Cajun Food Where You Find It
Cajun French: le maïs (lu ma-ee) – corn
This recipe is based on Virgie’s, John’s mom, shrimp & corn soup. It was one of her favorite dishes to prepare. We have taken her soup to the next level and made it into a bisque. We think she would approve. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal as well as an elegant beginning to a dinner party.
Mais C’est Bon!
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Cajun French: l’oignon (l’on-ee-on) – onion
Shrimp with shells on; don’t throw away the shells. Make homemade stock for your next soup, bisque or stew. This easy, simple recipe will give you the perfect shrimp stock. We do not heavily season the stock; we want the final dish to incorporate the seasonings. The Cajun trinity and garlic is all the seasoning used. This is because that combination goes into almost every dish we make.
Mais C’est Bon!
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Continue reading “Cajunville Shrimp Stock”Cajun French: la chevrette (la shuv-ret) – shrimp
Cornbread is a staple in south Louisiana. Anytime there are greens cooking, cornbread will be baking. We’ve taken cornbread and stepped it up to dinner party status. Our pantry always has a box of Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix, it’s easy, quick and good. So this recipe uses the mix with much added flavor.
Mais C’est Bon!
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Continue reading “Cajunville Shrimp & Corn Fritter”Cajun French: le farre (lu far) – rice dressing
Need a dish for a joyous occasion? We have the perfect recipe – Cajunville Holiday Rice Dressing. The recipe is based on John’s Mom’s rice dressing recipe with a kick. We add cranberries and pecans.
Mais C’est Bon!
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Continue reading “Cajunville Holiday Rice Dressing”Cajun French: le saumon (lu sō-mon) – salmon
Salmon en Croute is the perfect dish for any holiday table. In fact, it is the perfect dish for any gathering. This is an elegant yet easy dish to prepare. en Croute means in crust and the salmon is wrapped in puff pastry.
Mais C’est Bon!
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Continue reading “Cajunville Salmon en Croute”Cajun French: la farine (la far-eeñ) – flour
Green Bean Casserole was always on the holiday table. And yes, it always was made with Cream of Mushroom soup. We’ve taken this dish to another level. No cream of mushroom soup! This is truly Not Your Mama’s Casserole!!
Mais C’est Bon!
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Cajun French: le genou (lu j’ñoo) – knee
Our Cajunville Shrimp PoBoy was inspired by Little Big Cup Restaurant in Arnaudville, LA. They make a similar one with shrimp, crawfish, crab and andouille. Ours is made with shrimp and andouille in a cream sauce with lump crab meat on top. This is not your typical poboy. The dish brings back memories of cypress knees in the swamps of Louisiana.
Mais C’est Bon!
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Continue reading “Cajunville Shrimp PoBoy”Cajun French: Noir (Noo-ar) – Black
Cooking can be exhausting during the Dog Days of Summer. This salad is the perfect recipe for the summer heat – no cooking. It also can be used in various ways other than a salad – in a wrap, stuffed tomato, bed for chicken, fish or other protein. Be creative and make it your own.
Mais C’est Bon!
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Continue reading “Cajunville Black Eyed Pea and Corn Salad”Cajun French: la crême (la krem) – cream
Looking for an easy weeknight meal or an elegant dinner party entrée? Here is the perfect recipe. If you are not a pasta person, this sauce is excellent over fish, steak, vegetables or just use your imagination.
Mais C’est Bon!
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Continue reading “Cajunville Shrimp Cream Sauce with Pappardelle”Cajun French: le jardinage (lu jar-deen-aj) – vegetables
This pasta salad has been a staple in our recipe box for over forty years. During our sailing life chapter, this was a go to recipe. It is easy to make, travels well and keeps great in an ice chest. As so many of our recipes, this one has evolved over time yet the basics never changed much. Whether you RV, sail, picnic or just need a quick salad, this can be your go to. If you need a main meal, add protein to the salad and you have a perfect meal.
Mais C’est Bon!
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