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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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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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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...
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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 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. 


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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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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
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 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...
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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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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

  1. 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...
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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

  1. 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.
  2. In a small bowl, mix Parmes...
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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

  1. 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.
  2. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and place a wire rack o...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
 
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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

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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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