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LouisianaHometown Cookbook

Louisiana2 Mardi Gras Aftermath

Hometown Cookbook

by Sheila Simmons & Kent Whitaker

Louisiana

Recipe Collection © 2018 by Great American Publishers

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Redesign & Layout by Nichole Stewart Layout by Zak Simmons

by Sheila Simmons & Kent Whitaker

ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Beverages & Appetizers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Bread & Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Salads, Sauces, Dressings & Rubs . . . . . . .51

Soups, Stews & Gumbos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Vegetables & Other Side Dishes . . . . . . 103

Meats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Fish & Seafood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Cakes, Cookies & Candies . . . . . . . . . . . 199

Pies & Other Desserts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225

Louisiana Festivals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236

People & Places Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238

Recipe Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244

Louisiana Bayou Sunset

IntroductionLouisiana and good food... the two are synonymous. From world-renowned restaurants to skilled hometown cooks, there is great food around every corner of the state, and food here is as much about heritage as sustenance. Every day is a party in Louisiana. From local music to zoos and museums, from street performers to fishing on the bayou, from Mardi Gras celebrations to quiet strolls through centuries-old plantation homes, there is something for everyone to enjoy in The Pelican State.

Classic Louisiana cooking is about cooking for friends and family. In this book you will find recipes for many classic dishes, like Beignets, Seafood Gumbo with Roux, Nicole’s King Cake, Shrimp Étouffée, and Alligator Stew from South Louisiana. And from North Louisiana, there are favorites like Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Biscuits, Brooke’s Spinach Casserole, and Home-Style Collard Greens. You will find new creations including Crawfish Cakes with Creollaise Sauce, Holy Trinity Mardi Gras Potatoes, and Party Pecan Rum Cake. Enjoy traditional dishes, such as New Orleans Bread Pudding, Grits & Grillades, Corn Maque Choux, and Bananas Foster. And don’t forget Crab-Stuffed Deviled Eggs, Cajun Beer Bread, Granny’s Hot Crockpot Candy, and Grilled Fish Orleans.

Louisiana’s unique architecture, lively music, and delicious food all come together during the many festivals that are held throughout the state each year. And throughout this book, you’ll find informative stories about fun food-related festivals. From the St. Clement of Rome Oyster Festival to the Zwolle Tamale Fiesta, from Mudbug Madness in Shreveport to Abbeville’s Giant Omelette Celebration, from Starks’ Mayhaw Festival to Mandeville’s Seafood Festival, from Ponchatoula’s Strawberry Festival to Ruston’s Squire Creek Louisiana Peach Festival, there is a celebration to suit every taste.

Louisianans live by the expression “Laissez les bon temps rouler.” And it’s easy to Let the Good Times Roll at Louisiana’s many festivals, which are listed on page 236.

This, the fourth volume in our State Hometown Cookbook Series, would not be possible without the generous support of many people. Kent and I spoke to numerous people throughout the state who generously shared their recipes, their stories, and their memories. Thank you to everyone associated with the food festivals, chambers of commerce, and tourist bureaus, who were ever patient and helpful.

Our sincere gratitude goes to Leslie Shoemaker, Brooke Craig, and Anita Musgrove, who are forever working tirelessly behind the scenes, and to the best Hometown sales team around: Angel Franklin, Krista Griffin, Jenny Harrell, Ashley Richmond, Tabitha Medders, and Sheree Adcox. A very special thank you goes to Gwen McKee, who instilled in me a love of Louisiana food, training in the art of cookbook-making, and more than 18 years of friendship. And, as always, a big thank you goes to our families, for their unwavering support; Ally and Macee, Roger, Ryan, and Nicholas—we couldn't do it without you.

Louisiana Hometown Cookbook is for Louisiana residents, visitors, transplanted natives, or anyone who wants to experience the unique flavor of The Pelican State’s special food heritage. We hope you will enjoy this outstanding collection of the best recipes from hometown cooks across the state.

Wishing you many happy kitchen memories,

Sheila Simmons & Kent Whitaker

“I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.” — Phillipians 4:13 (NIV)

Beverages & Appetizers

Downtown New Orleans


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Miss Vivian’s Spiced TeaVivian Jorgensen was a very close family friend, like an adopted mother. She and her husband, Earl, even traveled with us on family vacations. They had no children of their own and spent every holiday with us.

Spices:2 whole nutmegs3 cinnamon sticks1 tablespoon whole cloves1 tablespoon whole allspice

Tea:5 tea bags½ cup sugar1 (12-ounce) can orange juice concentrate1 (12-ounce) can lemonade concentrate2 (6-ounce) cans pineapple juice (about 1½ cups)2 (6-ounce) boxes apple juice (about 1½ cups)

Boil nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves and allspice in 1½ cups water until fragrant. At the same time, boil a pot of strong tea using tea bags in 1½ quarts water. In a large pot or slow cooker, combine tea (remove tea bags), sugar, orange juice and lemonade concentrates, pineapple juice and apple juice; cook over low heat several hours. Strain spice water and add to tea. Serve warm or chilled.

Amy Kirsch, Baton Rouge


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Cranberry Collins3 cups cranberry juice1 cup lemon or lime juice½ cup club sodaIceLime slices

Mix cranberry juice, lemon or lime juice and club soda well; serve over ice with a slice of lime as garnish.


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Bayou Mary½ cup tomato juice2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauceDash salt and pepper1 teaspoon hot sauce

Combine and shake. Serve over ice garnished with celery, if desired.



Kathleen’s “Knock You Naked” Margaritas1 lime1 (12-ounce) can limeade concentrate1 can tequila (use limeade can for measuring)½ can triple sec (use limeade can for measuring)½ can white wine (use limeade can for measuring)Splash lime juiceIceMargarita salt

Cut lime in half and cut rind away from half; place peeled lime half in blender. Add liquid ingredients; add ice to the top. Blend until smooth. Salt glasses by rubbing lime on rims, then dip in salt. Serve immediately.

Kathleen Robinson from the “Robinson & Stirling Family Recipe Collection”

The Plaquemines Parish Fair & Orange FestivalBelle Chasse • First Full Weekend in December

Taste a slice of Louisiana at the Plaquemines Parish Fair & Orange Festival. Each year, thousands of visitors come to Plaquemines Parish to experience one of the oldest and most unique festivals in the state of Louisiana. Come help us celebrate the Citrus Industry and the people behind it with fun activities for the entire family. You will experience wonderful food, entertainment, contests, crafts, novelties, and hospitality. Join us for Louisiana’s favorite festival with Orange-A-Peel.

Historic Fort Jackson38039 Highway 23 • Buras, LA 70037

504.405.8535 • www.orangefestival.comFacebook: Plaquemines Parish Orange Festival


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Billie Hays’ Cheese Ball 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened5 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1¼ cups)1 tablespoon minced onion1 tablespoon minced green pepper1 tablespoon minced pimento2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauceDash saltDash cayenneChopped pecans (or parsley)

Combine all ingredients, except pecans, and form into a ball; chill. Remove from refrigerator, form again into a ball and roll in chopped pecans or parsley. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.


Juiced Up Tea2 quarts iced tea1 (12-ounce) can frozen cranberry juice concentrate2 cups orange juice1 cup water1/3 cup sugar

Combine all and stir until sugar is dissolved. Serve chilled over ice.

Charlie Tucker



Creole Stuffed Brie1 (8-inch) wheel Brie ¼ cup chopped parsley 1 small clove garlic, minced1 teaspoon rosemary1 teaspoon thyme1 teaspoon hot sauce1 teaspoon marjoram1/3 cup cooked, crumbled andouille sausage 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed 1 egg, lightly beaten

Chill Brie to harden. Slice Brie in half lengthwise like a bun (chill again if it begins to soften). In a bowl combine parsley, garlic, rosemary, thyme, hot sauce and marjoram. Stir sausage into herb mix. Spread mixture over half of Brie and press halves back together. Roll pastry to twice the size of Brie. Place Brie in center of rolled pastry. Bring edges of pastry over top and press together using some beaten egg to seal. Place Brie seam side down on lightly greased pan. Brush with remaining egg and poke 4 to 5 times with a fork or knife to vent. Bake 30 minutes at 350° or until pastry is golden and puffed. Allow to rest 10 minutes before serving with crackers, etc.

Andouille FestivalLaPlace • October

Come and celebrate a good time in LaPlace, Louisiana, where we honor the best-tasting andouille sausage in the world. There are lots of bands that play throughout the weekend, down-home cooking sold at the food booths, beautiful crafts, and let’s not forget the rides. We have our gumbo cook-off on Saturday and our annual 5-mile Andouille Run on Sunday. So come on over and let us show you a smokin’ good time.

2900 Highway 51 • LaPlace, LA 70068985.652.9569 • www.andouillefestival.com

Facebook: Andouille Festival


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Crab-Stuffed Deviled Eggs12 large eggs1 cup cooked and flaked lump crabmeat1 cup mayonnaise½ tablespoon Old Bay seasoning1 teaspoon vinegar½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1/3 cup minced celery1 teaspoon garlic powder2 teaspoons hot saucePaprika or bacon bits, optional

Boil eggs; cool, peel and cut in half. Remove egg yolks into a bowl and place egg whites on a serving tray. Combine egg yolks with remaining ingredients, except paprika. Spoon equal portions into egg white halves; chill. Serve topped with paprika or bacon bits, if desired.

Muffa Pinwheels3 slices ham3 slices pepperoni3 slices salami3 large flour tortillas3 ounces cream cheese, softened¼ cup minced onions¼ cup chopped mushrooms¼ cup chopped olives1 tablespoon hot sauce½ tablespoon Cajun seasoning

Lay 1 slice of each meat evenly on each tortilla. Combine cream cheese, onions, mushrooms, olives, hot sauce and Cajun seasoning in a bowl and mix well. Spread evenly and equally over tortillas and meat; roll up. Chill; when stiff, cut evenly into slices.

Angie Pentier



Shrimp Cocktail12 medium shrimp, peeled and deveinedJuice of ½ lemon1 teaspoon horseradish1 teaspoon vinegar1 teaspoon hot sauce3 tablespoons ketchup

Place shrimp in individual serving dishes. Combine remaining ingredients and serve on the side for dipping.

Cream Cheese Shrimp Bites1 cup minced salad shrimp1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened¼ cup milk¼ cup finely chopped celery1 tablespoon lime juice2 teaspoons hot sauce1 clove garlic, chopped1/8 teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon pepperMelba toast for serving

Combine all ingredients, except Melba toast, in a bowl; mix well. Chill to thicken. Spread equal portions on Melba toast slices. Serve open-faced on a tray.

Charlie Tucker


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Cajun Party Meatballs2 pounds ground beef½ cup minced onion1/3 cup minced celery1/3 cup minced green or red bell pepper2 tablespoons hot sauce½ pound andouille sausage, crumbled1 tablespoon hot mustard1 egg, beaten¾ cup dried breadcrumbs1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning½ cup shredded pepper jack cheese

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and form into meatball-size portions. Bake in batches at 350° until brown and done. Serve with toothpicks.



Crawfish Cakes with Creollaise Sauce Crawfish Cakes:

2 pounds crawfish without heads, cooked and peeled

1 onion, chopped2 ribs celery, chopped1 bell pepper, chopped1 cup chopped green onions2 cloves garlic, minced1 stick butter3 cups Italian breadcrumbs

2 tablespoons lemon juice1 cup chopped fresh parsley½ teaspoon each salt, pepper, cayenne,

Italian seasoning, garlic powder and onion powder

2 large eggs, beatenFlour¼ cup oil

Roughly chop crawfish and set aside. Sauté vegetables in butter on medium-high heat until soft. Add crawfish, breadcrumbs, lemon juice, parsley and seasonings. Cook on low 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat; cool. Add beaten eggs; mix well. Shape into patties and lightly dust with a little flour. Heat oil and fry Crawfish Cakes in single layer batches 2 to 3 minutes on each side over medium heat until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Can be fried 30 minutes ahead of time and reheated in a 350° oven 5 to 10 minutes. Serve with chilled Creollaise Sauce.

Creollaise Sauce:1½ cups mayonnaise½ cup Creole mustard ¼ teaspoon yellow mustard1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauceTabasco sauce, onion powder and garlic powder to tasteMinced onion, minced garlic, minced capers to taste, optional

Mix all ingredients well and chill until ready to serve.

Jill Carney, Baton Rouge


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Crawdad PuffsI have used shrimp, crab, and even lobster meat for this recipe; all work well. Perfect for parties and tailgating Tiger football.

Puff pastry1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 cup cooked minced crawfish meat½ cup mayonnaise¼ cup sour cream2 tablespoons minced chives2 tablespoons diced onion1 teaspoon spicy mustard1/8 teaspoon garlic powder1/3 cup chopped olives

Cut pastry into 2-inch squares. Combine remaining ingredients to make filling. Spoon equal amounts filling into center of each pastry. Fold up and pinch edges. Cook in a mini muffin tin or regular size muffin tin treated with nonstick spray. Bake at 375° for 25 minutes until golden and puffed.

Ben’s Lobster Loaf Dip5 ounces lobster meat2 tablespoons margarine2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese¼ teaspoon red pepper sauce1/3 cup dry white wine1 round loaf good-quality bread

Coarsely chop lobster and set aside. Melt margarine over low heat. Gradually stir in cheese until melted. Add red pepper sauce. Slowly add wine, stirring until mixture is smooth. Add lobster and stir until heated. Hollow out bread bowl, saving bread scraps for dipping. Serve dip warm in bread bowl.

Ben & Linda Campbell, LSU Football Fans



Cajun Caviar3 (15-ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped ¼ cup finely chopped jalapeño pepper1 small sweet onion, chopped 1 (15-ounce) can whole-kernel corn,

drained

¼ cup chopped pimento½ tablespoon minced garlic1/3 cup red wine vinegar2/3 cup olive oil1 tablespoon Dijon mustardSalt and pepper½ tablespoon hot sauce

In a large bowl combine all ingredients and refrigerate until ready to serve. Drain if needed and serve with tortilla chips, crackers or French bread pieces.

Dale Harper

Louisiana Cajun Food FestKaplan • October

The Louisiana Cajun Food Fest is a day filled with fun for the whole family. Food and craft vendors line downtown Kaplan with goodies for every taste palate and fun for kids young and old. Family Fun Day features inflatables and games. There is live music until late into the night with enough cold beverages and toe-tapping music for all. Through the proceeds of this event, the Kaplan Area Chamber of Commerce is able to accomplish many projects throughout the year.

Turnley Park • Kaplan, LA 70548337.643.2400 • Facebook: La.Cajun Food Festival


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Jim Bowie Festival & Barbecue ThrowdownVidalia • September

The Jim Bowie Festival commemorates the famous Sandbar Fight that took place not far from the small town of Vidalia in the early 1800s. Today, the event includes the Louisiana State Championship Bowie Barbeque Duel, the Backyard BBQ event that’s open to pros and amateurs alike, an arts and crafts show, and live entertainment. Historian, author, and

actor Jack Edmonson returns each year to lead his costumed group of volunteers through an exciting re-enactment of the Sandbar Fight. The festival is held in September, right on the banks of the Mississippi River.

100 Riverview Parkway • Vidalia, LA 71373318.880.7440 • www.cityofvidaliala.com

Spinach Artichoke Dip1 stick margarine1 small bunch green onions, chopped (or 1

medium onion, finely chopped)1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained

and chopped1 (10-ounce) box frozen chopped spinach,

cooked and well drained1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese

1 (8-ounce) container sour cream1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce2 to 3 drops hot sauceGarlic powder, onion powder and

salt to tasteSplash lemon juice1 cup grated Romano cheese, divided1 cup shredded pepper Jack, divided

Melt margarine in skillet; sauté onions until soft. Combine with remaining ingredients, reserving ½ cup each Romano and pepper jack cheeses. Mix well; transfer to an oven-safe dish with a lid and refrigerate several hours or overnight. Bake in preheated 350° oven 25 to 30 minutes; top with reserved cheeses and broil until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve hot with tortillas or crackers for dipping.




Broccoli & Mushroom Dip1 medium onion, finely chopped ½ pound fresh mushrooms, sliced½ cup margarine1 (10-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup2 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped broccoli, cooked and drained1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese3 to 4 drops Tabasco sauce2 teaspoons lemon juice1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Sauté onion and mushrooms in margarine until soft. Stir in soup, broccoli, cheese and seasonings. Cook over low heat until cheese melts. Serve hot in chafing dish with corn chips or crackers.


Hot Shrimp Dip1 (8-ounce) container sour cream 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1 (10-ounce) can cream of shrimp soupSplash lemon juice3 (6-ounce) cans shrimp, drained1 small onion, minced1/3 cup chopped parsleySalt and cayenne pepper to taste

Use mixer to beat sour cream, cream cheese, soup and lemon juice. Fold in remaining ingredients. Refrigerate several hours or overnight to enhance flavor. Heat in chafing dish. Serve with pastry shells or gourmet crackers.



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Classic Cajun Boudin2¾ pounds pork butt, cut into chunks 1 pound pork liver, cut into pieces2 quarts spring water 1 cup chopped onion ½ cup chopped bell pepper½ cup chopped celery

5 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, divided2 teaspoons cayenne, divided1½ teaspoons black pepper, divided1 cup minced parsley, divided1¼ cups chopped green onions, divided6 cups cooked medium-grain rice

Put pork butt, pork liver, water, onion, bell pepper, celery, 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, ¼ teaspoon cayenne and ¼ teaspoon black pepper in a large heavy pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer about 2 hours. Drain, reserving 2 cups broth. Grind pork mixture together with ½ cup parsley and ½ cup green onions in a meat grinder fitted with a ¼-inch die. Add rice. Add remaining Cajun seasoning, cayenne, black pepper, parsley and green onions; mix well. Add reserved broth slowly, mixing well. Stuff into sausage casings. When ready to serve, heat in a steamer, rice cooker or oven. For a crisp casing, heat on a grill. Serve warm. Freeze leftovers. Serves approximately 32 people as an appetizer. Also makes a great snack or side dish.

Boudin Cook-Off, Lafayette

Boudin Cook-OffLafayette • October

This unique celebration includes boudin sampling, cooking demonstrations, and live music plus fun and games for kids and family including a Boudin Toss, Pin the Tail on the Pig, Balloon Artist, and more. Join us for a Boudin Eating Contest, Cochon de Lait (Cajun Pig Roast) and your opportunity to vote in the People’s Choice competition. This fun-filled day winds down with an awards presentation. Come early; eat more.

201 East Vermillion Street Lafayette, LA 70501

337.993.2207 • www.boudincookoff.comFacebook: BoudinLink.com



Gator Balls1 pound alligator meat, finely chopped 2 teaspoons lemon pepper 1 egg, beaten½ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion2 tablespoons finely chopped celery1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley2 tablespoons chopped green onions ¼ cup breadcrumbs Flour to dredge 1 cup cooking oil

Combine all ingredients, except flour and oil. Form into 1-inch balls. Refrigerate 1 hour. Roll each ball in flour to cover thoroughly and fry in cooking oil until brown.

Kyle LaBlanc • www.crawdads.net

Boudin Cook-Off, Lafayette


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Gator Bobs with Creole SauceGator Bobs:

1 pound tenderized alligator meat2 green bell peppers2 sweet onions

1 (12-ounce) can beer4 cups flour1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning

Creole Sauce:MayonnaiseHot mustardHoney

Cut alligator, bell peppers and onions into 2-inch pieces. Thread onto 10-inch wooden skewers broken in half, alternating pieces. Pour beer into a bowl and beat until foaming stops. Slowly mix with flour and Cajun seasoning. Dip Gator Bobs in batter and deep-fry in hot oil 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. In a bowl, mix equal spoonfuls of mayonnaise and mustard. Stir in desired amount of honey and mix well. Use as a dipping sauce.

Angie Pentier

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Live Oak Tree Canopy, St. Francisville

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Louisiana Sweet Tater PoneI have seen my mother cook this in a pie crust as well. She called it Sweet Tater Pie in a crust and Pone in the skillet. The only difference was the oil in the skillet is not used for the pie.

4 to 5 sweet potatoes, peeled1 cup sugar½ cup melted butter½ cup milk1 teaspoon vanilla2 tablespoons cinnamon1 teaspoon allspice1/3 cup flourOil

Boil sweet potatoes until tender; drain, then mash. Add remaining ingredients except flour and oil. Add flour a little at a time. On top of stove, in a large iron skillet, heat cooking oil (enough to cover bottom of skillet) until very hot, pour mixture in and bake in oven at 450° for 30 to 40 minutes.

Renee Hebert & Family, Lafayette

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Hushpuppies1½ cups cornmeal¾ cup flour2 teaspoons baking powder½ teaspoon salt1 egg, beaten2 teaspoons minced garlic1 small onion, finely chopped1 tablespoon hot sauce2 teaspoons sugarMilk Oil for frying

Combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder and salt. Add egg, garlic, onion, hot sauce and sugar; mix well. Add just enough milk to hold mixture together in solid balls. Drop by tablespoonful into deep fryer or deep fat.

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Easy Cast-Iron Skillet Bacon Cornbread 2 (8.5-ounce) boxes cornbread muffin mix, plus ingredients to prepare½ cup bacon bits3 tablespoons solid vegetable shortening

Preheat oven to 400°. Mix cornbread per directions on box; add bacon bits. Heat shortening in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until almost smoking. Pour in batter. Bake until golden brown.

Stephen Nash, Baton Rouge

Crawfish Cornbread2 cups yellow cornmeal 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon salt 6 eggs 4 cups (16 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese 2 medium onions, chopped 2/3 cup oil 2 (14- to 15-ounce) cans cream-style corn ½ cup sliced jalapeño peppers 2 pounds Louisiana crawfish tail meat

In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients. In a medium bowl beat eggs thoroughly. Add cheese, onions, oil, corn, jalapeño peppers and crawfish. Add egg mixture to cornmeal mixture; mix well. Bake in a 9x13-inch baking dish 55 minutes at 375° or until golden brown. Serves 12.


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Crawfish Bread1 teaspoon baking soda 11/3 cups vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese1 cup yellow cornmeal

1 (14- to 15-ounce) can cream-style corn ½ cup chopped jalapeño peppers 1 teaspoon salt 2 pounds Louisiana crawfish tail meat

Preheat oven to 350°. Mix all ingredients, except crawfish, in blender. Purée until blended. Pour into greased oblong pan or 9x13-inch baking dish. Add crawfish to mixture in pan. Stir to distribute crawfish evenly. Bake 35 to 40 minutes. Serves 6 to 8.


Cajun Music and Food Festival

Lake Charles Third Weekend in July

Music, food, crafts, folks, and fun are what you will find at the Cajun Music and Food Festival. Since the first festival in 1987, it has continued to grow in size and reputation and has been named as a Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Event. The two-day event features bands, dancing, Cajun dance troupe demonstrations, Cajun dance contests, heritage displays, lots of Cajun food, and crafts. The CFMA Beauty Pageant Competition is held the weekend before the festival on the second Saturday in July.

7001 Gulf Highway • Lake Charles, LA 70605337.562.9156 • www.cfmalakecharles.com

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Crawfish Puppies½ cup self-rising flour1 cup cornmeal1 onion, finely chopped1 egg, beaten1 teaspoon sugar½ cup minced crawfish meatSalt, pepper and cayenne pepper to tasteButtermilkVegetable oil

Mix flour, cornmeal, onion, egg and sugar. Add crawfish and season to taste. Mix with enough buttermilk to make a thick batter. Drop by teaspoonfuls into deep hot oil. Fry until golden brown.

Breaux Bridge Crawfish FestivalBreaux Bridge • First Weekend in May

The Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival is one of the largest gatherings of world-famous Cajun, Zydeco, and Swamp Pop musicians with over thirty bands on three stages during the three-day festival. Fun festivi-ties for all ages include a parade, accordion making, Cajun dance and cooking demonstrations, crawfish races, crawfish étouffée cook-off, crawfish eating contest, carnival rides, and more. Artists, craftsmen, and vendors display their wares for your shopping enjoyment. And, of course, nothing is as unique to Cajuns as eating crawfish and during festival weekend you’ll enjoy tasting crawfish prepared in every imaginable way.

Parc Hardy • 1290 Rees StreetBreaux Bridge, LA 70517

337.332.6655 • www.bbcrawfest.comFacebook: Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival

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Yeast Brunch Rolls2¼ cups all-purpose flour3 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon salt1 (0.25-ounce) package dry active yeast1 egg, beaten2 heaping tablespoons shorteningVegetable oil

Combine flour, sugar and salt; mix well. In a saucepan, bring 1 cup water to a boil, cool slightly and add yeast. Mix. Add egg and shortening; mix well. Add to dry ingredients and mix well. Form into a ball and rub with oil. Place in a large bowl, cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise until double in size. Break dough into 12 equal pieces, form into balls and place in well-greased muffin pan. Cover very tightly with plastic wrap and allow dough balls to rise again. Bake in a preheated 425° oven about 15 minutes or until rolls are golden brown.

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Sticky Pecan Crescents2 (8-ounce) cans crescents rolls¾ cup sugar1 tablespoon cinnamon3 tablespoons maple syrup2 tablespoons butter, melted1 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Separate crescents and place flat on a cookie sheet. Working quickly, combine remaining ingredients; mix well. Place equal portions into center of each crescent leaving a small amount in the bowl. Roll each crescent up and brush with remaining pecan mixture. Bake at 375° until puffed and golden. Serve warm.

St. Rita Pecan FestivalHarahan • Second Full Weekend in November

The annual St. Rita Pecan Festival boasts a wide array of rides, games, food, and music. The festival features “Harahan’s largest and longest LSU and Saints tailgate party” with games shown on a large Jumbotron big-screen TV. Also featuring a 2-mile fun run, spaghetti dinner, lots of live entertain-ment, contests, games, a kiddie area, and a kids’ dance, the festival is guaranteed fun for the whole family. St. Rita Catholic Church invites you to “Come get out of your shell with us.”

7100 Jefferson Highway • Harahan, LA 70123504.733.2915 • www.stritaharahan.com

Facebook: St. Rita Pecan Festival

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Mike’s Cheese Bread1 loaf French bread2 cups (8 ounces) grated Cheddar cheese½ cup mayonnaise3 green onions, finely chopped2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauceSalt, cayenne and garlic powder to taste

Cut French bread in half lengthwise; set aside. Combine remaining ingredients and spread on both cut sides of bread. Cut into 2-inch slices. Bake at 375° for 20 minutes or until cheese is brown and bubbly.


Cajun Beer Bread4 cups self-rising flour3 teaspoons brown sugar1 tablespoon minced onion1 (4-ounce) can green chiles½ teaspoon honey2 eggs, beaten1 (12-ounce) can beer

Mix all ingredients well. Place in greased bread pan and bake about 55 minutes at 350°.

Stephen Nash, Baton Rouge

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New Orleans Bread Pudding6 eggs¾ cup sugar½ teaspoon cinnamon½ teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups heavy cream6 cups cubed stale bread (if only fresh bread is available, dry it in the oven slightly before

using)½ cup raisins, optional

Generously butter an 8- to 10-inch baking pan (8-inch pan will create a thicker bread pudding). In a large mixing bowl, whisk eggs thoroughly. Add sugar and cinnamon and whisk well. Whisk in vanilla and heavy cream. Fold in bread and raisins, and allow to rest 30 minutes. Last 5 minutes of rest time, start oven preheating to 350°. When oven is hot, pour bread mixture into pan. Top with foil and bake 25 minutes. Remove foil and continue to bake until firm and browned on top, about 35 additional minutes. Top with Bourbon Sauce, if desired. Serves 10 to 12.

Bourbon Sauce:1½ cups heavy cream1 cup half-and-half2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract¼ cup sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch3 tablespoons bourbon

Heat cream, half-and-half, vanilla and sugar in a saucepan over high heat, whisking 3 minutes. Dissolve cornstarch in bourbon. When you see bubbles at edges of cream, whisk in bourbon mixture. Continue to cook and whisk another 2 minutes; when/if cream boils up like it will overflow pan, remove from heat. Continue to whisk vigorously until sauce begins to thicken. Place over low heat and simmer 1 minute. Sauce will be thin; it is not meant to be very thick. (If you prefer a thicker sauce, add another tablespoon cornstarch.)

Georgia L. Bonin, Sulphur

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Bread Pudding1 loaf French bread1 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract4 egg yolks ¼ cup melted butter 1 cup (8 ounces) evaporated milk2 cups milk

Preheat oven to 450°. Slice bread into ¼-inch slices and place in 9x13-inch baking pan. Place bread slices in oven for a short time to dry. Mix sugar, vanilla, yolks and butter; stir in both milks. Pour over bread slices. Bake about 15 minutes.


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Lecompte Pie FestivalLecompte • First Weekend in October

The Lecompte Pie Festival was organized in 2000 under the administration of former mayor Rosa Jones. Lecompte is noted for Lea’s Restaurant and the pies they send all over the world. Thanks to former representative Charlie Dewitt, a bill was passed making Lecompte the Pie Capital of Louisiana. That’s how our festival began. The first weekend in October each year,

we celebrate with food and craft booths, entertainment, pageant, parade, and rides and games for the children. The first year the festival kicked off with 12,000 plus in attendance.

2204 Saint Charles AvenueLecompte, LA 71346

318.776.5488 www.asliceoflouisiana.com

Brandy Peaches6 large peaches, peeled and sliced1 cup sifted powdered sugar, divided2 cups whipping cream1/3 cup peach brandy1½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Place peaches in a medium bowl; sprinkle with ½ cup powdered sugar until evenly coated. Beat cream with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until peaks just begin to form. Beat in remaining ½ cup powdered sugar, peach brandy and vanilla. Beat just until soft peaks form. Fold into peaches and serve.

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Beignets1 cup whole milk2 tablespoons shortening 2 tablespoons sugar1 (1-ounce) package dry yeast3 cups plain flour1 teaspoon salt1 eggOil for deep fryingPowdered sugar for coating

Heat milk, stirring to prevent scorching, to just below boiling. (Milk will bubble, but don’t bring to a full boil.) Place shortening and sugar in a large bowl. Add hot scalded milk and stir until shortening is melted. Cool to lukewarm. Add yeast to cooled milk. (It’s very important to cool the milk to lukewarm; if it is too hot, the yeast will not rise.) Stir until dissolved; set aside. In a separate bowl, sift flour and salt. Stir about half the flour mixture into milk mixture a little at a time, stirring well. Add egg. Beat batter with an electric mixer, stirring in remaining flour a little at a time, until thoroughly mixed. Cover with a towel and set aside about 1 hour (should double in bulk). Knead gently on floured board; roll to ¼-inch thickness. Cut into 2-inch squares (or diamonds) with a sharp knife. Cover and let rise again 30 to 45 minutes. Drop squares into hot oil until brown on bottom; turn to brown other side. Remove to drain on paper towels. Dust with sifted powdered sugar. Serve warm. Makes about 24.

Bernice Caulter

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Beignet FestNew Orleans • October

Come out to the Festival Grounds at New Orleans City Park for Beignet Fest. From traditional sweet treats covered in powdered sugar to savory options bursting with seafood, cheese, and more, Beignet Fest will feature different beignet dishes from some of New Orleans’ best restaurants and food trucks. In true NOLA style, the free festival also features live, local music performances, a Kid’s Village, Artist Market, and VIP Experience. Proceeds from Beignet Fest benefit the Tres Doux Foundation, which makes grants to nonprofits serving children with developmental delays.

4 Friedrichs Avenue • New Orleans, LA 70124www.beignetfest.com • Facebook: Beignet Fest

Bananas Foster BeignetsOil for frying1 (8-count) tube Pillsbury Grands! Flaky Layers Buttermilk Biscuits

Heat oil to 350° in a frying pan. Separate biscuits and cut into quarters. Carefully drop into hot oil, frying 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown; set aside.

Bananas Foster Sauce:½ stick butter¾ cup packed brown sugarPinch salt¼ cup rum or banana liqueur

4 bananas, sliced into coins¼ cup raisinsPowdered sugar for garnish

Melt butter in saucepan over medium-high heat. Add brown sugar and salt, stirring until dissolved. Add rum or liqueur; tilt pan slightly toward flame to ignite alcohol, being careful not to spill sauce. Swirl pan until flame dies down. Add bananas and cook 1 to 2 minutes or until slightly caramelized. Mix in raisins until well combined. Drizzle Bananas Foster Sauce over top of Beignets. Garnish with powdered sugar. Serve and enjoy.

The Ruby Slipper Café Beignet Fest

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Pain Perdu (Lost Bread)4 to 6 eggs3 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur2 tablespoons milk1/3 cup sugar1 tablespoon lemon zest12 slices leftover French breadOil for skilletPowdered sugar

In a medium bowl, combine eggs, liqueur, milk, sugar and lemon zest. Mix until sugar is dissolved. Dip bread slices into batter and coat well. Fry in a skillet with hot oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towels; sprinkle with powdered sugar.

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Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Biscuits2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted2 teaspoons baking power¼ teaspoon baking soda½ teaspoon salt4 tablespoons butter1 cup buttermilk

Combine dry ingredients; blend thoroughly. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add buttermilk a little at a time. Don’t overwork the dough. On a floured surface, roll out dough to a circle about ½ inch thick. Cut using a biscuit cutter or glass dipped in flour. Place on a baking sheet and bake at 350° until golden on top and brown on the bottom, about 15 minutes. Serve warm.

Sweet Potato Mini-MuffinsA delicious, quick, and healthy favorite that uses Louisiana sweet potatoes to make a great guilt-free snack, side dish, or even dessert.

1 (14-ounce) box bread mix (pumpkin, sweet potato or spice)2/3 cup all-white egg substitute (or 5 egg whites)½ cup cinnamon applesauce½ tablespoon butter (half a pat), melted¾ cup puréed Louisiana sweet potatoes1/3 cup water½ teaspoon ground cloves½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Preheat oven to 400°. Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and beat until smooth. Let rest 15 minutes. Spray mini muffin pans with cooking spray; fill cups two-thirds full. Bake 15 minutes, remove to a cooling rack. Yields 12 servings of 3 mini muffins, with 150 calories per serving. If all the servings aren’t devoured in one sitting, store in the fridge in a large plastic bag, and warm 10 seconds in the microwave before serving.

Bobbi Lynne Shackelford, Lafayette

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Instant Eggs BenedictPoached Eggs:

Water½ teaspoon vinegar8 eggs

In a large saucepan or deep skillet, add water to about 3 inches deep. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium high. Add vinegar. Crack eggs and slip into water, 1 at a time, close to surface of water. Simmer 3 to 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon.

Eggs Benedict:1 (1.25-ounce) packet hollandaise sauce mix, plus ingredients to prepare4 English muffinsButter8 slices Canadian-style bacon8 poached eggsSalt, pepper, paprika and parsley

Prepare hollandaise sauce per directions on package. Split English muffins, spread with butter and toast lightly. Cook bacon in a skillet with about 1 tablespoon butter. Place bacon on each muffin half. Top with an egg; salt and pepper to taste. Spoon warm hollandaise sauce over each and sprinkle with paprika and parsley. Serve hot.

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Boudin WarsSulphur • October

Boudin is one of Lousiana’s most famous foods. These tasty sausages, made from a blend of pork, rice, onions, and parsley, are so loved that they even inspire cooking competitions. Boudin Wars is an annual event in which local Southwest Louisiana restaurants and chefs compete for the title of “Best Boudin in Southwest Louisiana.” The best part is that you get to decide who serves the best boudin.

900 South Huntington Street • Sulphur, LA 70663337.527.0357 • www.brimstonemuseum.org

Facebook: Boudin Wars

Boudin ScrambleButter1 link boudin4 farm-fresh eggs4 tablespoons milkSalt and pepper to taste¼ cup chopped green onions

Warm skillet over medium-high heat; add butter to melt. Remove boudin from casing and heat in butter (no need to cook it since that is already done). Beat eggs with milk, salt and pepper. Pour eggs over boudin. Adjust heat as necessary. Gently mix cooking eggs into boudin, turning as necessary. Once cooked through, top with green onions and serve.

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Louisiana FestivalsJanuary

Annual Gumbo Cook-Off 99

MarchHammond Smokin’ BBQ Challenge 69Iowa Rabbit Festival 161Oyster Festival 84World Championship Crawfish Étouffée Cook-off 193

AprilÉtouffée Festival 103Strawberry Festival 61

MayBreaux Bridge Crawfish Festival 32Jambalaya Festival 190Mudbug Madness 188Plaquemines Parish Seafood Festival 77Starks Mayhaw Festival 230Poke Salad Festival 109Tomato Festival 121

JuneBeauregard Watermelon Festival 237Creole Tomato Festival, The Cajun-Zydeco Festival and

the Louisiana Seafood Festival 49Louisiana Corn Festival 106Squire Creek Louisiana Peach Festival 233

JulyBayou BBQ Bash 135Cajun Music and Food Festival 31Louisiana Watermelon Festival 217

AugustDelcambre Shrimp Festival 70

SeptemberJim Bowie Festival & Barbecue Throwdown 22Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival 178Lydia Cajun Food Fest 74National Fried Chicken Festival 153St. Martinville Kiwanis Club Annual

Pepper Festival 137St. Tammany Crab Festival 197

OctoberAndouille Festival 15Beignet Fest 40Boudin Cook-Off 24Boudin Wars 44Bridge City Gumbo Festival 93Brudley’s Wild Game, Seafood & Jambalaya

Cook-Off 159French Food Festival 112International Rice Festival 127Louisiana Cajun Food Fest 21Lecompte Pie Festival 38Oldies But Goodies Fest & Smokin’ Oldies BBQ

Cook-Off 151World Championship Gumbo Cookoff 100Zwolle Tamale Fiesta 55

NovemberBucktown Seafood Festival 185Giant Omelette Celebration 46Louisiana Swine Festival 148Port Barre Lions Club Cracklin’ Festival 89St. Clement of Rome Oyster Festival 199St. Rita Pecan Festival 34

DecemberPlaquemines Parish Fair & Orange Festival 13


Indexes

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AAbbeville

Giant Omelette Celebration 46Ray LeMaire 46

AmiteOyster Festival 82

Andouille Festival 15Annual Gumbo Cook-Off 97Apuzzo, Chef Andrea

New Orleans Eggplant Crabcakes 196Arlen, Steve

Bourbon Mustard Mop 66Steve’s Béarnaise Sauce 66Steve’s Saints BBQ Rib Rub 70

ArnaudvilleÉtouffée Festival 101

Aswell, Chef LaurenFrog Legs & Mushrooms Teriyaki 157

BBarner, Family The

North Louisiana Broccoli ‘n Swiss Soup 73Basile

Louisiana Swine Festival 146Baton Rouge

Amy Kirsch 10, 209Jill Carney 19, 22, 23, 77, 81, 121, 135, 177, 189Stephen Nash 30, 35, 65, 97, 162, 210, 217, 229Thea Lobell 232

Bayou BBQ Bash 133Bayou Lafourche

French Food Festival 110Beauregard Watermelon Festival 235

Snowcapped Mountains 234Watermelon in a Blanket 235

Beignet Fest 40Belle Chasse

Plaquemines Parish Fair & Orange Festival, The 13

Plaquemines Parish Seafood Festival 75Bentley

Pauline Butler 56Bergeron, Jo Ann

Daddy’s Barbecue Sauce 69Blanchard

Blanche England 204Nannette Bryant 106

Boatwright, ElaineSeafood Gumbo Filé 91

Bostain, Anita7-Up Pound Cake 202

Boudin Cook-Off 24Boudin Wars 44Breaux Bridge

Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival 32Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival 32Bridge City

Bridge City Gumbo Festival 91Bridge City Gumbo Festival 91

Elaine Boatwright 91Seafood Gumbo Filé 91

Brudley’s Wild Game, Seafood & Jambalaya Cook-Off 157

Bryant, NannetteHominy Casserole 106

Bucktown Seafood Festival 183Bunkie

Louisiana Corn Festival 104Butler, Pauline

Grape Salad 56

CCajun Music and Food Festival 31Campbell, Ben & Linda

Bayou Beef Italian 139Ben’s Oysters Rockefeller 198Ben’s Tiger Tailgate Marinade 70Hot Sausage & Black-Eyed Pea Casserole 126

Carney, JillAngel Hair Pasta with Pink Cream Sauce 121Broccoli & Mushroom Dip 23Butternut Squash & Shrimp Soup 77Crawfish Cakes with Creollaise Sauce 19Crawfish Corn Chowder 81Original Louisiana Crawfish Pie 189Shrimp in White Remoulade 177Spinach Artichoke Dip 22Stuffed Bell Peppers 135

Caulter, BerniceBernice’s Crockpot Jambalaya 187Cheese, Bacon & Shrimp Grits 47

ChalmetteJill Dolese 184Tomato Festival 119

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Ciaccio, Chef NoahAlligator Stew 88

Conner, AngieAngie’s Mock Shoe (Maque Choux) 105Shrimp Scalloped Potatoes 177

Creole Tomato Festival, The Cajun-Zydeco Festival and the Louisiana Seafood Festival, The 49

CrowleyInternational Rice Festival 125

Cvitanovich, Chef TommySeafood Salad with Remoulade Dressing 58

DDelcambre

Delcambre Shrimp Festival 68Delcambre Shrimp Festival 68!DeRidder

Beauregard Watermelon Festival 234, 235Dolese, Jill

Jill’s Authentic White Beans & Shrimp with Bacon 184

EEbert, John

Slow Cooker Mushroom Chicken 153England, Blanche

Special Chocolate Cake 204Étouffée Festival 101Eunice

Mrs. Jake Moody 191World Championship Crawfish Etouffee Cook-off

191Ezernack, Cindy D.

Coke Salad 55Mel Tillis’ Mother’s Blueberry Cobbler 233

FFarmerville

Kent Hogan 230Lake Darbonne State Park 230Louisiana Watermelon Festival 215

Fins, Chef G. W.BBQ Shrimp Butter 69

Flores, Tracy and AndyCajun Breakfast Bake 47

Forest HillMary Pringle 111

Franklin, DannyCreole Red Snapper 164Spiced-Up Tuna Casserole 171

French Food Festival 110

G!Giant Omelette Celebration 46

Abbeville’s Giant Cajun Omelette 46Gonzales

Jambalaya Festival 188Guthrie, Josh and Nicole

Josh’s Shrimp or Crawfish Boil 187

HHaase, Nicole

Nicole’s King Cake 203Hall, Jean

Squash Casserole 115Hammond

Hammond Smokin’ BBQ Challenge 67Hammond Smokin’ BBQ Challenge 67Harahan

St. Rita Pecan Festival 34Harper, Dale

Cajun Caviar 21Cajun Fried Corn 106Ole Fashioned Hoppin’ John 125

Headlee, Chef RossChef Ross’ Pulled Pork 145Chicken Sausage Gumbo 90Corn Maque Choux 104Red Beans & Rice 142Shrimp & Corn Soup 78White Remoulade Sauce 64

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Hebert, ReneeCajun-Stuffed Eggplant 137Louisiana Sweet Tater Pone 28Renee’s Homemade Macaroni & Cheese 120

Henne, SherrieSherrie’s Bedtime Bar-B-Que Pork 144Sherrie’s Easy Seafood Gumbo 95

Hoffmann, LeslieMawMaw Mary’s Artichoke Leaves 117

Hogan, KentPeach Cobbler 230

HomerDale Tully 53, 218Miss Lizzies Shop 201Twyla Pugh 221

IInternational Rice Festival 125Iowa

Iowa Rabbit Festival 159Iowa Rabbit Festival 159

JJambalaya Festival 188Jenkins, Carol

Baked Bayou Cheesy Spaghetti 180Jim Bowie Festival & Barbecue Duel 22Johnston, Darnel & Beckia

Mom’s Chicken Sausage Linguine Casserole 148Tiger Tater Casserole 156

Joshland, Beau “Lil Bo”Battered Festival Chicken 155Chicken & Black-Eyed Peas 150Pepper Jelly Rib-Eye Steak Open-Face 130

KKaplan

Louisiana Cajun Food Fest 21Kiffe, Chef Darla

Crab Soup 74Kihnemann, Dutch & Kay

Seafood Gumbo with Roux 93Kirsch, Amy

Lo-Fat Chocolate Éclair Cake 209Miss Vivian’s Spiced Tea 10

LLaBlanc, Kyle

Barbecued Crawfish 193Crawfish Au Gratin 192Crawfish Bread 31Crawfish, Corn & Potato Chowder 80Crawfish Jambalaya 188Louisiana Meat Pies 140Three-Cheese Crawfish Quiche 48White Beans & Rice 124

LafayetteBobbi Lynne Shackelford 42, 143, 170Boudin Cook-Off 24Renee Hebert 28, 120, 222Williamson Family, The 112, 169, 178

Lake CharlesAngie Conner 105, 177Cajun Music and Food Festival 31Senator Willie Mount 211

Lake Darbonne State ParkPeach Cobbler 230

LaMaire, RayAbbeville’s Giant Cajun Omelette 46

Landry, BobbyRed ‘n’ Green 118

LaPlaceAndouille Festival 15

L. D.Shrimp & Grits 182

LecompteLecompte Pie Festival 38

Lecompte Pie Festival 38Lobell, Thea

Easy Bayou Ice Cream 232Louisiana Beef Industry Council

Cajun Beef Pepper Steak 131Ms. Ellie Zernott 132

Louisiana Cajun Food Fest 21Louisiana Corn Festival 104


Louisiana Culinary InstituteChef Ross Headlee 64, 78, 104, 142, 145Chef Ross’ Pulled Pork 145Chicken Sausage Gumbo 90Corn Maque Choux 104Red Beans & Rice 142Shrimp & Corn Soup 78White Remoulade Sauce 64

Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival 176Louisiana Swine Festival 146Louisiana Watermelon Festival 215Lydia

Lydia Cajun Food Fest 72Lydia Cajun Food Fest 72

MMarcotte, Mary

MawMaw Mary’s Artichoke Leaves 117McInnis, Bobbie

Hot Tomato Relish 57McIntosh, Artelia

Poke Salad Casserole 107Metairie

Bucktown Seafood Festival 183Leslie Hoffmann 117Mary Marcotte 117Starr Puipuro 121St. Clement of Rome Oyster Festival 7, 197

Meyer, DonnaBrisket 133Daddy’s Barbecue Sauce 69

Miss Lizzies ShopCajun Brad Pitt Cake 201

MonroeVirginia Smith 118

Morgan CityBayou BBQ Bash 133L. D. 182Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival 176

MorganzaDiane

Diane’s Famous Spaghetti Sauce 134Jeanne

Jeanne’s Cabbage Slaw 56Mount, Senator Willie

Willie’s Chocolate Chip Cookies 211Mudbug Madness 186

NNash, Stephen

Cajun Beer Bread 35Deacon Cookies 210Easy Cast-Iron Skillet Bacon Cornbread 30Red Peppered Chitterlings 162

Saints Butterscotch Brownies 217Shrimp & Okra Fire Gumbo 97Tomato Basil Cream Sauce 65

National Fried Chicken Festival 151New Iberia

Brudley’s Wild Game, Seafood & Jambalaya Cook-Off 157

Ebrar Joseph Reaux 179El Festival Español de Nueva Iberia 179World Championship Gumbo Cookoff 98

New OrleansBeignet Fest 40Bobby Landry 118Chef Andrea Apuzzo 196Daniel Williamson 131London Broil 131National Fried Chicken Festival 151Nicole Haase 203Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board 168,

174S. Thompson 132, 149, 214, 232The Creole Tomato Festival, The Cajun-Zydeco

Festival and the Louisiana Seafood Festival 49

Thompson Family 122North Louisiana

Barner Family, The 73

OOberlin

Allen Parish 79, 94Oldies But Goodies Fest & Smokin’ Oldies BBQ

Cook-Off 149Opelousas

Annual Gumbo Cook-Off 97Oyster Festival 82

PParish, Allen

Baked Potato Soup 79Duck Gumbo 94

Pentier, AngieGranddaddy’s Oyster Bacon Stew 83Muffa Pinwheels 16Party Pecan Rum Cake 200

Plaquemines ParishMinnie Popich 102

Plaquemines Parish Fair & Orange Festival, The 13Plaquemines Parish Seafood Festival 75Ponchatoula

Strawberry Festival 59Popich, Minnie

Shrimp Creole 102

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Port AllenOldies But Goodies Fest & Smokin’ Oldies BBQ

Cook-Off 149Port Barre

Port Barre Lions Club Cracklin’ Festival 87Port Barre Lions Club Cracklin’ Festival 87Pringle, Mary

Sweet Potato Casserole 111Puipuro, Starr

Baked Macaroni & Cheese 121

RReaux, Ebrar Joseph

Traditional Spanish Paella 179Robinson, Kathleen

Billie Hays’ Cheese Ball 14Brooke’s Spinach Casserole 112Chicken, Duck Andouille Sausage Gumbo 89Chris Bellas’ Chocolate Chip Pie 230Grandaddy’s Hot Potato Salad 52Grandmother’s Crawfish Casserole 194Kathleen’s “Knock You Naked” Margaritas 13Liz’s Death by Chocolate 234Mike’s Cheese Bread 35Taco Soup 73

Ruby Slipper Café, TheBananas Foster Beignets 40

Rush, ColleenGrits & Grillades 50

RustonSquire Creek Louisiana Peach Festival 231

SSeafood Promotion and Marketing Board

Alligator Stew 88BBQ Shrimp Butter 69Chef Andrea Apuzzo 196Chef Darla Kiffe 74Chef G. W. Fins 69Chef Kirk Tucker 160Chef Lauren Aswell 157Chef Noah Ciaccio 88Chef Tommy Cvitanovich 58Crab Soup 74Frog Legs & Mushrooms Teriyaki 157Grilled Fish Orleans 168Seafood Salad with Remoulade Dressing 58Shark Tidbits 174Sweet & Sour Alligator 160

Shackelford, Bobbi LynneBobbi Lynne’s “Cheaters” Red Beans & Rice 143Fresh-Catch Creole Fish Vegetable Mélange 170

Shackleford, WayneGrilled Tuna with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce 172

ShreveportMudbug Madness 186

SlidellSt. Tammany Crab Festival 195

Smith, VirginiaOkra and Tomatoes with Sausage 118

Squire Creek Louisiana Peach Festival 231Starks

Daisy Mae Watkins 110, 124Evelyn White 54, 123, 218Starks Mayhaw Festival 218, 228

Starks Mayhaw Festival 228Evelyn White 218

St. Clement of Rome Oyster Festival 7, 197St. Martinville

St. Martinville Kiwanis Club Annual Pepper Festival 135

St. Martinville Kiwanis Club Annual Pepper Festi-val 135

St. Mary Chamber of CommerceBrisket 133Daddy’s Barbecue Sauce 69Donna Meyer 69Jo Ann Bergeron 69

Strawberry Festival 59St. Rita Pecan Festival 34St. Tammany Crab Festival 195Sulphur

Boudin Wars 44Georgia L. Bonin 36

TThompson Family

Stuffed & Covered Pasta 122Thompson, S.

Andouille Rigatoni Bake 149Hot Stuff 132Louisiana Pecan Peanut Butter Cookies 214Miss Anne’s Baked Apple Dumplings 232

Tomato Festival 119Tucker, Charlie

Charlie’s Chicken Jambalaya 152Cream Cheese Shrimp Bites 17Hot Crab Soup 74Juiced Up Tea 14

Tucker, Chef KirkSweet & Sour Alligator 160

Tully, DaleDream Bars 218Exotic Chicken Salad 53


VVidalia

Jim Bowie Festival & Barbecue Duel 22

WWatkins, Daisy Mae

Candied Sweet Potatoes 110Reunion Baked Beans 124

White, EvelynCritters Candy 218Dutch Green Beans 123Pretzel Strawberry Salad 54

Williamson, DanielLondon Broil 131

Williamson Family, TheDaddy’s Hot Shrimp 178Mom’s Fried Hot Catfish 169Spicy Vegetable Bake 112

World Championship Crawfish Etouffee Cook-off 191

World Championship Gumbo Cookoff 98Zernott, Ms. Ellie

Cajun Chow Mein 132Zwolle

Anita Bostain 202Zwolle Tamale Fiesta 55

Zwolle Tamale Fiesta 55Cindy D. Ezernack 220, 233Coke Salad 55Mel Tillis’ Mother’s Blueberry Cobbler 233

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AAbbeville’s Giant Cajun Omelette 46Alligator

Alligator Stew 88Hot Gator 161Seared Gator Strips/Red Sauce 162Sweet & Sour Alligator 160

AlmondsAlmond Macaroon Fingers 210Exotic Chicken Salad 53

AndouilleAndouille Burgers 139Andouille & Chicken Cajun Meat Pie 141Andouille Rigatoni Bake 149Cajun Chili 83Chicken, Duck and Andouille Sausage Gumbo

89Garlic-Roux Chicken & Sausage Gumbo 99Red ‘n’ Green 118

Angel Hair Pasta/Pink Cream Sauce 121Angie’s Mock Shoe (Maque Choux) 105Appetizers

Billie Hays’ Cheese Ball 14Cajun Caviar 21Crab Stuffed Deviled Eggs 16Crawfish Cakes with Creollaise Sauce 19Cream Cheese Shrimp Bites 17Creole Stuffed Brie 15Muffa Pinwheels 16

ApplesMiss Anne’s Baked Apple Dumplings 232Miss Vivian’s Spiced Tea 10

Artichoke Dip, Spinach 22Artichoke Leaves, MawMaw Mary’s 117Au Gratin, Crawfish 192

BBacon Fried Cabbage 115Bacon Scalloped Potatoes 108Bacon-Shrimp Bayou Chili 85Baked Bayou Cheesy Spaghetti 180Baked Gumbo 100Baked Macaroni & Cheese 121Baked Potato Soup 79Baked Tomato Veal 129Banana

Bananas Foster Beignets 40Buttercream Banana Cupcakes 208

BarbecueBarbecued Crawfish 193BBQ Shrimp Butter 69Butter Barbecue Sauce 67Daddy’s Barbecue Sauce 69Sherrie’s Bedtime Bar-B-Que Pork 144Smoked Cajun Pork Barbecue 144Steve’s Saints BBQ Rib Rub 70

Basic Brownies 216Battered Festival Chicken 155Bayou Beef Italian 139Bayou Burgers with Creole Mayo 138Bayou Mary 12Bayou Meatloaf 136Beans

Bacon-Shrimp Bayou Chili 85Bobbi Lynne’s “Cheaters” Red Beans & Rice 143Cajun Chili 83Dutch Green Beans 123Jill’s Authentic White Beans and Shrimp with

Bacon 184Red Beans & Rice 142Reunion Baked Beans 124Taco Soup 73White Beans & Rice 124

BeefAndouille Burgers 139Bacon-Shrimp Bayou Chili 85Baked Bayou Cheesy Spaghetti 180Bayou Beef Italian 139Bayou Burgers with Creole Mayo 138Bayou Meatloaf 136Beef & Pasta Soup 72Beef Stew 86Beef Stew Louisiana-Style 87Brisket 133Cajun Beef Pepper Steak 131

Recipe Index


Cajun Chili 83Cajun Chow Mein 132Cajun Stuffed Eggplant 137Diane’s Famous Spaghetti Sauce 134Grits & Grillades 50Hot Stuff 132London Broil 131Louisiana Meat Pies 140Pepper Jelly Rib-Eye Steak Open-Face 130Reunion Baked Beans 124Stuffed Bell Peppers 135Taco Soup 73

Beer-Battered Shrimp 185Beignets, Bananas Foster 40Ben’s Oysters Rockefeller 198Ben’s Tiger Tailgate Marinade 70Bernaise Sauce, Steve’s 66Bernice’s Crockpot Jambalaya 187Beverages

Bayou Mary 12Cranberry Collins 11Juiced Up Tea 14Kathleen’s “Knock You Naked” Margaritas 13Miss Vivian’s Spiced Tea 10

Billie Hays’ Cheese Ball 14Bisque, Shrimp 76Blackened Fish 165Blackened Shrimp 174Blueberry Cobbler, Mel Tillis’ Mother’s 233Bobbi Lynne’s “Cheaters” Red Beans & Rice 143Boiled Crawfish 186Bourbon Mustard Mop 66Bourbon Sauce 36Brandy Peaches 38Bread

Cajun Beer Bread 35Cajun Breakfast Bake 47Cajun Chicken & Dumplings 153Crawfish Bread 31Crawfish Puppies 32Easy Cast-Iron Skillet Bacon Cornbread 30Louisiana Sweet Tater Pone 28Mike’s Cheese Bread 35Miss Anne’s Baked Apple Dumplings 232Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Biscuits 42Oyster Fritters 198Pain Perdu (Lost Bread) 41Sticky Pecan Crescents 34Yeast Brunch Rolls 33

BreakfastAbbeville’s Giant Cajun Omelette 46Cajun Breakfast Bake 47Cajun No-Shell Quiche 48Cheese, Bacon & Shrimp Grits 47Grits & Grillades 50

Instant Eggs Benedict 43Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Biscuits 42Pain Perdu (Lost Bread) 41Three-Cheese Crawfish Quiche 48

Brie, Creole Stuffed 15Brisket 133Broccoli

Broccoli Bacon Casserole 114Broccoli & Mushroom Dip 23North Louisiana Broccoli ‘n Swiss Soup 73

Broiled Horseradish Flounder 168Brooke’s Spinach Casserole 112Brownies

Basic Brownies 216Saints Butterscotch Brownies 217

Buffalo Frog Legs 156Burgers

Andouille Burgers 139Bayou Burgers with Creole Mayo 138

Butter Barbecue Sauce 67Buttercream Banana Cupcakes 208Butter Cream Sauce 68Butternut Squash & Shrimp Soup 77Butterscotch

Deacon Cookies 210Saints Butterscotch Brownies 217

CCabbage, Bacon Fried 115Cajun Baked Chicken Thighs 151Cajun Beef Pepper Steak 131Cajun Beer Bread 35Cajun Black-Eyed Pea Gumbo 99Cajun Brad Pitt Cake 201Cajun Breakfast Bake 47Cajun Caviar 21Cajun Chicken & Dumplings 153Cajun Chili 83Cajun Chow Mein 132Cajun Fried Corn 106Cajun Hot Tuna Steaks 173Cajun No-Shell Quiche 48Cajun Rabbit 159Cajun Shrimp Boil 175Cajun Stuffed Eggplant 137Cajun Yogurt Salad Dressing 62Cakes

Buttercream Banana Cupcakes 208Cajun Brad Pitt Cake 201Crunchy-Top Buttermilk Cake 206Liz’s Death by Chocolate 234Lo-Fat Chocolate Éclair Cake 209Morganza Cake 207Nicole’s King Cake 203Party Pecan Rum Cake 200

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Patient Coconut Cake 2067-Up Pound Cake 202Special Chocolate Cake 204Spice Cake a la Louisian 205

Candied Sweet Potatoes 110Candies

Chocolate Whiskey Balls 212Critters Candy 218

CarrotsBeef & Pasta Soup 72Beef Stew 86Beef Stew Louisiana-Style 87Cajun Shrimp Boil 175Crawdad Slaw 57Fresh-Catch Creole Fish & Vegetable Mélange

170Grilled Creole Vegetables 114Hot Stuff 132

Charlie’s Chicken Jambalaya 152Cheese, Bacon & Shrimp Grits 47Cheese Ball, Billie Hays’ 14Chef Ross’ Pulled Pork 145Cherries

Coke Salad 55Fruit Cake Cookies 212Mustard Ham 146

ChickenAndouille & Chicken Cajun Meat Pie 141Baked Gumbo 100Battered Festival Chicken 155Bernice’s Crockpot Jambalaya 187Cajun Baked Chicken Thighs 151Cajun Breakfast Bake 47Cajun Chicken & Dumplings 153Charlie’s Chicken Jambalaya 152Chicken & Black-Eyed Peas 150Chicken, Duck Andouille Sausage Gumbo 89Chicken Etouffée 100Chicken Sausage Gumbo 90Combo Gumbo 98Exotic Chicken Salad 53Garlic-Roux Chicken & Sausage Gumbo 99Good Ole Fried Chicken 154Mom’s Chicken Sausage Linguine Casserole 148Slow Cooker Mushroom Chicken 153Taco Soup 73Tiger Tater Casserole 156Traditional Spanish Paella 179

ChiliBacon-Shrimp Bayou Chili 85Cajun Chili 83

Chitterlings, Red Peppered 162Chive Mashed Potatoes 109

ChocolateAlmond Macaroon Fingers 210Basic Brownies 216Cajun Brad Pitt Cake 201Chocolate Whiskey Balls 212Chris Bellas’ Chocolate Chip Pie 230Critters Candy 218Liz’s Death by Chocolate 234Lo-Fat Chocolate Éclair Cake 209Morganza Cake 207Snowcapped Mountains 234Special Chocolate Cake 204Willie’s Chocolate Chip Cookies 211

ChowderCrawfish Corn Chowder 81Crawfish, Corn & Potato Chowder 80Louisiana Oyster Chowder 82

Chow Mein, Cajun 132Chris Bellas’ Chocolate Chip Pie 230Citrus Pecan Vinaigrette 58Cobblers

Mel Tillis’ Mother’s Blueberry Cobbler 233Peach Cobbler 230

CoconutDeacon Cookies 210Dream Bars 218Patient Coconut Cake 206Snowcapped Mountains 234

Coke Salad 55Cole Slaw

Crawdad Slaw 57Jeanne’s Cabbage Slaw 56

Collard Greens, Home-Style 113Combo Gumbo 98Cookies

Almond Macaroon Fingers 210Chocolate Whiskey Balls 212Deacon Cookies 210Dream Bars 218Fruit Cake Cookies 212Louisiana Pecan-Peanut Butter Cookies 214Sour Cream Molasses Cookies 213Willie’s Chocolate Chip Cookies 211

CornAngie’s Mock Shoe (Maque Choux) 105Beef Stew 86Boiled Crawfish 186Cajun Caviar 21Cajun Fried Corn 106Cajun Shrimp Boil 175Corn Macque Choux 104Crawfish Bread 31Crawfish Corn Chowder 81Crawfish, Corn & Potato Chowder 80Easy Crawfish Gumbo 96


Fresh-Catch Creole Fish Vegetable Mélange 170Ham & Okra Gumbo 96North Louisiana Broccoli ‘n Swiss Soup 73Red ‘n’ Green 118Shrimp and Corn Soup 78Taco Soup 73Veggie Gumbo 92

CrabCrabmeat Etouffée 101Crab & Red Tater Salad 53Crab Soup 74Crab Stuffed Deviled Eggs 16Hot Crab Soup 74Jeanne’s Cabbage Slaw 56Kettle-Boiled Crabs 195New Orleans Eggplant Crabcakes 196Seafood Gumbo Filé 91Seafood Gumbo with Roux 93Seafood Salad with Remoulade Dressing 58Sherrie’s Easy Seafood Gumbo 95Stuffed Flounder 166

Crab Cake Tartar Sauce 64Cranberry

Cranberry Collins 11Juiced Up Tea 14

Craw Daddy Casserole 193Crawdad Slaw 57Crawfish

Abbeville’s Giant Cajun Omelette 46Barbecued Crawfish 193Boiled Crawfish 186Craw Daddy Casserole 193Crawdad Slaw 57Crawfish Au Gratin 192Crawfish Bread 31Crawfish Cakes 194Crawfish Cakes/Creollaise Sauce 19Crawfish Corn Chowder 81Crawfish, Corn & Potato Chowder 80Crawfish Jambalaya 188Crawfish Puppies 32Easy Crawfish Gumbo 96Grandmother’s Crawfish Casserole 194Josh’s Shrimp or Crawfish Boil 187Original Louisiana Crawfish Pie 189Seafood Salad with Remoulade Dressing 58Three-Cheese Crawfish Quiche 48

Cream Cheese Shrimp Bites 17Creole Blue Cheese Dressing 63Creole Mayo 138Creole Oil & Vinegar Dressing 61Creole Red Snapper 164Creole Sauce 26Creole Seafood Linguine Casserole 181Creole-Smoked Turkey Lasagna 158

Creole Stuffed Brie 15Creole Tarter Sauce 65Creollaise Sauce 19Critters Candy 218Crunchy-Top Buttermilk Cake 206Cucumber

Cucumber Dressing 59Grilled Tuna with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce 172

Cupcakes, Buttercream Banana 208

DDaddy’s Barbecue Sauce 69Daddy’s Hot Shrimp 178Deacon Cookies 210Desserts. See also Beignets, Bread Pudding,

CobblersEasy Bayou Ice Cream 232Liz’s Death by Chocolate 234Miss Anne’s Baked Apple Dumplings 232Snowcapped Mountains 234Watermelon in a Blanket 235

Deviled Eggs, Crab Stuffed 16Diane’s Famous Spaghetti Sauce 134Dips

Broccoli & Mushroom Dip 23Cajun Caviar 21Shrimp Cocktail 17Spinach Artichoke Dip 22

Dream Bars 218Dressing

Cajun Yogurt Salad Dressing 62Citrus Pecan Vinaigrette 58Creole Blue Cheese Dressing 63Creole Oil & Vinegar Dressing 61Cucumber Dressing 59Honey Dressing 60Honey Mustard Vinaigrette 61Louisiana Italian Dressing 60Remoulade Dressing 58

DuckChicken, Duck Andouille Sausage Gumbo 89Duck Gumbo 94

Dumplings, Cajun Chicken & 153Dumplings, Miss Anne’s Baked Apple 232Dutch Green Beans 123

EEasy Bayou Ice Cream 232Easy Cast-Iron Skillet Bacon Cornbread 30Easy Crawfish Gumbo 96Eggplant, Cajun Stuffed 137Eggplant Crabcakes, New Orleans 196Eggs Benedict 43

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ÉtoufféeChicken Etouffée 100Crabmeat Etouffee 101Shrimp Etouffée 176

Exotic Chicken Salad 53

FFish

Blackened Fish 165Broiled Horseradish Flounder 168Creole Red Snapper 164Fresh-Catch Creole Fish Vegetable Mélange 170Grilled Fish Orleans 168Memorial Day Fish Soup 75Mom’s Fried Hot Catfish 169Pan-Fried Pecan Cayenne Catfish 167Shark Tidbits 174Stuffed Flounder 166

French Toast, Pain Perdu 41Fresh-Catch Creole Fish & Vegetable Mélange 170Fried Okra 116Fried Oysters 197Fritters, Oyster 198Frog Legs

Buffalo Frog Legs 156Frog Legs & Mushrooms Teriyaki 157

Fruit Cake Cookies 212

GGarlic-Roux Chicken & Sausage Gumbo 99Good Ole Fried Chicken 154Grandaddy’s Hot Potato Salad 52Granddaddy’s Oyster Bacon Stew 83Grandmother’s Crawfish Casserole 194Grapes

Exotic Chicken Salad 53Grape Salad 56

Grape Salad 56Green Beans, Dutch 123Grilled Creole Vegetables 114Grilled Fish Orleans 168Grilled Tuna with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce 172Grits

Cheese, Bacon & Shrimp Grits 47Grits & Grillades 50Shrimp & Grits 182

GumboBaked Gumbo 100Cajun Black-Eyed Pea Gumbo 99Chicken, Duck Andouille Sausage Gumbo 89Chicken Sausage Gumbo 90Combo Gumbo 98Duck Gumbo 94Easy Crawfish Gumbo 96Garlic-Roux Chicken & Sausage Gumbo 99

Ham & Okra Gumbo 96Seafood Gumbo Filé 91Seafood Gumbo with Roux 93Sherrie’s Easy Seafood Gumbo 95Shrimp & Okra Fire Gumbo 97Veggie Gumbo 92

HHam

Cajun No-Shell Quiche 48Charlie’s Chicken Jambalaya 152Ham & Okra Gumbo 96Instant Eggs Benedict 43Muffa Pinwheels 16Mustard Ham 146North Louisiana Broccoli ‘n Swiss Soup 73Ole Fashioned Hoppin’ John 125Red Beans & Rice 142Traditional Spanish Paella 179White Beans & Rice 124

Holy Trinity Mardi Gras Potatoes 109Home-Style Collard Greens 113Hominy Casserole 106Honey Dressing 60Honey Mustard Vinaigrette 61Hot Crab Soup 74Hot Gator 161Hot Sausage & Black-Eyed Pea Casserole 126Hot Stuff 132Hot Tomato Relish 57Hushpuppies, Crawfish 32

IIce Cream, Easy Bayou 232Instant Eggs Benedict 43

JJambalaya

Bernice’s Crockpot Jambalaya 187Charlie’s Chicken Jambalaya 152Crawfish Jambalaya 188

Jeanne’s Cabbage Slaw 56Jill’s Authentic White Beans Shrimp w/ Bacon 184Josh’s Shrimp or Crawfish Boil 187Juiced Up Tea 14

KKathleen’s “Knock You Naked” Margaritas 13Kettle-Boiled Crabs 195King Cake, Nicole’s 203

LLiz’s Death by Chocolate 234Lo-Fat Chocolate Éclair Cake 209London Broil 131


Louisiana Italian Dressing 60Louisiana Meat Pies 140Louisiana Oyster Chowder 82Louisiana Pecan-Peanut Butter Cookies 214Louisiana Sweet Tater Pone 28

MMacaroni & Cheese, Baked 121Macaroni & Cheese, Renee’s Homemade 120Maque Choux, Angie’s Mock Shoe 105Maque Choux, Corn 104Margaritas, Kathleen’s “Knock You Naked” 13Marinade, Ben’s Tiger Tailgate 70MawMaw Mary’s Artichoke Leaves 117Mayo Sauce 63Meaty Black-Eyed Peas 126Mel Tillis’ Mother’s Blueberry Cobbler 233Memorial Day Fish Soup 75Mike’s Cheese Bread 35Miss Anne’s Baked Apple Dumplings 232Miss Vivian’s Spiced Tea 10Mom’s Chicken & Sausage Linguine Casserole 148Mom’s Fried Hot Catfish 169Morganza Cake 207Muffa Pinwheels 16Mushrooms

Andouille Burgers 139Baked Bayou Cheesy Spaghetti 180Barbecued Crawfish 193Beef Stew 86Broccoli & Mushroom Dip 23Brooke’s Spinach Casserole 112Cajun Rabbit 159Creole-Smoked Turkey Lasagna 158Fresh-Catch Creole Fish Vegetable Mélange 170Frog Legs & Mushrooms Teriyaki 157Grilled Fish Orleans 168Mom’s Chicken Sausage Linguine Casserole 148Muffa Pinwheels 16Original Louisiana Crawfish Pie 189Shrimp & Grits 182Shrimp Scalloped Potatoes 177Slow Cooker Mushroom Chicken 153

Mustard Ham 146

NNew Orleans Eggplant Crabcakes 196Nicole’s King Cake 203North Louisiana Broccoli ‘n Swiss Soup 73Nuts

Basic Brownies 216Deacon Cookies 210Dream Bars 218Spice Cake a la Louisian 205Willie’s Chocolate Chip Cookies 211

OOkra

Chicken, Duck and Andouille Sausage Gumbo 89

Chicken Sausage Gumbo 90Combo Gumbo 98Easy Crawfish Gumbo 96Fried Okra 116Ham & Okra Gumbo 96Hot Sausage & Black-Eyed Pea Casserole 126Okra and Tomatoes with Sausage 118Okra & Bacon Casserole 119Red ‘n’ Green 118Seafood Gumbo with Roux 93Sherrie’s Easy Seafood Gumbo 95Shrimp & Okra Fire Gumbo 97Veggie Gumbo 92

Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Biscuits 42Ole Fashioned Hoppin’ John 125Olives

Baked Bayou Cheesy Spaghetti 180Cajun Rabbit 159Muffa Pinwheels 16Rolled & Stuffed Pork Chops 147Shrimp in White Remoulade 177

Omelette, Abbeville’s Giant Cajun 46Orange

Citrus Pecan Vinaigrette 58Juiced Up Tea 14Miss Vivian’s Spiced Tea 10

Original Louisiana Crawfish Pie 189Oysters

Ben’s Oysters Rockefeller 198Fried Oysters 197Granddaddy’s Oyster Bacon Stew 83Louisiana Oyster Chowder 82Oyster Fritters 198Seafood Gumbo Filé 91

PPain Perdu (Lost Bread) 41Pan-Fried Pecan Cayenne Catfish 167Pan-Seared Veal 128Party Pecan Rum Cake 200Pasta

Andouille Rigatoni Bake 149Angel Hair Pasta with Pink Cream Sauce 121Baked Bayou Cheesy Spaghetti 180Baked Macaroni & Cheese 121Bayou Beef Italian 139Beef & Pasta Soup 72Creole Seafood Linguine Casserole 181Creole-Smoked Turkey Lasagna 158Grilled Fish Orleans 168

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Hot Stuff 132Mom’s Chicken Sausage Linguine Casserole 148Renee’s Homemade Macaroni & Cheese 120Spiced-Up Tuna Casserole 171Stuffed & Covered Pasta 122

Patient Coconut Cake 206Peaches

Brandy Peaches 38Peach Cobbler 230

Peanut ButterCritters Candy 218Louisiana Pecan-Peanut Butter Cookies 214

PeasCajun Black-Eyed Pea Gumbo 99Cajun Caviar 21Chicken & Black-Eyed Peas 150Hot Sausage & Black-Eyed Pea Casserole 126Meaty Black-Eyed Peas 126Ole Fashioned Hoppin’ John 125Spiced-Up Tuna Casserole 171Traditional Spanish Paella 179

PecansBillie Hays’ Cheese Ball 14Broccoli Bacon Casserole 114Cajun Fried Corn 106Chocolate Whiskey Balls 212Chris Bellas’ Chocolate Chip Pie 230Citrus Pecan Vinaigrette 58Coke Salad 55Critters Candy 218Fruit Cake Cookies 212Grape Salad 56Louisiana Pecan-Peanut Butter Cookies 214Miss Anne’s Baked Apple Dumplings 232Pan-Fried Pecan Cayenne Catfish 167Party Pecan Rum Cake 200Spicy Vegetable Bake 112Sticky Pecan Crescents 34Sweet Potato Casserole 111Traditional Pecan Pie 231

Pepper Jelly Rib-Eye Steak Open-Face 130Pies

Andouille & Chicken Cajun Meat Pie 141Chris Bellas’ Chocolate Chip Pie 230Louisiana Meat Pies 140Original Louisiana Crawfish Pie 189Traditional Pecan Pie 231

PineappleCoke Salad 55Exotic Chicken Salad 53Fruit Cake Cookies 212Miss Vivian’s Spiced Tea 10Mustard Ham 146Sweet & Sour Alligator 160

Poached Eggs 43Poke Salad Casserole 107Pone, Louisiana Sweet Tater 28Pork

Bayou Meatloaf 136Cajun Stuffed Eggplant 137Chef Ross’ Pulled Pork 145Home-Style Collard Greens 113Louisiana Meat Pies 140Rolled & Stuffed Pork Chops 147Sherrie’s Bedtime Bar-B-Que Pork 144Smoked Cajun Pork Barbecue 144

PotatoesBacon Scalloped Potatoes 108Baked Potato Soup 79Beef Stew 86Beef Stew Louisiana-Style 87Boiled Crawfish 186Cajun Breakfast Bake 47Cajun Shrimp Boil 175Chive Mashed Potatoes 109Crab & Red Tater Salad 53Crawfish Corn Chowder 81Crawfish, Corn & Potato Chowder 80Fresh-Catch Creole Fish & Vegetable Mélange

170Grandaddy’s Hot Potato Salad 52Grilled Creole Vegetables 114Holy Trinity Mardi Gras Potatoes 109Louisiana Oyster Chowder 82Shrimp Onion Tot Casserole 183Shrimp Scalloped Potatoes 177Tiger Tater Casserole 156

Pretzel Strawberry Salad 54

QQuiche

Cajun No-Shell Quiche 48Three-Cheese Crawfish Quiche 48

RRabbit, Cajun 159Raisins

Bananas Foster Beignets 40Red Beans & Rice 142Red ‘n’ Green 118Red Peppered Chitterlings 162Relish

Hot Tomato Relish 57Remoulades

Shrimp in White Remoulade 177White Remoulade Sauce 64

Remoulade, Shrimp in White 177Renee’s Homemade Macaroni & Cheese 120Reunion Baked Beans 124


RiceAlligator Stew 88Bernice’s Crockpot Jambalaya 187Bobbi Lynne’s “Cheaters” Red Beans & Rice 143Broccoli Bacon Casserole 114Brooke’s Spinach Casserole 112Cajun Beef Pepper Steak 131Cajun Chow Mein 132Charlie’s Chicken Jambalaya 152Crawfish Jambalaya 188Creole Red Snapper 164Easy Crawfish Gumbo 96Grandmother’s Crawfish Casserole 194Ole Fashioned Hoppin’ John 125Red Beans & Rice 142Seafood Gumbo with Roux 93Shrimp Etouffée 176Stuffed Bell Peppers 135Three-Cheese Crawfish Quiche 48White Beans & Rice 124

Rolled & Stuffed Pork Chops 147Rub, Steve’s Saints BBQ Rib 70

SSaints Butterscotch Brownies 217Salads

Coke Salad 55Crab & Red Tater Salad 53Exotic Chicken Salad 53Grandaddy’s Hot Potato Salad 52Grape Salad 56Pretzel Strawberry Salad 54Seafood Salad with Remoulade Dressing 58

SaucesBananas Foster Sauce 40BBQ Shrimp Butter 69Bourbon Mustard Mop 66Bourbon Sauce 36Butter Barbecue Sauce 67Butter Cream Sauce 68Crab Cake Tarter Sauce 64Creole Mayo 138Creole Sauce 26Creole Tarter Sauce 65Creollaise Sauce 19Daddy’s Barbecue Sauce 69Diane’s Famous Spaghetti Sauce 134Mayo Sauce 63Steve’s Bernaise Sauce 66Tomato Basil Cream Sauce 65White Remoulade Sauce 64

SausageBaked Bayou Cheesy Spaghetti 180Baked Gumbo 100Bayou Beef Italian 139

Bayou Burgers with Creole Mayo 138Bernice’s Crockpot Jambalaya 187Bobbi Lynne’s “Cheaters” Red Beans & Rice 143Cajun Black-Eyed Pea Gumbo 99Cajun Breakfast Bake 47Cajun Shrimp Boil 175Charlie’s Chicken Jambalaya 152Chicken Sausage Gumbo 90Crawfish Jambalaya 188Creole Stuffed Brie 15Duck Gumbo 94Easy Crawfish Gumbo 96Hot Sausage & Black-Eyed Pea Casserole 126Meaty Black-Eyed Peas 126Mom’s Chicken & Sausage Linguine Casserole

148Okra and Tomatoes with Sausage 118Red Beans & Rice 142Seafood Gumbo Filé 91Stuffed & Covered Pasta 122Tiger Tater Casserole 156Traditional Spanish Paella 179

SeafoodCreole Seafood Linguine Casserole 181Seafood Gumbo Filé 91Seafood Gumbo with Roux 93Sherrie’s Easy Seafood Gumbo 95Traditional Spanish Paella 179

Seared Gator Strips with Red Sauce 1627-Up Pound Cake 202Shark Tidbits 174Sherrie’s Bedtime Bar-B-Que Pork 144Sherrie’s Easy Seafood Gumbo 95Shrimp

Bacon-Shrimp Bayou Chili 85Baked Bayou Cheesy Spaghetti 180Baked Gumbo 100BBQ Shrimp Butter 69Beer-Battered Shrimp 185Bernice’s Crockpot Jambalaya 187Blackened Shrimp 174Butternut Squash & Shrimp Soup 77Cajun Shrimp Boil 175Cheese, Bacon & Shrimp Grits 47Combo Gumbo 98Crawfish Corn Chowder 81Crawfish Jambalaya 188Cream Cheese Shrimp Bites 17Creole Seafood Linguine Casserole 181Daddy’s Hot Shrimp 178Grilled Fish Orleans 168Jill’s Authentic Beans Shrimp w/ Bacon 184Josh’s Shrimp or Crawfish Boil 187MawMaw Mary’s Artichoke Leaves 117Memorial Day Fish Soup 75

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Remoulade Dressing 58Seafood Gumbo Filé 91Seafood Gumbo with Roux 93Sherrie’s Easy Seafood Gumbo 95Shrimp Bisque 76Shrimp Cocktail 17Shrimp & Corn Soup 78Shrimp Creole 102Shrimp Etouffée 176Shrimp & Grits 182Shrimp in White Remoulade 177Shrimp & Okra Fire Gumbo 97Shrimp Onion Tot Casserole 183Shrimp Scalloped Potatoes 177Stuffed & Covered Pasta 122Traditional Spanish Paella 179

Slow Cooker Mushroom Chicken 153Smoked Cajun Pork Barbecue 144Snowcapped Mountains 234Soups. See also Bisque, Chowders, Stews

Baked Potato Soup 79Beef & Pasta Soup 72Butternut Squash & Shrimp Soup 77Crab Soup 74Hot Crab Soup 74Memorial Day Fish Soup 75North Louisiana Broccoli ’n’ Swiss Soup 73Shrimp & Corn Soup 78Taco Soup 73

Sour Cream Molasses Cookies 213Special Chocolate Cake 204Spice Cake a la Louisian 205Spiced-Up Tuna Casserole 171Spicy Vegetable Bake 112Spinach

Ben’s Oysters Rockefeller 198Brooke’s Spinach Casserole 112Spinach Artichoke Dip 22Three-Cheese Crawfish Quiche 48

SquashButternut Squash & Shrimp Soup 77Squash Casserole 115Veggie Gumbo 92

Steve’s Bernaise Sauce 66Steve’s Saints BBQ Rib Rub 70Stew

Alligator Stew 88Beef Stew 86Beef Stew Louisiana-Style 87Granddaddy’s Oyster Bacon Stew 83

Sticky Pecan Crescents 34Strawberry Salad, Pretzel 54Stuffed Bell Peppers 135Stuffed & Covered Pasta 122Stuffed Flounder 166

Sweet PotatoesCandied Sweet Potatoes 110Louisiana Sweet Tater Pone 28Sweet Potato Casserole 111

Sweet & Sour Alligator 160

TTartar Sauce

Crab Cake Tartar Sauce 64Creole Tartar Sauce 65

TeaJuiced Up Tea 14Miss Vivian’s Spiced Tea 10

Three-Cheese Crawfish Quiche 48Tiger Tater Casserole 156Tomato Basil Cream Sauce 65Traditional Pecan Pie 231Traditional Spanish Paella 179Tuna

Cajun Hot Tuna Steaks 173Grilled Tuna with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce 172Spiced-Up Tuna Casserole 171

TurkeyAndouille & Chicken Cajun Meat Pie 141Bobbi Lynne’s “Cheaters” Red Beans & Rice 143Creole-Smoked Turkey Lasagna 158Taco Soup 73

VVeal

Baked Tomato Veal 129Pan-Seared Veal 128

VegetablesCajun Chow Mein 132Grilled Creole Vegetables 114Spicy Vegetable Bake 112Veggie Gumbo 92

WWater Chestnuts

Exotic Chicken Salad 53Grilled Creole Vegetables 114

WatermelonSnowcapped Mountains 234Watermelon in a Blanket 235

White Beans & Rice 124White Remoulade Sauce 64Willie’s Chocolate Chip Cookies 211

YYeast Brunch Rolls 33

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