Cajun Mother's Day Faves + Bayou Boogie

Every year I look forward to having breakfast in bed on Mother's Day,  prepared by my sweet, darling son. It is so nice to sleep in and wake up to a fabulous breakfast. Here are a few of my Mother's Day faves that I guarantee will make your Mother's Day celebration over-the-top, cher!
Bon Appetit and Happy Mother's Day!

Southern Mimosa's and Cajun Bloody Mary's
Cheers!

Mimosa Cheesecake Mini Cupcakes

1 box French vanilla cake mix
1 box cheesecake flavor instant pudding
3/4 cup champagne
1/2 cup orange juice
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
3 drops orange food coloring

 Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Place mini paper baking cups into mini muffin pan. Mix all ingredients with electric mixer on low for 30 seconds, then on medium for two minutes. Divide batter evenly into baking cups, filling  2/3 full. Bake 13-15 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Makes 24

Frosting

6 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
3 tablespoons champagne
3 tablespoons orange juice

In a large bowl, beat ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Top cupcakes with frosting using a pastry bag and garnish with an orange slice. Fab!

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 French Market Beignets

Croissant French Toast w/ Strawberry Syrup 

Creole Brunch Casserole w/ Bacon Cheese Grits and Cornmeal Biscuits

I am sharing these at ~

Southern Sundays @ A Slice of Southern

Sunday Showcase @ Under the Table and Dreaming

See Ya in the Gumbo @ Ms. EnPlace 
Strut Your Stuff Saturday @ Six Sister's Stuff

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Bayou Boogie

I've had a request for another video by Andre Thierry and Zydeco Magic. Here is a little clip of this hot as Tabasco band rockin' the crowd at Festival International. Let the good times roll, cher!



Wishing all of you a very Happy Mother's Day! Merci beauoup for coming by!

French Market Beignets + Bayou Boogie

Since I've recently had several requests for a recipe for beignets, I thought that I would share one of my favorite recipes that tastes almost identical to the ones that are served at the French Market, in New Orleans. I started off my Sunday, with these fabulous beignets and coffee and worked my way up to grillin' some Cajun jumbo shrimp, chicken, and burgers. Yes, grilling ! It's a gorgeous day, (sunny and 70 degrees) in Cajun Country! Perfect for having family and friends over to watch the big game. Geaux Saints!

This recipe, adapted from Southern Living Magazine, 1998, is as close to the real thing that I've ever had! And so easy, too! There's really nothing quite like the heavenly taste of biting into one of these babies with a good strong cup of Community coffee! Cest bon, cher! Enjoy!

French Market Beignets

1 envelope active dry yeast
1 cup warm water
3/4 cup evaporated milk
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 large egg
4 to 4 1/2 cups flour
Vegetable oil, for frying
Powdered sugar, for dusting

Combine yeast and warm water in small bowl, and let stand for 5 minutes. Combine yeast mixture, evaporated milk, and next 3 ingredients. Gradually stir in flour to make a soft dough. Cover and chill for 8 hours.

Turn dough out onto a well floured surface and knead 5 or 6 times. Roll dough into a 15 x 12 inch rectangle and cut into 3 inch squares. Pour oil into a large Dutch oven, to a depth of 3 inches and heat to 375 degrees. Fry 4 or 5, at a time, for one minute on each side or until golden. Drain and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Makes 2 dozen.

Bon appetit!

 Hope that ya'll have a wonderful, fun week! Merci beaucoup for stopping by!