Cajun

Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo

Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo

Ingredients 1/3 cup oil 1/4 cup flour 4 cups chicken broth 1 1/2 pounds medium or large shrimp, peeled and de-veined, tails removed 1 pound andouille sausage, thinly sliced 3 celery ribs, chopped 1 small onion, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 6-ounce can tomato paste 3 teaspoons minced garlic 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes with liquid 1/2 pound frozen okra 2-4 teaspoons hot sauce – preferrably Cholula  1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning […]

Cajun Chicken Mac and Cheese

Cajun Chicken Mac and Cheese

Chicken Ingredients 4 chicken breasts 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (more or less to taste) Mac and Cheese Ingredients 16 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked al dente and drained 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 3 cups whole milk, slightly warmed 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 tablespoons cajun seasoning 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded Chicken Directions Season both sides of […]

Dirty Rice

Dirty Rice

Ingredients 1 (14-ounce) can chicken broth 1 1/2 cups water 1 bay leaf 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice 1 tablespoon bacon grease or Vegetable oil 1/2 pound ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped 1 celery rib, chopped 1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme Directions Set aside 1/2 cup of the chicken broth and […]

Cajun Shrimp and Pasta

Cajun Shrimp and Pasta

Ingredients 1 tablespoon kosher salt 8 ounces penne pasta 1 pound raw shrimp deveined, cleaned, tail removed 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup parmesan cheese Directions Add salt to a large pot of water […]

Cajun (Creole) Seasoning

Cajun (Creole) Seasoning

Ingredients 2 teaspoon paprika 2 teaspoon garlic pepper 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon Kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves Directions Mix and store in airtight container.  This is pretty […]

Cajun Rice and Shrimp

Cajun Rice and Shrimp

Ingredients for the rice 2 1/4 cups chicken broth 1 cup long grain rice 1/2 cup onion, minced 1/4 cup celery, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 tablespoons butter 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried basil Salt & pepper […]

Jambalaya

Jambalaya

For many, many years I made Zatarain’s jambalaya out of a box, and added polska kielbasa as the meat.  A few years ago my husband decided that he didn’t really like that meal anymore, so I quit making it. I am not sure exactly why I never […]

VooDoo Chicken

VooDoo Chicken

Ingredients 1 teaspoon salt 4 bay leaves 1 teaspoon file powder 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon dried onion 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon ground thyme 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon […]

Drunken Chicken

Drunken Chicken

Ingredients 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1/4 cup oil 1/4 cup flour 2 14.5-ounce can of tomato sauce 1 12-ounce can/bottle of beer 2 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon thyme 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon white pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon oregano […]

Shrimp and Grits

Shrimp and Grits

This recipe is absolutely, positively amazing. Beware, the shrimp are super hot. If you like flavor, just not too much heat, you can cut down on the red pepper flakes and cayenne a bit.  I found this recipe on the internet and made lots of changes […]