cajun and historical/traditional

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Recipes

Cajun Baked Rice Dressing

(1 reviews) Posted by Robstercraw  

Delicious and easy to cook recipe that my mom found in the Houston Chronicle in the mid-1970's. So good that it's a family tradition in my house. You can play around with the ingredients some, but try not to deviate too much. Sometimes I might... MORE»

Recipe #339917

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Authentic Cajun Turkey Gumbo

Posted by Trinkets  

In our house this is the only thing we do with leftover turkey! Serve over rice and with hot corn bread. This is our all-time favorite gumbo recipe from La Bonne Cuisine Cookbook from New Orleans. After cooking this for more than 25 years, we now... MORE»

Recipe #312432

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Chicken Gumbo

(2 reviews) Posted by runningchef  

This is my mom's recipe, which she sent to me while I was far from home on a Supar Bowl Sunday and craving a good meal to remind me of great family moments during Super Bowls past. I've had it over rice and couscous, and rice is better, but... MORE»

Recipe #288934

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Chicken-Andouille File Gumbo

Posted by KathyP53  

An authentically, traditional chicken and sausage gumbo. MORE»

Recipe #288027

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Smoked Sweet Cajun Pork Loin

(2 reviews) Posted by PaulaG  

A delicious smoked flavor combined with a sweet and tangy glaze. The meat is tender and moist. This was cooked on a propane smoker at 225 degrees for about 2 hours but could be coooked on the grill with a wood chips and a smoker box. MORE»

Recipe #238922

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Seafood Gumbo, Microwave

Posted by Lewis Mize --Chef #315547  

After trying a number of recipes, I still couldn't find one that I was satisfied with. So I started combining and adding ingredients, coming up with this one. The YIELD is 9 quarts or 48 - 3/4 cup servings. MORE»

Recipe #197785

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Alabama White Barbecue BBQ Sauce

(3 reviews) Posted by xxSallyxx  

Change it up at your next BBQ! Sauce with a clean fresh zing! Saw this on food network and found the recipe on about.com There are two others on zaar but this one is just a little different. The longer you can wait to use it the better but... MORE»

Recipe #181765

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Spinach and Tasso Bread Pudding with Gruyere cheese

(1 reviews) Posted by Malriah  

This is a "stuffed" savory bread pudding that's perfect for a Sunday brunch. Rather than just jumble everything together, you do it in three layers — bottom layer of dried or stale French bread, a layer of spinach, tasso and cheese, and more... MORE»

Recipe #53647

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Jazz Fest Sweet Potato Pone

(1 reviews) Posted by Malriah  

For some, Jazz Fest can be a religious experience. For locals, it is a yearly pilgrimige and for myself, Sweet Potato Pone is the holy grail. I am still working on the crunchy, crumbly "crust" but this recipe for the filling is the closest I have... MORE»

Recipe #53639

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Emeril's Manly Man Stuffed Cornbread

(6 reviews) Posted by Malriah  

In response to a request for cast-iron recipes. This recipe is the whole reason I bought my first cast-iron skillet. Now I am just waiting for the skillet to be seasoned well enough to make this! Cook time includes saute time for the corn. MORE»

Recipe #52517

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New Orleans Black Eyed Peas for the New Year

Posted by Malriah  

Southern New Years Day tradition. Everyone has their own recipe. This is mine. The prep time includes soaking the peas overnight and the cook time could vary depending on where you live. I have also just thrown everything in a crockpot and let it... MORE»

Recipe #50648

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Louisiana Chicken and Sausage Gumbo(The Real Stuff)

(17 reviews) Posted by Malriah  

I have had several people ask me for an authentic chicken gumbo recipe. This is my attempt at a recipe. I didn't realize it until I sat down the try to type this, I don't know HOW I make gumbo!Gumbo isn't about recipes. I never saw my Maw Maw's... MORE»

Recipe #47656

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Gumbo Base (aka Roux)

(4 reviews) Posted by Malriah  

A roux is the base of numerous cajun and creole dishes. In Louisiana, natives have a joke about how long it takes to make the roux for certain dishes. Etouffee is usually a 1 beer roux while a full fledged gumbo is a 2 to 3 beer roux. Obviously... MORE»

Recipe #47651

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Pecan Pralines Southern Style

(16 reviews) Posted by Malriah  

Southern decadence at it finest! These are enough to make a New Orleans native like me homesick. Cook time includes cooling time. Recipe from Foodtv.com (but its almost as good as MawMaw's recipe) MORE»

Recipe #45753

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Shrimp Etouffee

(17 reviews) Posted by Denise!  

Our family Shrimp Etouffee recipe. Adapted from many different recipes to suit our own tastes. This one is spicy and delicious, a dark Etoufee, not a pale imitation! MORE»

Recipe #44418

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Sweet Potato Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce

Posted by Mysterygirl  

A different take on an old southern favorite. MORE»

Recipe #41850

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Cajun - Creole Maquechoux

(3 reviews) Posted by Miss Annie  

Pronounced "mock shoe", this is a dish that the Cajuns got from the Native American tribes that populated southwest Louisiana. It's wonderful, and you vary the recipe by adding chicken, or even crawfish tails. But I like it just like this. MORE»

Recipe #40826

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Wash Day Red Beans & Rice

Posted by Miss Annie  

Another version of red beans and rice. I think everyone in Louisiana has a different version. I like this one too. Prep time does not include overnight soaking of red beans. I usually serve this with cornbread and green onions on the side. MORE»

Recipe #34334

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Grilled Shrimp -- Mmmmmm

(51 reviews) Posted by Steve_G  

A nice modernized version of the old classic shrimp cocktail. Watch 'em disappear! MORE»

Recipe #32833

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Pickle Meat aka Pickled Pork

(2 reviews) Posted by Malriah  

New Orleans original red beans and rice meat ingredient. I can't eat beans with out it! Sometimes I totally leave out the sausage and put in extra pickle meat! Cook time includes refrigeration time. MORE»

Recipe #30250

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