Cajun Grilled Rib Eyes + Father's Day Faves

With Father's Day just a few days away, I've been putting the finishing touches on the special menu that I'll be preparing for my Dad. I love to make his favorite dishes all year long, but especially on Father's Day. I've been so blessed to have such a kind and loving father and it makes me so happy to spoil him on his special day. He has a bit of a sweet tooth, so I will be making some of his favorite desserts, too. This is what I have so far and I'm sure I'll be adding a few more.

Father's Day Menu

Crab Stuffed Jalapenos ~Jalapeno Cheese Bread

Grilled Cajun Rib Eyes ~ Grilled Bourbon-Glazed Shrimp ~ Loaded Baked Potato Casserole ~ Creole Summer Salad w/ Tabasco Vinaigrette ~ 

Cajun Cake w/ Peanut Butter Icing ~ Chocolate Praline Cheesecake ~ (recipes below)

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Grilled Cajun Rib Eyes

4 (8 inch) Rib Eye steaks
Worcestershire sauce

Cajun Steak Rub

1/2 cup smoky paprika
1/3 cup salt
1/3 cup garlic powder
1/3 cup onion powder
2 tbs.'s dried thyme
2 tbs.'s dried oregano
2 tbs.'s black pepper
2 tbs.'s cayenne pepper

Combine all ingredients in food processor and pulse until well blended. Place any unused rub in an airtight container and use for up to 3 months.

Place 4 steaks in a shallow 13 x 9 inch pan. Rub the Cajun rub into the meat on both sides. Sprinkle generously with Worcestershire sauce on both sides and cover and let sit at room temperature, for 30 minutes. Preheat grill on high heat and place steaks directly on grill and close lid.  Grill for 6 minutes, on each side for medium rare, and to 8 minutes on each side, for medium. Baste with BBQ sauce, if desired. Always use tongs to turn steaks, to keep juices in. Sinfully good!
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Grilled Bourbon-Glazed Shrimp Skewers

1 lb. (24 count) large shrimp,
peeled and deveined

1 tsp. olive oil
2 tsp.'s minced garlic
4 tbs.'s butter, cut into pieces
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

1 tbs. Cajun seasoning
Few shakes Tabasco
2 tbs.'s bourbon

Season shrimp with Cajun seasoning. In a small saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and stir until golden. Remove from heat and add bourbon, Worcestershire and Tabasco. On low heat,  add butter gradually, until glaze forms. Place shrimp on skewers and brush with bourbon glaze. Grill on medium heat about 5 minutes on each side. Baste shrimp often. Cest bon, cher! 

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Loaded Baked Potato Casserole

3 lbs. red potatoes, peeled and cubed

1 tsp. salt
6 hard boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
6 slices bacon, cooked, drained and crumbled
1 bunch green onions, including tops, sliced
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 oz.'s  light sour cream
1/2 cup light mayo
2 tbs.'s Creole mustard
1 tbs. or more Cajun seasoning


Add salt to a large pot of water, add potatoes and bring to a boil, and boil for 13 to 15 minutes or until tender. Drain and transfer to a large baking dish or oven proof bowl. Sprinkle potatoes with Cajun seasoning and mix well.. In medium bowl, combine sour cream, mayo, and mustard, and a few good shakes of Tabasco. Add chopped eggs and stir until blended. Add the egg mixture to the potatoes and mix until well blended. Top with shredded cheese, green onions, and bacon. Bake in a preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until cheese melts. Out of this world!

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Creole Summer Salad w/ Tabasco Vinaigrette

Combine all ingredients in a large salad bowl.


2 cucumbers, washed and diced

1 carton cherry tomatoes, cut in half

1 onion, chopped

1 bell pepper, chopped

1/2 cup Spanish olives

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped





Tabasco Vinaigrette

1/4 cup white wine vinegar

1 tbs. Creole mustard

1 tsp. Tabasco sauce

1 tsp. crushed garlic

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 cup olive oil

Combine first six ingredients in bowl and whisk until well blended. Add oil and continue whisking until combined. Combine with salad and chill for one hour or more. Divine!

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(click on titles to see recipe)

Crab Stuffed Jalapenos

  

Jalapeno Cheese Bread

Cajun Cake w/Peanut Butter Icing

Chocolate Praline Cheesecake

I'll be sharing these at  Fit and Fabulous Fridays , Friday Potluck , Foodie Friday, 
 Saturday Night Special , Sunday Showcase,  Savory Sunday

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Wishing ya'll a funtastic weekend, filled with good times! Merci beaucoup for stopping by! Happy Father's Day to all of you wonderful Dads out there ! Relax and Enjoy!

Cajun Father's Day Faves

It's that time again to honor our fathers and show them how much we love and appreciate them. He will just love these rib-eye steaks and bourbon glazed shrimp,  along with a few scrumptious sides and desserts. And all are sinfully delicious and easy to prepare, cher. Bon appetit! 
 
Grilled Cajun Rib Eyes

4 (8 inch) Rib Eye steaks
Worcestershire sauce
Cajun Steak Rub
1/2 cup smoky paprika
1/3 cup salt
1/3 cup garlic powder
1/3 cup onion powder
2 tbs.'s dried thyme
2 tbs.'s dried oregano
2 tbs.'s black pepper
2 tbs.'s cayenne pepper
 
Combine all ingredients in food processor and pulse until well blended. Place any unused rub in an airtight container and use for up to 3 months.

Place 4 steaks in a shallow 13 x 9 inch pan. Rub the Cajun rub into the meat on both sides. Sprinkle generously with Worcestershire sauce on both sides and cover and let sit at room temperature, for 30 minutes. Preheat grill on high heat and place steaks directly on grill and close lid.  Grill for 6 minutes, on each side for medium rare, and to 8 minutes on each side, for medium. Baste with BBQ sauce, if desired. Always use tongs to turn steaks, to keep juices in. Out of this world, cher!

Grilled Bourbon-Glazed Shrimp Skewers

1 lb. (24 count) large shrimp,
peeled and deveined

1 tsp. olive oil
2 tsp.'s minced garlic
4 tbs.'s butter, cut into pieces
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

1 tbs. Cajun seasoning
Few shakes Tabasco
2 tbs.'s bourbon
 
Season shrimp with Cajun seasoning. In a small saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and stir until golden. Remove from heat and add bourbon, Worcestershire and Tabasco. On low heat,  add butter gradually, until glaze forms. Place shrimp on skewers and brush with bourbon glaze. Grill on medium heat about 5 minutes on each side. Baste shrimp often. 
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 Loaded Baked Potato Casserole

3 lbs. red potatoes, peeled and cubed

1 tsp. salt 

6 hard boiled eggs, peeled and chopped 

6 slices bacon, cooked, drained and crumbled 

1 bunch green onions, including tops, sliced

 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 

 4 oz.'s  light sour cream

  1/2 cup light mayo

  2 tbs.'s Creole mustard

  1 tbs. or more Cajun seasoning

Add salt to a large pot of water, add potatoes and bring to a boil, and boil for 13 to 15 minutes or until tender. Drain and transfer to a large baking dish or oven proof bowl.

Sprinkle potatoes with Cajun seasoning and mix well.. In medium bowl, combine sour cream, mayo, and mustard, and a few good shakes of Tabasco.

Add chopped eggs and stir until blended. Add the egg mixture to the potatoes and mix until well blended. Top with shredded cheese, green onions, and bacon.

Bake in a preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until cheese melts. Divine!
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Creole Summer Salad w/ Tabasco Vinaigrette

2 cucumbers, washed and diced

1 carton cherry tomatoes, cut in half

1 onion, chopped

1 bell pepper, chopped

1/2 cup Spanish olives

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Combine all ingredients in a large salad bowl and chill for several hours.
 
Tabasco Vinaigrette

1/4 cup white wine vinegar

1 tbs. Creole mustard

1 tsp. Tabasco sauce

1 tsp. crushed garlic

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 cup olive oil

Combine first six ingredients in bowl and whisk until well blended. Add oil and continue whisking until combined. Combine with salad and chill for one hour and serve.
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 Garlic-Herb Bread

1/2 cup butter, softened

2 tbs.'s fresh parsley, chopped

1 tsp. dried thyme

1 1/2 tsp.'s minced garlic

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. Cajun seasoning

1 (16 to 18) ounce French baguette

In small bowl, combine butter, parsley, garlic, salt, and Cajun seasoning. Slice baguette into 1 1/2 inch slices, without cutting through bottom. Spread butter mixture evenly in between slices. Wrap baguette in heavy duty foil and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 15 minutes. Fab!
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And for dessert, why not treat Dad to this heavenly, Chocolate-Praline Cake. Sinful, cher!

 Or this fabulous Lemon Icebox Pie.




Wishing all of you a very Happy Father's Day! Merci beaucoup for passing by!

Cajun Fourth of July Menu

With the Fourth of July just a few days away, I am putting the finishing touches on my holiday menu and wanted to share a few of the recipes that I'll be preparing for family and friends. Several guests will be bringing a dish, as well. Here's a recipe for a fabulous potato salad that will surely be a hit at your house and have them coming back for more. Cest bon, cher! Bon Appetit!




Loaded Baked Potato Salad

3 lbs. red potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 hard cooked eggs, chopped
1/2 lb. bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 bunch green onions, sliced
2 dill pickles, diced
3/4 cup light sour cream
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
2 tbs.'s Creole mustard
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
Salt to taste
Few shakes of Tabasco


Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Add 1 tsp. salt and bring to a boil and boil for 15 minutes. Drain and place in a large bowl and allow to cool. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning.

Combine the eggs, bacon, cheese, green onions, and pickles.

Add to the potatoes and mix well.

 

Combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, and mustard, add a few shakes of Tabasco, and mix well.  Spread over potato mixture and toss to coat and cover and chill until ready to serve. Garnish with green onions and bacon pieces. FAB!

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The rest of the menu is as follows. Click on title to view recipe.

Spicy Cajun Crab Dip

Bayou Buffalo Wings w/Blue Cheese Dip 

Grilled Bourbon Glazed Shrimp Skewers

Spicy Saints Burgers

Creole Summer Salad

Cajun Grilled Corn on the Cob

Kahlua Fudge Cupcakes

Peaches and Cream Pie

Lemonade Sweet Tea

Wishing all of you a very happy and fun holiday week! Merci beaucoup for stopping by!

HAPPY 4TH YA'LL!







I am sharing these at ~

Southern Sundays @ Slice of Southern

Patriotic Party @ Seaside Simplicity

Cajun Memorial Day Menu

With the big Memorial Day holiday only a few days away, I've been tweaking my menu for our family cook-out. This is what I have so far, and since most guests will be bringing a side or dessert to share,  I think that we have it covered. And add to this some delicious hot and spicy boiled crawfish. Bon appetit and Happy Memorial Day, Ya'll!

Cajun Crab Dip w/ Toasted Baguettes

Bourbon Glazed Shrimp Skewers

 

Bayou Buffalo Wings

Jalapeno Cheese Burgers

 Cajun Rice Dressing

 

Loaded Baked Potato Salad

Creole Summer Salad

 

Cajun Style French Bread  

All fab, cher! Hope you all have a fun weekend, filled with good food, good friends, and good times! Merci beaucoup for passing by!