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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...

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....

Avocado & Shrimp Cocktail

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

Ingredients:

2 avocados
Fresh lemon slices
1-1/2 cups cooked, peeled baby shrimp
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon heavy cream
Dash Tabasco
Dash white Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
Paprika & Cucumber and lemon slice for garnish

Directions:

Halve avocados, remove stones, rub surface with lemon slice. Combine mayonnaise, cream, Tabasco, white Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Fold in cooled shrimp; spoon into avocados; sprinkle with paprika and chill. Garnish with cucumb...

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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Chicken & Bacon Shish Kabobs

Posted by Jaide Reina Jones on Monday, June 11, 2012,

Ingredients

1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons canola oil
10 large mushrooms, cut in half
2 green onions, minced
3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into chunks
1/2 pound sliced thick cut bacon, cut in half
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
skewers

Directions

In a large bowl, mix the soy sauce, cider vinegar, honey, canola oil, and green onions. Place the mushrooms and chicken into the mixture, and stir to coat. Cover, and marinate in the refr...

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 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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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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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 ...

The Sazerac

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

2 oz. Rye Whiskey (I use Jim Beam Rye, or Wild Turkey Rye 101!)
8 dashes Peychaud Bitters
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
1 Tablespoon Simple Syrup (equal parts sugar and water/cooked until the sugar disolves)
about 1/2 ounce Herbsaint or Pernod.
1 Lemon Twist

Chill an old fashioned glass. Combine the Rye, bitters and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake it baby, shake it. Coat the glass with the Herbsaint, pour out the excess. Add the mix to the glass, twist the lemon and drop it in. Enjoy!

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 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....

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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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?

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...

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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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