Recipe Type: Classics
Dot’s Cajun Shrimp & Corn Soup
A Cajun classic made with two favorites – shrimp and corn, Ingredients1 cup onions, chopped 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped 1/2 cup green onion, chopped 1/2 cup oil 1 to 2 pounds shrimp, peeled & deveined 1 small can tomato paste 3 cups water 2 (16 oz) cans whole corn ...
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Crab and Shrimp Soup (Bisque)
One of the more popular classic Cajun soups made easy; this one will really “hit the spot”. This recipe is dedicated to Howard Menard. Ingredients1 (10 oz) box frozen corn 1 medium onion, chopped 1 block butter 1 can Campbell’s cream of shrimp soup 1 cup water 5 tbsp flour ...
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Sweet Dough for Tarts – Tourte douce
The most classic of our sweets is the sweet tart (small pies with filling). These can be filled with any filling of choice, although fig, coconut, bouille and blackberry are some of the all-time favorites Ingredients1 block (8 tbsp) margarine or butter 2 tbsp shortening 2 eggs 1 cup sugar ...
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Persimmon or Diet Persimmon Cookies
Le kaki ou suit un régime le kaki – our recipe title in French. These were some of our favorites growing up – both the fruit and the cookie. The fruit was especially sweet, if allowed to almost over-ripen, otherwise the fruit will be tart and bitter. I can still ...
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Crawfish Fettuccine
Fettuccine d’écrevisse – One of our more popular classics. Shrimp could be used instead of the crawfish or combined with crawfish along with crab meat. Ingredients2 medium onions 2 medium bell peppers, chopped 2 sticks butter or margarine 3 tbsp flour 2 tbsp parsley 2 cloves of garlic 3/4 pound ...
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Blue Ribbon Dessert – Four Layer Delight – Mississippi Mud Pie or Bayou Goo
This recipe has an interesting story behind it. MawMaw first ate this dessert at a get-together to celebrate the visit of the author’s brother-in-law on leave from Iraq. It was the hit of the evening. The author tells us that her best friend won a blue ribbon for this dessert. ...
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Peanut Butter Candy
My mother’s note on her recipe card says it all – **Very Good** Dale Begnaud in memory of his Mom’s great Cajun baking skills. Ingredients1/2 pound margarine or butter 1 box powdered sugar 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 1 (12 oz) jar peanut butter 1 (12 oz) package chocolate chipsDirectionsStep ...
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Honey Scotch Cookies
These crisp, delicate delights are a wonderful treat for your loved ones. Similar to a tea cookie. Dale Begnaud in memory of his Mom’s great Cajun baking. Ingredients1/4 pound butter 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 tsp salt 1 1/4 cup flour 1 egg, separated 1/4 tsp vanilla 1/4 cup sugar 1 ...
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