Bev’s Peanut Butter Pie
MawMaw remembers as a young girl, her neighbor Mr. Dudley grew peanuts. Peanuts in Louisiana is not a common crop, so it was fun to see how this crop was grown. The peanut is unusual because it flowers above the ground, but fruits below the ground. Typical misconceptions of how ...
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Aunt Melina’s Fig Cake
Truly a CAJUN COUNTRY recipe. This recipe was received from Mae Mae Breaux and very comparable to Aunt Melina Falcon’s recipe. Remember Aunt Melina never used measuring cups; always a handful of this and a pinch of that. Mae Mae watched her for several years and came up with this ...
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Spicy Crawfish Salad
A simple salad made with Louisiana’s finest home grown crawfish. Ingredients 1 pound crawfish tails, cooked in spicy boil and peeled 1 rib celery, chopped 1 bunch scallions (green onions) mayonnaise to desired wetness Old Bay Seasoning to taste McCormick Creole Seasoning red pepper Directions Step 1 Slightly chop the ...
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Yeast Bread
My Mom made the best bread. She had lots of practice cooking for eleven. We always looked forward when Mom made her bread for our mid-afternoon snack when we were working in the fields. We would eat the bread with lots of butter or fig preserves. Ingredients 1/4 cup water, ...
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Lemon Filling
Bake a cake, use this filling recipe and make a memory. The best filling for cakes or sweet dough tarts. Ingredients 1 cup evaporated milk 1 cup sugar 1 egg separated 3 tsp butter rind of 2 lemons 1 tsp lemon flavor 3 tbsp cornstarch Directions Step 1 In a ...
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Boudin (Boudoin – Boudain) Dip
This recipe is a great dip for parties and holiday fun. A very popular request. Ingredients 1 link boudin 8 oz sour cream 1 tbsp mayonnaise or Miracle Whip pinch of Tony Cachere's or Cajun seasoning Directions Step 1 Remove boudin from casing and crumble into a microwavable bowl. Microwave ...
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Pistachio Pie Bake (Watergate Salad Pie)
The pie crust adds such a delicious twist to the famous Pistachio Watergate Dessert. Ingredients 1 - 3 ounce package Pistachio pudding 1 (15 oz) can unsweetened crushed pineapple 1 cup small marshmallows 1/2 cup nuts, chopped 1 large tub of Cool Whip; reserve one-half cup Crust 1 cup pecans ...
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Lime Pineapple Jello
Such a light and refreshing dessert, especially during the holiday season, Sunday dinner or Lenten Season. Ingredients 1 small package lime jello 1 cup water, boiling 1 (5.5 oz) small can evaporated milk 1 small carton cottage cheese 1 small can crushed pineapple 1/2 cup almonds, walnuts or pecans, chopped ...
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Eggnog Bundt Cake
Adapted from the Hasbro Children’s Hospital Cookbook, which raised funds for the pediatric center’s original opening. Ingredients 1 box yellow cake mix 1/2 cup almonds or walnuts, chopped 1/8 tsp nutmeg 2 eggs 1 1/2 cup eggnog 1/4 cup butter, melted powdered sugar (opt.) 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup ...
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Sugar Free Pumpkin Pie
From www.lifeclinic.com, a special request for Diamond. Ingredients 1 Pastry for single-crust 9-inch pie 1 (16 oz) can pumpkin 1 (12 oz) can evaporated skim milk 3 eggs 5 1/2 tsp Equal for Recipes or 18 packets Equal sweetener or 3/4 cup Equal Spoonfuls 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp ground ...
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Cajun Made Bar-Be-Que Sauce
Honey Bear Barbecue, move over – you have competition! A delicious old fashion homemade bar-be-cue sauce for use on ribs, chicken, hamburgers or any type meat you want! Delicious for sandwiches. Ingredients 10 large onions 2 garlic 1 quart Mazola Corns Oil 1 stick celery 1/2 large bell pepper 1/2 ...
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Cheese Puff
An appetizer for all seasons and all parties. They can be prepared ahead of time and cooked right before serving. Ingredients 1/2 pound butter, softened 2 cups flour, sifted 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1 pound grated sharp cheddar cheese 1/4 tsp dry mustard 1 tsp garlic powder 2 tsp green ...
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Sour Cream Coated Pecans
While MawMaw was going through her friend’s recipe box, she found this recipe and made them. She invited that friend to dinner and served them. She was nice enough to say that I made them as good as she. We both laughed and everyone enjoyed them. Make these as part ...
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Cajun Chocolate Cake
Cynthia’s Cajun Chocolate Cake is decadent and delicious. Ingredients 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup buttermilk 2 cups flour 1 tsp soda 1 tsp vanilla 1 stick oleo, margarine or butter 4 tbsp cocoa 1/2 cup shortening 1 cup water Icing 1 stick oleo margarine or butter 4 tbsp cocoa 1/2 ...
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Mississippi Mud Pie
This delicious chocolate pie is easy to make and could be used with any flavor Jell-O pudding. The recipe is very rich. You may substitute sugar free Jell-O and low fat cream cheese for the original. Ingredients 1 cup flour dash of cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar 1 block butter not margarine ...
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