Cajun mardi gras recipes

Cajun Bread Pudding with Praline Sauce

I am surprised more folks haven't tried this. I have been asked for this recipe more times than I can remember.…

Chicken, Andouille and Shrimp Gumbo

So as I said in my last posting I am doing a Gumbo. I found out my dear friends from IA actually sort of follow…

Louisiana Gumbo

My recipe combines the dark roux, seafood and spice of the Cajun version; and the savory tomatoes and other vegetables of the Creole dish.

Cajun Bread Pudding with Praline Sauce

The Praline Sauce is a stand-alone that will add depth and excitement to any cake or pudding, but it marries…

Grilled Catfish with Red Rice and Lemon Butter

This is a truly delicious meal. Our kids loved it as much as we did. We made a version of the fish with Lemon…

Mild Blackened Catfish

I made this mild version of blackened catfish for my family. The dish turned out perfect for my kids, and my husband and I added extra cayenne…

Bread Pudding with Pralines and Bourbon-Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Emeril's Bread Pudding, Paula's pralines and my bourbon-vanilla bean ice cream...my homage to the great state…

CREOLE LASAGNE

Instant Pot Cajun Chicken & Rice

This is easy to throw together. It's done quickly. Hubby and I had 2 meals out of it. It was better the second…

Shrimp Barbeque

Watch out! There is alot of butter in this dish - but life is an adventure and we have to occasionally take some risks! You will want a good French…

Cajun Chicken Linguine Alfredo

A bit spicy, a bit creamy, this decadent pasta brings a classic Chicken Alfredo to a whole new level. It’s bursting with flavor and spice thanks to…

Shrimp Etouffee

"The word Etouffee (Ay-2-FAY) translates roughly to smothered , stewed, or braised"

Mikey's Chicken & Sausage Gumbo

Dark rich style gumbo. Have all veggies, seasons, chicken and sausage prepared and ready before you start the roux. Be very careful not to burn…

Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya

Although there are many steps in this recipe it will result in a flavorful Jambalaya keeping all the ingredients integrity in the final product.…

Gumbo Z'Herbs

Gumbo Z'Herbs is often referred to as the king of gumbos in New Orleans. In predominantly Catholic South Louisiana, it was traditionally served on…