Cajun Food Where You Find It
Cajun French: la pacane (la pa-kan) – pecan
Summer is in the air. This recipe is perfect for any picnic, outdoor meal and even snack time. Cajunville Broccoli Salad is a salad with sweetness yet not overly sweet. It can be eaten stand alone or with ham, pork or any of your favorite entrees.
Mais C’est Bon!
Enjoy!!
Continue reading “Cajunville Broccoli Salad”Cajun French: l’ail (l’a-ee) – garlic
We are celebrating Spring this month. Outdoor activities will soon be on everyone’s mind. These include picnics, outdoor grilling, games and parties on the lawn and so many more. Cajunville Shrimp Dip is a recipe for all activities. It can be served as a dip with chips, stuffed in tomatoes, an addition to bread bowls or served on a bed of salad. The ideas are almost endless. Enjoy this refreshing dish for any occasion.
Mais C’est Bon!
Enjoy!!
Continue reading “Cajunville Shrimp Dip”Cajun French: Le chou (lu shoo) – Cabbage
This recipe celebrates one of the holidays special to south Louisiana – Mardi Gras. The colors of Mardi Gras – Purple, Green and Gold shine in our Mardi Gras Salad. There is a sweetness to the salad, so it goes well with pork or chicken. Included is a chicken recipe to accompany the salad.
C’est Bon!
Enjoy!!
Continue reading “Cajunville Mardi Gras Salad”Cajun French: la moutarde (la moo-tard) – mustard
Although shrimp cakes can be used in many ways, this recipe will be served on a bed of greens topped with a cajun sauce. Our shrimp cakes are mostly shrimp with a small amount of bread crumbs; just enough to hold the shrimp together. Another to serve these shrimp cakes is as a shrimp burger. Make them smaller and use as an appetizer. However you serve them, they will be delicious.
Mais C’est Bon!
Enjoy!!
Continue reading “Cajunville Shrimp Cakes”Cajunville Potato Salad
Cajun French: la patate douce (la pa-tat doos) – sweet potato
The original recipe of this potato salad was made using the leftovers from a crawfish boil. Over the years the recipe has grown in flavor to the recipe below. It has a depth of flavor which dances around in your mouth.
Mais C’est Bon!
Enjoy!!
Continue reading “Cajunville Potato Salad”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!
Enjoy!!
Continue reading “Cajunville Black Eyed Pea and Corn Salad”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!!
Continue reading “Cajunville Swamp Dip”Great summer salad! Easy to make and even better the next day.
Continue reading “Cajunville Chicken Salad”Cajun French: le poulet farci (lu poo-lā far-see) – baked chicken
There are numerous, too many to count, of chicken pasta salad recipes. Why another one? We saw the basics of this recipe on Facebook and decided to make it our own. We gave ours a Mediterranean flair with a kick of Cajun and wow, it worked!
Mais C’est Bon!
Cajun French: la breme (la brem) – eggplant
Having one piece of grilled tuna we wanted to do something that would serve two. Along with the tuna we had grilled eggplant from another meal. Clean out the frig and make a worthy meal – that was the plan. The result was this salad and yes it is very worthy and we think healthy.
Mais C’est Bon!
Enjoy!!
