Category: Cajun
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Sausage Gumbo Pot Pie
We Southerners enjoy our gumbo in any shape, form or fashion. When I came upon a recipe for a pot pie version many years back, I had to to take the idea and run with it. My husband’s response was “this dish is a home run” so of course it made it to my collection.…
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Mamaw’s Roux
Most recipe’s call for oil in there roux but my mother in law has always made it with just flour. Her gravies and gumbo’s are out of this world and I really think this is the secret ingredient. It takes patience but WELL worth the time and effort. I usually make more than I will…
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Bloody Mary Mix
Bloody Mary’s have always been my cocktail of choice. Since our recent visit to New Orleans, I have been thinking of preparing my favorite recipe for this drink. This is by far, the very best recipe I have found and is fantastic with or without the vodka. It keeps indefinitely but I usually freeze half…
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Shrimp & Grits (Casserole)
If you love seafood like we do here on the Gulf Coast, you will LOVE this recipe. Shrimp and Grits is a staple at every seafood restaurant in our community and was the dish I always ordered when going out. When I came across this recipe at my friend’s Christmas party, I knew it would become…
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How-To: Boil Peanuts
We southerners love our peanuts with a passion. It’s a favorite snack roasted or boiled. Visit just about every quick stop or service station in the southeast and you’ll find a crock-pot boiling near the soda fountain. Most people get them for their drive to the beach, for tailgating at a college football game or just as…
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DIY: Emeril’s Essence Spice
Directions: Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl. Blend well. Can be stored in an airtight container in your spice cabinet for up to 3 months. Source: Simmees
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Sausage Jambalaya
Directions: Saute onion, pepper, garlic in butter — add flour and stir until smooth. Gradually add water & wine; stir and add remaining ingredients (except shrimp!). Bring to a boil then simmer for 25 minutes — stirring occasionally. Add shrimp and simmer for another 5 minutes. Serve over rice. Note: This is really better the next day,…