Real Cajun Cooking - Pure and Simple

When it came to cooking (during my growing-up years on the farm) my grandma kept everything fairly simple. Since we raised all of our own foods, including beef, mutton, pork, chickens, turkeys, d...

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A LIST OF FAVORITES If you are looking for something different to serve your guests during the Super Bowl game, you might want to liven up the party with some Cajun foods from the following l...

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GARFISH RECIPES - 2  WAYS TO COOK GAR FISH Fried Gar Balls Smoked Alligator Gar Roast The garfish is a prehistoric fish. Its natural skills and ability to quickly adapt to harsh environment...

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INGREDIENTS 1 stick butter 15 ears tender fresh corn 1 large onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped 1 can whole tomatoes (or 2 fresh tomatoes diced) 1 clove garlic, minced 1 cup milk salt and pepp...

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A fresh chicken fryer or broiler is better when preparing this wonderfully delicious meal. Use your favorite baking pan, and after 1 hour of marinating the bird, it will be ready for the oven. T...

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Cheesy you say? CHEESY JALAPENO HUSH PUPPIES Yes, but not that kind of cheesy. The bites on these puppies are much stronger than their bark. By adding mild shredded cheddar cheese to the m...

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I must confess. I have never baked a King Cake, but I do eat them and they are delicious. My friend Danno at NolaCuisine.com has graciously allowed me to post his King Cake recipe here for yo...

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This is an excerpt from "Mr. Lake's New Orleans Forum ": GATEAU DE ROI TWELFTH NIGHT OR KING CAKE The story of the king cake begins, like the story of Mardi Gras itself, with the pagans. T...

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This is a Real Cajun Cooking - Pure and Simple original recipe which makes 12 - 15 servings and takes less than an hour to prepare. Yummy! INGREDIENTS GASPARD'S CAJUN POTATO SALAD 5 lb...

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INGREDIENTS: beef ribs coarse ground sea salt course ground black pepper one stick of butter one good size onion, chopped lemon juice (about one cup) about two cups white vinegar about 1/2 c...

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Often times the easiest OYSTER STEW recipes are the best. Here is one that is easy to prepare and taste delicious. INGREDIENTS 3 dozen oysters 1 stick butter 2 Tbs. all-purpose flour 1-quart...

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This Sliced Beef Roast Po-Boy Sandwich recipe just could become a favorite for your holiday guests. It's a lot like the N'awlin's style po-boys... 'cept much betta! A 4 lb. beef rump roast can...

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INGREDIENTS 2 one pound flounders 1 large onion, chopped 2 Tbs. butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tbs. bell pepper, chopped 1 cup crab meat 3/4 cup bread crumbs 1 Tbs. salt 1/8 tsp pepper 1 tsp...

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Here is where I show you how to cook smoked brisket like a pro ... but indoors and in significantly less time. Follow these instructions and you will be absolutely amazed by the results. I promi...

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BLACK-EYED PEAS Ingredients Black-eyed Peas & Cabbage 1 lb. dried black-eyed peas 2 slices of hickory smoked bacon 2 Tbsp onions, minced 2 Tbsp bell pepper, minced 1 tsp garlic, minced 1...

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INGREDIENTS 2 cups non-iodized sea salt 1 cup brown sugar 1 Tbsp ground thyme 1 Tbsp rubbed sage 1 Tsp black pepper 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 fresh turkey breast, apx 2.5 lbs 2 gallons non-ch...

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This 3-MEAT CAJUN CORNBREAD DRESSING is more than just a dressing. It can become an entire meal in itself. INGREDIENTS 1 lb. pork steak, chopped 1 lb. ground beef, lean 1 lb. chicken livers...

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Okra Plant It may be a tongue twister to quickly repeat the words "southern smothered" five times, but the smothered okra produced from this recipe is very pleasing to the palate--especially...

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This BAKED SHRIMP WITH LEMON-GARLIC BUTTER recipe is so simple to prepare and VERY delicious, too... especially when using Wild White Gulf of Mexico Shrimp, which are known worldwide for their s...

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BAKED JALAPENO PEPPER POPPERS make a great snack for almost any occasion. Mammoth jalapeño peppers; ground beef and pork; cream cheese, thinly sliced hickory-smoked bacon and a 350° F oven a...

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Gaspard's Cajun Dirty Rice Recipe is an easy meal to make and a very tasty side dish which goes well with barbecue, smoked or fried turkey and chicken, and is also a great stand-alone meal. ING...

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A HAUNTING WE WILL GO. PLEASE DON'T FORGET THE GARLIC. The four Cajun fur trappers in this bloodcurdling story eventually found themselves trapped (like rats) in an old hunting and fishing cabi...

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Real Beef Onion Soup Mix that you can make at home. So easy! INGREDIENTS:  > 1 crushed (granulated) beef bouillon cube 2 Tbsp dried minced > onions 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour ...

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CATHEAD BISCUITS made with hog lard was a very tasty treat at breakfast time when I was a kid growing up on the farm and had a very distinct taste which separated it from today's traditional met...

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