Recipes
Pear Relish
Besides being great to eat fresh and for canning, preserving and freezing, pears make a wonderful relish. Ingredients4 quarts ripe pears, peeled and quartered 1 dried hot pepper or 1/4 tsp cayenne 4 sweet green peppers, seeded and cored 1 pint dill pickles 1 quart chopped onions 2-3 cups sugar ...
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Pear Preserves
This recipe is quick as the pectin provides the jelling action. Pectin is used as a thickener in jellies and jams and is available in liquid and dry forms. Ingredients6 cups peeled sliced pears 1 cup water 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 (2 oz) package sure-jell or powdered pectin 8 ...
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Angel Pineapple Surprise
Cajun word for Pineapple is ananas. Cajun word for Angel is ange. Cajun word for surprise is supris! Supris moi, s’il vous plait avec du gateau! Pineapple is one of the world’s favorite tropical fruits. First called “anana”, a Carribean word for “excellent fruit”, the name “pineapple” came from European ...
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Shrimp, Corn and Rice Casserole
Le riz de maĂŻs de crevette. C’est se bon!! Quick and easy and taste like Grandma made it! Ingredients2 sticks butter 1 medium onion 1 small red onion chopped 1 small green onion chopped 1 pound peeled shrimp 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can cream of cheddar cheese ...
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Grilled Duck Bacon Wrap
A delicious and different way to make duck, particularly good for duck season! IngredientsDuck breast 1 can water chestnuts Fresh sliced jalapeños 1 pound bacon Soy sauce Spicy mustard Lea and Perrin steak sauceDirectionsStep 1Cube duck and cut the bacon slices in half. Season duck to taste. Step 2 Roll ...
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Corn Flake Pudding
One of the original cold cereals makes this dish a winner. Ingredients4 cups corn flakes, crushed 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/3 cup melted butter 1 (3 3/4 oz) box instant vanilla puddingDirectionsStep 1Combine cereal with sugar, cinnamon and butter. Reserve 1/2 cup of mixture. Press remaining cereal ...
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Chicken in Rice Cooker (Hitachi)
A slightly spicy and simple dish. Ingredients3 to 4 skinless chicken breasts 1 onion, sliced 1 bell pepper, sliced 2 tbsp Kitchen Bouquet or Carmel Color 1 (8 oz) bottle Italian Dressing 1 cup water Black and red pepper to tasteDirectionsStep 1Spray inner pan of rice cooker with Pam. Then ...
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Loretta’s Fig Cake
Figs make a deliciously moist cake. Ingredients2 cups figs 2 eggs 3/4 cup cooking oil 2 cups flour 1 cup milk 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp soda 2 tsp cinnamon 3 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp allspice 1 1/2 tsp vanilla 3 cups cookied figs (chopped)2 cups ...
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Tartar Sauce
Tartar sauce is a thick sauce usually served with fried seafood. It’s better if prepared several hours before you will be using it, but it can be used immediately. Ingredients3/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tsp lemon juice 1 tbsp pickle relish 2 tbsp dijon mustard 2 sprinkles of fresh parsley Salt ...
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Spinach and Artichoke Dip
An appetizer to soothe the Cajun beast in us all. Great for LSU, Saints and UL tailgate parties! Ingredients2 boxes Green Giant creamed spinach 1 can artichoke hearts, quartered and drained 1 medium onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced fine 8 ounces sour cream 4 ounces cream cheese 1 tbsp ...
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Ground Beef & Cheese Dip (Slow Cooker Style)
This recipe is a tastier kick of your standard, simple Velveeta Cheese/Rotel mixture. Great for tailgate parties, football games, and graduation parties. Ingredients2 pounds Velveeta Cheese 3 cans diced Rotel Tomatoes 1 pound ground beef 1 clove garlic minced fine 1 tbsp Tony's/Slap Yo Mamma 1 medium onion, dicedDirectionsStep 1Start ...
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Maw Maw Laura’s Coconut Cake
in loving memory of Laura Marks Carriere by Shannon Smith Piekos A delicious (traditional) coconut cake with sour cream and coconut filling topped with a cream cheese coconut frosting. As this cake is very rich, the only side recommended is a lot of love! This recipe uses Ancel’s coconut, which ...
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Cookie Cake
Cookies and Cakes that are Cajun good! Ingredients5 eggs 1 stick butter 1 box yellow cake mix 1 box confection sugar 1 (8 oz) package cream cheeseDirectionsStep 1Melt butter then add cake mix and one egg. Mix together until it forms a dough. Step 2 Press dough out in the ...
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Mug Cake in Microwave
Grab a mug, cake mix and a bow; get ready to deliver lovely and tasty gifts for any occasion. Children will enjoy making and eating these. Ingredients1 box chocolate cake mix 1 small instant chocolate pudding 1 egg 1 tbsp oil 1 tbsp waterDirectionsStep 1Mix chocolate cake mix and instant ...
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After the Boil Soup (Crockpot)
Ever wonder what to do with all the leftovers from your last crab/shrimp/crawfish boil? This is a great recipe to try. Ingredients1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup 1 can Cream of Onion Soup 1 can Southwest Pepper Jack Cheese Soup 1/2 box Velveeta Cheese-Chunked (Large Box) 1 quart Half & ...
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Spicy Cabbage Rolls
Making these spicy cabbage rolls is a time-honored (and delicious) tradition in our family. Ingredients2 - 3 heads of fresh cabbage 1 medium bag of Mahatma medium or long grain rice 2 pounds ground beef 2 pounds ground pork 2 medium jars Hot Pace Picante Sauce 1 tbsp salt 1 ...
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Spicy Vegetable Soup
This is a sorta spicy, warm, filling soup that is great on those chilly winter nights here is Louisiana Ingredients3-4 baking potatoes: washed, peeled and quartered 1 yellow onion, chopped 1 large bell pepper, chopped 3 cloves of garlic, chopped 1-2 stalks of celery, chopped 4-5 fresh carrots, sliced 1 ...
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Buffalo Chicken Dip
This dip tastes JUST like Buffalo wings! The recipe provides a mild kick, but you can make it as hot or mild as you want. My friends can’t stop eating it when I bring it to parties. Ingredients2 (8 oz) bricks of Cream Cheese (softened) 3/4 cup Frank's Red Hot ...
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Carrot Copper Salad – Copper Pennies – Marinated Carrots
Also known as copper pennies, this makes a very good side dish with your main meal especially roast. Great for parties too! Ingredients2 Bunches (packs) of Carrots 1 Bell Pepper, cut into strips 1 can Cream of Tomato Soup 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce 1 tbsp Salt 1 tbsp Black Pepper ...
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Peanut Butter, Oatmeal, Pecan,Cocoa Boiled Cookies
A fun and easy no bake cookie! Lots of memories of my Mamon, Lou Guidry, from Crowley, Louisiana making these. Reminds you of the School House Peanut Butter cookies Ingredients1 stick butter 4 cups sugar 1/3 cup cocoa 1 cup milk Dash salt 6 cups quick oats 3 tbsp vanilla ...
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