Southern Sweet Potato Pie

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

One of the more popular classic Southern pies baked for Christmas dinners and special meals. Ingredients 1 (9 inch) pie shell 2 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes 3/4 cup sugar 2 tbsp molasses 2 eggs 1 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp powdered ginger 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 tbsp orange zest ...

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Sweet Potato Praline Soufflé

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

Sweet potatoes go really well with the pralines in this sweet soufflé. Ingredients 6 lbs sweet potatoes 1 tbsp cane syrup 1/3 cup fat-free sweetened condensed milk 2 sticks butter, softened 2 tbsp light brown sugar 1/2 orange, juiced Zest from 1 lemon 1/2 lemon, juiced 1/4 tsp cinnamon sugar ...

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Millionaire Fudge

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

No this fudge won’t make you rich, but when you taste it, you’ll feel like you are. Ingredients 4 1/2 cups sugar 1 (12 oz) can Pet milk 1 stick margarine 8 Hershey Bars Plain chocolate candy 1 (7 oz) jar marshmallow crème 6 cups pecans 2 cups chocolate chips ...

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Milk Punch – The New Eggnog

Average Rating: (5 / 5)

This is a great alternative to making eggnog without raw eggs. There is no cooking, no whipping egg whites and cream. Just mix right up and freeze. The spirits keep the milk from freezing and the freezer keeps the milk from spoiling. Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1 cup dark rum ...

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Cajun Deep Fried Turkey

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Average Rating: (5 / 5)

One of my favorite cooking ideas is to deep fat fry our turkey for the holidays or New Year’s parties. My wife loves it when I cook; gives her time to do the other baking and cooking while I prepare the main dish. Ingredients 12-15 lbs turkey 1 1/2 cups ...

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Marylyn’s Shrimp Mold

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Average Rating: (5 / 5)

Outside of crawfish, shrimp is the most popular shellfish in Cajun dishes. Most of our shrimp come from Gulf waters and are used to make this delicious shrimp mold popular at Cajun Weddings and Holiday parties. The pretty salmon color of this dish lends a nice touch to decorating the ...

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Christmas Eggnog

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Good eggnog is a difficult balance between the right amount of alcohol, sweetness, and ease to make. This recipe strikes the perfect balance. Ingredients 6 beaten eggs 2 cups milk 1/3 cup sugar 3 tbsp light rum 3 tbsp bourbon 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup whipping cream 2 tbsp sugar ...

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Broccoli and Seafood or Meat Pie

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A great dinner addition (even for those who don’t love Broccoli). Ingredients 1 deep dish pie shell 3 ounces grated Mozzarella cheese 3 ounces sliced Mozzarella cheese 1 lb ground beef chuck or turkey OR shrimp and/or crab meat 1 (4 oz) can of mushrooms 4 ounces soft cream cheese ...

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Perfect Pecan Pie

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Average Rating: (4.3 / 5)

Pecans are classified by the color of their skin – Light, Light Amber, Dark and Dark Amber. Work magic with pecans by baking the Perfect Pecan Pie. Pecan Pie for a Cajun is as classic a dish as Crawfish. Always a popular item for holiday baking. Ingredients 3/4 cup pecan ...

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Creamy Crawfish Au Gratin

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Average Rating: (4 / 5)

A true Cajun classic. The flavor really is exceptional. This version is meant to be served over rice, pasta or puff pastry. Ingredients 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup flour 2 cups heavy cream 1 1/2 lb clean crawfish meat 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp white pepper 1 1/2 tsp cayenne ...

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Toasted Baguette Rounds for Dipping

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Croutons that accompany a dip very well. Ingredients 1 baguette 2 tbsp butter Garlic powder to taste Directions Step 1 Slice a long baguette 1/4 inch thick. Use a bread knife or serrated knife for easier cutting. A long baquette makes about 40 to 50 pieces. Step 2 Combine butter ...

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Classic Shrimp Dip for Wedding

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Average Rating: (5 / 5)

There are over 2,000 different species of shrimp worldwide and there are probably just as many ways to prepare shrimp dip. This is almost always served at weddings and parties. This recipe will easily serve 60 guests. Ingredients 2 lbs peeled shrimp, cut into very tiny pieces 2 sticks butter ...

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Date Nut Bars

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Ingredients 3/4 cup flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup melted margarine 2 eggs, well beaten 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 (8 oz) package dates, chopped Directions Step 1 In a medium glass bowl, mix together flour, baking powder and salt. Add sugar and ...

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Easy Syrup Cake

Average Rating: (4 / 5)

Sugar cane begins with a 12 inch long “slip” cut from a stalk of cane. Then a Cajun turns the sugar cane into a by-product called syrup cake. Sugar cane takes 24 months from initial planting to harvest; this cake takes a lot less time than that to bake. Ingredients ...

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Pecan Pie Bars

Average Rating: (4 / 5)

These pecan bars are the “melt in your mouth” kind. Great for the holiday season or when you want to prepare an extra special treat. Ingredients 1 box Yellow Cake Mix 1/2 cup butter 1 egg 1 cups chopped pecans Filling: 2/3 cup reserved cake mix 1 cup light brown ...

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