Browsing Archive: August, 2011

Ham & Brie Sandwich

Posted by Ms B on Thursday, August 4, 2011, In : Cajun Recipe 

Ingredients

  • 6 slices black forest ham
  • 1/2 (8 ounce) wedge Brie cheese, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons apricot preserves
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 4 thick slices Italian bread
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

  1. Assemble the sandwiches by layering the ham, brie cheese, apricot preserves, and mustard in equal amounts on two pieces of bread, topping with the remaining two slices of bread. Brush the top of each sandwich with olive oil.
  2. Heat a grill pan over medium heat. Once the pan is hot, lie the sandwiches, oiled...

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Deep Fried Shrimp

Posted by Ms B on Thursday, August 4, 2011, In : Cajun Recipe 

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds large shrimp - peeled and deveined
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 8 eggs, beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil

Directions

  1. In a medium size mixing bowl combine shrimp, salt and pepper; stir.
  2. Heat oil in a medium size saucepan. In another medium size mixing bowl stir together eggs, flour and baking powder. Dredge shrimp in egg mixture then fry in oil until they are golden.


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Deep Fried Oysters

Posted by Ms B on Thursday, August 4, 2011, In : Cajun Recipe 

Ingredients

  • 2 quarts vegetable oil for deep frying
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 12 ounces shucked oysters, drained
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3/4 cup fine bread crumbs

Directions

  1. Heat deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Combine flour, salt and black pepper. Dredge oysters in flour mixture, dip in egg and roll in bread crumbs.
  3. Carefully slide oysters into hot oil. Cook five at a time until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Drain briefly on paper towels. Ser...

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Fried Pickles

Posted by Ms B on Thursday, August 4, 2011, In : Cajun Recipe 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 (16 ounce) jar dill pickle slices
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups fine cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay™
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 quart oil for frying
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  • 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 (12 ounce) jar buttermilk ranch dressing

Directions

  1. Cover a plate with parchment paper or wax paper. In a shallow dish, combine buttermilk, salt, and pepper. Place pickles in mixture and set aside.
  2. Pour the flour, cornmeal, seaf...

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Spinach & Artichoke Dip

Posted by Ms B on Thursday, August 4, 2011, In : Cajun Recipe 

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • 1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a small baking dish.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together cr...

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About Me


Jaide Reina Jones Hi there! I am a New Orleans native now living in Lake Charles! I started cooking when I was 5 years old & have loved it from that very first day. When I am on stage (in the kitchen), my accent flows as thick as gumbo roux and I toss out one-liners as easily as I toss shrimp into my big black cooking pot. My clients laugh, learn and after I'm done get to eat the “show” – a meal that could include crawfish, alligator, crab, shrimp or other justly famous Louisiana delicacies. I have served my spicy Cajun fare to senators and congressman, movie stars and music luminaries. I am available for travel but only in the U.S. I am also open to be hired on to be your Sultry Chef!! "Y'all come back now, ya hear!"
 
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