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!
Here are two quick and easy Creole style dips that are just perfect for your Cinco de Mayo celebration or any time you're in the mood for a little sinfully delicious snack. The first one is made with creamy avocados and blended with tomatoes, cilantro, and green chilies, and will send you into orbit, cher! Warning: (may become addictive)
Spicy Creole Guacamole
3 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
1 small (8 ounce) can, Rotel tomatoes with green chilies, drained
1 small onion, minced
1 tbs. chopped cilantro
1 tbs. fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp. sea salt
Tabasco to taste
Mash avocados in a medium bowl. Stir in tomatoes, onions, lemon juice, salt, and Tabasco, and mix well. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Serve with tortilla chips or veggies. Cest bon!
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Spicy Creole Salsa
2 cups diced fresh Creole tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/4 cup diced green onions, including tops
1 tbs. lime juice
1 tbs. Tabasco brand Chipotle Pepper Sauce
1 tsp. minced garlic
1/4 tsp. sea salt
Combine all ingredients is a medium bowl and mix well. Serve with chips or crackers. Fab!
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More Festival Fun
We had an absolute blast at Festival International this past weekend. Fabulous Cajun food, music, and fun! Here's a little clip that I took at the Chevron Stage of Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners rockin' the crowd. The high spirited crowd was in overdrive, along with the band, and I thought that the roof was going to blow off! LOL
Festival International - Saturday Night
And after a few days rest, we are gearing up for the Breaux Bridge Crawfish this weekend. 3 days, 3 music stages, over 30 of the best Cajun and zydeco bands, and some of the best crawfish that you will ever have the pleasure of eating. Hope to see you there! For a complete schedule, click here.
Wishing ya'll a fun and fab weekend! Merci beacoup for stopping by!
Welcome to Cajun country and to my blog. I am a Cajun gal who was born and raised on the Bayou Vermilion. The area is rich in history and culture and is a very fun place to live. Fabulous cuisine, incredible music, and fun loving people with a joie de vivre, (love of life). You will learn about the Acadian French people and their culture, and best of all, you will learn how to prepare the world famous Cajun cuisine. Lassiez les bon temps rouler, cher!
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