Recipes With Course: Side Dishes
Smothered Potatoes and Onions – Potato Stew – La Sauce de Patat
A very popular Cajun classic side dish; add smoked sausage, browned ground beef or shrimp and make it a complete meal. This dish is also known as “La Sauce de Patat” or “the sauce of potato”. There are cooks who do add butter and cream to this dish. Ingredients6 red ...
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Carrot Soufflé (Souffle)
This is a must at the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday table. It complements the fried turkey, pork roast and rice dressing because of the slightly sweet taste and still leaves room for dessert. Ever wonder if your baking powder or baking soda is still good? From www.kitchen.com – All you ...
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Candied Yams – Sweet Potatoes
Candied yams are a popular favorite at holiday time. Although the trend is to cook the yams casserole style in the oven, my children really prefer this method of cooking yams. Ingredients2 large cans yams or sweet potatoes No 3 size 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar dash ...
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Macaroni and Cheese
A dish for all ages – mac ‘n cheese. Ingredients2 cups Elbow macaroni measured uncooked 1 tbsp butter softened 1 egg beaten 1 tsp dry mustard 1/2 tsp salt 1/8 tsp nutmeg 1 tbsp boiling water 1 cup milk homogenized or evaporated 3 cups Cheddar cheese (12 oz) 1/4 cup ...
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Cajun Squash Dressing
Here is a wonderful use for your summer and fall squash. Ingredients1/2 cup onion 1/2 small green bell pepper, chopped 1/2 cup celery 1/2 cup butter 5 cups cooked cornbread 2 cups milk 1 10 oz can cream of chicken soup 3 cups cooked yellow squash 1 tsp salt 1/4 ...
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Carrot Casserole
This is a real quick and easy side dish. Ingredients1 cup carrots 2 eggs 1/2 cup cracker crumbs 1 cup milk 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1 tbsp sugar 6 tbsp butter, melted 1 cup Velveeta cheese, gratedDirectionsStep 1Boil and mash the carrots. Step 2 Add the rest of ...
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Creole Green Beans
Green beans also known as string beans or pole beans are a popular vegetables among the Cajun culture. Try this dish for some variety. Ingredients6 slices bacon, crisply fried 3/4 cup onion 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped 2 tbsp flour 2 tbsp brown sugar 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1/2 tsp ...
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Baked Eggplant
Eggplant is a close relative of the tomato, pepper and potato; favorite foods of most Cajuns. It is understandable that eggplants are a popular food item for them. Ingredients3 cups eggplant, cooked and mashed 1 tbsp butter 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1 cup milk 1/2 tsp salt 1/8 tsp pepper ...
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