Recipes from Cajun Country
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How to Cook a Pig with your New Pig Flipper
Place your Pig Flipper on your cooking work table with permanent rods down, perforated holes & open side up. Place your pig inside the Pig Flipper with ribs down, back side up. Season the pig using an injection needle and seasoning mixture. Or, using a slender...
Al’s Rice Dressing
1 lb Ground meat 1 Can mushroom steak sauce 1 Can cream of mushroom soup 1 Can french onion soup 1 Beef boullion cube 1 Cup raw rice Brown Ground Meat, add onions & bellpeppers if desired Place browned ground meat, raw rice and canned goods in aluminum pan Cook...
Appetizers
Glazed Ham Balls
1/2 lb. ground ham 3/4 lb. ground pork 2/3 cup uncooked oats 1 egg, beaten 1/2 cup milk 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. dry mustard 2/3 cup pineapple juice 2 tbsp. vinegar 6 whole cloves 1/3 cup dark corn syrup Combine ham, pork,...
Crabmeat Patties
1 tbs Butter 2 tbs Flour 1 cup Cooked Crabmeat 1/2 tsp Salt 2 tbs Grated Parmesan Cheese Dash Black Pepper Dash Cayenne Pepper 3/4 cup Light Cream 1 Beaten Egg Yolk 48 Miniature Pastry Shells In a saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add flour and stir until smooth....
Bacon Strips
2 slices bacon, cut lengthwise to make 4 strips 4 bread sticks Wrap bacon around bread sticks. Place on paper plate and paper towel. Cover with paper towel and microwave on high two minutes. Serve.
Breads
Spinach Cornbread
One 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed One 6-ounce package Mexican cornbread mix 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted 3/4 cup cottage cheese 1 cup onion, chopped 4 large eggs lightly Preheat oven to 400F. Drain spinach well, pressing...
Cheese Brick
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 teaspoon dried basil Sliced Colby cheese Sliced Monterrey Jack cheese Salami 2 tablespoons parsley Soften cream cheese and butter. Add basil. Stack slice of Colby, cream cheese mixture, salami, cream cheese...
Beer Bisquits
One 12 oz Beer 3 cups Biscuit Mix 2 tbs Sugar *** Mix all ingredients and cut and bake @ 375F till brown. Yield: 6 Biscuits
Casseroles
Taco Salad
1 pound ground beef 1 small onion, chopped 1 envelope taco seasoning mix One 9-ounces bag Nacho cheese Tortilla chips One 10-3/4-ounces can condensed Cheddar cheese soup, undiluted 1 medium tomato, chopped 1 cup (4 ounces) Mozzarella cheese, shredded 1/2 head iceberg...
Green Bean Casserole
1 large can of cut green beans 1 can mushroom soup 1 can cheese soup 1 lb bacon bread crumbs Toothpicks Shallow casserole dish Drain beans and set aside. Cut bacon slices in half. Roll 2-5 green bean stalks with section of bacon and secure with toothpick. Do the same...
Beef & Potato Casserole
1 large 12 oz pkg shredded Cheddar cheese 4 cups (16 oz) bag frozen tater tots One 10 oz pkg frozen chopped broccoli, thawed 1 can French tried onions 1 can condensed cream of celery soup 1/3 cup of milk 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/8 tsp black pepper 1 lb lean ground beef...
Desserts
Chocolate Raspberry Jewels
8 tartlet shells 4 egg yolks 2/3 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon almond essence 2 tablespoons cream Pinch of cinnamon 1-1/3 cups fresh or frozen raspberries 1-1/3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips Preheat oven to 350F. Beat egg yolks and sugar until ribbon-like. Add almond...
Chocolate Cherry Dessert
26 chocolate wafer cookies crushed, OR prepared crumb crust 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 cup sour cream One 3-1/2-ounce package instant chocolate pudding 3/4 cup milk One 21-ounce can cherry pie filling In mixing bowl, combine wafer crumbs with butter. Press...
Chocolate Bread
1 stick margarine (1/4 lb) 1 cup sugar 1 cup Hershey's Instant Chocolate 1 large can evaporated milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 8-10 slices bread Utensils: 4-quart heavy pan. Mix first 5 ingredients in 4-quart heavy sauce pan on high heat, Bring to a boil, stirring...
Gumbos & Soups
Potato Soup
4 cups chicken broth 2 chicken-flavored bouillon cubes 6 medium potatoes, peeled and diced 1 onion, chopped fine 2 sticks celery, diced 1/2 cup green onion 3 pieces of garlic 4 slices bacon 3 tablespoons bacon drippings 2 tablespoons flour for roux 1-1/2 cups milk 1/2...
Corn Shrimp Soup
1/3 cup butter 3 tbs flour 1 med onion (minced) 1 stalk celery (minced) 1 med bell pepper (chopped fine) One 16 oz can whole kernel corn One 16 oz can whole tomatoes 1 cup water 1 lb peeled shrimp Allspice (to taste) Mace (to taste) Thyme (to taste) Saute onion,...
Chicken Enchelada Soup
1 small onion, chopped 1 clove minced garlic 2 tablespoons oil 4-ounce can chopped green chilies 1 can beef broth 1 can chicken broth 1 can cream of chicken soup One 16-3/4-ounce can chunk chicken 1-1/2 cups water 1 tablespoon steak sauce 2 tablespoons Worcestershire...
Jambalya Dishes
Rice Mexicali
2-1/2 tbs vegetable oil 1 med bell pepper 1 med onion One 16 oz can Rotel tomatoes 1/4 tsp oregano 1/4 tsp basil 1 tsp parsley 2/3 cup water 1 cup uncooked rice Salt and pepper to taste On medium heat, saute onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms in oil until tender, about...
Pork Chop Jambalaya
6-8 pork chops 1 lb pork sausage cut in 1 inch pieces 1 onion, diced 1 bell pepper, chopped 2 ribs celery 1 tbs minced garlic 1 bunch green onions 1 bunch parsley 1/4 lb margarine or butter 2 apples, cored and peeled and diced 1 can peas, drained 2 cups raw rice 3...
Fried Rice
1/2 cups sliced green onions, including tops 1/2 cup diagonally sliced celery 2 cups diced roast pork* 2 tbs vegetable oil 2 cup cold cooked rice 1 cup bean sprouts, rinsed and drained 1 egg, slightly beaten 3 tbs soy Sauce Cook onions, celery, and pork in oil until...
Meat Recipes
Chicken Salad
1 fryer 2 hard boiled eggs 2 stalks celery, chopped Hellman's mayonnaise Durkee's dressing Chopped green stuffed olives Chopped sweet pickle Salt and pepper to taste Cook fryer with onions and celery, debone and cut in small pieces. Add eggs, celery, chopped olives...
Chicken & Corn Chili
3 tablespoons cooking oil 2 large onions, diced 1 cup green onions, minced 2 cloves garlic minced 2 pounds chicken, cubed 1 teaspoon salt, optional 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 can tomato sauce 1 can tomato paste 1 can stewed tomatoes 1 can...
Patio Pork Chops
4 pork chops 4 carrots, cubed. 4 medium red potatoes, each quarted 4 medium sweet potatoes 2 purple onion, diced Salt, to taste Pepper, to taste Preheat oven to 350 F. Use 4 pieces foil large enough to cover all ingredients. Place carrots, potatoes and onions in each...
Salads
Layered Salad
1 inch layer fresh chopped spinach 1 lb bacon, crumbled 6 hard-boiled eggs Salt, pepper 1 inch layer chopped lettuce Green onion, chopped 1 box frozen peas, thawed, not cooked 1 cup mayonnaise AND 1 cup miracle Whip mixed together Grated Swiss cheese Layer salad as...
Eggplant Salad
1 medium eggplant, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided 2 yellow bell peppers, sliced into strips 1/2 pound small pasta 2 medium ripe tomatoes 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 green onions, thinly sliced 1-1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed 1 cup basil...
Cajun Bean Salad
One 16 oz can pork and beans in tomato sauce 1/2 cup diced cooked ham 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 med. green pepper, chopped 2 tbsp. chopped pimento 1/4 tsp. pepper 1/8 tsp. garlic powder 1/8 tsp. ground red pepper In medium bowl, combine all...
Sauces
Chow Chow
1 gallon green tomatoes 1 gallon white onions 1 gallon cucumbers 1 gallon cauliflower and cabbage (mixed) Cut coarse and measure. Salt all vegetables and mix well. Scald three pints of water with three and one half pints white vinegar. Boil vegetables until tender....
Basic Meat Sauce
1/3 cup margarine 4 cups onions, chopped 6 garlic cloves, crushed 5 pounds ground chuck or ground beef 2 tablespoons ground oregano 2 tablespoons dried basil 1 tablespoon dried thyme 1 bay leaf Three 2-pound cans tomato puree 4 cups water 3 beef bouillon cubes 2...
Pit BBQ Sauce
2 cup catsup 1/2 lb. butter or margarine 2 cup vinegar 1 tbsp. hot sauce One 4-oz. bottle Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp. brown sugar 1 tbsp. onion juice 1-1/2 tsp. basil leaves, crushed 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper 1 tbsp. lemon juice or dry red wine Combine all...
Seafood
Fried Soft Shell Crabs
6 soft shell crabs 1 egg 1 cup milk 1 cup flour Salt and pepper to taste Lemon slices and chopped parsley Remove the soft feelers under each side of the shell Remove eyes, mouth and sandbag under mouth Wash crabs well in cold water and dry on paper towels. Mix milk...
Crab Cakes
1 large stalk celery 1/2 mild onion Several sprigs of parsley 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs 1 finely chopped boiled eggcup 1 container white crabmeat 1 cup thick white sauce Salt and pepper to taste Chop finely all vegetables and add to cleaned crab meat with 1 cup bread...
Barbeque Shrimp
1/2 lb butter 2 tsp from box of crab boil 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tbs parsley 1/4 tsp basil 1/2 tsp oregano 3/4 tsp garlic powder (minced garlic) 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp lemon juice 2 lb large shrimp (DO NOT PEEL) Bake at 400F for 10 minutes, then broil for 5...
Vegetables
Eggplant Fritters
1 large eggplant 1 beaten egg 3 to 6 tablespoons flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon red or black pepper 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Peel and slice one large eggplant. Steam until tender, then drain. Mash and beat until smooth. Add the following ingredients: egg,...
Easy Potatoes
5 pounds red potatoes 2 medium onions 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon red pepper 1 cup chopped green onions 1/4 lb butter 1 cup of water Peel and cube potatoes. Cut up onions. Place all ingredients in 8 cup rice cooker. When it starts steaming, stir once and cover. When...
Easy Cabbage Rolls
2 tablespoons canola oil 1 pound ground chuck 1/2 teaspoon red pepper 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1 medium onion (chopped) 1/2 small bell pepper (chopped) 1 stem celery (chopped) 2 pods garlic (chopped) 6 medium fresh mushrooms (chopped) One 16-ounce can stewed...