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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


  1. 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...

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

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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...


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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....


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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...


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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

  1. 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 ...
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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

  1. 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...
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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

  1. 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...
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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

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

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

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

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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...
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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
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  • 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

  1. In...
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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...

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Doggie Vegetable Stew

Posted by Ms B on Wednesday, December 29, 2010, In : Canine Cuisine 

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp. olive oil 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 large pepper (sweet, not hot), sliced
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced
  • 1 medium yellow squash, sliced
  • 1 medium Eggplants, peeled & cubed
  • 1 Potato, peeled & cubed
  • 1 tsp. oregano or basil
  • salt/pepper

Directions

  1. Heat oil; add garlic and saute for 2-3 minutes until softened.
  2. Add all of the vegetables.
  3. Mix thoroughly.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and let simmer for 30 minutes.
  5. Add the seasonings to taste.
  6. Simmer 15 minutes more. Let cool.
  7. Top w...
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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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About Me


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