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Shrimp and Grits

Posted by TerriB16  

I made up this recipe as I was cooking based on what igredients I had on hand and my vision of shrimp and grits should be! I may seem like a lot of ingredients but most are standard household items and it well worth it! (Check the package of your... MORE»

Recipe #380895

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Chicken and Tasso Jambalaya

Posted by Queen Dana  

This is one of the first dishes I ever made when I was learning how to cook. I brought this jambalaya into my french class when I was in high school. This recipe is from Better Homes and Gardens. MORE»

Recipe #380653

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Macque Choux and Shrimp

Posted by Manami  

This Cajun dish, similar to succotash, pairs well with rice & seafood or chicken. This version comes from the Commander's Palace in New Orleans. This was first published in Saveur Magazine, issue # 119. We were testing different dishes for our... MORE»

Recipe #380295

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Coonass Filet Mignon

Posted by Chef Shadows  

According to CajunCulture.com, not only is the origin of the term "coonass" disputed but also its acceptable usage. Some Cajuns take pride in the word and display license plates saying "Registered Coonass" while others see... MORE»

Recipe #380160

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Cajun Shrimp Balls

Posted by Molly53  

The Acadians of Louisiana, also known as Cajuns, are especially innovative cooks who learned to make good use of whatever was on hand. Crawfish balls are a favorite of Cajuns, but since these delicate little critters are not easy to come by in... MORE»

Recipe #379966

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Pickled Okra

Posted by Molly53  

Okra is the green vegetable that gives gumbo it's rich flavor. This recipe for pickled okra is uncomplicated and produces a tasty accompaniment for meats and poultry. If you live over 1000 feet in elevation, add five minutes of processing time.... MORE»

Recipe #379965

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Cajun Baked Roux

Posted by Dan-Amer #1  

With horror many cooks read the words "first make a roux". Here is a method to take the fear of making a roux away. The recipe is taken from "Quelque Chose Piquante" a Cajun cookbook from Baton Rouge, LA first published in 1966. MORE»

Recipe #379625

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Red Beans and Rice

Posted by Imagenie  

My version, makes a great gravy to serve over hot cooked rice. Cooking time includes 1 hour to soak the beans. MORE»

Recipe #379465

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Brown Butter Butterflied Chicken

Posted by m_peaches07  

This chicken comes out moist, tender, and with a delicious cripy skin. For this recipe I used a cast iron skillet. Not sure if the results would be the same cooked in other cookware. MORE»

Recipe #379187

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Cajun Chicken Salad for Two

(3 reviews) Posted by gailanng  

It speaks for itself. MORE»

Recipe #379150

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Gf Okra Gumbo

Posted by robin g  

Serve over hot white Louisiana rice. MORE»

Recipe #378713

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Joe's Coon/Ass Crawfish Etouffee

Posted by Chef Teer  

Special thanks to my Cajun step-dad for showing me the basic's to start off with. As with most etouffee's i have added my own touch. My family loves it and always wants me to make it. MORE»

Recipe #378542

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Avoyelles Parish Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Posted by gailanng  

You couldn't get any more authentic. This was taught to me by my Cajun maternal grandmother who was taught by her maternal grandmother. I've never run across a gumbo recipe with "parsley meatballs". These are optional. I asked my mom... MORE»

Recipe #378265

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New Orleans Beignets

Posted by gailanng  

The barley flour make this authentic. MORE»

Recipe #378178

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Blackened Chicken Penne

Posted by Shawn C  

This is a great dish. The seasoning can be kept in a tighly sealed jar for 6 months so why not double or triple it to use anytime! MORE»

Recipe #378154

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Authentic Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Posted by Irishcolleen  

Some people think that New Orleans cuisine is Cajun cuisine. It isn't. It's Creole cuisine, where most sauces and gravies are prepared with tomato. To delight in true Cajun cuisine, one must travel west of New Orleans into Acadiana, where, in... MORE»

Recipe #377598

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Cajun Dirty Rice

Posted by Kat's Mom  

From "The Top 100 Cajun Recipes of All Time" cookbook. Recipe by Teska Moreau. Times and servings are a guess-timate until I make this. MORE»

Recipe #377476

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Shrimp & Andouille Sausage Gumbo

Posted by rebel^rose  

This makes the silkiest pot of Gumbo that also delivers that perfect amount of heat. Your taste buds will scream out for more. It's even better the next day! MORE»

Recipe #377294

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Dirty Rice Lightened Up

Posted by Rose J  

I love dirty rice and wanted to lower the fat and calories in it. I think this turned out very well. Using olive oil, ground turkey, ground pork and brown rice makes it a healthier verson. MORE»

Recipe #376625

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Cajun Grilled Shrimp W/Bacon

Posted by Mr.MojoRisin  

The greatest grilled shrimp recipe of all-time. MORE»

Recipe #376462

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