cajun and comfort food

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Drunken Shrimp

Posted by Candace Michelle  

Found this recipe a long time ago in one of my mom's old Cajun cookbooks. MORE»

Recipe #265746

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Cajun Jambalaya

(2 reviews) Posted by 2Bleu (Bird&Buddha)  

A Louisiana favorite of shrimp, chicken, sausage and rice. MORE»

Recipe #265468

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Traditional Chicken Gumbo With Okra

Posted by PhoenixReborn  

I developed this recipe specifically with my childrens' palates in mind. As a child of a Louisiana native, I grew up with gumbo. We enjoyed so many varieties, but I remember as a child that sometimes they were "too hot", or there were... MORE»

Recipe #254204

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Quick & Simple Bananas Foster

Posted by Chef #573277  

This is a quick and delicious topping for vanilla ice cream. Frozen bananas work well with this recipe. I don't use measured amounts of ingredients, so feel free to vary the amounts listed to suit your taste. This is also good with crushed... MORE»

Recipe #252183

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Not-So-Sinful Jambalaya

(1 reviews) Posted by Indigo!  

This is a healthier version of a New Orleans classic, using brown rice and a lean ham. You can also choose to use the chicken instead of the andouille, but I like it spicy, so I'll keep it! Again, I found this on epicurious, and ended up loving... MORE»

Recipe #252085

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Louisiana Dirty Rice - Cajun Style

(4 reviews) Posted by Alan in SW Florida  

Don't let the name keep you from trying this savory Louisiana classic. Dirty Rice is generally served as a side dish, but is fairly substantial and would make a satisfying main course for lunch or a light supper. MORE»

Recipe #249816

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Boudin Stuffed Bell Peppers

(2 reviews) Posted by ~Dawn R~  

I made this up because I had the boudin and the peppers. Boudin seems to be made just for this dish since it's similar to stuffings traditionally used for peppers, but I couldn't find a recipe. So, here is what I created in my kitchen, and it... MORE»

Recipe #249585

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Enlightened Jambalaya

Posted by SuperSpike  

I took a Jambalaya recipe and updated it to be more waistline-friendly. I traded red bell pepper for the traditional green because I like it better. Original recipe was Chicken, Shrimp and Andouille Jambalaya. MORE»

Recipe #245829

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Slow-Cooker Cajun Chicken Pasta

(9 reviews) Posted by Tee Lee  

From Sandra Lee Slow-Cooker Recipes. Chicken breast pieces are slow-cooked in a cajun alfredo sauce with tomatoes and red bell peppers, then served over pasta. ***After making this again, I do agree with the reviews that this is much too watery. I... MORE»

Recipe #222872

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Gumbo

(5 reviews) Posted by Chef Jeff S  

This is the basic gumbo. Add or subtract at your will. This starts mild purposely not throw off any newcomers to spice. Very flavorful, though. MORE»

Recipe #222333

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Pat's Soulful Cassoulet

Posted by Bone Man  

This is a Crockpot recipe, easy, hearty comfort food for BUSY MOMS or, for Sunday Dinner. I developed this cassoulet, combining traditional French and American Cajun ideas. The preparation on this one is a no-brainer and goes very fast.... MORE»

Recipe #218878

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Black-Eyed Peas and Rice With Andouille Sausage

(4 reviews) Posted by ksduffster  

This is from Cooking Light magazine. I love it because it is fast, tasty, and relatively economical. If you don't want to use spicy andouille, substitute your favorite sausage instead. MORE»

Recipe #218145

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Spinach Madeline

(11 reviews) Posted by Mommy Diva  

Originated at Green Springs Inn in St. Francisville, LA by Madeline Nevill, this dish has become a favorite nationwide. (From Tony's Seafood in Lousinana website). Need I say more? Yum. Since the garlic cheese roll is hard to find in some... MORE»

Recipe #215700

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Smothered Cabbage

(24 reviews) Posted by Mommy Diva  

This is a great twist on traditional fried or smothered cabbage - taken from the Tony's Seafood of Louisiana website (who are quoting a Mulate's recipe). How can we go wrong? YUMMO!! My DH brought me a tee back from Mulate's when he was down... MORE»

Recipe #215647

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Cajun Crawfish Cornbread

(2 reviews) Posted by Mommy Diva  

A FABULOUS Cajun/Creole twist on a Southern stple - cornbread. MMMMMMM. A Tasty recipe treat straight from Tony's Seafood in Louisiana. (I can hear the zydeco playing now...and I GARONTEEE my DH is gettin' hungry as we speak!) A little... MORE»

Recipe #215646

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Creole Pecan Party Rounds

(1 reviews) Posted by Mommy Diva  

Delightful little appetizers with that zesty Creole flavor straight from Tony's Seafood in Louisiana. YUMMO! **I haven't made these yet so I am guessing at the yield. Prep/cooking time does not include chilling. MORE»

Recipe #215644

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Kiwi Lemonade Spritzer

(12 reviews) Posted by Mommy Diva  

A Cajun thirst quenching citrus drink compliments of Tony's Seafood in Louisiana. MORE»

Recipe #215640

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Crawfish Cornbread

(1 reviews) Posted by Lunchmeat  

This recipe was in our local paper during the holidays. I haven't tried it yet but plan to soon. I have had a commercially made version of this and it was fairly good but I think homemade anything is much better! Hope you'll give it a try and... MORE»

Recipe #211829

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Cajun Fried Catfish

(1 reviews) Posted by JanetC-KY  

A yummy version of friend Catfish with a bit more zip than the typical recipes. If you like fried Catfish, I think you'll like this. MORE»

Recipe #210043

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Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya

Posted by Vino Girl  

This is a recipe I developed by combining a few together, and it is one of my husband's favorite things that I make. If I am eating this, I cook the sausage on the side. At the end, I pull out a portion of jambalaya for myself and add the... MORE»

Recipe #209953

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