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Classic Cajun Cooking And More

Whether you're a fan or an admirer of Cajun food, you'll find popular Cajun and Creole recipes and other trendy dishes here. The recipes are easy to follow and include helpful hints for delicious results.

Recipes for Observing Lent

The season of fasting from meat before Easter is upon us. Classic Cajun dishes for Lent are meatless recipes that honor time-tested Louisiana cooking while keeping Fridays and fasting days satisfying and full of flavor. Whether you're observing Lent or simply looking for delicious no-meat meals, these Cajun dishes make it easy to enjoy comforting food with purpose.

  • A collage of photos of Cajun dishes of seafood and vegetables.
    Cajun Dishes for Lent (Meatless Louisiana Recipes)

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TRENDING CAJUN DISHES

These tried-and-true authentic recipes are getting the most attention these days!

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    Shrimp Okra Gumbo Recipe: Made With Smothered Okra
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    Easy Boiled Shrimp Recipe
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Hey there, I'm Kay, and I'm glad you stopped by!

Welcome to Louisiana Woman Blog, where I celebrate the vibrant flavors and stories of South Louisiana! Here, you'll find authentic and delightful recipes that bring to life the cherished dishes our Cajun Maw Maws and Mamas once made. Join me on this delicious journey, and let's indulge in the rich culture of my heritage together-one recipe at a time, enjoying every bite!

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Seafood Recipes

A wide selection of recipes for cooking crawfish, fish, shrimp, and more!

  • A dish of cheesy crawfish dip on top of tortilla chips with lime slices.
    Crawfish Nachos: aka Cajun Crawchos 
  • A bowl full of Seafood Gumbo with oysters, shrimp, and crabmeat.
    Seafood Gumbo
  • A bowl of mock crab meat with a dressing in a salad.
    Easy Crab Salad Recipe, with Real or Imitation Crab
  • A Crawfish Fettuccine served in a glass casserole dish.
    Crawfish Fettuccine
  • A serving of Crawfish Étouffée on white rice.
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  • A white bowl filled with Shrimp And Corn Soup.
    Louisiana Shrimp And Corn Soup, A Cajun Recipe
  • Cooked shrimp, sausage, and mushrooms in a spicy sauce in a pan stirred with a wooden spoon.
    Barbecue Shrimp Bowl
  • A spoon in a blue bowl of seafood bisque with lumps of crab and shrimp. on a wooden table with small salt and pepper shakers.
    Seafood Bisque

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  • Fresh Fruit Salad in a white bowl.
    Best Fresh Fruit Salad with a Creamy Dressing
  • A glass casserole dish of strawberries and jello.
    Strawberry Pretzel Salad With Step-By-Step Instructions
  • A glass dessert dish of blackberry dumplings over a scoop ice cream.
    Easy Southern Louisiana Blackberry Dumplings Recipe
  • A Chocolate Bunny Pie with chocolate bunny on top.
    Chocolate Bunny Pie
  • A piece of No Sugar Sweet Potato Pie with a dollop of whipped cream.
    No-Sugar Sweet Potato Pie
  • A stack of Royale Chocolate Chip cookies.
    Royale Chocolate Chip Cookies with Macadamia and Coconut
  • A piece of Cajun Cake on a purple plate and a bite-sized piece on a fork.
    Cajun Cake Recipe: Pineapple, Coconut, Pecan Cake
  • A round King cake with purple, yellow, and green icing. and beads around the bottom of the plate.
    King Cake Recipe: A Traditional Version
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At Louisiana Woman Blog, I share recipes and stories about life in South Louisiana. The food here is authentic and easy to prepare. I hope you enjoy a taste of my rich Cajun heritage with recipes that preserve the precious culture of South Louisiana.

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Seafood Recipes for Meatless Lenten Meals

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    40 Best Louisiana Recipes From Louisiana Woman Blog
  • A blue plate of chicken and shrimp jambalaya.
    Chicken And Shrimp Jambalaya Recipe With Sausage
  • A white plate with a congealed shrimp dip in the shape of a crawfish surrounded with fresh parsley and crackers next to a copper colored crawfish mold.
    Shrimp Mold Recipe, A New Orleans Style Molded Dip
  • A large silver skillet with tongs tossing sautéed shrimp.
    Easy Sautéed Shrimp, Simple Stove Top Recipe
  • A dish of Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs garnished with cooked shrimp tails on top.
    Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs Recipe
  • A collage of phots of Mardi Gras foods.
    Mardi Gras Food Recipes for Your Celebration
  • A bowl of dip with saltines sitting on a platter of crawfish.
    How To Boil Crawfish: With Helpful Tips
  • A plate of lasagna with a forkful and a casserole dish of lasagna.
    Cheesy Crawfish Lasagna, A Spicy Cajun Recipe
  • A white ramekin with a spoonful of cawfish in a sauce over a filled ramekin with pie crust on top.
    Crawfish Pot Pie Recipe, A Homemade Cajun Delight
  • A green bowl with shrimp salad in it.
    Shrimp Salad
  • Fish In Red Gravy
  • A dish of a square of cornbread topped with a crawfish stew.
    Crawfish 'n Cornbread
  • A white bowl of shrimp stew on rice with a poached eggs cut into with a fork.
    Shrimp Stew With Eggs
  • Shrimp And Crawfish Pasta in wooden bowl with wooden serving spoons
    Shrimp and Crawfish Pasta With A Creamy Sauce Recipe
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    The Shrimp Tool
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  • A round King cake with purple, yellow, and green icing. and beads around the bottom of the plate.
    King Cake Recipe: A Traditional Version
  • A pot of cooked jambalaya.
    Pork Jambalaya With Sausage: A Traditional Cajun Dish

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