Stuffed Bell Peppers III
Another great version of a Cajun classic. Ingredients 2 pounds ground meat chuck preferred 1 can Rotel Brand tomatoes mild or hot 1 onion chopped 1 cup celery (chopped fine) 3 garlic finely chopped 1 can Dawn mushroom steak sauce 3/4 cup toasted bread crumbs 8 to 10 bell peppers ...
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Cornbread Stuffing – Dressing Mix
Great stuffing for your Christmas or Thanksgiving turkey or chicken. This is an old time classic cornbread mixture where all you do is add your favorite meat to the dressing mix and serve it alone or stuff your favorite meat with it. Ingredients 1 cup yellow cornmeal 3/4 cup flour ...
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Crisp Oatmeal Cookies
These cookies were served in our school cafeteria; these were always the best tasting cookies when I was in school. Ingredients 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup white sugar 1 cup shortening 2 eggs 1 1/2 cup rolled oats 2 cups flour 1 cup coconut 1 tsp baking soda 1 ...
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Crabmeat Cobbler a.k.a. Crabmeat Au Gratin
This was an interesting recipe for Maw-Maw. It was the 1st time that the word “cobbler” was used in a crabmeat recipe. In reviewing the recipe and the ingredients, one of the differences was the tomatoes. Another interesting ingredient was the Accent; Accent is a brand name for MSG. MSG ...
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Cafe au Lait (Coffee and Milk)
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. Ingredients 1 part hot coffee 1 part heated whole milk Directions Step 1 Prepare coffee. Heat up an equal amount ...
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Bourbon Chicken Breast via Stovetop
This was a special request recipe find. Ingredients 1 tbsp butter 2 tbsp olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced fine 4 boneless and skinless chicken breast halves 1/4 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup bourbon whiskey Salt and black pepper to taste Directions Step 1 In a ...
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Oyster Dressing I
One of the classic oyster dishes that goes well with any of your holiday meals. Use white pepper if you can as it has a distinctive flavor that really makes the dish stand out. Ingredients 4 pints fresh oysters, drained and coarsely chopped, reserve liquid 3 medium bell pepper chopped ...
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Seafood Jambalaya
Ingredients 3 pounds cleaned shrimp 1 pound crabmeat 1 dozen oysters 1 pound smoked sausage 3 cups rice 1 small can tomato sauce 1 large onion chopped 2/3 cup chopped parsley 1/2 cup shallots (not scallions) 1 cup chopped bell pepper 2/3 cup cooking oil salt and red pepper to ...
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Classic Chocolate Sauce for Chocolate Bread
Remember the mornings when Momma pulled out the skillet and reached for the Hershey’s Cocoa powder. You knew what she was going to make; you ran to get the Evangeline Maid Bread so you could be the first to get served delicious Chocolate Bread. Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup ...
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Daiquiri Pie
Ingredients 8 ounces cream cheese 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk 6 ounces frozen limemade, thawed and not diluted 1/4 cup light rum Green food coloring 1 3/4 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed and divided 1 9 inch baked pie crust Directions Step 1 Bake pie crust as directed. Step 2 ...
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Peach Cobbler
Ingredients 2 (16 oz) cans sliced peaches 1/3 cup sugar (for syrup mixture) 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 2 tbsp corn starch 1 box yellow or white cake mix 1/3 cup sugar (for dough) Directions Step 1 In a medium saucepan, combine the peaches with syrup, the first 1/3 ...
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Fig Preserve Cake with Buttermilk Glaze
Figs are plentiful in Cajun country. As a result there are several classic, beloved recipes that are made with fig preserves. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp soda 1 tsp salt 1 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp allspice 1/2 tsp cloves 1 cup ...
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Chicken Breast w/Shrimp and Crab
Ingredients 8 boneless chicken breasts 2 eggs, beaten 1/4 cup water Season all, black pepper, onion and garlic powder all to taste Parmesan cheese Breadcrumbs or Panko Bread Crumbs 1 lb shrimp, cut in pieces 2 small onions, chopped fine 1/2 cup margarine or butter 1/4 cup sherry or chicken ...
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Stuffed Mirlitons (Vegetable Pear)
The popular mirliton (or vegetable pear, as it’s called) was often used to make seasoned pickles. This transition dish makes you appreciate mirlitons even more. Ingredients 4 large mirlitons 1/2 cup diced onions 1/4 cup celery 3 tbsp cooking oil 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs 1 1/2 tsp seasoned salt ...
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Stewed (Smothered) Okra – Oven or Stove Top
This is a classic way of cooking okra that allows you to use okra (la gombo fevi) as a side dish or make the ever popular shrimp and okra gumbo. Ingredients 3 pounds fresh or frozen okra 3 tbsp canola oil 1 cup chopped onion or 1 large onion 1 ...
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