Recipe Type: Classics
Strawberry Fig Jam I
Figs jams can be made with virtually any Kool Aid flavors – the original six flavors were Strawberry, Raspberry, Orange, Lemon-Lime, Grape, and Cherry, Although not all are a perfect choice, many are suitable to flavor figs including Black Cherry, To reduce the amount of sugar and sweetness, Kool-Aid flavors can be used instead of Jello. ...
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Couche Couche II (Cush Cush)
Ingredients2 cups yellow cornmeal 2 tsp sugar (optional) 1 tsp salt 1 1/2 cups water 1 tsp baking powder 5 - 6 tbsp oil (canola preferred)DirectionsStep 1Mix together all the dry ingredients. Stir the water in gradually and mix well. It will look like very wet cornmeal and the cornmeal ...
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Garfish Balls (Patties) or Choupique Balls I
Garfish Patties or Choupique Balls Ingredients1 onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped 3-4 cloves garlic, chopped 3 lbs Garfish meat Salt and pepper to taste 1 packet of fish fry or a mixture of 1/3 cup flour and 1/3 cup yellow cornmeal seasoned with 1/2 teasppon each black pepper, salt, ...
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Chrissy’s Favorite Bread Pudding
This is one of Elizabeth’s favorites also…. Photo Credits to Elizabeth Bourgeois Fuller.. Ingredients8 bread slices, broken up 4 cups milk, warmed 4 eggs, separated 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk 1 tbsp vanilla plus 1 tsp vanilla 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapples, drained 1/2 stick ...
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Cracklins; Cracklings
A great tasting snack especially with boudin (boudoin) or cush cush. IngredientsPork meat with fat attached Oil for frying Salt and pepper (red and black) to tasteDirectionsStep 1Method 1 - Cut pork into 2-inch squares. You should cut for skin, fat, and meat on each square. Step 2Place the pork ...
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Aunt Doris’ Sweet Dough Tarts
This tart recipe has been handed down from Doris’ mother and my grandmother, Ella Broussard. Ingredients1 cup Crisco 4 cups flour 1 tbsp vanilla 2 cups sugar 5 eggs 5 tsp baking powderDirectionsStep 1Cream together the Crisco and sugar until fluffy. Beat eggs and vanilla into mixture. Slowly stir in ...
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Roux – First You Make A Roux
Many Cajun recipes start with “First You Make A Roux” and Most Cajun dishes start with a good roux. Ingredients3/4 cup oil (Canola or Vegetable) 1 cup all purpose white flourDirectionsStep 1Heat a heavy skillet or cast iron pot and add oil. Once oil is heated, slowly add the flour, stirring ...
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Steen’s Syrup Gingerbread
Ingredients1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 eggs beaten 2 1/2 cup flour 1 tsp ginger 1/2 tsp ground cloves 1 1/2 cup Steen's syrup 1 cup boiling water 1 1/2 tsp soda 1 tsp cinnamonDirectionsStep 1Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs and the sifted dry ingredients. Alternate with ...
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