Cajun Food Where You Find It
Cajun French: l’ecrevisse (l’a-kru-vees) – crawfish
Crawfish is a staple in south Louisiana. It may be a lowly crustacean to most people, but to Cajuns it can bring a dish to new heights. This dish is one of those. Adding crawfish cream sauce on top of smoked salmon is a dish made in heaven. This cream sauce is good on almost anything.
Mais C’est Bon!
Enjoy!!
Continue reading “Crawfish Cream Sauce over Smoked Salmon & Greens”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!
Continue reading “Cajunville Mushroom Galette”Cajun French: le “spinach” (lu “spinach”) – spinach
Spinach Madeleine in its original form was a staple on most south Louisiana tables. John’s mother cooked it every Sunday for our family meal. Once Kraft discontinued their log cheese, cooks searched for a replacement. While using many of the same ingredients, we have altered the recipe for our taste.
Mais C’est Bon!
Enjoy!!
Continue reading “Cajunville Spinach Madeleine”
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.
Mais C’est Bon!
Enjoy!!
Continue reading “Cajunville Spaghetti Pie”
Another Holiday recipe especially for those cold evenings. Eggnog is a great beverage (alcoholic or not) for any occasion from Breakfast to Midnight Supper. We hope it becomes one of your Holiday favorites.
Mais C’est Bon!
Enjoy!!
Continue reading “Cajunville Eggnog”Cajun French: le piment fort (lu pee-mon for) – hot pepper
Big plumb Jalapeno Peppers are hard to pass up. So when we saw these green treasures staring at us, in our basket they went. We were already planning what the stuffing would be and discussing how to cook them before we even left the market. These were grilled on our electric pit and they were very tasty, full of flavor.
Mais C’est Bon!
Cajun French: la gombo fevi (lu gom-bō fā-vee) – okra
Saturday was overcast but farmers market junkies are not deterred by weather, so we headed out to the farmers market in Ponca City OK. The market is held in the shadow of The Pioneer Woman Statue on one of the streets on the grounds. The market was small yet we always appreciate the line of vendors sharing their variety of vegetables and fruits. These fresh from the garden, picked the day before or the morning of the market, produce are what encourages us get up early on a Saturday morning and come away with freshness you could not find in a supermarket. Continue reading “Farmers Market – Ponca City OK”
Barnhart Gardens – Tonkawa OK
Cajun French: le melon doux (lu m’lon doo) – watermelon
Talking with farmers at various markets makes our food purchases a little more personal. Besides the freshness of local items we also get the personal touch of the farmers. Not often do we get to sit and chat with farmers. Recently we enjoyed a visit with farmers at a local farm stand, Barnhart Gardens, in Tonkawa OK. Continue reading “A Visit With Local Farmers”
Cajun French: le manger (lu mon-jā) – food
In our locavore quest for farmers markets, it is not often we take part in a tradition dating back three centuries. The Habitants de la Poste de Vincennes knew the importance of fresh locally grown food in the early 1700s. The farmers would gather at the market and sell their items. Today this tradition is continued at the Vincennes Historic Farmers Market in the Riverfront Pavilion. Continue reading “Farmers Market – Vincennes IN”
Cajun French: la pomme (la pom) – apple
Farmers market – the name resonates with us. They are so much a part of our travels and at times determines which direction we head. Some markets are so so and other are exceptional, large and small, great selection or mainly the same items. For us, none of that matters. What matters is local, fresh and seasonal. And the creme de la creme is making two markets while parked in one location. Continue reading “Farmers Market – Montague, MI”
