Recipe Type: Classics

Cracklins (Cracklings) /Grattons and Pork Rinds /Baconettes

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Average Rating: (5 / 5)

Although cracklins (grattons in Cajun) are commonly known as pork rinds or baconettes, they are really not the same. While both are both made with pork fat, each has a different method of cooking and a different cut of meat. To make cracklins you use a cut of pork that ...

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Seafood Chowder

Corn and Shrimp Chowder Soup

Average Rating: (4 / 5)

What a delightful and rich tasting soup. Serve this as an appetizer and you will be the hit of your dinner party. Great anytime comfort food is needed. Ingredients1 stick margarine or butter - 1/2 cup 2 tbsp flour or gravy mix 1 medium chopped onion white onion preferred 1 ...

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Shrimp and Crab Casserole II

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Sometimes you just don’t have fresh or frozen shrimp on hand and are hungry for a seafood casserole. This will work for you using canned shrimp and crabmeat. Ingredients2 cups rice 1/2 cup water 1 bell pepper, chopped 1 bunch green onions, chopped 1/2 stick margarine or butter 1 (10 ...

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Corn Macque Choux Casserole Party Size

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This is a great party dish for entertaining. Ingredients2 (15 oz) cans cream corn 1 (15 oz) can whole kernel corn drained 2 eggs 1 cup milk 1 onion, chopped 1/2 medium green pepper, chopped 1/2 medium red pepper, chopped 1 (10 oz) can Rotel Tomatoes 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 ...

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Watermelon Rind Preserves

Watermelon Rind Preserves

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During watermelon season, my Mom would take the rind and cook preserves for us and serve it up with fresh homemade bread. Ingredients1 1/2 quarts prepared watermelon rind 4 tbsp salt 2 quarts cold water 1 thinly sliced lemon 1 tbsp ground ginger 4 cups sugar 1/4 cup lemon juice ...

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Mock Shoo

Corn Macque Choux

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Average Rating: (5 / 5)

Cajuns love this smothered corn dish. Ingredients12 ears of fresh corn 2 tbsp vegetable oil 2 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped 1 large onion, chopped 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped 1 tbsp granulated sugar or the Splenda equivalent 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/2 cup evaporated milk or ...

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Holiday Lemon Bars

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Vickie Lege In memory of her Mom Lois Mayard From the author –  My mother had some good recipes and most of them she didn’t write down. I just learned from experience while watching her (when she would let me in the kitchen!) These Lemon Bars are a tradition in ...

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Fresh Broccoli Salad

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Average Rating: (5 / 5)

A lot of kids aren’t huge vegetable fans, but a recent poll of middle school students revealed that this generation not only likes broccoli but also prefers it to other more traditionally kid-friendly vegetables. Here is one way to get your kid to eat broccoli. Ingredients10 slices bacon, crisply fried ...

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