Recipes
Betty’s Vanilla Nut Cookies
This recipe has been a holiday favorite in our family for over 50 years. It is the perfect freezer cookie, and is actually better if you bake them 2-3 days ahead. Ingredients4 cups sifted flour 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 1 cup pecans or walnuts - rough ...
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Pepper Pot Hash (pe-mon tod)
Pepper, pepper, pepper, pepper, pepper, pepper, please. Ingredients16 red peppers 16 green peppers 3 small hot peppers 16 red onions 3 pints vinegar 4 tbsp salt 3 cups sugarDirectionsStep 1Fine chop peppers and onions. Cover with boiling water and let stand for 5 minutes; then drain. Boil vinegar, salt and ...
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Pepper Relish
Rice and Gravy? Cajuns love pepper relish with their rice and gravy. Distilled white vinegar is the first choice for pickling. Do not use pure granulated salt as it may draw out the juices, harden the tissues and checks the action of the organism which may cause spoilage in your ...
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Flo’s Pepper and Vinegar PeMonTa
From Trappey’s Pepper Plant in New Iberia, LA: Did you know that peppers, both hot and mild, contain an ingredient that can actually make you feel better? It’s called capsaicin, and it’s a natural stimulant that causes the release of endorphins. (Endorphins are the body’s natural painkiller, and can create ...
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Nicky’s Crawfish Etouffee
Bar none, this is the best crawfish etouffee I’ve ever had that doesn’t require a roux or FRESH crawfish, which I do not have access to in Wisconsin. This recipe utilizes frozen, packaged crawfish tails which are easily attainable in your grocer’s seafood section. I hope you all enjoy it ...
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Maw Maw’s Homemade Cajun Seasonings
This is what Mawmaw uses to season her meats and gumbo and her own Cajun dishes. Ingredients1/4 cup salt 1 tbsp cayenne 1/2 tbsp paprika (optional) 1 1/2 tbsp onion powder 1 tbsp ground black pepper 1 tbsp white pepper 1 tbsp to 1 1/2 of garlic powder or granules ...
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Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Pooh yaille, my family loves this dish! Ingredients4 tbsp butter, plus 1 tablespoon for greasing 4 medium yams or sweet potatoes, peeled 1/2 cup brown sugar 3 tbsp maple syrup Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste pecans (optional)DirectionsStep 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9 by 13-inch baking dish ...
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T-Boy’s Eggplant & Corn Casserole
Eggplant is a big favorite in many areas of the South. I first saw this recipe in a cookbook by Chef Paul Prudhomme and added a little more lagniappe to this great recipe. Feel free to add any meat or cheese to your liking. Ingredients3 large eggplants peeled and cube ...
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Baked Spaghetti and Cheese
A great hit with kids. Ingredients1 can 12 oz evaporated milk 1/2 cup margarine 1 pound Velveeta cheese 1 package spaghetti 4 to 6 slices American CheeseDirectionsStep 1Combine milk, margarine, and cheese in 2 quart casserole dish; simmer over low fire until cheese is melted. Step 2 Boil spaghetti in ...
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Georgette’s Sweet Potato Pie
A classic. Ingredients2 1/4 cup self-rising flour 1 block butter (8 tbsp) 1 cup sugar 1 egg 3 tbsp pet milk 1 tsp vanilla 6 to 9 sweet potato (about 4 lb) or in the can 1 block butter (8 tbsp) 1 1/2 cup sugar and brown sugar 2 tsp ...
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Chicken Cornbread Casserole
This is a quick chicken cornbread casserole, that’s easy to make. Ingredients4 cups crumbled corn bread (I use two boxes of Jiffy) chopped onions, celery, bell pepper to taste 1 1/2 cup chopped chicken 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 cup grated cheese of ...
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Bouille (Porridge) Pap
This bouille is an old Cajun recipe from my mother-in-law. Mine never tastes quite as good as her for some reason! You can eat this warm by itself or use it a topper for sliced angel food cake or crumbled regular cake. You can top with chocolate syrup, cherries, etc. ...
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Corn-Broccoli Bake
I found this recipe on the net, but I tweaked it to fit my family’s likes. Great side dish with baked chicken. Ingredients1 box Chicken in a Biskit crackers, crushed 1/2 cup margarine, melted 1 package frozen broccoli thawed and drained 1 can whole kernel corn, drained 1 can cream ...
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Duck Etoufee (Stew)
This recipe maybe made with tame or wild duck. Ingredients1 to two or more duck(s) of choice 1/2 cup oil (butter optional for more flavor) 1/2 cup flour 1 large onion chopped 1 small bell pepper chopped 1 to 2 ribs of celery chopped 3 pods of garlic finely minced ...
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Cajun Seven (7) Steak
A common Cajun dish is smothered 7 steaks. Cooked very simply with very browned onions, garlic, bell pepper, and generally served with hot cooked rice. The seven-bone or center chuck gets its name from its bone, which is shaped like the number seven. This steak lends itself well to braising. ...
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Crawfish Green Bean Casserole aka the String Bean Casserole
A new take on an old holiday classic favorite – the traditional green bean casserole. This is just the change you are looking for. Par-boiled fresh green beans may be used. Green beans and string beans are used interchangeable in the Cajun vocabulary. Shrimp may be used in place of ...
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Heatt Relish/Chow Chow
Chow Chow is a culinary term for any spicy or piquant preparation used to enhance flavour of plain food. In the UK, a thin pickle or sauce with a vinegar base; in the USA it includes finely chopped fruit or vegetables with a dressing of salt, sugar, and vinegar, sometimes ...
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Five Minute Fudge
Just in time for your holiday baking. Quick – Easy – Good! Share with the office and friends. Ingredients2/3 cup Carnation milk (small serving can) 1 2/3 cup sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 cup small marshmallows 1 1/2 cup chocolate chips 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup chopped nutsDirectionsStep ...
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Pet Milk Pecan Pie
Evaporated Milk a staple that many Cajun mothers raised their babies on. Ceux-là étaient les jours mes enfants! Ingredients2 tbsp flour 3/4 cup sugar 1 tsp salt 1 cup dark corn syrup 2 eggs 1/2 cup evaporated milk 1 cup broken pecan, walnut or filberts pieces 1/4 tsp vanilla extractDirectionsStep ...
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