Cajun Father's Day Menu

It's that time of year again to honor our fathers and show them how much we appreciate them. I am planning to prepare a Father's Day spread that consists mostly of my Dad's all time faves, plus a few of his new ones. He has requested that this year's Father's Day menu be an all seafood menu and being a seafood lover, myself, I am more than happy to oblige. And here is a recipe for one of his favorite desserts that I will be making. Sinfully good and worth the calories, cher! Enjoy!

Banana Split Pie

Crust
2 cups graham cracker crumbs

1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar

Filling 

1/2 cup butter, softened

2 cups confectioner's sugar

1 tbs. milk

1 tsp. vanilla extract

3 large bananas, sliced

2 cans crushed pineapple, drained

2 quarts fresh strawberries, trimmed and sliced

Topping

2 cups heavy whipping cream

1/4 cup confectioner's sugar

Garnish

1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Chocolate syrup, if desired

Maraschino cherries

Combine the crumbs, butter, and sugar and press into an ungreased 13x9 inch baking dish. Chill for 1 hour.

In a large bowl, cream butter, confectioner's sugar, milk, and vanilla. Spread over crust and chill for 30 minutes. Layer with bananas, pineapple, and. strawberries.

In medium bowl beat whipping cream until soft peaks form. Add confectioner's sugar and continue beating until soft peaks form. Spread over fruit layer. Sprinkle with nuts and chocolate syrup, and maraschino cherries. Chill until ready to serve. Serves 12 Fab! 

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Father's Day Menu

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~ Appetizers ~

 Cajun Shrimp Dip w/ Mini Croissants

Cajun Crawfish Stuffed French Bread

~ Entrees ~

Spicy Cajun Boiled Crabs w/ Tangy Hot Seafood Sauce

 Crawfish, Crab, and Shrimp Etouffee

Creole Mini Crab Cakes w/ Spicy Remoulade Sauce

Spicy Fried Catfish Strips w/ Jalapeno Hush Puppies

~ Sides ~

Creole Boiled Crab Salad

6 hard boiled eggs, quartered
1 carton grape tomatoes
1 avocado, peeled and sliced
1 red onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
1 large head of romaine lettuce, washed and torn
1 lb. lump crab meat, peeled from boiled crabs

Place lettuce in the bottom of a large salad bowl. Layer with crab meat, onion, bell pepper, avocado, and tomatoes. Top with eggs.

Serve with my Jalapeno Ranch Dressing.

Jalapeno Ranch Dressing

1 (1/4) cups, no-fat buttermilk 

3/4 cup light mayo

1 tsp. Creole mustard

2 tsp.'s white vinegar

2 tbs.'s  lime or lemon juice 

1 tsp. crushed garlic

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped

1 tbs. fresh parsley, minced

1 tsp. Cajun seasoning

Salt to taste

Whisk ingredients together in the order given, in a mixing bowl. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator, for up to one week. Shake well before each use.

Fried Green Tomatoes w/ Shrimp Remoulade

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 And it wouldn't be Father's Day without preparing my Dad's favorite cake.

Chocolate Praline Bundt Cake

 I am sharing these at ~

Show and Tell Friday @ My Romantic Home

Strut Your Stuff Saturday @ Six Sister's Stuff

Summer Salad Sundays @Easy Natural Food

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Wishing all of you a fun and fabulous weekend and all of you wonderful Dads,  a very Happy Father's Day! Merci beaucoup for coming by!