Cajun Food Where You Find It
Cajun French: le riz (lu ree) – rice
Leftover beans and rice – what to do? We were looking for something other than just beans and rice. Think Mujadarrah with a Cajun twist. Instead of lentils, we have Colorado River Beans and rice cooked with arugula.
Mais C’est Bon!
Cajun French: la breme (la brem) – eggplant
Eggplant is a vegetable we enjoy using in various ways. Not sure how we wanted to use the one we purchased at the farmers market, so we started brainstorming. What else had we purchased or had on hand that we could incorporate? After some discussion, we decided on a casserole using seafood – shrimp and crab. The fresh peppers were abundant this week and we had a variety so in they went. The mayonnaise was used not only as a binding but also for flavor enhancement. Although the recipe is easy, the results are a casserole with a richness to be enjoyed.
Mais C’est Bon!
Cajun French: Cuire (kū-eer) – bake
So many ways to make pizza with varied ingredients, the options are limitless. The pizza could be very healthy or a heart attack on a plate and everything in between. Our pizza du jour is made using flatbread with olive oil and lots of garlic and we build from there. The garlic is roasted in the olive oil, yes we like garlic. Have fun with the pizza; try different ingredients with different combinations. Some will be great others not to be tried again. But that is the fun of cooking especially cooking with family and friends.
Mais C’est Bon!
Cajun French: l’oignon (l’on-ee-on) – onion
Quick and easy wrap for breakfast or light supper using eggs, mushroom and avocado. The sauce could be used with other dishes or as a base for a dip. This recipe lends itself to creative thinking. The addition of pine nuts adds crunch as well as richness.
Mais C’est Bon!
Cajun French: la feve (la fev) – bean
Walking into Let It Grow in Cortez, CO a combination coffee house, plant nursery, market and café, we saw a large display of dried beans. Always attracted to beans of every type, we headed over and were amazed with the variety and names. Colorado River, Zuni Gold, Mortgage Lifter, Anasazi, Pinkeye and Cranberry were just a few of the beans available. Continue reading “Colorado River Bean Salad”
Cajun French: le miel (lu mee-el) – honey
The parking area was packed with police directing traffic and volunteers assisting in the parking lot. The crowd was sometimes three deep and tables hard to see. This was our introduction to the Beaumont Farmers Market. In seeking out farmers markets as we RV around the country, Beaumont has an excellent start on a very active local farmers market. We were impressed both with the produce offered and the local support. Continue reading “Beaumont, TX Farmers Market”
Cajun French – le café égouté (lu ka-fā ā-goo-tā) – dripped coffee
“The Pony Expresso – More than just a coffee shop….a bakery, a gallery, a place to connect, unwind and enjoy.”
Coffee is embedded in our Cajun Culture. We spent many an afternoon having coffee with our grandparents and parents. It was an enjoyable occasion where we discussed the day, learned about our heritage, and looked to the future. Now as we travel we look for those coffeehouses that give us that afternoon pleasure of fresh coffee and visiting. Continue reading “The Pony Expresso, Dolores, CO”
Cajun French: la famille (la fa-mee’l) – family
Typical of family gatherings, there is usually too much food and the wedding festivities were no disappointment. After a week of one meal after the other, we laid off for a day and then just had to push the envelope. Breakfast is our favorite meal to eat out — we enjoy sitting with a cup of coffee and discussing the goings on and our plans for the next few days. Continue reading “Joe Momma’s Breakfast Eatery, Eagle, Idaho”
Cajun French: le vin (lu vain) – wine
Sunny Sunday afternoon and we were ready to sip wine. Being in Boise, ID, the Snake River Valley Wine Region was very near, but after a week of family wedding festivities we wanted to relax and not drive. In researching we found that Cinder Wines has a tasting room just down the street from the RV Park where we are staying. Continue reading “Cinder Wines, Boise, ID”
Cajun French: le “spinach” (lu “spinach”) – spinach
Having fresh vegetables that needed cooking, we decided to make Veggie Rice. Sauté vegetables over rice was the plan but as always the plan evolved. Rice was cooked with fresh rosemary then combined with the vegetables and almond butter was added. Wow! The almond butter added a richness and the aroma made our mouths water.
Mais C’est Bon!
