Cajun Game-Day Faves + Festival Fun

With football season in full swing in Cajun country, I wanted to share a few of my favorite game-day recipes with ya'll.. They are all "to die for", cher,  and I hope you'll give them a try at your next tailgating party or anytime you want a sinfully delicious treat. Bon appetit!

Spicy Cajun Meatball Sliders

2 lbs. lean ground beef
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs

1 egg, beaten
1 tbs. Worcestershire sauce
1 onion, finely chopped
2 tsp.'s garlic, minced

1 or 2  jalapenos, seeded and chopped
2 tbs.'s fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 or 2 tbs.'s. Cajun seasoning
Tabasco to taste
24 slider rolls

In medium bowl, combine eggs, milk, breadcrumbs, and Worcestershire sauce. In separate large bowl, combine meat with all remaining ingredients. Combine the egg mixture with the meat and mix well. Shape mixture into 2 inch balls. Arrange meatballs in baking pan and bake @ 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once halfway. Drain and place one meatball on each slider bun and garnish with your favorite cheese and condiments.

Creamy Crawfish Dip

 Grilled Stuffed Jalapenos

Spicy Creole Jambalaya

Mini Muffalettas

Bayou Buffalo Wings

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Festival Fun

It's Fall festival time in Cajun country and we've been making the rounds and having so much fun.  Here's a little clip of Festival Acadiens with Wayne Toups and ZydeCajun rockin' the crowd on Sunday. There was a whole lotta dancin' going on, cher! Crank it up for this one and let the good times roll! Merci for passing by!

Cajun Fourth of July Favorites

Almost time for one of my favorite holidays and I've been tweaking my menu and planning our annual Fourth of July cookout. It's supposed to be hot and humid, so this will definitely be a poolside bash. And this is what I have on the menu, so far, and who knows what else I'll be adding! Plus, we'll be boiling some fabulous Spicy Cajun Boiled Crabs, since crab season is in full swing here in Cajun country. And when I tell you that it's all out of this world, then you know that I mean it, cher!  Bon appetit!

Cajun Jalapeno Cheeseburgers

2 lbs. lean ground beef
1 tbs. Tabasco sauce

1 tbs. liquid smoke
2 tbs.'s minced garlic
1 tbs. prepared horseradish
1 bunch green onions, including tops, chopped 
1 tbs. Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp.'s salt
2 jalapenos, sliced
8 slices cheddar cheese

Melted butter
Hamburger buns

Place beef in large bowl and add all other burger ingredients, except jalapenos and cheese. Mix gently and form into 8 (1/4 lb.each) patties. Place one pattie on a plate and layer with jalapenos and cheese slice.  Top with another pattie and seal edges together. Grill directly on a medium hot grill for about 10 to 15 minutes on each side. Brush buns with melted butter and grill on indirect heat until toasted, while burgers are cooking. Garnish with your favorite hamburger fixins. FAB! Makes 4 (1/2) pound burgers.

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Spicy Cajun Crab Dip

Bayou Buffalo Wings

 Spicy Cajun Dogs

Spicy Boiled Shrimp Salad

Cajun Crawfish Casserole

Deviled Egg Potato Salad

Bayou Bourbon Beans

Cajun Margarita Cake

 Bourbon-Praline Brownies

 Strawberry Lemonade

1 (1/2) cups sugar
4 cups water
2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled, washed, and cut in half
1 cup lemon juice, 4 large lemons

Combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water in small saucepan and cook and stir on medium heat until dissolved. Set aside to cool.

Combine the remaining 3 cups water, 1/2 cup sugar, and the strawberries in blender and blend until smooth. Transfer to a 2 quart pitcher and add cooled sugar mixture and lemon juice. Stir well and add crushed ice. Garnish with lemon slices and strawberries.

Frozen Pina Coladas (my favorite)

1 1/2 oz. light rum
2 oz. cream of coconut
4 oz. pineapple juice
1 cup fresh frozen pineapple chunks
1 cup crushed ice

Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth and creamy! Serve in your favorite cocktail glass and garnish with a pineapple wedge.

Wishing ya'll a very happy and safe 4th of July weekend!!! Merci beaucoup for passing by, cher!

Cajun Super Bowl Menu + Mardi Gras Fun

It's almost time for Super Bowl 50 and I wanted to share some of my favorite party recipes that I will be preparing for my family and guests. They are all out of this world and are guaranteed to please at your Game Day gathering or your Mardi Gras celebration. Cest bon, cher! And for starters, why not try one of these Cajun Beer-Garitas. Cheers!

Cajun Beer-Garita

2 tbs.'s coarse salt
1 lime wedge
3 oz.'s white tequilla
1 oz. triple sec
2 oz.'s fresh lime juice
1/2 tsp. green Tabasco sauce
1  bottle of beer, chilled

Place salt on saucer. Rub the lime wedge around the rim of a cocktail glass and dip glass in salt to coat rim. Pour tequila, triple sec, lime juice, Tabasco, and crushed ice into blender and blend on high until creamy and smooth. Pour into half of a Margarita glass and turn a beer upside down into the glass.




Cajun Super Bowl Menu

Smoky Bacon-Blue Cheese Dip

1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
3 strips smoked bacon, cooked, drained, and crumbled
1/2 cup light mayo
4 tbs.'s low fat buttermilk
4 tbs.'s light sour cream
1/4 cup green onions, chopped fine
1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp. black pepper
Salt and Tabasco to taste

Combine all ingredients in mixing bowl and whisk until well blended. Chill for 1 hour. Serve with fresh veggies or crackers.

 Bayou Buffalo Wings.

Mini Muffalettas

Mardi Gras Jambalaya

  Ultimate Cajun Nachos

 Remoulade Potato Salad

 Spicy Crawfish Bread

Easy Mini King Cakes

Kahlua Fudge Cupcakes

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Mardi Gras Fun

Mardi Gras season is in full swing in Cajun country and parades are rolling and there are parties galore, with lots of fun and great food everywhere you go. Here are a few pics from the Krewe de Cheins parade, (aka the doggie parade) that rolled through downtown Lafayette on Saturday afternoon. It was a beautiful warm and sunny day.

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Stay tuned for lots of fabulous Mardi Gras eats and videos. Merci beaucoup for passing by!

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!

Cajun Super Bowl Faves

It's almost time for the Super Bowl and I've been putting the finishing touches on my party menu. Here's a super quick and easy dip that I'm planning on serving since it is a favorite at my house. Made with Parmesan cheese and a good amount of heat, it's perfect for watching the big game or anytime you want a sinfully delicious treat. You will not be able to stop eating it and it's guaranteed to be a big hit with your family and guests, so you might want to double the recipe. Cest' bon, cher! Enjoy!

Jalapeno Cheese Dip #2

2 (8 ounce) pkg.'s cream cheese, softened
1 cup mayo
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
1 (4 ounce) can diced jalapenos, drained
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup green onions, sliced thin

Stir together the cream cheese and mayo until smooth. Stir in the chilies and peppers. Spread mixture into a lightly greased 8"x 8" baking dish. Sprinkle top with cheese and green onions.

Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 30 minutes and serve with toasted baguettes or your favorite chips or crackers.

Also on the menu:

Cajun Crawfish Dip

Bayou Buffalo Wings

Mini Muffalettas

Ultimate Cajun Nachos

Spicy Creole Jambalaya

Creole Potato Salad

Cheesy Spinach Bread

 Chocolate Chip - Pecan Pie Bars

Banana Pudding Cake with Praline Icing

For more of my Super Bowl recipes, click here. And if it's Super Bowl Sunday, can Mardi Gras be far behind? Stay tuned for my Mardi Gras faves.

Happy Super Bowl Sunday, ya'll! Merci beaucoup for stopping by!