Rice and Gravy? Cajuns love pepper relish with their rice and gravy. Distilled white vinegar is the first choice for pickling. Do not use pure granulated salt as it may draw out the juices, harden the tissues and checks the action of the organism which may cause spoilage in your vegetable mixture. If using hard water, boil and let stand for 24 hours.About 12 large peppers, seeded and trimmed, will make 5 1/2 cups. Three medium onions will yield 1 cup ground. Source: Pickles and Relishes by Leon read more »
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From Trappey's Pepper Plant in New Iberia, LA - Did you know that peppers, both hot and mild, contain an ingredient that can actually make you feel better? It's called capsaicin, and it's a natural stimulant that causes the release of endorphins. (Endorphins are the body's natural painkiller, and can create a sense of well-being, increase the heart rate and speed up metabolism.) It's no wonder that peppers can actually be habit-forming! Must be why dem Cajuns love peppers! read more »
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Bar none, this is the best crawfish etouffee I've ever had that doesn't require a roux which I do not have access to in Wisconsin. I hope you all enjoy it as much as my friends and family. read more »
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From National Geographic: "There are many food items in the world that evoke the question: “How hungry did the first person to eat that have to be?” But few such dishes can rival the raw oyster for unpalatable appearance and general “ick” factor. If undaunted by the oyster’s rough, rock-hard, nearly-impossible-to-open shell, the undoubtedly famished first taster would then have confronted the gray, slimy, almost phlegmatic appearance of its plump body. Once beyond any primal gag reflex though, read more »
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The author says "Secret to these is Coca-cola and poking a hole in center of patties with pinky so they don't look like flying saucers when cooked."From Wikipedia: Pepper jack cheese is a derivative of Monterrey Jack that includes spicy hot peppers for a zesty flavor. Spicy, delicate and buttery, pepper jack cheese is semi-soft and open textured with a slightly tart flavor.Pepper jack cheese can complement most meat, especially beef. Pepper jack is often used as an alternative cheese in dishes read more »
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This is a recipe that I originally learned from a true coona** in the 80's and it was his families from Baton Rouge. Prep time depends on how much you drink in the beginning.. But this shouldn't effect the taste if you follow the directions. This recipe can be altered to make either more or less of the dish, But make sure you figure it out accordingly. read more »
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My friends mom used to make these for us we were in high school...which was oh...about 10 years ago. HaHa. They were our favorite! Since we are all grown and moved out, we don't see each other very often. So, out of the blue, I called her and she gladly gave me her recipe. I didn't think they would be as good as her, but you know what...they were!!!! So easy and soooooo good! read more »
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I can remember when my grandma cooked tapioca the vanilla flavor in it smelled so good; but I always wondered what tapioca was. From Wikipedia -Tapioca is essentially a flavourless starchy ingredient produced from treated and dried cassava (manioc) root and used in cooking. It is similar to sago and is commonly used to make a milky pudding similar to rice pudding. Purchased tapioca comprises many small white spheres each about 2 mm in diameter (although larger grain sizes are available). These read more »
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From Wikipedia and Maw Maw - Fettuccine (literally "little ribbons" in Italian) is a type of pasta. It is a flat, thick noodle made of egg and flour, similar to tagliatelle. In Italian cuisine, it is traditionally made fresh (either at home or commercially), but dried versions also exist on the market. A popular fettuccine dish in North America is fettuccine Alfredo and Cajun Fettuccine! read more »
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The original recipe Panna cotta, is an Italian dessert made by simmering together cream, milk and sugar, mixing this with gelatin, and letting it cool until set. An Italian phrase which literally means "cooked cream", appeared in Woman's Day and is not labor intense. It is so similar to our custard that Maw Maw added the recipe as part of the Nouveau Cajun. This was a big hit at a recent dinner party. read more »
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