Decadent Cajun Pecan Treats + Bayou Boogie

A friend gave me a big bag of shelled pecans and you might say that I got carried away, making a few decadent Cajun pecan treats. Here are a few of my favorite pecan recipes that will not only satisfy a sweet tooth, but make you wish that you had doubled the batch. They are so rich and scrumptious and are all adapted from the fabulous "Something to Talk About" cookbook, compiled by the Junior League of Lafayette. They are a special treat that I love to serve my guests and sometimes just to satisfy my "ahnvee" (craving) for a little something sweet and so easy, too.  Enjoy!

Bourbon- Pecan Pie Brownies

1 pkg. yellow cake mix
1 egg
2 sticks softened butter
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
3/4 cup dark Karo syrup
3 eggs
1/2 tsp. each, vanilla and almond extracts
1 shot of bourbon
1 cup chopped pecans

Reserve 3/4 cup cake mix. Combine remaining cake mix and 1 egg in large bowl and beat until smooth. Add butter and mix well. Press into bottom of a 13x9 inch baking pan. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, 3 eggs, vanilla and almond extracts, chopped pecans, bourbon, and reserved cake mix in large bowl and mix well. Pour over the baked layer and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool and cut into squares. Out of this world!

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This second one is one of my son's faves and seriously, he can polish off the whole pan if I don't hide them. Totally decadent and worth the calories, cher! Divine!

Chocolate Chip-Pecan Pie Bars

Click here for the recipe.








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And last, but not least, is this fabulous pie that is just heavenly and just perfect for the holidays or anytime you want a sinfully decadent dessert! Especially when you add a little bourbon to it.

Chocolate Fudge Pecan Pie

I'll be sharing these at~

Sweet Indulgences Sunday

Sunday Showcase Party
Tuesday Talent Show

These Chicks Cooked 

Full Plate Thursday

Potpourri Friday
Saturday Night Special

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Bayou Boogie

Click here for the recipe.

I've received a special request for a clip of one of my favorite bands, The Bluerunners. They play an eclectic blend of Cajun, roots, rock, and blues and are were one of the most popular bands in Louisiana and toured worldwide. They no longer play together on a regular basis, but are scheduled to perform for a special reunion performance at Downtown Alive, in October.  I took this little clip at Festival International and they are seen here, playing with Horace Trahan, an accordion player with a band of his own. This one's for you, cher!

The Bluerunners