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Hoppin Black Eyes

Hopping John Black Eye Peas

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Our recipe submitter writes: I’m not Cajun, just an ole Mississippi boy, but my Granddaughter married a boy from Mamou so I feel like I’m part of the family. I think all of my Cajun friends will like this dish. Ingredients1 cup dried black-eyed peas 2 or 3 slices bacon ...

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Spicy Black Eye Peas

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Happy New Year meal- Pork – Cabbage – Black-eyes. Serve with freshly baked corn bread. Ingredients1 17 oz can of black-eyes peas or 1 cup dry black-eyes cooked 1 cup dry beans = 3 cups cooked 3 to 6 slices bacon 1 can (16 oz) chopped tomatoes, undrained 1 cup ...

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Spinach Bread

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It is amazing how great spinach is in so many dishes. This is just one of them from one of our favorite cooks. Ingredients1 French bread (store purchased or homemade) 1 box chopped frozen spinach, defrosted & drained 8 ounces shredded jalapeño cheese 1 medium onion, chopped fine 2 to ...

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Oreo Cheesecake

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This is an original dessert recipe, invented by one of our biggest contributors, Ms. Bert. Ingredients4 packages (8 oz) cream cheese 1 cup sugar 1 cup sour cream 4 eggs 7 ounces melted semi-sweet chocolate 25 Oreos and 10 extra or so for garnishment 4 ounces melted butter 1 can ...

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Beef or Deer Jerky

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Chrissy’s uncle sent us this prodigious recipe  Prodigious you say… why not just say impressive Ingredients3 pounds venison or beef 1 cup soy sauce 1 cup Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp salt 1/2 cup teriyaki 1 tsp black pepper (peemon noir) 3 or 4 tsp Tony Chachere 3 tsp or 4 ...

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Oven Baked Redfish

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Redfish is a favored fish of the Cajun fisherman. Ingredients8 large redfish fillets 2 medium fresh tomatoes 1 small bottle (16 oz) Italian Dressing 1 stick butter 2 tsp Kosher salt or more to taste 2 tsp black pepper 1/4 cup chopped onion tops 3 cloves garlic minced 2 medium ...

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Praline Cake

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A simple Cajun cake. Ingredients1 box yellow cake mix 1 box light brown sugar or 2 1/3 cups 2 tbsp all-purpose flour 2 eggs 1 block butter 1 tsp vanilla 1 1/2 cup chopped pecansDirectionsStep 1Bake yellow cake mix per box instructions and let cool. Mix brown sugar, flour and ...

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Reduced Sugar Fruit Salad

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This reduced sugar fruit salad is probably a little bit healthier than its full-sugar counterpart. Ingredients1 large can fruit cocktail in light syrup/Splenda 1 small can light mandarin orange with Splenda 2 regular cans light sliced peaches 1 regular can light pears 1/2 bag of red grapes cut in half ...

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Mirliton Shrimp and Crab Dressing

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WBRZ of Baton Rouge, LA has a spotlight segment that celebrates a “Chef of the Month”. The Chef featured was the chef from Juban’s Creole restaurant. This recipe is timely as mirliton are in season at his time and relatively inexpensive. Ingredients6 small mirlitons 1/2 pound ground pork 1 cup ...

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Mac Daddy’s Cajun Venison Meatloaf

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This is a semi-spicy Cajun meatloaf that calls for Everglade Seasonings which is also known as Monkey Dust. It is made of salt, spices, monosodium glutamate, dehydrated garlic and onion, sugar, and papain. Ingredients1 pound ground beef 1 pound ground venison 1 cup bread crumbs 1 egg 1/2 tsp crab ...

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Heaven Made Famous Cajun Deep Fried Turkey Recipe

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From the author: This is a Fried Turkey Recipe everyone will love. Not hot, no weird spices that produce a non-traditional Thanksgiving Turkey Flavor, this recipe is a garlicky, buttery, flavorful original Cajun Deep Fried Turkey. I worked for years perfecting this recipe and it is absolutely the best traditional, ...

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Crawfish Cornbread

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This dish is really a meal in itself! Ingredients1 pound crawfish tails 1 pound grated cheese 3 seeded and chopped jalapeno peppers 1 large chopped onion 1 large can cream style can 1 stick butter (8 tbsp) 1 tbsp vegetable oil 3 eggs 1 tsp Creole Seasonings 1 tsp baking ...

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Red Kidney Bean Soup

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Creamy thick hearty soup made from red kidney beans. Ingredients2 cups red kidney beans 1 large onion diced 1 red pepper diced 2 large celery stalks diced 1 1/2 pound smoky bacon cubed 1 tbsp cumin 1 tsp cayenne pepper 6 cups water 2 tbsp olive oil salt to tasteDirectionsStep ...

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My Grandma’s Fruit Salad

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My Grandmother, Mabel Primeaux, used to make this simple dish. It is delicious. Mix it with vanilla ice cream when you serve yourself – Heavenly! Ingredients1 can fruit cocktail 1 banana sliced 1 jar maraschino cherries 1 apple cut in small pieces fresh strawberries 1 can condensed milkDirectionsStep 1Mix all ...

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Okra Pilau (Pilaf)

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Low country pilau (Okra) loaded with crumbled bacon. Ingredients3 bacon slices 1 large sweet onion chopped (about 2 cups) 1 package frozen okra (16 ounce) 2 packages Ready to Serve Cajun Style Rice (8.5 ounces )DirectionsStep 1Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes or ...

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Cajun Oyster Crackers

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Ronnie & Amy brought these oysters crackers for one of our dinner parties and they were so good! A taste very similar to the Cajun Firecrackers. Ingredients2 large packages oyster crackers 1 large package Hidden Valley Ranch 1 tsp dill seed 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp lemon pepper 1 ...

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Grits

Some Good Grits

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My friends all go to town on these incredible grits. Use this dish as a base for Sausage or Shrimp Grits. Ingredients4 ounces butter 1 quart (4 cups) chicken stock/broth 1/4 cup chopped green onions 1/4 cup heavy cream or Half n Half 1 cup grits 4 ounces swiss or ...

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Shrimp Grits

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Always a hit at brunches. Just ask that Jenny girl. Ingredients1 pound medium to large shrimp, peeled & deveined 1/4 to 1/2 stick butter 1/2 cup chopped green onions 1/4 pound fresh, sliced mushrooms 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp garlic powder or 1 clove minced garlic or both 1 tbsp ...

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Pork Chop Casserole

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This is a tomato-based pork chop casserole. Ingredients3 cups sliced potatoes 6 pork chops 1 can tomato soup 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce 1 large onion sliced in rings salt and pepper to taste or any Cajun spiceDirectionsStep 1Spray Pam or rub oil in the bottom of a 10x13 ...

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Jackie’s Meatloaf

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Meatloaf can be made with any variety of meats (picture is turkey and small amount of pork sausage). You can use any single ground meat or mix pork with beef or combine venison with pork. Any combination sure to please the hungry Cajuns. Ingredients1 pound ground beef 1/2 cup milk ...

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