RV Cooking – Page 3 – RV Cajun Cooking

August 12, 2022August 12, 2022

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!!

July 15, 2022July 15, 2022

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!

June 24, 2022

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!

June 10, 2022June 10, 2022

Cajunville Swamp Dip

Cajun French: la feve (la fev) – bean or pea

This is one of our evolving recipes. We first developed this recipe in 2012 and it has definitely evolved and improved. It is called a dip yet it can be used in many ways. Stuffing for a tomato, as a salad placed in a butter lettuce cup or endive boat, vegetable for an entree, topping for grilled fish or combined with rice. Let your imagination go wild. Have fun with our Swamp Dip.

Mais C’est Bon!

Enjoy!!

May 16, 2022

Cajunville Crackers

Ingredients:
9 oz bag oyster crackers
1 Tbl ranch dressing mix
1 ½ tsp Cajunville Cajun Seasoning
2 tsp dill
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
¼ cup olive oil

Directions:
Place dry ingredients in mixing bowl
Combine with a whisk
Add oil and whisk until all dry ingredients are combined
Add oyster crackers
Fold oyster crackers with mixture coating crackers
Fold again every 10 minutes
It will take approximately 30 minutes for mixture to be absorbed
Store in airtight container

Note: Goldfish Crackers can be substituted for Oyster Crackers

May 16, 2022May 16, 2022

Cajunville Seasoning

Ingredients:
¼ cup salt
¼ cup garlic powder
¼ cup finely ground black pepper
2 Tbl sweet paprika
2 Tbl onion powder
1 Tbl cayenne pepper
1 Tbl chile lime seasoning

Place all ingredients in mixing bowl
Using whisk, thoroughly combine ingredients
Store in airtight container

May 16, 2022May 16, 2022

Cajunville Rub

Ingredients:
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup sweet paprika
1 Tbl black pepper
1 Tbl chile lime seasoning
1 Tbl garlic powder
1 Tbl onion powder
1 tsp cayenne pepper

In mixing bowl, add all ingredients
Whisk ingredients combining thoroughly
Store in airtight container

April 23, 2022April 23, 2022

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!!

April 23, 2022April 23, 2022

Rice Pilaf

Cajun French: le riz (lu ree) – rice

Rice is a staple in Cajun kitchens. Growing up it was rice & gravy with meals. Now rice is used in many ways. Rice pilaf can be made with various ingredients. For this recipe carrots, green peas, red bell pepper and spinach are used. This dish adds color to any meal and can be used in different ways. It can be molded in a food ring, scooped with an ice cream scoop or served using a spoon. Any way you serve it, it will add color and flavor to your dish.

Mais C’est Bon!

Enjoy!!

March 22, 2022March 22, 2022

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!!