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Beef Wellington

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Monday, August 11, 2014, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients

400g flat cap mushrooms, roughly chopped
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil, for cooking
750g piece of prime beef fillet
1-2 tbsp English mustard
6-8 slices of Parma ham
500g ready-made puff pastry
Flour, to dust
2 egg yolks, beaten

Put the mushrooms into a food processor with some seasoning and pulse to a rough paste. Scrape the paste into a pan and cook over a high heat for about 10 mins, tossing frequently, to cook out the moisture from the mushrooms. Spread out on a plat...

Bacon Jalapeño Deviled Eggs

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Saturday, January 25, 2014, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients

12 large eggs, hard boiled and peeled
1 cup mayonnaise
1½ tsp rice vinegar
¾ tsp ground mustard
½ tsp sugar
2 jalapenos, seeded and chopped
6 pieces bacon, cooked, crisp, and crumbled
paprika

Directions:

Slice the hard boiled eggs in half, lengthwise
Remove the yolks and put them in a mixing bowl
Mash the egg yolks with a fork
Add the mayonnaise, rice vinegar, ground mustard, and sugar to the mashed egg yolks and stir until well combined
Mix in the jalapenos and bacon
Put the mixture in a zip...

Broiled Crab Meltaways

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Wednesday, September 12, 2012, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:

One 7 oz jar sharp processed cheese spread
One 4-1/2 oz can lump crabmeat drained
1/4 cup butter or margarine
2 tbs mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/8 tsp garlic powder
Dash of seasoned salt
Directions:

6 English muffins, splitCombine first 6 ingredients; spread about 2 tbs on cut side of each muffin half. Cut each half into 4 pieces, and place on baking sheets. Freeze at least 30 minutes. (may be frozen up to 2 months).

To serve, broil 6 inches from heat (with electric oven door pra...

Blend of the Bayou

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Wednesday, September 12, 2012, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:

8 ounces cream cheese
1 stick butter (1/4 lb)
1 pound peeled shrimp
1 diced onion
1/2 diced bell pepper
2 ribs celery
2 tablespoons butter
1 can Cream of Mushroom soup
1 can mushrooms (drained)
1 tablespoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon tabasco
1/2 teaspoon red pepper
1 pint crab meat
3/4 cup cooked rice
Sharp cheese (grated)
Cracker crumbsPreheat oven: 350F. Melt cream cheese and butter in a double boiler or microwave. saute onion, bell pepper, celery and shrimp in 2 tablespoons butter....

Pomegranate Stew with Chicken

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Sunday, July 1, 2012, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 pounds chicken legs, cut up
1 white onion, thinly sliced
1/2 pound walnuts, toasted and finely ground in a food processor
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups pomegranate juice
1/2 teaspoon cardamom (optional)
2 tablespoons sugar (optional)

Directions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place chicken and onions in skillet, and cook 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix in pureed walnuts, salt, pomegranate juice, and cardamom. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to ...

South Indian Lentil Kootu

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Sunday, July 1, 2012, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup red lentils
1/2 cup hulled, split pigeon peas (toor dal)
1/2 cup yellow split peas
2 cups water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon mustard seed
4 leaves fresh curry leaves
1 carrot, peeled and diced
1 zucchini, sliced
1/4 cup frozen peas
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
salt to taste
1/4 cup grated fresh coconut

Directions

Bring the red lentils, pigeon peas, split yellow peas, and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and s...

Pasta with Creamy Cajun Sauce

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Sunday, July 1, 2012, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:
1/2 pound Farfalle pasta
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup white wine
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped parsley
Parmesan cheese
Andouille or other smoked sausage, cut into bite-size pieces (optional)

Directions:
-In a large pot, boil water for pasta. Salt water.
-Brown sausage in a small skillet over medium heat. Once b...

Aphrodisiac

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Monday, June 18, 2012, In : Cajun Recipe

Almost every culture devotes part of its folklore to sexual matters, and a popular issue has always been aphrodisiac foods. You have all heard claims that certain foods can increase your sexual libido -- but are they true?

I decided to make a small list of common foods believed to have sexually stimulating effects, even though in most cases, their effects have yet to be proven. This list is by no means incontestable, since most of the claims are not based on fact. Nevertheless, here are some f...
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Coddle

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Monday, June 11, 2012, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients

1 pound bacon
2 pounds pork sausages
2 large onion, chopped
2 closves garlic
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
4 large potatoes, thinly sliced
2 carrots, thickly sliced
3/4 cup apple cider, or more as needed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, or to taste

Directions

Cook bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 10 minutes; transfer to a large pot, reserving the drippi...

Guacamole

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Sunday, February 5, 2012, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients

3 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
1 lime, juiced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup diced onion
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional)

Directions

In a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, and salt. Mix in onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and garlic. Stir in cayenne pepper. Refrigerate 1 hour for best flavor, or serve immediately.

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Sunday, February 5, 2012, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
10 ounces of chunky blue cheese dressing
½ cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
3 cups cooked chicken , shredded
12 ounces hot sauce , use your favorite from sriracha to chipotle hot to sweet

Directions:

1
Melt cream cheese and blue cheese dressing in a pot over low heat.
2
Place that in a large casserole.
3
Add shredded Monterey Jack cheese, shredded cheddar, shredded chicken, and hot sauce.
4
Give a good stir.
5
Bake at 375 degree...

Chinese Pot Stickers

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Tuesday, January 31, 2012, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients

1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 medium head cabbage, finely chopped
1 green onion, finely chopped
2 slices fresh ginger root, finely chopped
2 water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 (14 ounce) package wonton wrappers
5 tablespoons vegetable oil
3/4 cup water
1 tablespoon chili oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon rice vinegar

Directions

Crumble pork into a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain and...

Elbows & Ground Beef

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Monday, October 17, 2011, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 (29 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (16 ounce) package macaroni

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
In a Dutch oven, brown ground beef over medium heat. Add chopped onion, and cook until onion is soft. Add green pepper and tomato sauce; cook until pepper is soft.
Serve sauce over pasta.

Buffalo Tilapia

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Monday, October 17, 2011, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:
1 tilapia filet
1 tsp buffalo sauce
1 tsp corn meal
1 TBSP panko bread crumbs
cooking spray

Directions:
Spread the sauce over top side of the tilapia with a pastry brush. Sprinkle with half of the corn meal and half of the panko. Flip over and repeat with the other half.

Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray, place tilapia filets spread apart and spray the tops with cooking spray.

Bake in a 400 degree oven until browned, about 20-25 minutes.

Beef & Onion Cheese Ball

Posted by Ms B on Saturday, October 15, 2011, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients

Serves: 24

3 - 8 ounce packages of cream cheese, softened(reduced fat is fine)
1.5 teaspoons garlic powder (not garlic salt!)
1.5 teaspoons Accent(R) Seasoning
3 green onions, sliced finely or chopped.
1 jar dried beef, chopped and rinsed to remove salt.

Preparation method

Prep: 2 hours 15 mins

1.

Mix cream cheese, garlic powder, accent, green onions and 1/2 of the chopped beef. Form into one or two cheese balls. Roll in remaining dried beef to coat. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serv...

Chicken Creole

Posted by Ms B on Thursday, September 22, 2011, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 stalk celery, sliced thin
1 green bell pepper, minced
2 (16 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, onion, celery and bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender (about 4 minutes). Add the tomatoes, bay leaf, s...

Deviled Crab

Posted by Ms B on Thursday, September 22, 2011, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients

1 3/4 pounds crabmeat
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 cup dry bread crumbs
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups clam juice
1/2 cup white wine
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh basil, minced

Directions

In...

Chicken Milano

Posted by Ms B on Thursday, September 22, 2011, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 cup chicken broth, divided
1 cup heavy cream
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
8 ounces dry fettuccini pasta

Directions

In a large saucepan over low heat, melt butter; add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes and 3/4 cup of the chicken broth; increase to medium heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat a...

Iced Pumpkin Cookies

Posted by Ms B on Thursday, September 22, 2011, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutme...

Catfish Tuscany

Posted by Ms B on Thursday, September 22, 2011, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients

4 (4 ounce) fillets catfish
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
4 roma tomatoes or sun-dried tomatoes, sliced thin

Directions

Preheat broiler to 500 degrees. Coat a broiling pan with nonstick cooking spray. Brush both sides of fillets with lemon juice, and then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place fillets flat side up on prepared pan.
In a small bowl, mix Parmes...

Bacon Wrapped Bratwurst

Posted by Ms B on Thursday, September 22, 2011, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients

4 bratwurst
3 (12 ounce) cans light beer
5 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 slices bacon, cut in half

Directions

Poke bratwurst several times with a small fork, and place into a saucepan with the beer. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove the bratwurst from the beer, and allow to cool to room temperature.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and place a wire rack o...

Cajun Chicken Skillet

Posted by Ms B on Tuesday, September 13, 2011, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients

1 teaspoon oil

1/2 onion, chopped

1/2 red bell pepper, chopped

1/2 green bell pepper, chopped

1/2 zucchini, sliced into rounds

1 teaspoon finely chopped green chile peppers

1 tablespoon butter

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

black pepper to taste

cayenne pepper to taste

crushed red pepper flakes to taste

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces

1 tablespoon minced garlic

Directions

Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute onion, garlic, red bell pe...

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

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.
Heat a grill pan over medium heat. Once the pan is hot, lie the sandwiches, oiled...

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

In a medium size mixing bowl combine shrimp, salt and pepper; stir.
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.

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

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

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
1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 (12 ounce) jar buttermilk ranch dressing

Directions

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.
Pour the flour, cornmeal, seaf...

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

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

Mustard Onion Pork Chops

Posted by Ms B on Wednesday, July 20, 2011, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients

4 boneless pork loin chops, butterflied
1/2 cup prepared yellow mustard, or to taste
1 cup canned French fried onions

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Place the pork chops in a shallow baking dish. Pour mustard over them, and turn to coat. Sprinkle fried onions over the top. Cover with aluminum foil.
Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until pork chops are cooked through.

Ladyfinger Cheesecake

Posted by Ms B on Monday, July 18, 2011, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients

3 (3 ounce) packages ladyfingers
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup white sugar
1 pint heavy whipping cream
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Directions

Place ladyfingers on the bottom and around the edge of a 9 inch springform pan.
In a medium bowl, whip cream until peaks form.
In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Gently fold in the whipped cream.
Spoon 1/2 of cr...

Lettuce Wraps

Posted by Ms B on Monday, July 18, 2011, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients

4 cups water
2 cups uncooked white rice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound ground pork
1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cubed
2 carrots, shredded
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon hot chile paste
1 head iceberg lettuce leaves, separated

Directions

In a saucepan combine the water and rice. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes, until wa...

White Chocolate Cranberry Cake

Posted by Ms B on Monday, July 18, 2011, In : Cajun Recipe

6 squares white chocolate for baking
2 sticks of butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
4 eggs
3 T orange zest (CONFESSION: I skip this and add just a dash more orange juice with pulp, since zesting has never really worked for me)
3 T orange juice
2 c flour
2 t baking powder
1-1/2 c fresh or frozen cranberries

Chop the chocolate. Beat together butter, brown sugar, and sugar until fluffy. Add the eggs, orange juice and zest, and mix well. Add the flour and baking powder, then stir in the choco...

Best Brisket Ever

Posted by Ms B on Monday, July 18, 2011, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon seasoned salt
1 (4 pound) beef brisket
1 1/2 cups beef broth

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Combine the chili powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, sugar, and seasoning salt in a medium bowl, and blend thoroughly. Apply rub to surface of brisket.
Cook brisket, uncovered, in preheate...

Sausage Jalapeno Poppers

Posted by Ms B on Monday, July 18, 2011, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients

2 (12 ounce) packages ground sausage
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
30 jalapeno chile peppers
1 pound sliced bacon, cut in half

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Place ground sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown.
Drain sausage and place in a medium bowl. Mix with the cream cheese.
Cut jalapenos in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds. Stuff each jalapeno half with equal portions of the sausage and cream cheese mix...

Basa Fillets in Tomatillo Sauce

Posted by Ms B on Wednesday, June 8, 2011, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
2 1/2 cups water
3 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 pound fresh tomatillos, husks removed
3 jalapeno peppers, cut into large pieces
1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon salt, or to taste
1 tablespoon corn oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 pounds basa (Vietnamese catfish) fillets
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Directions

Combine the rice, water and bouillon in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce...

Cajun Snapper and Shrimp over Bacon Cheddar Cheese Grits with Red Pepper Coulis

Posted by Ms B on Wednesday, June 8, 2011, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients

For the red pepper coulis:

10 ounces chicken stock
1 red onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup white wine
3 red bell peppers
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the Cheddar cheese grits:

4 cups water
2 cups uncooked grits
6 ounces raw chopped shrimp
4 tablespoons butter (1/2 stick)
4 tablespoons sliced scallions (5 to 6 scallions), plus more for garnish
2 tablespoons diced tomatoes (about 1 plum tomato)
1 teaspoon freshly chopped cilantro leaves
4 tablespoons cooked ...

Sun Dried Tomato Dip

Posted by Ms B on Friday, April 15, 2011, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped

8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature

1/2 cup sour cream

1/4 cup mayonnaise

2 cloves garlic, minced

hot pepper sauce to taste

3/4 teaspoon salt

3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/4 cup fresh basil

Directions

In a food processor, mix the sun-dried tomatoes, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, hot pepper sauce, salt, and pepper. Process until well-blended. Add basil, and continue processing until smooth. Chill at le...

Fire Roasted Bananas

Posted by Ms B on Saturday, January 15, 2011, In : Cajun Recipe

INGREDIENTS:
4 bananas, cut in half Cinnamon sugar ( 4 Tbl sugar mixed with 1 tsp. cinnamon) Melted butter 1 oz Dark rum Cut bananas in half so that both halves have all the skin on. Cut the halves lengthwise (so the bananas are shaped like boats) and LEAVE THE SKIN ON. Put the rum into the melted butter. Brush bananas (cut side) lightly with the melted butter and rum mixture. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Place bananas cut side down for 1 to 3 minutes or until bananas have grill marks....

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Banana-Peanut Butter Pie

Posted by Ms B on Saturday, January 15, 2011, In : Cajun Recipe

INGREDIENTS:
1 baked 9-inch graham cracker shell
PEANUT BUTTER LAYER:
8 ounces Mascarpone, at room temperature
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
2 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts
4 cups heavy cream, whipped with a little sugar to sweeten, in all
BANANA LAYER:
2 large bananas cut in 1/4 inch round slices
2 Tbls. butter
1/2 cup sugar
2 Tbsp. Brandy
GARNISH:
1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
Chocolate shavings
1 cup chocolate sauce in squeeze bottle
Powdered sugar...

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Easy Mini Muffulettas

Posted by Ms B on Friday, January 14, 2011, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients

1 (32-oz.) jar Italian olive salad
12 small deli rolls, cut in half
12 thin Swiss cheese slices
12 thin deli ham slices
12 thin provolone cheese slices
12 Genoa salami slices

Preparation

1. Spread 1 Tbsp. olive salad evenly over each cut side of roll bottoms. Top each with 1 Swiss cheese slice, 1 ham slice, 1 Tbsp. olive salad, 1 provolone cheese slice, 1 salami slice, and 1 Tbsp. olive salad. Cover with roll tops, and wrap sandwiches together in a large piece of aluminum foil. Plac...

Okra Creole

Posted by Ms B on Friday, January 14, 2011, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients

3 bacon slices
1 (16-ounce) package frozen sliced okra
1 (14.5-ounce) can chopped tomatoes
1 cup frozen onion seasoning blend
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked rice (optional)

Preparation

Cook bacon in a Dutch oven until crisp; remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, reserving drippings. Crumble bacon, and set aside.

Cook okra and next 6 ingredients in hot drippings in Dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring oc...

Crawfish Eggplant Beignets w/Remoulade Sauce

Posted by Ms B on Friday, January 14, 2011, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium eggplant, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 pound peeled crawfish tails, coarsely chopped
Vegetable oil
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups milk
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
3 cups all-purpose flour
Remoulade Sauce

Preparation

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add eggplant and next 4 ing...

Chateaubriand w/Portabello Mushrooms & Madeira Wine Jus

Posted by Ms B on Saturday, January 8, 2011, In : Cajun Recipe

INGREDIENTS
SERVES 2

1lb to 1¼lb (500g to 750g) center-cut beef fillet
2 large portobello mushrooms, washed & unpeeled
2 cloves garlic (optional)
4 tablespoons olive oil
knob butter
1 tablespoon brandy
½ cup (4 fl oz) Madeira Wine (or red wine if you prefer)
salt and freshly milled black pepper

METHOD

For this chateaubriand recipe, you will need a large cast iron or steel frying pan or skillet - one without a wooden or plastic handle that can go inside the oven. If you don't have one, use a medium siz...

New Year's Jambalaya

Posted by Ms B on Wednesday, December 29, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

1 pound andouille (or other smoked sausage),

sliced thin, then cut in half
1 cup cubed ham
1 large onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbs.'s Creole or Cajun seasoning
2 cups chicken stock or broth
1 cup, uncooked rice

1 cup cooked blackeye peas

1 tsp. yellow mustard

1/4 cup green onion

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Few shakes Tabasco

Brown the sausage and the ham in large Dutch oven, over medium heat. Drain excess oil, leaving a small amount. Add "the t...

Spicy Boiled Shrimp

Posted by Ms B on Wednesday, December 29, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

3 lbs. large fresh shrimp, heads removed
1 cup white wine
2 tbs.'s salt
1 tbs. or more Louisiana brand
Crab and Shrimp Boil, Cajun seasoning may be substituted)
1 tsp. Old Bay seasoning
2 onions, quartered

2 lemons, quartered

4 bay leaves

In a large pot, place the seasonings,wine,onions, lemons, and bay leaves. Add enough water to cover the shrimp + 2 inches and bring to a boil. Boil the seasoned water for 5 minutes. Add the shrimp and continue to boil, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat , cover and a...

Good Luck Black Eyed Peas

Posted by Ms B on Wednesday, December 29, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

1 pound fresh or dried black-eyed peas, rinsed and picked over
1 cup chopped yellow onions
2 whole garlic cloves, peeled
1 quart water, or more as needed
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon Tabasco
1/2 pound smoked sausage or smoked ham, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/2 cup chopped green onions (green and white parts)
Hot cooked long-grain white rice

Combine the peas, onions, garlic, water, salt, black pepper, TABASCO Sauce, and sausage in a la...

Smothered Cabbage

Posted by Ms B on Wednesday, December 29, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

1/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 pound salt meat, trimmed, cut into 1-inch cubes, boiled in enough water to cover for 30 minutes, and drained
1 head white cabbage (about 2 pounds), cored and coarsely chopped
1 cup chopped yellow onions
1 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon Tabasco

Heat the oil in a large, heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the salt meat and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the cabbage, onions, and water; stir...

Portabella Mushrooms w/Seafood Stuffing

Posted by Ms B on Sunday, December 26, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients

~4 Portobello Mushrooms

~1 Tbsp Parkay Light Spread Margarine

~1 Can Tiny Canned Shrimp (or 6 oz fresh cooked and minced)

~1 Can white Crabmeat (or 6 oz fresh cooked)

~1 cup Stove Top Herb stuffing (or 1 cup breadcrumbs, but this will change the calories)

~1/4 Cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (part skim cheese, or light)

~ Italion seasoning mix (optional)

~ Non-stick cooking spray

Directions

Preheat oven to 350

Spray a baking dish or cookie sheet with non stick cooking spray

Clean mushroo...

Brown Butter & Dill Brussels Sprouts

Posted by Ms B on Wednesday, December 22, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

INGREDIENTS

1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and quartered
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted (see Tip)
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

PREPARATION

Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket. Add Brussels sprouts, cover and steam until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a small ...

Polenta Wedges w/Tomato Tapenade

Posted by Ms B on Wednesday, December 22, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

INGREDIENTS

1 16- to 18-ounce tube prepared polenta, ends trimmed and cut into 12 slices
Canola or olive oil cooking spray
2/3 cup soft sun-dried tomatoes (see Tip)
4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lightly packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
2 teaspoons rinsed capers
1 small clove garlic, chopped
Pinch of freshly ground pepper

PREPARATION

Preheat broiler. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
Place polenta slices on the prepared baking sheet and coat with cooking spray. Broil in upper third...

Cranberry-Apricot Delicata Squash

Posted by Ms B on Wednesday, December 22, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

INGREDIENTS

1 pound delicata squash (about 1 large)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon apple cider or apple juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup chopped dried apricots
1/4 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds

PREPARATION

Cut squash in quarters lengthwise; scoop out the seeds. Very thinly slice crosswise.
Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a saucepan fitted with a steamer basket. Steam the squash until j...

Shrimp & Scallop Lasagna

Posted by Ms B on Saturday, December 18, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:

3/4 lb sea scallops, cut in half or quartered if very large

3/4 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup Romano cheese, grated

2 1/2 cup half-and-half

3 tablespoon all-purpose flour

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 small onion, finely chopped

3 tablespoon butter

12 lasagna noodles

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 13x10 inch aluminum foil pan with vegetable oil cooking spray.

In a large pot of ...

Shrimp & Wild Rice Casserole

Posted by Ms B on Saturday, December 18, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:

1 10 3/4 ounce can condensed cream of mushroom soup

1/2 onion, chopped

1/2 green bell pepper chopped

2 tablespoon butter

1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 package wild rice

2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese

Salt and pepper

Directions:

Cook the rice according to package directions minus 1/4 cup water. Let cool.

Bring 2 cups water and 1/2 tablespoon salt to a boil in a medium saucepan and cook the shrimp for 1 minute. Drain immediately and set aside.

Heat the butter in s...

Shrimp Creole

Posted by Ms B on Saturday, December 18, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:

2 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 cup diced green bell peppers

1/2 cup diced onions

1/2 cup diced celery

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 (14-ounce) can tomatoes

1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce

1 tablespoon hot sauce

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon white sugar

salt and pepper to taste

1 1/2 lb peeled and deveined shrimp

Green onions for garnish

Directions

Preheat crock pot on high.

In fry pan, heat olive oil. Add peppers, onions and celery. Cook until softened. Add chili powder and s...

Brussel Sprouts w/Pancetta

Posted by Ms B on Thursday, December 16, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 (1/8-inch-thick) pancetta slices
1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 425°. Toss together Brussels sprouts and next 3 ingredients in a 15- x 10-inch jelly-roll pan. Bake 17 to 20 minutes or until sprouts are tender and edges are lightly browned, stirring occasionally.

2. Meanwhile, cook pancetta in a large skillet over medium ...

Citrus Walnut Salad

Posted by Ms B on Thursday, December 16, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup walnut pieces
8 heads Belgian endive (about 2 1/4 lb.)
1/2 cup firmly packed fresh parsley leaves
Dijon Vinegrette (Cumin)
2 red grapefruits, peeled and sectioned

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake walnuts in a single layer in a shallow pan 6 to 8 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through.

2. Remove and discard outer leaves of endive. Rinse endive with cold water, and pat dry. Cut each endive head diagonally into 1/4-inch-thick slices, and place...

Smoked Salmon-Avocado Salad

Posted by Ms B on Thursday, December 16, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (5-oz.) package arugula, thoroughly washed*
6 radishes, thinly sliced
2 (4-oz.) packages thinly sliced smoked salmon
1 avocado, sliced

Preparation

1. Whisk together first 6 ingredients. Gently toss together arugula, radishes, and half of olive oil mixture in a large bowl. Arrange on a serving platter with salmon and avocado. Serve immedia...

Sauteed Brussel Sprouts w/Apples

Posted by Ms B on Thursday, December 16, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed
4 bacon slices
1 Braeburn apple, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup low-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup freshly shaved Parmesan cheese

Preparation

1. Cut Brussels sprouts in half, and cut into shreds.

2. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp; remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, reserving ...

Two Cheese Squash Casserole

Posted by Ms B on Thursday, December 16, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients

4 pounds yellow squash, sliced
1 large sweet onion, finely chopped
1 cup (4 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped fresh chives
1 (8-oz.) container sour cream
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 1/2 cups soft, fresh breadcrumbs, divided
1 1/4 cups (5 oz.) freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Cook yellow squash and onion in boiling water to cover in...

Homestyle Butterbeans

Posted by Ms B on Thursday, December 16, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients

5 bacon slices, diced
1 small onion, minced
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 (16-oz.) package frozen butterbeans
1/4 cup butter
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cracked pepper

Preparation

1. Cook bacon and onion in a large Dutch oven over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes. Add brown sugar, and cook, stirring occasionally, 1 to 2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Stir in butterbeans and butter until butter is melted and beans are thoroughly coated. Stir in 12 cups water.

2. Bring to a b...

Classic Sweet Potato Casserole

Posted by Ms B on Thursday, December 16, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients

4 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup milk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups cornflakes cereal, crushed
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 400°. Bake sweet potatoes at 400° for 1 hour or until tender. Let stand until cool to touch (about 20 minutes); peel and mash sweet potatoes. Reduce...

Spinach Apple Salad w/Maple Cider Vinegrette

Posted by Ms B on Thursday, December 16, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients

Sugared Curried Pecans
1 (6-oz.) package pecan halves
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
Maple-Cider Vinaigrette
1/3 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2/3 cup olive oil
Salad
1 (10-oz.) package fresh baby spinach, thoroughly washed
1 Gala apple, thinly sliced
1 smal...

White Bean & Black Olive Crostini

Posted by Ms B on Thursday, December 16, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients

1 (8.5-oz.) French bread baguette, cut diagonally into 1/4-inch slices
Olive oil cooking spray
1 (15.5-oz.) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup diced jarred roasted red bell peppers
1 tablespoon olive oil
Garnish: torn basil leaves

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 425°. Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet, and coat with cooking spray. Sprinkle with desired amou...

Cranberry Cheese Box

Posted by Ms B on Thursday, December 16, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients

1 (16-ounce) block sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 (8-ounce) can whole-berry cranberry sauce
Garnishes: green onion strips, fresh cranberries, orange curls
Crackers or bread rounds

Preparation

Beat first 6 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until blended; stir in pecans.

Shape mixture into a 5- x 5- x 2-inch box, or spoon...

Easy Greek Dip

Posted by Ms B on Thursday, December 16, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients

1/2 (32-oz.) container plain low-fat yogurt
1 (12-oz.) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained and chopped
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 teaspoon Greek seasoning
1 small garlic clove, pressed
Pita chips

Preparation

1. Line a fine wire-mesh strainer with a coffee filter. Place strainer over a bowl. Spoon yogurt into strainer. Let stand 15 minutes. Spoon yogurt into a medium bowl, and discard strained liquid.

2. Pat bell peppers dry with paper towels. ...

Warm Turnip Green Dip

Posted by Ms B on Thursday, December 16, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients

5 bacon slices, chopped
1/2 medium-size sweet onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 (16-oz.) package frozen chopped turnip greens, thawed
12 ounces cream cheese, cut into pieces
1 (8-oz.) container sour cream
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish: dried crushed red pepper
Assorted crackers, flatbread, and gourmet wafers

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to broil. Cook bacon in a Dutch oven over ...

Marinated Mozzarella

Posted by Ms B on Thursday, December 16, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients

3 (8-oz.) blocks mozzarella cheese
1 (8.5-oz.) jar sun-dried tomatoes, drained and halved
1/2 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Garnish: flat-leaf parsley sprigs or fresh rosemary stems

Preparation

1. Cut blocks of cheese into 1-inch cubes. Arrange cheese cubes and tomato halves in an ...

Pancetta Crisps w/Goat Cheese & Pear

Posted by Ms B on Thursday, December 16, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients

12 thin slices pancetta (about 1/3 lb.)
1 Bartlett pear
1/2 (4-oz.) package goat cheese, crumbled
Freshly cracked pepper
Honey
Garnish: fresh thyme sprigs

Preparation

1. Arrange pancetta slices in a single layer on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet.

2. Bake at 450° for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden. Transfer to a paper towel-lined wire rack using a spatula. Let stand 10 minutes or until crisp.

3. Core pear with an apple corer. Cut pear crosswise into 12 thin rings. Arrange on a serv...

Afterburners

Posted by Ms B on Thursday, December 16, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients

12 unpeeled medium-size fresh shrimp
12 jalapeño peppers
6 bacon slices, halved lengthwise

Preparation

Peel shrimp, and devein, if desired.

Cut a slit in each jalapeño pepper; remove seeds and membranes. Carefully place one shrimp in cavity of each pepper.

Wrap each pepper with 1 bacon piece, and secure with a wooden pick. Place in a jellyroll pan.

Broil 5 1/2 inches from heat 6 to 7 minutes on each side, or until bacon is cooked. Serve warm.

Layered Sun Dried Tomato & Basil Spread

Posted by Ms B on Thursday, December 16, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients

2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/3 cups sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
2 (3-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened and divided
1/3 cup tomato paste
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 1/2 cups firmly packed fresh basil
1/4 cup pine nuts
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Vegetable cooking spray
Garnishes: fresh rosemary sprigs, sun-dried tomat...

Oysters Evangeline

Posted by Ms B on Monday, December 13, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

24 medium oysters in shells
1/4 cup sausage drippings (preferably) or bacon drippings
1/2 cup finely chopped green onions (including green tops)
6 Tbsp.s all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. red (cayenne) pepper
2 Tbsp.s minced parsley, preferably flat-leaf
1 heaping Tbsp. minced fresh sage or 1 tsp. dried rubbed sage
1/2 pint (1 cup) dairy sour cream
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup dry white wine
Rock salt
3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/4 cu...
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Blue Cheeseburger w/Fried Pickled Onions

Posted by Ms B on Monday, December 13, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

For the onions:

1 1/2 cups white vinegar

1/2 cup sugar

2 bay leaves

2 cups water

2 medium red onions, thinly sliced into rings

1/2 cup Wondra flour (also called instant flour)

1 teaspoon ground dry mustard

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup vegetable oil

For the burgers:

1 1/2 pounds 85 percent lean ground beef

3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Vegetable oil

Salt, to taste

1/2 cup crumbled Stilton or Gorgonzola blue cheese

4 seeded hamburger buns

To prepare the french fried onions, in a medium saucepan combine the vinega...

Asiago Grits

Posted by Ms B on Monday, December 13, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients

2 (14-oz.) cans chicken broth
3/4 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits
1/2 (8-oz.) container chive-and-onion cream cheese
1/2 cup freshly grated Asiago or Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper

Preparation

Bring chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat; gradually whisk in grits. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 12 to 15 minutes or until thickened. Add cheeses and pepper, stirring until melted.

Shrimp & Andouille Sausage w/ Asiago Grits

Posted by Ms B on Monday, December 13, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds unpeeled, medium-size raw shrimp
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 pound andouille sausage, diced
3/4 cup whipping cream
1/3 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup freshly grated Asiago or Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
Asiago Grits
Garnish: chopped fresh chives

Preparation

Peel shrimp; devein, if desired.

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add sausage, and cook, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Add shrim...

Holiday Brie

Posted by Ms B on Monday, December 13, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

1 c Cranberries, fresh; chopped

1/2 c Pears; peeled, chopped
2 tb Honey
1 tb Currants
1/4 ts Pumpkin pie spice
3 tb Cranberry juice cocktail
2 tb Red wine vinegar
2 ts Lemon juice
15 oz Brie; round; fully ripened

Combine first 8 ingredients in a heavy saucepan; bring mix to a boil
over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes,
stirring frequently. Uncover and cook an additional 5 minutes or
until mix is thickened, stirring frequently. Cool mix to room
temperature. Cut circle in top rin...

Louisiana Asparagus Almondine

Posted by Ms B on Monday, December 13, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds asparagus spears
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/2 teaspoon salt
dash of pepper, optional

Melt butter in large skillet.Add asparagus stems and saute', stirring gently, for axp. 6-7 minutes. Gently stir in lemon juice and salt. Cover skillet and simmer 15-20 minutes (or until fresh asparagus is tender. See note below for canned asparagus). Uncover, remove from heat, add almonds, toss and serve.

NOTE: Fresh ...

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Rum Sauce

Posted by Ms B on Monday, December 13, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup milk
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch
3 Tbs.butter
2 oz. rum
3 or 4 drops food coloring

In a double boiler add milk, butter and sugar and heat to almost boiling. Dissolve cornstarch in small amount of cold water then add to hot mixture. Continue cooking until mixture thickens, then remove from fire. Add rum and food coloring. This is delicious over bread pudding.

Smothered Crawfish

Posted by Ms B on Monday, December 13, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients

3 large onions, chopped
1 large bell pepper, finely chopped
1/2 cup Rotel tomatoes
1/2 cup green onions, chopped
1/4 cup parsley, minced
1/2 cup margarine
1 lb. crawfish tails with fat
Salt and pepper to taste

Sauté onions, pepper, tomatoes, green onions and parsley in margarine for 10 minutes.

Add crawfish and crawfish fat, cover tightly and cook for 15 minutes. Add seasoning to taste. (Do not add water. Crawfish contains enough liquid.) Serve over hot long grain rice.
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Baked Panfish

Posted by Ms B on Monday, December 13, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients

3 large white sac-o-lais (crappie)
9 plump bluegills (bull bream)
4 Tbs butter
4 Tbs lemon juice
Rosemary twigs, fresh
Oregano twigs, fresh
Sliced onions
Sliced tomatoes
Sliced yellow squash
Italian bread crumbs
Salt & pepper

Pat all the fish dry. Starting with the sac-o-lais cut shallow parallel slits across the skin of the fish on both sides to allow the seasonings to get through to the flesh of the fish while it is baking. Arrange the fish on a heavy metal or glass cooking platter. Sprinkl...

Deep Frying Tips

Posted by Ms B on Tuesday, December 7, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Although we don't eat deep fried foods often, we love them just the same. Deep frying foods produce a crisp, golden brown exterior and a moist, delicious interior. The difference between Deep Frying and Pan Frying is that to deep fry, the food must be completely submerged in hot oil. Also, deep fried food is usually coated with breading or batter, which acts as a barrier between the oil and the food and also adds flavor and texture. Who doesn't love that crisp, crunchy texture of deep fried s...
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Safe Handling of Hot Chili Peppers

Posted by Ms B on Tuesday, December 7, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Some of the information contained in this article is from a former editor of the Bellonline Cajun Editor and has been used with her permission.

Hot chilies aren't used often in Cajun cooking, but they do make an appearance from time to time. Their oils are volatile and may make your skin tingle and your eyes burn if they're not handled safely. Although preparing fresh chilies is easy, I DO NOT recommend allowing your children to assist during this part of meal preparation.

Safety First!

Not ev...
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Crabmeat Stuffed Pork Loin Roll Ups w/Curly Shrimp Fettuccine

Posted by Ms B on Thursday, December 2, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients
1 WHOLE BONELESS PORK LOIN
6 CUPS CRABMEAT STUFFING (See Recipe)
1/2 LB BUTTER
1 CUP CHARDONNAY
2 TBSP FRESH GARLIC (Minced)
2 QUARTS HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM
2 TBSP CREOLE MUSTARD
1 LB 16 -20 COUNT SHRIMP (Peeled and de-veined)
2 CUPS SHRIMP STOCK
2 TSP WHITE PEPPER
1/2 TSP CAYENNE PEPPER
3 LBS CURLY FETTUCINI NOODLES (Boiled, drained and lightly coated with butter)
1 BUNCH SHALLOTS (Chopped)

Method
Take a large Chef’s knife and remove the silver skin from the outside of the pork loin. Also, remo...
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Crabmeat Stuffing

Posted by Ms B on Thursday, December 2, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:

1/2 CUP EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
1 LARGE YELLOW ONION (Chopped)
3 STALKS CELERY (Chopped)
1 TBSP FRESH GARLIC (Minced)
1/2 CUP DRY WHITE WINE
1/2 TSP WHITE PEPPER
1/2 TSP GROUND CAYENNE PEPPER
1 TSP LEMON PEPPER SEASONING
1 TSP WHOLE THYME LEAVES
1 TSP WHOLE OREGANO LEAVES
1 LB CRAB CLAW MEAT
1 LB LUMP CRAB MEAT
2 CUPS SEASONED BREAD CRUMBS
1 TBSP LEMON JUICE
3 LARGE EGGS (Beaten)
1/4 BUNCH FRESH PARSLEY (Chopped)
3/4 CUP GRATED ROMANO CHEESE

Method
In a large skillet and over medium heat add olive ...

Stuffed Mirliton Riverboats

Posted by Ms B on Thursday, December 2, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients
12 LARGE MIRLITONS
1/4 CUP ZATARAIN'S LIQUID CRAB BOIL
6 LARGE EGGS (Beaten)
1 TSP BLACK PEPPER
1 TSP WHITE PEPPER
4 CUPS SEASONED BREAD CRUMBS
3 QUARTS PEANUT OIL
1 CUP EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
1 LB ONIONS (Diced)
1/2 LB CELERY (Diced)
6 BAY LEAFS
1/2 LB TASSO (Chopped fine)
1 TBSP GRANULATED GARLIC
1 CUP WHITE WINE
1/2 CUP CRAWFISH FAT (Preferred) OR 1 TBSP LOBSTER BASE
3 LBS 21 -25 COUNT SHRIMP (Peeled and raw)
2 LBS CRAWFISH TAILS
1 TBSP LEMON JUICE
LOT SEASONED BREAD CRUMBS
1 QUART SMOKED SHRIMP S...

Shrimp & Crawfish in Vodka Sauce over Bowtie Pasta

Posted by Ms B on Friday, November 26, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:

1 onion, chopped

1 fresh garlic clove, chopped

1 tbsp butter

EVOO, eyeball it

1 28 oz can of diced tomatoes

fresh chopped basil

1 c heavy cream

1/4 c vodka

crushed red pepper

cajun seasoning

cayenne pepper

hot sauce

1 lb peeled shrimp

1 lb peeled crawfish

bowtie pasta

Directions:

Start your pasta. I usually put a little salt in the pot & a spoonful of butter so the pasta doesn't stick together. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter & extra virgin olive oil, add onions ...

7 Mistakes in Southern Cooking

Posted by Ms B on Tuesday, November 23, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

1. Failure to Properly Preheat Oven When Baking.

Have you ever made cornbread that came out soft and crumbly without a crust? Or biscuits that did not rise and have a gray color? It was probably due to the fact that your oven was not properly preheated. When baking, the crust is set in the first 10 minutes. So, if you want a nice, golden crust on your cornbread, be sure to get the oven up to 400 degrees before you put the cornbread in.

Ovens vary in how long it takes to reach a give...

Ambrosia

Posted by Ms B on Tuesday, November 23, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients
* 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks
* 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin orange segments
* 1 firm large banana, sliced
* 1-1/2 cups seedless grapes
* 1 cup miniature marshmallows
* 1 cup flaked coconut
* 1/2 cup pecan halves or coarsely chapped nuts
* 1 cup dairy sour cream OR plain yogurt
* 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Directions
1. Drain pineapple and orange segments.
2. In large bowl, combine pineapple, orange segments, banana, grapes, marshmallows, coconut and nuts.
3. In a separate bow...
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How to Season Cast Iron Cookware

Posted by Ms B on Tuesday, November 23, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Cast Iron is the traditional cookware used in Southern cooking. It retains and transfers heat like no other material. If you are unfamiliar with cast iron cooking, this page will help you get started. And if you are a long time user of cast iron cookware, you are familiar with some of the drawbacks, especially curing (seasoning) your cast iron.

The Bad

1. Cast iron tends to stick and rust.
2. The entire skillet, including the handle, stays hot a long time. Burnt fingers are a concern.
3....
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Cracklins & Chitlins

Posted by Ms B on Tuesday, November 23, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Chitlins and cracklins have been popular in the South as long as the South has existed. Supposedly, they became popular when poor Southerners had to use every scrap of available food in order to have anything at all to eat. Anyone lucky enough to have a pig took great effort to avoid wasting any portion of it. Thus, everything was eaten; feet, ears, skin, intestines...it all wound up on the table.

Chitlins and Hog Maw are pig intestines and stomach. Cracklins are made from pork fat. Chitlins a...
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Homemade Tasso

Posted by Ms B on Tuesday, November 23, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients

* 8-10 pounds boneless pork butt
* 5 tablespoons salt
* 5 tablespoons cayenne pepper
* 3 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
* 3 tablespoons white pepper
* 2 tablespoons paprika
* 2 tablespoons cinnamon
* 2 tablespoons garlic powder or granulated garlic

Directions

1. Trim the pork of all excess fat and cut it into strips about 1 inch thick and at least 4 inches long.
2. Mix together the seasonings and place in a shallow pan. Roll each strip of pork in the seasoning mixture ...
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Southern Collard Greens

Posted by Ms B on Tuesday, November 23, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

1/2 pound ham hocks (you can use smoked turkey wings, or smoked neck bones)
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 large bunch collard greens (if using frozen, you'll need 2 - 16 ounce bags)
2 - 14.5 ounce cans of chicken broth.

In a large pot, bring chicken broth, ham hocks, salt, garlic powder and hot sauce to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.

Make sure you wash the collard greens thoroughly. Remove the stems that ...

Louisiana Blackening Spice

Posted by Ms B on Tuesday, November 23, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

1 teaspoon ground basil
1 teaspoon ground thyme
1 teaspoon Garlic powder
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt (sea salt works best)
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon paprika

Combine all ingredients. Mix well and spoon into small jars. Yield: 3/4 cup. Use this spice recipe to season chicken, vegetables or meat.

Oyster Dressing

Posted by Ms B on Monday, November 22, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

1 long loaf French bread, stale
3 10-ounce containers (about 3 dozen medium) oysters
2 cups chicken or turkey stock
1f stick butter
1 large onion, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 bunch green onions, chopped, white and green parts separated
1/4 cup chopped parsley
Salt, pepper, Creole seasoning and cayenne

Directions:
Buy a po-boy loaf of French bread in paper (not plastic_ several before making dressing and let it go stale. (A good way to crumb the bread is to be...
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Pollo a la Criolla (Creole Holiday Chicken)

Posted by Ms B on Monday, November 22, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

2 large Onions -- coarsely chopped
3 1/2 chicken -- cut into serving (breast) cut into 4 -- pieces
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Pepper
4 garlic cloves -- minced
1/2 teaspoon Dried thyme leaves -- crushed
2 Bay leaves
8 cups chicken stock
3 large Russet potatoes, peeled -- cut into chunks
6 Carrots -- cut into 2-inch slices
3 ct Of corn -- cut into 3-inch
1 Egg yolk -- beaten
1/2 cup Cream
2 teaspoons Arrowroot (optional)
2 tablespoons Minced parsley
1 tablespoon Minced cilantro

Preheat oven to 400F. Spread ...
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Apricot Brandy Ham Roasting Glaze

Posted by Ms B on Monday, November 22, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:

1 cup apricot preserves
3 tablespoons brandy (not brandy flavoring)
1 tablespoon corn starch (premixed in ¼ cup water)
1 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard (or Creole mustard)
1 ham of choice

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325° F. Place ham in roasting pan fat side up; the melting fat will baste your ham. Turn ham over half way through baking to avoid uneven salting from the brine in the meat. If roasting a ham that is not precooked, bake for appr...

New Potatoes Stuffed w/Crabmeat

Posted by Ms B on Monday, November 22, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients
2 CUPS ZATARAIN’S CONCENTRATED LIQUID CRAB BOIL
2 CUPS ZATARAIN’S COMPLETE CRAB BOIL (DRY)
1/2 CUP GROUND CAYENNE PEPPER
1/2 CUP GRANULATED GARLIC
20 LBS SIZE B - RED NEW POTATOES
Stuffing
2 LBS CRAB CLAW MEAT
2 TBSP MAYONNAISE
1 TSP YELLOW MUSTARD
1 CUP FINELY DICED ONIONS
1/2 TSP GROUND CAYENNE PEPPER
1 TSP LOUISIANA HOT SAUCE (Cayenne Based)
4 EGGS (Hard-boiled & Minced)
1 CUP SOUR CREAM
1/4 LB SHREDDED CHEDDAR CHEESE
3 SPRIGS FRESH PARSLEY (Chopped fine)

Method
Fill an 8...
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Southern Cornbread Stuffing

Posted by Ms B on Monday, November 22, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:

Cornbread, recipe follows

7 slices oven-dried white bread

1 sleeve crackers (recommended: Saltine)

8 tablespoons butter

2 cups chopped celery

1 large onion, chopped

7 cups chicken stock

1 teaspoon salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1 teaspoon sage, optional

1 tablespoon poultry seasoning, optional

5 eggs, beaten

Cornbread: 1 cup self-rising cornmeal

1/2 cup self-rising flour

3/4 cup buttermilk

2 eggs

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a lar...
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How To Boil Water

Posted by Ms B on Monday, November 22, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Boiling water is essential to many recipes. If you have never cooked before, don't worry. It is not as difficult as it may appear. This recipe will guide you through the process, even if you have never set foot in a kitchen.

Special equipment: 12-quart stockpot

Open your cupboard or wherever it is you store your cookware.

Locate a 12-quart stockpot. If you do not have a 12-quart stockpot, you may use whatever size pot you have; in that event, keep in mind that serving size here is 1 cup ...
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Fried Dill Pickles

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Thursday, November 11, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:

1 24-ounce Jar Kosher dill pickle spears or slices
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 cup Louisiana hot sauce (I like Texas Pete)
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 gal peanut oil
2 cups fry mix

Directions

Drain the juice from the pickle jar and refill the jar with the garlic powder, hot sauce, and buttermilk. Marinate the pickles for at least 30 minutes.

In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat the oil to 350 degrees F. Drain the pickles. Put the fry mix in a large mixing bowl, and toss the pickles to coat th...

Buffalo Chicken Sliders

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Thursday, November 11, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:

1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/3 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Peanut oil, for frying
3 eggs
1/2 cup hot sauce
1/2 pound boneless chicken breasts tenders, pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
Pinch salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
2 cups self-rising flour
12 slider buns
12 slices tomato, optional
12 lettuce leaves, optional

Directions:

In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, blue cheese, celery, vinegar, salt, an...

Tasty Tuna Burgers

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Monday, November 8, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients

1 (6 ounce) can tuna, drained
1 egg
1/2 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
1/3 cup minced onion
1/4 cup minced celery
1/4 cup minced red bell pepper
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chili sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 dash hot pepper sauce
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
4 hamburger buns
1 tomato, sliced
4 leaves of lettuce (optional)

Directions

Combine tuna, egg, bread crumbs, onion, celery, red bell pepper, mayonnaise, hot chili sauce, chili sa...

Tilapia Ceviche

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Monday, November 8, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients

8 tilapia fillets
15 limes, juiced
1 large tomato, finely diced
1 large red onion, finely diced
2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and finely diced
1/2 bunch finely chopped cilantro
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Chop the raw tilapia into small pieces, and place in a large bowl. Pour in enough lime juice to cover the fish.
Mix the tomato, red onion, and cucumbers into the bowl. Stir in the cilantro. Season with salt and pepper.
Allow the ceviche to marinate, refrigerated, for at least an hour...

Hot Seafood Ramekins

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Monday, November 8, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup dried bread crumbs
1 cup crab meat
1 cup small shrimp
3 green onions, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup chopped parsley

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large bowl, toss together 3/4 cup breadcrumbs, crab, shrimp, green onions, celery, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce and parsley. Mix well, and spoon mixture into clean, dry seafood shells or ramekins. Place stuffed shells on a foil-lined cookie sheet, a...

Shrimp Gabriella

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Monday, November 8, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients

12 large shrimp
6 ounces provolone cheese, cut into 12 strips
1/4 cup green chile peppers, diced
6 slices bacon, cut in half
1/4 cup barbecue sauce

Directions

Peel, devein and butterfly the shrimp or prawns. (To butterfly shrimp: Split shrimp down the center, cutting almost completely through.)
Insert a strip of provolone cheese and 1 teaspoon of the diced green chilies into each shrimp. Fold over the shrimp and wrap with a half strip of bacon. Secure with wooden picks.
Cook shrimp on gril...

Cherokee Succotash

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Saturday, November 6, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

2 lb fresh or dry Lima beans (baby limas are best)
3 cups fresh corn cut from cob
4-6 onions (wild or pearl)
salt to taste
2 tbs melted bacon fat
2 pieces smoked ham hock
3 qts water pepper to taste (optional)

Soak beans, if using dry ones, for 3-4 hours. Bring the water to a boil then add the beans. Cook at a moderate boil for 10 minutes then add the corn, ham hocks, salt & pepper, and onions. Reduce heat and cook for 1 hour on a low heat.

Cherokee Chicken

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Saturday, November 6, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

4 chicken breasts, skin removed
2 tbsp. butter or oil
1 med. green pepper, chopped
2 tbsp. minced onion
2 tbsp. sweet vermouth
1 (14 oz.) can jellied cranberry sauce
Salt and pepper to taste

Brown chicken breast in butter or oil. Remove chicken breast from pan. Saute green pepper and minced onion. Add vermouth and cranberry sauce. Cook on high 5 minutes. Return chicken to pan. Reduce to simmer for 35-40 minutes, turning chicken and occasionally stirring.

Jade Scallops

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Saturday, November 6, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:

1 lb of scallops, soaked in water, dried

1/2 cup canned Baby Corn
     1/2 cup stringed Snow Peas
     1/2 cup sliced Water Chestnuts
     1 cup chunked Bok Choy
     1 Carrot, very thinly sliced
     2 Garlic cloves; chopped
     1 sl Ginger; chopped
     1 cup Chicken Broth
     1 Tbsp Dry Sherry
     1 Egg white
     1 tsp Cornstarch
     3 cups Oil
     Salt and Pepper, to taste

Directions:

Marinate scallops for 1 hour in egg white, salt, pepper, cornstarch and 1-2 tsp. oil. Heat wok hot and...

Deviled Alaskan Halibut

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Saturday, November 6, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:

2 lbs of Alaskan Halibut, 1 inch pieces
1/4 cup Vegetable Oil or Olive Oil
     1 Tbsp finely chopped Garlic
     1 16 oz can Tomato Puree
     1 Tbsp Curry Powder, mild to hot
     4 Tbsp fresh Lemon Juice
     2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
     1 cup Chicken Stock
     1 tsp Garlic, chopped fine
     1 cup Bread Crumbs
     1 cup sharp Cheddar Cheese, grated

Directions:

In a large glass or stainless steel bowl beat the oil, the garlic and a few grindings of pepper together with a whisk until the ingredi...

Louisiana Catfish w/Shrimp Sauce

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Saturday, November 6, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:
4 Catfish Fillets
1/4 cup melted Butter
1/4 cup Cajun Seasoning

Shrimp Sauce:

   6oz small Shrimp, cooked
   1 cup heavy Whipping Cream
   2 Tbsp Shallots, 1/8" diced
   1 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
   1/2 cup White Wine
   2 Tbsp Cajun Seasoning
   2 Tbsp fresh Parsley, chopped
   1/4 cup Sour Cream

Directions for sauce:
Saute shallots in vegetable oil until translucent. Add white wine and simmer until reduced by two thirds. Add heavy cream and simmer until reduced by one third. Add seasoning, ...

Seafood Bouillabaisse

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Saturday, November 6, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:

1 doz. calms

1 doz mussels

1/2 lb crab

1/2 shrimp

3-4 rock lobster

6 scallops

1 onion

1shallot

2-3 cloves garlic

4 cups of water

olive oil

2 sweet red pepper

3-4 celery stalks

1 fennel blub

1 8oz bottle clam juice

1 cup white wine

parsley

Directions:

Heat your pot, cover the bottom of the pot; with olive oil. Add in the garlic, onions, shallot, salt and pepper and allow everything to cook until tender.
Next add in the 4 cups of water; this is the starter broth to cook the shellfish. Bring this to a ...

Jalapeno Chicken

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Sunday, October 31, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:

6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to 1/4 inch thickness
1 (16 ounce) bottle Italian dressing
3 fresh jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
6 slices bacon
toothpicks

Directions:

Place chicken breasts in a dish with the Italian dressing. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours.
Preheat the grill for high heat.
Stuff each jalapeno half with cream cheese. Roll chicken breasts around ...

Super Bowl Chili

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Sunday, October 31, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:

1 pound coarsely ground beef
1 pound lean pork shoulder, ground
1 large onion, diced
1 cup sliced celery
3 tablespoons chili powder, medium to hot
1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes
12 ounces V-8® vegetable juice
1 cup beef broth
1/2 cup beer
3 bay leaves
3 large garlic cloves
1 can chopped green chiles, (3-4 ounce)
1 bell pepper, diced
1 1/2 teaspoons dried leaf oregano
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 can (15 ounces) small red ...

Male Bonding Buffalo Wings

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Sunday, October 31, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:

12 chicken wings (about 2 pounds)
2 tablespoons margarine or butter, melted
2 to 3 tablespoons bottled hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt (optional)
Pepper (optional)
1/2 cup dairy sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or white vinegar
Crumbled blue cheese (optional)
Celery sticks

Steps:
Preheat broiler. Cut off and discard tips of chicken wings. Cut wings at joints to form 24 pieces. Pla...

LSU Grilled Ribs

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Sunday, October 31, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:

4 pounds pork spareribs
3 tablespoons chili powder
3 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon oregano

Directions:

Mix together the dry ingredients. Trim and clean ribs. Rub ribs with spices and let sit for 1 hour. Preheat grill. Cook over an indirect heat for about 45 minutes. Turn once. Watch carefully to avoid burning. The ribs are done when a knife passes easily into the meat bet...
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Cheeseburger Beer Dip

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Sunday, October 31, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:

4 tablespoons cornstarch
3 lbs. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
3 cups beer
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 lb. cooked, crumbled ground meat
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes

Directions:

Toss cornstarch with cheese until coated.Combine beer and butter in medium saucepan and bring to a boil over low heat. Add a handful of cheese into the boiling beer and stir until cheese is melted. Continue adding cheese by the handful, stirring constantly, over low heat until cheese becomes creamy...
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New Orleans Saints Cajun Burgers

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Sunday, October 31, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:

1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup barbeque sauce
1 egg
3 green onions, chopped
3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
4 slices Cheddar

Directions:

Preheat grill for high heat. Mix ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, green onions, mustard, and 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning in large bowl. Form mixture into 4 patties. In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning into barbecue sauce. Lightly oil grill and cook patties for...

Crabmeat Imperial

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Saturday, October 30, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:

1/2 pound of butter
1 cup of flour
2 cups of milk
1/2 cup of celery, chopped fine
1/2 cup of mushrooms, chopped fine
1/2 cup of parsley, chopped fine
1/2 cups of green onions, chopped fine
1/2 cup of pimentos, chopped fine
2 pounds of lump crab meat
Worcestershire sauce, to taste
Tabasco sauce, to taste
Salt and pepper, to taste
Breadcrumbs

Cooking Instructions

Melt butter over low heat and stir-in flour.
Cook until bubbles appear on t...

Cajun Boiled Peanuts

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Saturday, October 30, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients

5 pounds raw peanuts, in shells
1 (6 ounce) package dry crab boil
1 (4 ounce) can sliced jalapeno peppers, with liquid

Directions

Place peanuts in a slow cooker. Sprinkle with dry crab boil. Cover with water. Stir in sliced jalapeno peppers and their liquid. Cover the slow cooker, and cook the peanuts on low 8 hours, or overnight, until peanuts float to the top of the water.

Cajun Halloween Recipes

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Saturday, October 30, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Vampire's Kiss (Adult Drink)

2 oz. vodka
1/2 oz. dry gin
1/2 oz. dry vermouth
1 tbsp. tequila
Pinch of salt
2 oz. tomato juice

Pour into Old Fashioned glass, shake with ice, strain over ice.

Decayed Corpse Chips with Entrail Salsa:
blue corn tortilla chips
coffin
salsa

This isn't so much a recipe as it is a creative display. Arrange the blue corn chips in a coffin in the shape of a long-dead corpse. The natural blue corn chips have almost a dusky shade of brown in them that hints of decayed skin....

Cajun Caviar

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Tuesday, October 19, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:

2 cans blackeye peas, drained

1 med jalapeno pepper, minced

1/4 white onion, minced

1/2 green bell pepper, chopped

1/3 cup Italian salad dressing

2 tbs ground cumin

Cajun seasoning to taste

1/4 tsp cayenne red pepper

Directions:

Combine all ingredients. Serve chilled with chips or crackers.

Baked Kibbie

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Tuesday, October 19, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:

3 cups cracked wheat

2 lb very lean heavy beef, finely ground

2 large onions, coarsely chopped

1 small jalapeno pepper, coarsely chopped

1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, coarsely chopped

1/4 cup fresh basil leaves or 1/2 tsp, dried

4 tsp salt

1 tsp pepper

Olive oil

1/4 cup butter or margarine

Filling

1 lb ground chuck

2 onions, coarsely cut

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

Directions:

Wash cracked wheat several times, then soak in water for 30 minutes. Wring out and place in large bowl with beef. Puree onions...

Crawfish Thermidor

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Tuesday, October 19, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:
1 pound peeled crawfish tails
1 cup water
1 tablespoon corn oil margarine
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
3/4 cup non-fat dry milk plus water to yield 1 1/4 cup
1 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 tablespoon margarine
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup grated swiss cheese
2 tablespoons grated cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons cracker crumbs

Directions:
Cook crawfish in water for 15 minutes. Drain and discard ...
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Cajun Heart Attack

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Tuesday, October 19, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:
1/2 lb. crawfish tails, boiled and peeled
1/4 lb. shrimp peeled
1/4 lb. lump crab meat
10 oysters, drained and quartered.
1/2 pound of alligator Andouille Sausage or any good smoked sausage
1 stick slated butter
1 pint heavy whipping cream
1 / 2cup green onions
6 cloves garlic, chopped (to your taste)
1-2 Tbsp. Chef Mason's Thunder Struck Creole Seasoning
1 lb. cooked fresh pasta
1 / 2cup fresh Parmesan Cheese

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Hot Crabmeat Dip

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Tuesday, October 19, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:
1 ib crab meat
1 large package cream cheese
1 stick oleo
1 onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
Onion tops
Parsley

Directions:
Melt margarine; add chopped onions, bell pepper, and onion tops; cook until clear. Add cream cheese, stir until melted. Then add crab meat, parsley and dry seasoning.

Catfish Courtbouillon

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Monday, October 18, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:

2 medium yellow onions, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 bunch parsley, chopped
1 bunch green onion tops, chopped
1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
1 cup (8 ounces) water
2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
3 pounds of catfish (preferably Spotted, but Blue may be substituted)

Directions:

Put 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a #14 cast iron pot. Put a thin layer of a mixture of all the vegetables but the green onions ...
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Shrimp & Crab Gumbo

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Monday, October 18, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:

1/2 cup oil
3/4 cup flour
1 large onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
3 ribs celery, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound okra, trimmed and sliced
1 gallon shrimp stock
1 teaspoon thyme
Salt, freshly ground black pepper and cayenne pepper to taste
3 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 pounds fresh lump crabmeat, picked over
6 cups cooked Louisiana long-grain white rice

Directions:

Heat the oil in a large heavy pot and add the flour. Cook the roux, stirring constantly, to a light b...
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Crawfish Boil

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Monday, October 18, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:
1 sack of live crawfish (@ 40 pounds)
24 quarts water
2 8-oz. bottles Liquid Crab Boil
2 boxes salt
1 small sack onions peeled
3 heads garlic, cut in half crosswise
8 oranges cut in half
12 lemons halved
5 pounds small red potatoes
20 small ears frozen corn
**Then throw in any- and everything else you think you might like in the spicy boil: fresh mushrooms, sausage links, lobster, Brussel sprouts, canned hams punched a few times with an icepick, you name it!

Directions:
Pour crawfish i...
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Chicken & Dumplings

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Monday, October 18, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:

1 whole chicken or large pack of thighs

1 small onion, chopped

2 stalks celery, chopped

1 clove garlic {or if you're lazy like me, one pkg. frozen cooking veggies and

a heaping tablespoon of garlic powder}

salt and black pepper to taste (lots of pepper is good in this!)

1 bay leaf and a pinch of thyme, optional
2 cans chicken broth
1 can cream of chicken soup
3 cups of milk
6 large flour tortillas cut in 3x3 squares

Directions:

1. In large pot, boil chicken until very tender, close to 2 h...

Cajun Scrambler

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Monday, October 18, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:
3 eggs
4 heaping Tbsp. crawfish etouffee (eh-two-fay) ***Don't panic. Recipe link for simple etouffee included at bottom
3/4 cup shredded cheese
1 Tbsp. butter or olive oil
Seasoning to taste (sea salt, pepper, Tony's or a bit of cayenne pepper, garlic powder)

Directions:
Throw all your ingredients in a bowl and whisk. Pour into pan with melted butter or olive oil on medium heat and cook until eggs are ready. Serve and eat. How simple is that? And if you don't have etouffee on hand, use...
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White Trash Mix

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Monday, October 18, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups peanut butter

1 stick margarine

1/2 bag small pretzels

1 box Crispix cereal

2 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1 cup sweet chocolate chips

Directions:
Fill a large freezer zippered plastic bag half full of cereal and pretzels. Melt peanut butter and chocolate chips together with margarine and mix well. Pour over cereal and pretzels in bag. Shake well. Add in powdered sugar and shake again. Voila!

King Cake

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Monday, October 18, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:
1 packet dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water
2 Tbs. milk, scalded and cooled
4 1/2 - 5 cups flour
8 oz. butter
3/4 cup white sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
4 eggs
2 tsp. melted butter
very small plastic doll
light corn syrup for topping
Colored sugar sprinkles (or make your own with granulated sugar colored with food coloring -- green, purple, and yellow)

Directions:

1. Prepare yeast in warm water. Add milk and about 1/2 cup of flour. In a large bowl, mix butter, sugar, salt and eggs. Add yeast mixture and mix ...

Cajun Quiche

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Monday, October 18, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:

2 9-inch deep dish pie shells

6 large eggs, beaten (like they were teenagers)

1 1/2 cups shredded American cheese (6 oz.)

1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1 pound lump crabmeat or crawfish tails

1/2 pound cleaned medium shrimp

1 bunch green onions, chopped

2 cups heavy or whipping cream

1 teaspoon Creole seasoning (or Tony's, or salt/pepper/cayenne/garlic mix)

Directions:
Heat oven to 350. Prick bottoms of frozen pie shells with a fork. Bake 10 minutes until lightly browned. Meanwhile,...
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Cajun Fire Crackers

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Monday, October 18, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:

1 Box Saltine crackers

1 1/3 Cups Canola oil

1 Package Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing (dry)

1 1/2 tsp. dill weed

2 Tbsp. Crushed red pepper flakes

Directions:
Place entire carton of crackers in a one gallon plastic zipper bag. Mix all other ingredients together and pour mixture over crackers. Turn bag frequently until dry (liquid is absorbed into crackers). After a few hours of turning, you are done! Couldn't be easier, right?

How to Cook Grits

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Monday, October 18, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

How to Cook Grits:

For one serving: Boil 1.5 cups of water with salt and a little butter. Add 5 Tbsp of Grits. Reduce to a simmer and allow Grits to soak up all the water. When a pencil stuck into the Grits stands alone, they're done. That's all there is to cooking Grits.

How to Make Red Eye Gravy:

Fry salt cured country ham in cast iron pan. Remove the ham when done and add coffee to the remaining drippings to form the Red Eye Gravy. Simmer for several minutes. Great on Grits and biscuits.

How t...

Cajun Maque Choux

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Monday, October 18, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:
1 stick butter or equivalent healthy alternative

4 1/2 cups fresh cut corn
1 can Rotel tomatoes (regular, or spicy if you dare)**
1 cup fine chopped yellow onions
1/4 cup finely chopped bell pepper
2 cups heavy whipping cream (or fat free 1/2 & 1/2)
2 pods fine chopped garlic

1/4 cup fine chopped green onion
1 Tbsp sugar, or 1 packet sweetener
1 tsp Tabasco
Sea salt, black pepper and parsley to taste

**If you don't have Rotel, you can used canned or fresh diced tomatoes spruced up with Taba...

Cajun Cornbread

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Monday, October 18, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:
1 box Jiffy Cornbread Mix
½ cup milk
1 egg
1 can cream corn
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 stick of butter
Tony Charchere Seasoning
2 jalapeño peppers
cracklin crumbs (amount up to you, but at least 1 cup)

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 325°. Put half the butter in an iron skillet (**yankees will probably go ahead and use some sort of T-Fal type bakin’ thang, but be warned: NO self-respecting cornbread has ever been produced in anything other than a real-live iron skillet.) Place sk...
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Cajun Pumpkin Seeds

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Monday, October 18, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:

Seeds from 1 pumpkin
2 Tbsp. butter or margerine
Dash of olive oil
Tony's Cajun Seasoning
1 tsp. garlic powder

Directions:
1. Scoop seeds from pumpkin. Clean off pulp under running water. Spread seeds out on paper towl and let dry for a few hours.

2. Mix seeds in bowl with melted butter or margerine and olive oil.

3. Spray a cookie sheet with non-stick spray. Add seeds to tray in a layer. Sprinkle on Tony's and garlic powder. [If you don't have Tony's, use salt, pepper and red peppe...
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Loaded Mashed Potatoes

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Monday, October 18, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:
5 pounds Irish potatoes - peeled and cubed
1 large bag shredded cheddar
Smart Balance butter
Low Fat milk
seasoning to taste (garlic, salt, pepper)
1 can French Onion dip (or sour cream equiv.)
1 lb. bacon (microwaved and crumbled)

Directions:
Boil potatoes until soft enough to mash. Drain and mash, but leave some chunks. Return to pot. Add all other ingredients -- don't be afraid to play with amounts and ingredients -- it's hard to mess this dish up! Simmer on low, stirring often. ...
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Meatless Lasagna

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Sunday, October 17, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:

1 lb. lasagna noodles

1 lb. Fat Free Ricotta cheese

8 oz. Mozzarella cheese

1 qt. of your favorite spaghetti sauce (in a jar is fine)

Grated Romano cheese to taste

1 beaten egg

parsley, garlic powder, salt & pepper to taste

dash of nutmeg

To Ricotta, add egg, salt, garlic, pepper, parsley and nutmeg. Mix well and set aside. Boil noodles until tender, but do not overcook.

In a large pan, layer as follows: tomato sauce, noodles, Ricotta mix, Mozzarella, Romano and more sauce. Layer until you...

Cajun Turtle Burger

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Sunday, October 17, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:
Lean ground beef for as many burgers as you need
Seasonings to personal taste
Beef hot dogs
Sharp cheddar cheese (sliced nice & thick)
Lots of thick smoked bacon
Deli burger buns

Directions:
Make your patties, including seasoning. Top each patti with a thick covering of sharp cheddar (you can also add or use Swiss). Securely wrap patties with the bacon weave as shown in picture below. Add hot dogs for the heads and legs, and make slits for the toes and tail.

Place burger turtles on an o...
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Scallops Florentine

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Thursday, October 14, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:

1/2 pound fresh or frozen scallops
1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons dry white wine
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon, crushed
Dash pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1/3 cup canned evaporated skim milk
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

Thaw scallops, if frozen. Cut any large scallops in half.

Cook spinach according to package directions; drain well. Keep warm.

Meanwhile, in a medium s...

Bananas Foster

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Wednesday, October 13, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients :
1 c. brown sugar (light or dark)
1/4 # butter
2 bananas
2 oz. banana liquor
1 oz. rum
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp cinnamon or 1 cinnamon stick

1 oz. Rum (if it is to be flambéed)
Vanilla ice cream

Directions:
Cook the sugar and butter for about 5 minutes. Add bananas, simmer another 2 minutes, add cinnamon, vanilla flavoring, banana liquor and 1 oz. rum, simmer another 2 minutes. If flambéing, pull the sauté pan back and super heat the front edge of the pan, add another 1 oz rum wit...
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Profiteroles

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Wednesday, October 13, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:

1# 3 oz. Flour
1# Butter
3 3/4 c. Milk
15 Eggs

Directions:
Heat butter and milk together, when boils, add flour, stir until a ball is formed that does not stick to the side of the pan. Put in a bowl, add eggs two at a time at medium speed. Pipe out on parchment paper. Bake at 350 in convection oven for 30 minutes. Do not open the oven until done!! They may fall. Cool, split and add Ice cream, top with strawberry or chocolate syrup.

Crawfish & Garlic Beurre Blanc Sauce

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Wednesday, October 13, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:

1/4 c. melted butter
2 tbsp garlic
1/4 c. green onions
1/4 c sliced mushrooms
1/4 c dry white wine
1/2 c whipping cream
1 # crawfish tails
3/4 # butter chips cold
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
1/4 c melted butter, add garlic, mushrooms, green onions and sauté until wilted. Add wine and reduce by half. Add whipping cream and reduce by half again. Add crawfish. A little at a time, swirl in the cold butter chips. Remove from heat, season with salt and pepper (red or white). Serve over ...
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Delta Shrimp

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Monday, October 11, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:
2 quarts water
1/2 large lemon, sliced
2 1/2 pounds unpeeled large fresh shrimp
1 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons hot sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
3/4 teaspoon dried whole basil
3/4 teaspoon dried whole oregano
3/4 teaspoon dried whole thyme
Leaf lettuce

Directions:
1. Bring water and lemon to a boil; add shrimp and cook 3 to 5 minutes. Drain well; rinse with cold water. Peel and dev...
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Crab St. Jacques

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Monday, October 11, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter or margarine, divided
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup light cream
1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced
1 medium onion, minced
2 tablespoons parsley
8 ounces to 1 pound frozen or fresh lump crabmeat
3 tablespoons sherry

Directions:

In a small saucepan, blend 1/4 cup melted butter with flour and salt. Stir in cream gradually. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until thick and smooth. In another pan, sauté mushrooms, onion and parsley in the remaining 1/4 cup butter...
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Cajun Pizza

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Monday, October 11, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:
Dough for 1 (13-inch) pizza
1 pound smoked pork sausage
1 pound peeled crawfish tails
Salt
Red pepper
Garlic powder
1 onion, chopped
Jalapeno peppers, sliced
Pizza sauce
Mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon melted butter

Directions:
1. Boil pork sausage for 15 minutes, then slice.

2. Heat oven to 450 degrees F.

3. Prepare dough as instructed on box. Spread into a pizza dish and paint with a thin coat of melted butter.

4. Season crawfish. Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over pizza. Add crawfish, oni...
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Beer Cheese Spread

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Wednesday, October 6, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:

1 (2-lb.) block sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 small onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 (12-oz.) bottle amber beer, at room temperature
Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish: thyme sprig

Directions:

1. Beat together first 5 ingredients at low speed with a heavy-duty electric stand mixer until blended. Gradually add beer, beating until blended after each addition. Beat at medium-high speed 1 minute or until blended and creamy. ...
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Hot Bean & Cheese dip

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Wednesday, October 6, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients

1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained and divided
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (16-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (16-ounce) can fat-free refried beans
1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained
Cooking spray
3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°.

Combine 1 cup tomatoes and the next 7 ingredients (1 cup tomatoes through chiles). Spoon toma...

Cajun Cabbage

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Wednesday, October 6, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:
1 small head cabbage, coarsely shredded
1 tsp salt
1/2 lb mild sausage
1/4 tsp. pepper
3/4 lb. ground chuck
1 c. grated Cheddar Cheese
1 small onion, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 can Ro-Tel tomatoes
1 can stewed tomatoes
1 tbsp. sugar

Directions:
Place cabbage in crock pot. Cover and put on LOW setting. Meanwhile, sauté mild sausage and ground chuck with onion and garlic. Drain meat mixture and add to cabbage. Add tomatoes and seasoning. Cook all day — 8 hours– on LOW setting. One hou...
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Crab Enchiladas with Cherry Tomato Salsa

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Wednesday, October 6, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:
6 flour tortillas (7 inches in diameter)
3 tablespoons corn oil
10 ounces fresh lump crabmeat, picked over
1 cup grated Jalapeno Jack cheese (about 5 ounces)
1 cup shredded fresh spinach leaves
Cherry Tomato Salsa (recipe below)

Salsa Recipe:

2 pints cherry tomatoes
1 large shallot, minced
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh coriander
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 serrano chiles, seeded and minced
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt

In a food processor, coarse...

Chili Cheese Grits

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Monday, October 4, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:

3 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup quick-cooking grits
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
3 tablespoons canned chopped green chilies
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk

Directions:

In a medium saucepan, bring water, salt and garlic to a boil; slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Add butter, 1 cup cheese and chilies; stir until butter melts. Beat eggs and milk; add to the gr...

Bacon Wrapped Cajun Jalapenos

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Monday, October 4, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:

8 large jalapeno peppers
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
8 thick-sliced peppered bacon strips

Directions:

Cut jalapenos in half lengthwise; remove seeds and center membranes. In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese and Cajun seasoning. Stuff about 1-1/2 teaspoonfuls into each pepper half.
Cut bacon strips in half widthwise. In a large skillet, cook bacon until partially cooked. Wrap a bacon p...

Crawfish Stuffed Bellpeppers

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Monday, October 4, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:

1 lb. boiled crawfish or shrimp
6-12 steamed bell peppers (depending on size of peppers)
1 10 3/4 oz can golden mushroom soup, undiluted
2 tbsp margarine/butter
Diced onions, according to taste
Juice of one lemon (approximately 3 tbsp)
1 cup cooked rice

Directions:
1. Sauté onions in margarine; add crawfish/shrimp, soup and lemon juice, heating thoroughly.

2. Add to rice, and stuff steamed peppers with mixture.

3. Sprinkle with cheese or bread crumbs, if desired.

4. Bake uncovered 30 minute...
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Crab Au Gratin

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Monday, October 4, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:

Mix 1
1 med. onion - finely chopped
1 rib celery - finely chopped
4 leaves green onion tops - finely chopped
1 stick butter

Mix 2
1/3 cup all purpose flour
2 sm. (5oz.) cans evaporated milk
1 Tsp. of dried parsley flakes or small handful of fresh chopped
1 Tsp. Worcestershire
1/4 Tsp. "Old Bay" or Tony's seasoning
pinch of garlic powder
Salt & Pepper to taste
2 egg yolks beaten well

Last:
1 pound lump crabmeat (see note below)
Gratin Dishes or shallow casserole
8 to 12 oz. shredded cheddar cheese...

Okra & Tomatoes

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Sunday, October 3, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

INGREDIENTS:
5 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 celery rib, sliced thin
1/2 onion, sliced thin
1 jalapeño chile, seeded, sliced thin
3 garlic cloves, sliced thin
1 Tbsp tomato paste
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth (use vegetable broth for vegetarian version, and gluten-free broth for gluten-free version)
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
1/2 to 3/4 pound fresh okra
5 plum tomatoes, diced
Salt and pepper
METHOD:
1 Heat 3 tablespoons of the vegetable oil in a large sauté pan or wide, shall...

Cajun Bayoubaisse

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Sunday, October 3, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Bayoubaisse is a Cajun Seafood dish cooked in a rich tomato based sauce. It is usually served over rice.

Sauce Ingredients:

* 1/2 medium onion, chopped
* 2 tbsp. olive oil
* 4 tbsp. butter
* 1/2 stalk celery, chopped
* 1 medium carrot, chopped
* 1 bunch green onions, chopped
* One 10-oz. can tomatoes with chili peppers (Mexican style)**
* One 16-oz. can whole tomatoes, chopped
* 1 tbsp. tomato paste
* 3-1/3 cup water
* 2 tsp. salt
* Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
* 1/2 tsp. each of oregano, basil a...
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Cajun Seasoning Recipes

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Sunday, October 3, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

* Cajun Seasoning Recipe #1 *

Ingredients:

* 2 tablespoons paprika
* 1 tablespoon salt
* 1 tablespoon black pepper
* 2 teaspoons garlic powder
* 2 teaspoons onion powder
* 2 teaspoons ground red pepper
* 1 teaspoon dried oregano
* 1 teaspoon dried thyme

Directions:

Very simple! Combine all ingredients, mix well.
Makes about 1/3 cup. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 weeks.

* Seasoning Recipe #2 *(a little spicy)

Ingredients:

* 1/4 cup salt
* 3 tablespoons granulated garlic or garlic powder
* 3 tables...
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Drunken (Beer Butt) Chicken

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Sunday, October 3, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients

* 1 - 4 Lb. Fryer Chicken
* 1/2 Can of Beer (16 oz)
* 1 tbs salt
*1/2 tbs ground black pepper
* 4 tbs Cajun Seasoning (Recipe in Blog Section)
* Vegetable Oil
* Non-stick Cooking Spray
* Olive oil
* clove of garlic

Directions:

1. Open the can of beer and drink half the can.
2. Cut the clove of garlic, and put it in the beer can. Add the salt and pepper and 2 tbs Cajun seasoning to the beer can. Spray the Cooking Spray on the beer can so the chicken doesn't stick to it.
3. Rinse the chicken wit...

Cornbread Dressing

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Sunday, October 3, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:
2 WHOLE CHICKENS
2 LB FRESH GROUND PORK
2 LB GROUND CHUCK
2 cups diced ONIONS
1 cup diced BELL PEPPER
1 cup diced GREEN ONIONS
1 cup diced CELERY
4 BOXES Jiffy cornbread mix

Directions:

Boil chickens in a stock pot with water, salt, pepper, and 1 large cut up onion top. Cook till meat is tender take chickens out and allow to cool.
Debone chickens and cut meat into bite sized pieces. Save chicken broth for recipe.
Cook cornbread according to directions on the box. Crumble in large pieces.
Br...

Oyster White Spaghetti

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Sunday, October 3, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:

1 qt oysters, drained but keep liquid

1 stick butter

½ cup olive oil

8 cloves garlic, minced

4 med onions , chopped

1 green bell pepper, chopped OR 1 pint Guidry’s pre-chopped Trinity(garlic,

onions, pepper)

1 carton fresh mushrooms, sliced

½ cup green onion tops

½ cup fresh parsley, chopped

Directions:

DO NOT ADD ANY SALT TO THIS RECIPE.

Sauté vegetables in butter and oil until golden brown. Add oysters, green onions and parsley. Cook 5 minutes until oysters are plump and edges ...

Blackened Catfish

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Sunday, October 3, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:
6-8 - catfish fillets, thinly sliced
1 – teaspoon crushed dried thyme leaves
1 – teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 – teaspoon black pepper
1 – teaspoon salt
1/2 - teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 – teaspoon onion powder
1/2 - teaspoon paprika
1/2 – cup butter, melted
lemon juice

Directions:

1. Rinse fillets under running cold and then thoroughly pat dry with paper towels.

2. Make your seasoning mix by combining crushed dried thyme leaves, cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, onion...

Cajun Bourbon Chicken

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Wednesday, September 15, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:
1 1/2 LB. of Thigh Meat or Dark Meat (cut in bite size chunks)
2 Tbsp. Teriyaki Sauce
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire Sauce
1/2 tsp. Garlic Salt
1/2 tsp. Ginger Powder
3 Tbsp. Brown Sugar
1 Tbsp. Granulated Sugar
1 C. White Grape Juice
1/2 C. Bourbon
1/4 C. water
Directions:

1. Mix teriyaki sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, ginger, brown sugar 1/2 cup white grape juice and bourbon. Stir until thoroughly blended. Pour 1/3 sauce on chicken pieces and mix. Refrigerate for 3 hours or best overni...

Dirty Rice

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Wednesday, September 15, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:

1 pound giblets (wild fowl, chicken, or turkey), chopped
fine
2 cups raw white rice
1/2 pound loose pork sausage
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 cup scallion tops
Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

Boil the giblets in a saucepan of salted water to cover until very tender. Drain, reserving the liquid, and set the giblets aside.
Return the liquid to the saucepan, adding more water if nece...

Shrimp Spaghetti

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Wednesday, September 15, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:

1 1/2 lb shrimp
1 onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup onion tops, chopped
1/2 cup butter
1 can creme of shrimp soup
1 cup mild cheddarcheese
3/4 cup milk
garlic, minced (to taste)
Spaghetti noodles, cooked

Directions:

Saute onions, bell pepper, onion tops and garlic in butter until limp.
Add shrimp and cook for five minutes stirring often.
Add soup, milk and cheese. Simmer 5 minutes.
Add noodles and mix well. Warm on stove top for 10-15 minutes. Stir to make sure noodles do n...

Cajun Chili

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Wednesday, September 15, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 pound ground hot sausage
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles
1 (32 ounce) can prepared chili (Gebhardt?)
1 (16 ounce) can ranch-style chili beans (optional)
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 to 2 tablespoons minced garlic
Cajun seasoning

Directions:

Brown ground beef and ground sausage; drain grease.
Add seasonings and vegetables.
Simmer until vegetables are tender.
Add all other ingredients...

Cajun Jambalaya

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Wednesday, September 15, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:

1 lb pork, cubed small
1 lb smoked sausage
1 large onion, chopped          
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cups green onions, chopped
3/4 cup celery, chopped
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups rice, uncooked
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
Tony Chachere Creole seasoning
salt and white pepper

Directions:

Heat oil in skillet and saute pork until brown. Remove pork and set aside.
Saute sausage, onion, garlic, green onions and celery until limp.
Add pork, rice, broth and seasonings. Stir well. Cover and cook on ...

Stuffed Bellpeppers with Crabmeat

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Wednesday, September 15, 2010, In : Cajun Recipe

Ingredients:

1 lb. of white crabmeat
1 lb. of claw crabmeat
5 peeled and cut medium potatoes
3 cans of tomato sauce
3/4 cup of chopped green onions
2 tblsp. minced garlic
2 finely chopped jalapeno peppers
salt and pepper to taste
8 bell peppers top cut off and cleaned out
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 cup olive oil(optional) you can use veg. oil
1/2 cup water
3 cups of rice

Directions:

Boil potatoes set aside. Boil bell peppers set aside. If you have a seasoned iron 8 to 10 quart pot w/lid, that would ...

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400g flat cap mushrooms, roughly chopped
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil, for cooking
750g piece of prime beef fillet
1-2 tbsp English mustard
6-8 slices of Parma ham
500g ready-made puff pastry
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2 egg yolks, beaten