried Cajun Potato Wedges

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Shrimp or Crawfish Bread
10 servings 50 m Intermediate

Shrimp or Crawfish Bread

Elaine Lopez
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Red, White and Blue Dessert Pizza
10 servings 30 m Beginner

Red, White and Blue Dessert Pizza

Alberta LeBlanc
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Cajun Salsa
5 servings 30 m Beginner

Cajun Salsa

Michelle L.
serves 6-8 15 m Beginner

Cajun Caviar I

Cnor Abshire
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Boudin Balls
Makes about 20 boudin balls 40 m Intermediate

Boudin Balls

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
60 servings 2 h 30 m Advanced

Hog Head Cheese

Alberta LeBlanc
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
10 servings 1 h 5 m Intermediate

Crawfish Boudoin (Boudin)

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Shrimp Remoulade Sauce
10 servings 20 m Beginner

Shrimp Remoulade Sauce

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
4 servings 1 h Intermediate

Orleanian Artichokes

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Stuffed Artichokes
4 stuffed artichokes 1 h 5 m Intermediate

Stuffed Artichokes

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Chad's Crab Cakes
8 crab cakes 23 m Beginner

Chad' s Crab Cakes

Chad LeMaire
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
6-8 servings 1 h Intermediate

Deviled Crab

Chad LeMaire
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Sweet & Hot Snack
30 servings 1 h 10 m Beginner

Sweet & Hot Snack

Marylin Morvant
Cold Shrimp Dip
40 servings 25 m Beginner

Cold Shrimp Dip

Marylin Morvant
Marylyn's Shrimp Mold
40 servings 30 m Intermediate

Marylyn's Shrimp Mold

Marylyn Lege
Vermilion Forked Island, Vermilion Parish
Serves 60 guests 50 m Beginner

Classic Shrimp Dip for Wedding

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Toasted Baguette Rounds for Dipping
40-50 pieces 17 m Beginner

Toasted Baguette Rounds for Dipping

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Chicken Salad Sandwiches
30 small sandwiches 1 h 45 m Beginner

Chicken Salad Sandwiches

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Jalapeno-Cheese Spread
8 servings 10 m Beginner

Jalapeno-Cheese Spread

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Sugared Popcorn (Kettle Corn)
3 quarts 50 m Intermediate

Sugared Popcorn (Kettle Corn)

Shirley Thibodeaux
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Braided Bread Wreath
8 servings 40 m Beginner

Braided Bread Wreath

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Cajun Sweet Dough Tarts
75 tarts 50 m Intermediate

Cajun Sweet Dough Tarts

Yolande Hargrave
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Oysters in Beurre Noisette
12 oysters 15 m Intermediate

Oysters in Beurre Noisette

Chris Launey
Lafayette Lafayette, Lafayette Parish
Pan Fried Oysters
18 oysters 20 m Beginner

Pan Fried Oysters

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Apple Flapjacks
serves 4 50 m Beginner

Apple Flapjacks

R. Daigle
Canned Hot Pickles Cucumber or Mirliton (Mirleton)
3 pint jars 25 m Intermediate

Canned Hot Pickles Cucumber or Mirliton (Mirleton)

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
5 servings 25 m Beginner

Chips with Ground Meat and Cheese

Heather LeMaire
Iberia Jeanerette, Iberia Parish
Green Pepper Jelly
6-8 half-pint jars 30 m Intermediate

Green Pepper Jelly

Alberta LeBlanc
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Ground Meat Bread - Easy Cajun Stuffed Bread
6 servings 45 m Beginner

Ground Meat Bread - Easy Cajun Stuffed Bread

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Oyster Rockefeller (Rockerfeller) Dip
6-8 servings 1 h 15 m Intermediate

Oyster Rockefeller (Rockerfeller) Dip

Inez Vincent
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Shrimp Dip
8-10 servings as an appetizer 20 m Beginner

Shrimp Dip

Inez Vincent
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Deviled Shrimp
4 servings 1 h Intermediate

Deviled Shrimp

Beth Koenig
Crawfish Pasta Salad
8 servings 35 m Beginner

Crawfish Pasta Salad

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Beer Puffs for Dip Filling
60 puffs 40 m Intermediate

Beer Puffs for Dip Filling

Alberta LeBlanc
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
8 servings 1 h 20 m Beginner

French Party Loaf

Alberta LeBlanc
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
8 servings 10 m Beginner

Bloody Mary

Suzanne LeMaire
Acadia Crowley, Acadia Parish
Caramel and Cinnamon Pecans
makes about 1 pound candied pecans 15 m Beginner

Caramel and Cinnamon Pecans

Suzanne LeMaire
Acadia Crowley, Acadia Parish
8 servings 40 m Beginner

Spinach-Artichoke-Crab Casserole

Suzanne LeMaire
Acadia Crowley, Acadia Parish
8 servings 40 m Intermediate

Crabmeat Au Gratin I

Brenda Richard
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
8 servings 35 m Intermediate

Crabmeat AuGratin II

Brenda Richard
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Serves 8-10 as an appetizer 45 m Beginner

Hot Crab Dip (For Crackers and Tart Shells)

Suzanne LeMaire
Acadia Crowley, Acadia Parish
Serves 12-16 as an appetizer 45 m Beginner

Hot Crawfish Dip for Tart Shells or Crackers

Suzanne LeMaire
Acadia Crowley, Acadia Parish
Sandra's Party Cheese Ball
Serves 16-20 as an appetizer 20 m Beginner

Sandra's Party Cheese Ball

Suzanne LeMaire
Acadia Crowley, Acadia Parish
2 cups per dip 10 m Beginner

Dips for Vegetables or Fruits

Suzanne LeMaire
Acadia Crowley, Acadia Parish
Hot Spinach Dip
40 servings 15 m Beginner

Hot Spinach Dip

Suzanne LeMaire
Acadia Crowley, Acadia Parish
15 servings 30 m Beginner

Crab Dip I

Jane Hebert
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Crab Dip II
100 servings 1 h 35 m Beginner

Crab Dip II

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Fried Shrimp (Easy)
Serves 4-6 as main dish or 8-10 as appetizer 25 m Beginner

Fried Shrimp (Easy)

Shirley Bonsall
Cameron Grand Chenier, Cameron Parish
Tuna Fish Dip
75 servings 2 h 5 m Beginner

Tuna Fish Dip

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Ms. Elaine's Shrimp Dip
12 servings 15 m Beginner

Ms. Elaine's Shrimp Dip

Linda Benoit
Acadia Crowley, Acadia Parish
Carrie's Famous Shrimp Patties (Boulette de Crevette)
8 patties 25 m Beginner

Carrie's Famous Shrimp Patties (Boulette de Crevette)

Hush Puppies
24 hush puppies 18 m Beginner

Hush Puppies

Colby LeMaire
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Classic Boudin (Boudoin)
Makes about 10 lbs of boudin 2 h Intermediate

Classic Boudin (Boudoin)

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Crab Pie
8 servings 45 m Intermediate

Crab Pie

Carrie Abshire
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Shrimp Stuffed Crab (Crab Backs)
24 stuffed crab shells 1 h 5 m Intermediate

Shrimp Stuffed Crab (Crab Backs)

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Swedish Meatballs and Sauce
400-450 meatballs 1 h 25 m Intermediate

Swedish Meatballs and Sauce

Rose Vice
Vermilion Abbeville, Vermilion Parish
Sautéed Chicken Livers
4 servings 30 m Intermediate

Sautéed Chicken Livers

Veronica DeValcourt Day
Vermilion Erath, Vermilion Parish
Homemade Butter
Makes about 1/2 cup butter 48 h 15 m Beginner

Homemade Butter

Annie Mae Abshire
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Meatballs with Grape Jelly Chili Sauce
68 meatballs 55 m Beginner

Meatballs with Grape Jelly Chili Sauce

Elaine Lopez
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Pecan Grallé
8 servings 35 m Intermediate

Pecan Grallé

Cathy Touchet
Serves 15-20 as appetizer 30 m Beginner

Crawfish or Shrimp Dip

Cynthia Abshire
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Garfish Balls (Patties) or Choupique Balls I
Makes about 24 golf ball-sized patties, serves 6 35 m Intermediate

Garfish Balls (Patties) or Choupique Balls I

Alberta LeBlanc
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Cracklins; Cracklings
10 servings 45 m Intermediate

Cracklins; Cracklings

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Real Easy Cold Shrimp Dip
30 servings 25 m Beginner

Real Easy Cold Shrimp Dip

Marilyn Morvant
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Crab and Corn Bisque Chowder
10 servings 55 m Beginner

Crab and Corn Bisque Chowder

Kenneth C.
St. Martin Breaux Bridge, St. Martin Parish
Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs
6 eggs 35 m Beginner

Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs

Clay Thompson
5 servingsor 15-20 egg rolls 50 m Intermediate

Crawfish Dressing or Crawfish Egg Roll Base

Linda Benoit
Acadia Crowley, Acadia Parish
Cold Shrimp Dip
20 servings 20 m Beginner

Cold Shrimp Dip

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Cheese Dip
12 servings 10 m Beginner

Cheese Dip

Brandon Abshire
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Granny's Shrimp Salad
6-8 servings as appetizer 20 m Beginner

Granny's Shrimp Salad

Cynthia Abshire
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Boudin (Boudoin) with Pork Livers
6 servings 2 h 30 m Advanced

Boudin (Boudoin) with Pork Livers

Mawmaw
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
Pickled Eggs in a Jar
12 pickled eggs 20 m Beginner

Pickled Eggs in a Jar

Alberta LeBlanc
Vermilion Kaplan, Vermilion Parish
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