Creole chicken breasts
1/4 C onion, diced fine 1/4 C red or green bell pepper, diced fine 3 cloves garlic, minced 14 oz can diced tomatoes, not drained 2 t Worcestershire sauce 2 t apple cider vinegar 2…
Fried Artichoke Po’Boy
A vegetarian alternative to the oyster po’boy. Are artichoke hearts an aphrodisiac, like oysters? 1 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, rinsed and well-drained 2 eggs 1/2 C milk 1/2 C flour 1 t onion powder 1/4…
Cajun Jambalaya in the slow cooker
This flavorful recipe comes from Julie Miller, Barry’s sister. It’s quite mild, so we add Melinda’s XXXX hot sauce to taste. Serves 8. The smaller amounts allow it to fit in a slightly smaller crockpot.…
Let them eat (king) cake
On the feast of the Epiphany, January 6th, my husband’s mother baked a cake. Not just any cake, though — a king cake. It came from a fancy mix we’d picked up a couple of…
Cajun Seasoning (for Blackened Chicken or Fish)
Version 1: 3 T paprika 1 T onion powder 1 T garlic powder 1 T cayenne 1 T thyme 2 t black pepper 2 t white pepper 1 1/2 t oregano or rosemary (May not…
Red Beans and Rice (From Dave Cash)
* 3 lbs dried, soaked red beans * uh uhnion, chopped * Gramps, the green bell pepper, chopped * several good shakes of chili powder * a nice bit of cumin * enough Hungarian paprika…