Cajunville Squash Bake

Cajun French: le cachat (lu ka-sha) – squash

Squash casserole was a holiday dish in our families. The squash was cooked down until you couldn’t tell it was squash. Then shrimp or ground meat was added along with seasonings, topped with cheese and baked. This recipe was developed because we were looking for a different to make squash casserole. Some of the squash remains firm along with onions, andouille and other seasonings and ingredients. This dish is perfect for any meal and especially during holidays and birthdays.

Mais C’est Bon!

Enjoy!!

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Cajunville Mushroom Galette

Cajun French: le persil (lu pair-see) – parsley

Looking for an easy, yet elegant meal? Our Mushroom Galette is perfect. This dish fits any meal and is an excellent meal starter. Add a salad and it is lunch or light supper. Top with a fried or poached egg and it is breakfast. Drizzle with a balsamic vinegar reduction and it is the perfect meal starter. This dish will fit any occasion.

Mais C’est Bon!

Enjoy!

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Cajunville Shrimp Etouffee

Ingredients:

4 ounces butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 onion, 1/4″ dice
1 1/2 rib celery, 1/4″ dice
1/2 red bell pepper, 1/4″ dice
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 lg cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons Cajunville seasoning or other Cajun seasoning
2 pounds large Gulf shrimp, peeled
6 cups shrimp stock* or chicken stock
1-2 teaspoon Worcestershire
1 tablespoon Crystal’s hot sauce (or your favorite)
1 bunch green onion, sliced

*If shrimp have shells, boil shells for broth

Directions:

Season with shrimp with 1 Tbl Cajunville seasoning, set aside
Melt butter. Add flour and make roux
Add onion, celery, green pepper
Smother for 5 minutes on medium heat, stirring often.
Add garlic, saute for about 1 minute
Stir in shrimp stock, bring to boil and turn to simmer
Add cayenne, Cajunville seasoning, Worcestershire and Crystal Hot Sauce
Add shrimp, cook about 3 minutes until pink
Taste and adjust seasoning
Serve over rice and garnish with green onions

Enjoy!

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Catfish with Shrimp and Cream Sauce

Cajun French: le goujon (lu goo-jon) – catfish

Catfish is a common fish in Cajun country. Growing up, we ate it often; mostly fired. As adults, we began experimenting with other ways of cooking catfish. Pan grilled has become one of our favorite cooking methods. Many types of sauces can be added and enjoyed. This recipe uses a simple cream sauce along with pan grilled shrimp.

Mais C’est Bon!

Enjoy!!

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Cajunville Bread

Cajun French: le pain (lu pain) – bread

There is something about kneading bread that acts as therapy. For me, it is relaxing and therapeutic – just plain enjoyable. This bread recipe has been developed over time with much testing and adjusting. It is now our go to bread recipe. I use it for all breads adding sweetness where necessary. We do not travel with a mixer so all bread is made by hand. If you use a bread hook or bread machine, you will have to try and decide what works for you.

Mais C’est Bon!

Enjoy!!

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