[{"description":"A great Christmas and holiday punch featuring Amaretto, orange juice, and lemonade that freezes into a refreshing slush. Perfect for festive gatherings. Drink Responsibly.","excerpt":"A great Christmas and holiday punch featuring Amaretto, orange juice, and lemonade that freezes into a refreshing slush.","image":"/images/recipes/amaretto-slush-punch.png","servings":"serves 20 (1 cup servings)","skillLevel":"beginner","slug":"amaretto-slush-punch","title":"Amaretto Slush Punch","totalTime":"20m","url":"http://www.realcajunrecipes.com/recipe/amaretto-slush-punch/"},{"description":"This popular eggnog is similar to a traditional German version with egg yolks, Pet milk, powdered sugar, and rum. Warms the stomach and the soul, great for the Holidays.","excerpt":"This popular eggnog is similar to a traditional German version with egg yolks, Pet milk, powdered sugar, and rum. Warms the stomach and...","image":"/images/recipes/eggnog.png","servings":"8 servings","skillLevel":"beginner","slug":"eggnog","title":"Eggnog","totalTime":"","url":"http://www.realcajunrecipes.com/recipe/eggnog/"},{"description":"Great drink for Christmas, New Year, or any festive party. This sparkling champagne punch with orange sherbet and cherries is a crowd-pleaser that's ready in minutes and perfect for holiday gatherings.","excerpt":"Great drink for Christmas, New Year, or any festive party. This sparkling champagne punch with orange sherbet and cherries is a crowd-pleaser...","image":"/images/recipes/daytons-holiday-punch.png","servings":"16 punch cups (4 oz each)","skillLevel":"beginner","slug":"daytons-holiday-punch","title":"Dayton's Holiday Punch","totalTime":"","url":"http://www.realcajunrecipes.com/recipe/daytons-holiday-punch/"},{"description":"Stuffed boneless pork butterfly loin chops with savory pork boudin, green onions, and a crispy golden exterior. I came up with this recipe just so I'd have another reason to eat boudin!","excerpt":"Stuffed boneless pork butterfly loin chops with savory pork boudin. I came up with this recipe just so I'd have another reason to eat boudin!","image":"/images/recipes/RCR-Boudin-Stuffed-Loin-Custom.jpg","servings":"6 servings","skillLevel":"intermediate","slug":"boudoin-boudin-stuffed-pork-loin","title":"Boudin Stuffed Pork Loin","totalTime":"1h 35m","url":"http://www.realcajunrecipes.com/recipe/boudoin-boudin-stuffed-pork-loin/"},{"description":"After sharing a plate of this awesome dish with my son-in-law, I thought that this recipe was too good not to send in. This classic Cajun sauce piquant features tender catfish filets simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce with the holy trinity, Rotel tomatoes, and a touch of roux for depth.","excerpt":"After sharing a plate of this awesome dish with my son-in-law, I thought that this recipe was too good not to send in. This classic Cajun sauce...","image":"","servings":"8 servings","skillLevel":"intermediate","slug":"classic-catfish-sauce-piquant","title":"Classic Catfish Sauce Piquant","totalTime":"1h 15m","url":"http://www.realcajunrecipes.com/recipe/classic-catfish-sauce-piquant/"},{"description":"Often times you buy a pork roast and there is a large amount of thick pork skin and you wonder if you can cook it as good as your mother or grandmother did. If ever you have tasted this delight, you know what I mean. If you have not tasted it, this is the time. The skin will have a crackling texture and a melt on your tongue flavor. CajunLady Marie submitted this recipe in memory of her Mom. This recipe was copied by my mom from Mercedes Vidrine's column in the Opelousas LA Daily World many years ago. One reader commented to cut slits in the skin of the roast.","excerpt":"Often times you buy a pork roast and there is a large amount of thick pork skin and you wonder if you can cook it as good as...","image":"/images/recipes/RCR-Pork-Roast-3-Logo-2-Small.jpg","servings":"8 servings","skillLevel":"intermediate","slug":"pork-roast-with-quenne-crackle-skin-of-pork","title":"Pork Roast with Couenne or Quenne (Crackle Skin of Pork)","totalTime":"4h 30m","url":"http://www.realcajunrecipes.com/recipe/pork-roast-with-quenne-crackle-skin-of-pork/"},{"description":"Ms. Linda's crawfish etouffee is a quick weeknight version of the Louisiana classic with crawfish tails, the holy trinity, Rotel tomatoes, and butter creating a rich, flavorful gravy. This simplified recipe captures authentic Cajun flavor in about 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy families craving comfort food.","excerpt":"Ms. Linda's crawfish etouffee is a quick weeknight version of the Louisiana classic with crawfish tails, the holy trinity, and Rotel...","image":"","servings":"4 servings","skillLevel":"beginner","slug":"ms-lindas-crawfish-etouffee-etoufee","title":"Ms. Linda's Crawfish Etouffee (Etoufee)","totalTime":"30m","url":"http://www.realcajunrecipes.com/recipe/ms-lindas-crawfish-etouffee-etoufee/"},{"description":"Classic Louisiana crawfish fettuccini with butter-sautéed trinity, crawfish tails, and a creamy three-cheese sauce. This rich casserole is comfort food at its finest—baked until golden and bubbly. From Mawmaw's kitchen, it's a meal by itself.","excerpt":"Classic Louisiana crawfish fettuccini with butter-sautéed trinity, crawfish tails, and a creamy three-cheese sauce. This rich casserole is comfort food...","image":"/images/recipes/Crawfish-Fettuccini-3-Custom.jpg","servings":"6 servings","skillLevel":"intermediate","slug":"classic-crawfish-fettuccini","title":"Classic Crawfish Fettuccini","totalTime":"50m","url":"http://www.realcajunrecipes.com/recipe/classic-crawfish-fettuccini/"},{"description":"Most people now realize that okra and the word \"gombo,\" which means okra in some parts of Africa, mean the same thing. Not to be confused with the soupy gumbo that Cajuns have become well known for. So this means that you can make a gumbo of gombo. Have you confused? That's OK; this is an easy and non-tiring way to cook okra gumbo with shrimp and eggs. The classic okra gumbo is shrimp and egg but many add chicken to the dish.","excerpt":"Most people now realize that okra and the word \"gombo,\" which means okra in some parts of Africa, mean the same thing...","image":"/images/recipes/IMG_6525.jpg","servings":"8 generous servings","skillLevel":"intermediate","slug":"easy-cook-okra-oven-style-and-okra-gumbo","title":"Okra Shrimp Egg Gumbo and Oven Cooked Okra","totalTime":"3h 20m","url":"http://www.realcajunrecipes.com/recipe/easy-cook-okra-oven-style-and-okra-gumbo/"},{"description":"In Memory of Joseph Wayne 'Tee Wayne' Abshire - Wayne Abshire, Vice President of the Jambalaya Festival in Gonzales, gave us his very own prize-winning Pork Backbone Sausage Jambalaya recipe. This authentic Louisiana jambalaya features tender pork backbone, smoked sausage, and perfectly seasoned rice for a true taste of Cajun tradition.","excerpt":"In Memory of Joseph Wayne 'Tee Wayne' Abshire - Wayne Abshire, Vice President of the Jambalaya Festival in Gonzales, gave us his very own prize-winning Pork Backbone Sausage Jambalaya recipe.","image":"/images/recipes/Tee-Wayne-Jambalaya-Custom.jpg","servings":"6 generous servings","skillLevel":"intermediate","slug":"tee-waynes-jambalaya","title":"Tee Wayne's Pork Backbone Sausage Jambalaya","totalTime":"1h 15m","url":"http://www.realcajunrecipes.com/recipe/tee-waynes-jambalaya/"},{"description":"An old-fashioned cornbread dressing with tender boiled chicken, mashed chicken liver, and the holy trinity, all mixed with crumbled cornbread and hard-boiled eggs. This classic Louisiana dish uses a clever cornbread shell technique for a beautiful presentation—perfect for Sunday dinner or holiday gatherings.","excerpt":"An old-fashioned cornbread dressing with tender boiled chicken, mashed chicken liver, and the holy trinity, all mixed with crumbled cornbread...","image":"","servings":"8 servings","skillLevel":"intermediate","slug":"cornbread-dressing-with-chicken","title":"Cornbread Dressing with Chicken","totalTime":"2h","url":"http://www.realcajunrecipes.com/recipe/cornbread-dressing-with-chicken/"},{"description":"Rich and creamy crabmeat au gratin with cheddar cheese baked until bubbly and golden—a Louisiana seafood classic that's perfect for special occasions or when you want to impress. The evaporated milk and egg yolks create an extra-smooth, velvety sauce that clings to every bit of sweet crabmeat.","excerpt":"Rich and creamy crabmeat au gratin with cheddar cheese baked until bubbly and golden—a Louisiana seafood classic that's perfect for special occasions.","image":"/images/recipes/crabmeat-au-gratin-i.png","servings":"8 servings","skillLevel":"intermediate","slug":"crabmeat-au-gratin-i","title":"Crabmeat Au Gratin I","totalTime":"40m","url":"http://www.realcajunrecipes.com/recipe/crabmeat-au-gratin-i/"},{"description":"Classic ham and bean soup with onions and bell pepper simmered for hours until tender - a hearty, comforting bowl perfect for using up that leftover ham bone. Can also be served over rice with fried pork chops for a heartier meal.","excerpt":"Classic ham and bean soup with onions and bell pepper simmered for hours until tender - a hearty, comforting bowl perfect for using up that...","image":"/images/recipes/ham-n-bean-soup.png","servings":"4 servings","skillLevel":"beginner","slug":"ham-n-bean-soup","title":"Ham 'n Bean Soup","totalTime":"4h 45m","url":"http://www.realcajunrecipes.com/recipe/ham-n-bean-soup/"},{"description":"One of the classic oyster dressing dishes that goes well with any of your holiday meals—this one features fresh oysters, bell peppers, celery, and French bread. Use white pepper if you can as it has a distinctive flavor that really makes the dish stand out.","excerpt":"One of the classic oyster dressing dishes that goes well with any of your holiday meals—this one features fresh oysters, bell peppers...","image":"/images/recipes/oyster-dressing-i.png","servings":"10 servings","skillLevel":"intermediate","slug":"oyster-dressing-i","title":"Oyster Dressing I","totalTime":"40m","url":"http://www.realcajunrecipes.com/recipe/oyster-dressing-i/"},{"description":"You could leave off the shrimp and it would still be great. This hearty Cajun rice dressing combines ground beef, pork, and shrimp with the holy trinity and rice for a satisfying one-pot meal that feeds a crowd.","excerpt":"You could leave off the shrimp and it would still be great. This hearty Cajun rice dressing combines ground beef, pork, and shrimp...","image":"/images/recipes/Rice-Dressing-2.jpg","servings":"16 servings","skillLevel":"intermediate","slug":"janes-shrimp-rice-dressing-dirty-rice","title":"Jane's Shrimp Rice Dressing - Dirty Rice","totalTime":"1h 15m","url":"http://www.realcajunrecipes.com/recipe/janes-shrimp-rice-dressing-dirty-rice/"}]