cajuncreole

What a wonderfully different appetizer for your next dinner party!  With 4 tablespoons of red pepper they do pack a healthy punch, but they were still definitely a unanimous hit with the entire Crew.

Deep Fried Onion Balls With Cajun Ranch Sauce

sour cream

small packet Hidden Valley Ranch

Tbsp cayenne pepper, divided

c self-rising flour

salt

tsp black pepper

c milk, add more if needed

onion

canola oil

This traditional New Orleans recipe was handed down by my mother. Made from scratch, the simplicity is what makes it delicious and a favorite in homes and restaurants. Just remember to always used Louisiana crawfish tails, NEVER Chinese crawfish!
Many people think that New Orleans food is spicy hot, but that's not true. Many...

Louisiana's Best Crawfish Etouffee Recipe

butter

onions,

celery,

Tbsp garlic, minced

green onions, sliced (reserve some for garnish)

- 1 bell pepper, diced

Tbsp all purpose flour

c shrimp or chicken stock,

chicken bouillon cubes (only

lb louisiana crawfish tails and fat (do not use chinese)

parsley,

cayenne pepper

salt & black pepper

tobasco or la hot sauce (optional)

This is a popular casserole in Monroe, Louisiana.  Thurman's is quite famous for it.  The first time I ate it, a nurse that I worked with brought it to work.  This is my take on the recipe.

Blend of the Bayou

oz cream cheese

Tbsp butter

onion,

green pepper,

shrimp,

tsp tabasco sauce

tsp red pepper

tsp garlic salt

c rice, cooked

can(s) mushroom pieces, drained

can(s) cream of celery soup

pt king crab meat, frozen

c cheddar cheese, grated

c cracker crumbs

These shrimp are a classic New Orleans tradition and they're fantastic. The buttery sauce is full of spices. It's slightly tangy from the fresh lemons infused in the baking process. Soaking up the flavorful sauce with French bread is so tasty. Easy to make, the shrimp are baked to perfection. This shrimp recipe does not...

New Orleans Style BBQ Shrimp

unsalted butter (2 sticks)

olive oil

Worcestershire sauce

cloves,

cayenne pepper,

bay leaf

thyme

rosemary

oregano

dash(es) Frank's hot sauce

lemon, sliced

shrimp

Unlike Crawfish Etoufee, this rich creamy dish is so simple, with only a handful of ingredients, yet very flavorful. Some recipes get too complicated and the original Crawfish Monica recipe just didn't have all that stuff in it. Try this for yourself and see what I mean. Use ONLY Louisiana Crawfish - Not Chinese. If those aren't...

Original Crawfish or Shrimp Monica

lb pasta (fettuccine, linguine, rotini, penne, or bowties

crawfish

butter (don't use margarine)

pt half and half*

green onions

garlic,

creole seasoning and salt

We think this is more of a gumbo rather than a jambalaya but whatever you want to call this recipe, it's delicious. Hearty and savory, it's full of Cajun flavor. We added some Cajun andouille sausage to ours to add a nice kick of spice. Make this for Mardi Gras and everyone's taste buds will be happy.

Holy Trinity Jambalaya Stew

Tbsp canola oil, divided

chicken thighs, or other chicken pieces to make about 2 cups of meat

sweet peppers

medium ribs of celery, chopped

c diced okra (optional)

salt (more

tsp black pepper and cayenne (less if you wish)

garlic, microplaned

can(s) stewed tomatoes, 15 oz each

bay leaves

c chicken stock, more or less

lb andouille sausage (or other type)

- 1 lb shrimp, cleaned

Tbsp all-purpose flour

chopped

File' powder (for the table)

For the record, I plain love cabbage.  But even with my high expectations of this dish, it was still a pleasant surprise!  The mixture of the seasonings is spot on and the bacon was the perfect finishing touch.  I would serve this tasty side to anyone I liked any day of the week!

Spicy Cajun Cabbage

green onions, chopped

cabbage

bacon,

water

Tbsp sugar

Accent seasoning

celery seed

tsp creole seasoning, can be adjusted for spice level

tsp black pepper, can be adjusted for spice level

Traditionally shrimp cocktail is served with cocktail sauce. This version, though, is served with a zesty remoulade sauce. It's full of spice but not spicy. The horseradish is not overwhelming, so if you don't like horseradish we think you'll still like this. You can really dip anything in this sauce... chicken, steak, crawfish, etc.

Zippy Shrimp Remoulade Platter

mayonnaise

Dijon mustard

tablespoon(s) ketchup

teaspoon(s) tabasco sauce

tablespoon(s) white wine vinegar

teaspoon(s) black pepper

teaspoon(s) smoked paprika

onion powder

teaspoon(s) sugar

clove(s) garlic, crushed

lemon

tablespoon(s) Italian parsley, chopped

lemon slices, seeds removed,

Spicy Blackened Catfish

sweet paprika

oregano,

thyme,

cayenne,

sugar

black pepper

catfish fillets (about 1 pound)

garlic clove,

unsalted butter

lemon wedges as an accompaniment

Epicurious

In a small bowl combine the paprika, the oregano, the thyme, the cayenne, the sugar, the salt, and the black pepper, pat the catfish dry, and sprinkle the spice mixture on both sides of the fillet, coating them well. In a large skillet sauté the garlic in the oil over moderately high heat, stirring, until it is golden brown and discard the garlic. Add the butter, heat it until the foam subsides, and in the fat sauté the catfish for 4 minutes on each side, or until it is cooked through. Transfer the catfish fillets with a slotted spatula to 2 plates and serve them with the lemon wedges.

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