Angel Biscuits
Angel Biscuits were the delicious classic biscuits served at your school cafeteria. These biscuits are extremely popular in and beyond Cajun country. Ingredients 5 cups flour (not sifted) 3 tsp baking powder 1 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 cup sugar 1 cup shortening 1 package dry yeast ...
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Almond Cookies
The classic almond cookie served in school cafeterias. Recipe adjusted for family portions. Ingredients 2 cups shortening 2 cups sugar 2 eggs 2 tsp almond extract 4 cups flour 1/8 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cream of tartar 2 tsp baking powder Almonds for topping the cookie Directions Step 1 Cream ...
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Berry Banana Trifle
This is great for the classic Sunday dinner dessert. Ingredients 1 (6 oz) pkg frozen strawberries in syrup, thawed and drained (reserve 2/3 cup syrup) 1/4 cup strawberry jelly 1 tbsp corn starch 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1 1/2 cups cold water 1 (4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding ...
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Ms. Audrey’s Coleslaw
The author writes that this is the BEST coleslaw she has ever eaten. Ingredients 1 head of shredded cabbage 4 carrots or more 1 cup sugar 3 tbsp mayonnaiae 1 tbsp vinegar Directions Step 1 Shred cabbage and carrots, mix well. Step 2 In separate bowl, combine 1 cup of ...
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Ms. Audrey’s Homemade Bread
This is one of the recipes that I simply love – saving a heritage recipe for future generations. The submitter, Veronica, stood behind her husband’s mother, Ms. Audrey, and measured the ingredients before the Ms. Audrey “threw it and mixed it her bowl”. In memory of Ms Audrey Bourque Ingredients ...
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Crunch Bark Candy
This candy was prepared for 70 co-workers. I was glad I was one of them. This candy is quick and easy to make. Where did anyone come up with the name “bark” to describe a holiday candy that comes in sheets made of chocolate or similar meltable confections with pieces ...
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French Fried Shrimp
Ingredients 1 cup flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 egg 2/3 cup milk 1 tbsp oil 1 1/2 pound shrimp, shelled and deveined 1/2 tsp red pepper oil for frying Directions Step 1 Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Mix together egg, milk and tablespoon corn oil; ...
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Awesome Crawfish Casserole
Not only is it awesome, it’s fast and easy. Ingredients 2 pounds peeled crawfish tails or shrimp 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can French onion soup 1 can Rotel Tomatoes w/mild chilies 1 stick butter 1 cup cooked rice 1 cup grated Monterey Jack Cheese Garlic to taste ...
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Pan-Fried Flounder Fillets
Ingredients 2 pounds flounder fillets 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal 1/8 tsp black pepper 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1 cup tarragon vinegar 1/2 cup sifted all-purpose flour Cucumber Sauce 1 cup dairy sour cream 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp paprika 1 tsp lemon juice 1 cup grated pared cucumber dash ...
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Pineapple and Peach Cobbler
So Good – So Easy – Easy as 1-2-3 Ingredients Layer One 1 tall can crushed pineapple 1/2 cup sugar 2 tbsp flour or cornstarch Layer 2 1 can 16 oz sliced peaches or 2 cups fresh peaches 1/3 cup sugar (for syrup mixture) 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg ...
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Spiced Nuts
A different fun way to eat nuts. A daily dose of a handful of nuts brings about immense health benefits. Eating 25-50 grams nuts a day may reduce the risk or diabetes and heart disease. Many think that eating nuts will cause weight gain; however the key is to eat ...
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Chicken Casserole
No Cajun wedding reception is complete without a wonderful food, booze (drink responsibly), and the “Chicken Dance” song. While often placed firmly on the “do not play” list along with “YMCA” and the “Macarena,” the song about flapping your wings like a silly bird still sneaks onto the set list ...
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Potato Soup
Potatoes are definitely America’s favorite vegetable. And, of course, Cajuns are no exception. Ingredients 8 slices of thick season bacon, cut into 1 inch then fried until crisp 5 large red Irish potatoes 1 large onion chopped 1 pint Half n Half 1 can cream of corn 2 cans cream ...
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Crunchy Coleslaw Salad
We found a delicious way to make cabbage unhealthy! Ingredients 1 pound coleslaw 1 bunch green onions - scallions 1 cup sliced toasted almonds 1 cup sunflower seeds 2 packages Ramen Noodles (leave out seasoning packet) 3/4 cup oil 1/2 cup sugar or sugar substitute 1/3 cup vinegar Directions Step ...
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Banana Punch
This sweet punch has a nice pulpy texture. Ingredients 4 cups sugar 6 cups water 2 1/2 cup orange juice 1/2 cup lemon juice 4 cups pineapple juice 5 ripe bananas mashed 28 ounces bottle ginger ale chilled Directions Step 1 First make a simple syrup by combining the 4 ...
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