[{"description":"Great party food - Super Mardi Gras Ball dish. Paired with pepper jelly, this boudin (pronounced 'boo-dan') crescent ring is double-packed with flavor from Louisiana boudin, crispy bacon, and spicy jalapeños. Great for Mardi Gras parties and family gatherings.","excerpt":"Great party food - Super Mardi Gras Ball dish. Paired with pepper jelly, this boudin crescent ring is double-packed with flavor from Louisiana...","image":"/images/recipes/Boudin-Stuffed-Crescent-Ring-Cut-Custom.jpg","servings":"8 servings","skillLevel":"beginner","slug":"boudin-crescent-ring","title":"Boudin Crescent Ring","totalTime":"30m","url":"http://www.realcajunrecipes.com/recipe/boudin-crescent-ring/"},{"description":"As a young child growing up, I remember on Friday's during Lent, my Dad would trade some of his farm goods for fresh shrimp. Mom would make us shrimp stew with fried shrimp balls. As with almost any shrimp dish, crawfish can be used instead. These crispy seafood boulettes (pronounced 'boo-LET') are made with mashed potatoes, the Cajun trinity, and your choice of shrimp, crawfish, or crab meat.","excerpt":"As a young child growing up, I remember on Friday's during Lent, my Dad would trade some of his farm goods for fresh shrimp. Mom would make us shrimp...","image":"/images/recipes/boulettes-fried-crawfish-balls-fried-shrimp-balls-fried-crab-balls.png","servings":"18 boulettes (appetizer portions)","skillLevel":"intermediate","slug":"boulettes-fried-crawfish-balls-fried-shrimp-balls-fried-crab-balls","title":"Boulettes - Fried Crawfish Balls - Fried Shrimp Balls - Fried Crab Balls","totalTime":"40m","url":"http://www.realcajunrecipes.com/recipe/boulettes-fried-crawfish-balls-fried-shrimp-balls-fried-crab-balls/"},{"description":"Ronnie \u0026 Amy brought these oyster crackers for one of our dinner parties and they were so good! A taste very similar to the [Cajun Firecrackers](/recipes/cajun-firecrackers/). Seasoned oyster crackers coated with ranch seasoning, garlic powder, dill seed, lemon pepper, and Creole seasonings in vegetable oil. Simple to make and ready overnight.","excerpt":"Ronnie \u0026 Amy brought these oyster crackers for one of our dinner parties and they were so good! A taste very similar to the Cajun Firecrackers.","image":"/images/recipes/cajun-oyster-crackers.png","servings":"30 servings","skillLevel":"beginner","slug":"cajun-oyster-crackers","title":"Cajun Oyster Crackers","totalTime":"","url":"http://www.realcajunrecipes.com/recipe/cajun-oyster-crackers/"},{"description":"Traditional Cajun garfish balls made with fresh garfish (or choupique), onion, bell pepper, and garlic - deep fried to golden perfection. A classic South Louisiana way to use this often overlooked fish. Serve alone or with your favorite dipping sauce like [tartar sauce](/recipes/tartar-sauce/) or [remoulade](/recipes/shrimp-remoulade-sauce/).","excerpt":"Traditional Cajun garfish balls made with fresh garfish (or choupique), onion, bell pepper, and garlic - deep fried to golden...","image":"/images/recipes/RCR-garfish-Balls-Logo.jpg","servings":"Makes about 24 golf ball-sized patties, serves 6","skillLevel":"intermediate","slug":"garfish-balls-or-choupique-balls-i","title":"Garfish Balls (Patties) or Choupique Balls I","totalTime":"35m","url":"http://www.realcajunrecipes.com/recipe/garfish-balls-or-choupique-balls-i/"},{"description":"MawMaw halved the recipe and still made 20 beignets. These savory Louisiana beignets combine sweet lump crab meat and fresh corn in a light, crispy fritter that's perfect for parties or as an elegant appetizer.","excerpt":"MawMaw halved the recipe and still made 20 beignets. These savory Louisiana beignets combine sweet lump crab meat and fresh corn...","image":"/images/recipes/Crab-Corn-Beignet-v-Custom.jpg","servings":"30 beignets","skillLevel":"intermediate","slug":"lump-crab-and-corn-beignets","title":"Lump Crab and Corn Beignets","totalTime":"35m","url":"http://www.realcajunrecipes.com/recipe/lump-crab-and-corn-beignets/"},{"description":"A great tasting snack especially with boudin (boudoin) or cush cush. These crispy fried pork skin and fat pieces are a traditional Cajun treat, seasoned with salt and red and black pepper while hot.","excerpt":"A great tasting snack especially with boudin (boudoin) or cush cush. These crispy fried pork skin and fat pieces are a traditional Cajun treat...","image":"/images/recipes/RCR-Crackling-1.jpg","servings":"10 servings","skillLevel":"intermediate","slug":"cracklins-cracklings","title":"Cracklins; Cracklings","totalTime":"45m","url":"http://www.realcajunrecipes.com/recipe/cracklins-cracklings/"},{"description":"My sister prepared this punch for my son's graduation party and it was a hit. It was the first dish I ran out of. It's a basic lemon-lime punch with sherbet, but the green color makes it reminiscent of swamp waters. You could add purple food color to the pineapple sherbet and have a tricolor punch perfect for Mardi Gras festivities.","excerpt":"My sister prepared this punch for my son's graduation party and it was a hit. It was the first dish I ran out of. It's a basic lemon-lime...","image":"/images/recipes/mardi-gras-swamp-punch.png","servings":"40 servings","skillLevel":"beginner","slug":"mardi-gras-swamp-punch","title":"Mardi Gras Swamp Punch","totalTime":"15m","url":"http://www.realcajunrecipes.com/recipe/mardi-gras-swamp-punch/"},{"description":"In Memory of Grandma Carolyn Frost - My grandma's recipe is traditional for me- it's what I grew up eating at her house on special occasions with pork sausage, Velveeta cheese, and broccoli stuffed in football-shaped pistolette rolls. I'm so thankful she made me a cookbook as a wedding gift 15 years ago. Making these for my family brings back such great memories. I hope others will enjoy them too","excerpt":"In Memory of Grandma Carolyn Frost - My grandma's recipe is traditional for me- it's what I grew up eating at her house on special occasions. I'm so thankful she made me a cookbook as a wedding gift 15 years ago.","image":"/images/recipes/stuffed-pistolettes.png","servings":"24 stuffed rolls","skillLevel":"intermediate","slug":"stuffed-pistolettes","title":"Stuffed Pistolettes","totalTime":"35m","url":"http://www.realcajunrecipes.com/recipe/stuffed-pistolettes/"},{"description":"Synonymous with good eating are Beignets and Cafe au Lait. Me-Maw remembers visiting with Nannie Ouida and having her say how easy it was to make the Cafe au Lait. This simple Louisiana-style coffee and milk beverage uses equal parts hot coffee and hot milk, poured together simultaneously for the perfect blend.","excerpt":"Synonymous with good eating are Beignets and Cafe au Lait. Me-Maw remembers visiting with Nannie Ouida and having her say how easy it was to make...","image":"/images/recipes/Au-Lait-IMG_2611.jpg","servings":"1 serving","skillLevel":"beginner","slug":"cafe-au-lait-coffee-and-milk","title":"Cafe au Lait (Coffee and Milk)","totalTime":"7m","url":"http://www.realcajunrecipes.com/recipe/cafe-au-lait-coffee-and-milk/"},{"description":"Beignet is Cajun French for \"French Donut.\" Cafe Du Monde in New Orleans popularized this indulgent Cajun treat made with yeast dough, fried until golden and pillowy, then dusted with powdered sugar. The dough is refrigerated overnight for convenience, making these perfect for special breakfasts or dessert. See our complimentary blog post, Making Old-fashioned Beignets, for illustrated instructions.","excerpt":"Beignet is Cajun French for \"French Donut.\" Cafe Du Monde in New Orleans popularized this indulgent Cajun treat made with yeast dough, fried...","image":"/images/recipes/featured-beignet.jpg","servings":"50 beignets","skillLevel":"intermediate","slug":"beignets-a-french-doughnut","title":"Beignets - A French Doughnut","totalTime":"50m","url":"http://www.realcajunrecipes.com/recipe/beignets-a-french-doughnut/"},{"description":"My children loved this very simple, easy to prepare dish with finely sliced cabbage and white vinegar. It is best suited to be served with stews and gumbos.","excerpt":"My children loved this very simple, easy to prepare dish with finely sliced cabbage and white vinegar.","image":"/images/recipes/IMG_7338.jpg","servings":"6 servings","skillLevel":"beginner","slug":"cabbage-with-vinegar","title":"Cabbage with Vinegar","totalTime":"20m","url":"http://www.realcajunrecipes.com/recipe/cabbage-with-vinegar/"},{"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":"This dish is really a meal in itself! Packed with crawfish tails, jalapeños, cheese, and cream corn, this savory cornbread brings together classic Cajun flavors in every bite. Perfect for potlucks or a hearty weeknight dinner.","excerpt":"This dish is really a meal in itself! Packed with crawfish tails, jalapeños, cheese, and cream corn, this savory cornbread brings...","image":"/images/recipes/RCR-Crawfish-Cornbread-40-Custom.jpg","servings":"8 servings","skillLevel":"beginner","slug":"crawfish-cornbread","title":"Crawfish Cornbread","totalTime":"1h","url":"http://www.realcajunrecipes.com/recipe/crawfish-cornbread/"},{"description":"Crispy fried eggplant slices with a golden flour coating, delicious on their own or perfect for [eggplant rice dressing](/recipes/couvillions-eggplant-rice-dressing/). Mawmaw's secret: a sprinkle of sugar before serving to enhance the eggplant's natural flavor.","excerpt":"Crispy fried eggplant slices with a golden flour coating, delicious on their own or perfect for eggplant rice dressing.","image":"/images/recipes/Fried-Eggplant-Ingredients.jpg","servings":"2 servings","skillLevel":"beginner","slug":"fried-eggplant-a-cajun-classic","title":"Fried Eggplant - A Cajun Classic","totalTime":"50m","url":"http://www.realcajunrecipes.com/recipe/fried-eggplant-a-cajun-classic/"},{"description":"This oyster rice dressing is a holiday favorite, created by my grandmother Folse with fresh oysters, ground beef, ground pork, and rice. After her death, it was passed on to my mother and has always been a holiday tradition—a rich, savory side dish that brings the family together every year.","excerpt":"This oyster rice dressing is a holiday favorite, created by my grandmother Folse with fresh oysters, ground beef, ground pork, and rice.","image":"/images/recipes/thelmas-oyster-rice-dressing.png","servings":"10 servings","skillLevel":"intermediate","slug":"thelmas-oyster-rice-dressing","title":"Thelma's Oyster Rice Dressing","totalTime":"2h 30m","url":"http://www.realcajunrecipes.com/recipe/thelmas-oyster-rice-dressing/"}]