Seven-up (7-up) Pound Cake
...Ingredients 2 sticks margarine 1/2 cup Crisco 3 cups sugar 5 eggs 3 cups flour 3/4 cup 7-up Directions Step 1 Cream margarine, Crisco and sugar. Step 2 Add eggs one at a time alternating with flour. Stir in the 7-up. Step 3 Pour into greased floured tube pan. Bake ...
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Ground meat Jambalaya
...Ingredients 1 (10 oz) can onion soup 1 (10 oz) can mushroom soup 1 lb ground meat 2 garlic cloves 1/2 large bell pepper, chopped 1/4 cup chopped parsley 1/4 cup chopped green onions 2 ribs celery chopped 1 cup raw rice Salt to taste Directions Step 1 Mix all ...
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Chicken Spaghetti
Ingredients 1 whole chicken 2 cups celery, chopped 2 cups chopped onion 2 cups sweet pepper 1 clove of garlic, chopped 2 tbsp chicken fat or roux 1 (29 oz) can large tomato juice or tomato sauce 2 (4 oz) jars drained mushroom buttons, chopped fine 1 package spaghetti Directions ...
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Crock-Pot Jambalaya – Pastalaya
The Cajun-Creole version of paella, though more highly spiced. There are many different versions of jambalaya; in fact, the only consistent ingredients are rice, tomatoes, peppers, and onions. Ingredients 12 ounces skinless chicken breast cut in 1 inch cubes 1 lb smoked sausage 2 bell peppers, chopped 1 onion, chopped ...
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Millionaire Chocolate
Ingredients 4 1/2 cups sugar 1 can Pet milk 1 stick butter 1 lb pecans 1 jar marshmallow crème 2 (6 oz) packages semi-sweet chocolate Directions Step 1 In a medium saucepan, mix sugar, milk and butter. Boil slowly for 7 1/2 minutes then remove from heat. Step 2 Mix ...
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Apple Pie Cake
...Ingredients 3/4 cup cooking oil 2 cups sugar 3 cups flour 2 eggs 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp cinnamon 1 tsp nutmeg 2 tsp vanilla 1 (20 oz) can apple pie filling 1 tsp baking soda Directions Step 1 Mix all ingredients together and pour into a 9x13 pan. Step ...
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Shortcut Pralines VII
One of the fastest ways to make classic pralines! Ingredients 4 cups pecans 4 cups sugar 1 (14 oz) can condensed milk 3/4 cup of water 1/2 stick butter Directions Step 1 Combine in a medium nonstick pan, the sugar, condensed milk and water. Cook until the mixture begins to ...
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Rice and Gravy
Rice and gravy is a staple here in South Louisiana. It’s one of the first things you learn to cook. Any meat can be used, including chicken. This recipe was used in an instructional blog post if you’d like to have more guidance or see more photos. Ingredients 1 lb ...
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Bennett’s Short Gumbo
Ingredients 2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup oil 1 gallon water Tony Cachere's Seasoning Directions Step 1 First, make the roux. Put the oil and flour in a heavy pot. Cook on medium heat, stirring constantly until roux is color of dark peanut butter. ...
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Basic Classic Cornbread
This is a basic cornbread that old Cajuns used to eat with cracklins and milk. Ingredients 1 cup flour 1 cup yellow corn meal 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup sugar 4 tsp baking powder 2 eggs 1/3 cup oil 1 cup milk 1/2 can cream corn (optional) Directions Step 1 ...
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Cajun Cornbread III aka Mexican Cornbread
Most Cajuns like their food spicy but with lots of flavor. This cornbread gives you both. Ingredients 1 box Jiffy Cornbread 1 (15 oz) can cream corn 1 lb cheddar cheese 1 medium onion, chopped fine 1 medium bell pepper, chopped fine 1 tbsp garlic powder 1 tsp salt 1 ...
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Banana Bread
A popular bread especially when bananas are going brown. Very easy to make and easier to enjoy. Ingredients 3 large ripe bananas 1 cup sugar 1 egg 4 tbsp butter or margarine, melted and cooled 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 tsp salt 1 tsp baking soda Directions Step ...
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Lemon Blueberry Biscuits
This is a traditional biscuit recipe that has been modified for contemporary tastes. These have a light, sweet taste and are perfect for breakfast. Ingredients 2 cups flour 1/3 cup sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 8 ounces lemon yogurt 1 egg slightly beaten ...
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Party Chocolate Cookie
This is a neat recipe for a huge chocolate chip cookie, great for birthday parties. Use ready made frosting to write a message on top after baking. Ingredients 1/2 cup cooking oil 1/2 cup margarine 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla 2 eggs, beaten 2 1/4 ...
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Fruit Pizza and Icing
This is a cute dessert take on pizza. Makes a lovely centerpiece for your holiday celebrations. Ingredients 1 roll of cookie dough 1/2 cup powdered sugar 8 ounces cream cheese Various sliced fruits like strawberries, kiwi, banana, peaches, etc. Fruit Fresh (a product that protects the fruit) Glaze: 2 cups ...
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