Making Fig Preserves is an easy task of cooking fresh or frozen figs with sugar then packing them into sterilized jars to enjoy them year-round.
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Mustard Barbecue Sauce and Bazaar Burgers
There is something to be said about a mustard barbecue sauce or any sauce that stands alone on a piece of bread. You know you’re on to something good when that happens. This sauce on these Bazaar Burger Sliders is perfect in that way or if you want a change from the usual tomato-based barbecue […]
Live Oaks and Green Onions (Fresh Herb Dip)
On a recent visit to my Mama’s greenhouse on William road where I grew up, I noticed the live oak trees next door where my grandparents used to live. I always admire live oaks especially when their branches begin to touch the ground and continue growing towards the sky. This time while enjoying a morning […]
Seafood Bisque
A delicious creamy seafood bisque with lumps of crabmeat and shrimp flavored with a kick of cayenne pepper and a hint of sherry.
Louisiana Rice Dressing
This meaty Louisiana Rice Dressing is a traditional southern Louisiana rice dish that begins with a stock made of roux and the Cajun trinity of onion, bell pepper, and celery. Then the roux and vegetables are simmered with ground beef and pork meat and mixed with cooked fluffy white rice. It’s not the same as […]
Mawmaw’s Fresh Apple Cake
Mawmaw’s Fresh Apple Cake is my Cajun grandmother’s signature dessert. She often made it using fresh apples, pecans, and warm spices. The fresh fruit causes the cake’s moistness and flavors to intensify after a few days of baking. It’s easy to prepare and can be made in advance to save time. Perfect for weekend entertaining.
Crawfish Etouffee, To Etouffee Is To Smother
The Crawfish Étouffée is a classic Cajun dish made by cooking onions, garlic, celery, and bell pepper in butter, then smothering the seafood with this flavorful sauce. Serve it over a bed of white rice. Ca c’est Bon! I’ll show you just how easy it is to use with crawfish or shrimp.
Chicken Gumbo Recipe: Classic Cajun
Gumbo is the most famous Cajun dish, and this Chicken Gumbo recipe is the classic version from my Mama’s kitchen. It’s made with sausage, easy to follow, and makes a delicious pot every time. But first you make a roux.
Everyday Rice Every Day
As Cajuns, we usually eat rice everyday and this is the why and the how.
Plain Potato Salad
Plain Potato Salad is always served with gumbo at our house. We like it that way. Nothing fancy or extra in there to mask or take away from the taste of the food it’s served with especially our gumbo.
