Cajun Food Where You Find It
Cajun French: le fromage (lu frō-maj) – cheese
It’s all about the cheese. This is called Mac & Cheese for adults – it is rich, ooey and gooey. Adding the andouille sausage gives it another flavor level. This dish can stand along or be used as a side.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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.
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Continue reading “Catfish with Shrimp and Cream Sauce”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.
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This breakfast bake is for more than just breakfast. As RVers, we use it for a meal when traveling. It is also a great grab and go snack as well as an elegant brunch.
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Laurie’s sister gave us this recipe years ago. We would make it often for after dancing, movies or other events. Over the years we have changed it to suite our taste. The pie can be made ahead and heated when needed. Or freeze it for later use.
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Continue reading “Cajunville Spaghetti Pie”Cajun French: le pain d’mais (lu pain d’ma-ee) – cornbread
Cornbread is a staple in the Cajun house. For breakfast it is served as couche couche, for lunch with beans and dinner as the bread. Cornbread goes with so many meals yet it is rarely a main course. This recipe is the perfect main course, add a salad and dinner is served.
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Cajun French: le grue (lu grū) – grits
Shrimp & Grits is a south Louisiana favorite whether you are in Cajun Country or New Orleans. Our dish comes from Cajun Country with the added flavor of Andouille. Elegant entertaining or family dinner, shrimp & grits is perfect.
Mais C’est Bon!
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