I think I’ve discovered the secret to Cajun cooking – cook it slow and let it brown. Here’s an example – during our visit my grandmother was making a batch of cornbread dressing. Let me give you the recipe before I continue. This is my great-great grandmother’s recipe, on the other side of my family. [...]
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King Cake
We all know that Lent approaches with haste this year. It also means we have to get moving on making King Cake! This year I just want to be sure you are pointed in the right direction, so that your Fat Tuesday is everything it can be. This recipe is the best link – for [...]
Beignets
From Brenda LaLonde, exhibition chef at Vermillionville 1 cup flour1/8 tsp. salt2 tbls. sugar2 tbls. baking powder1 egg1/2 cup milkoil for frying Mix ingredients together, whisking with a fork. It should be the consistency of cake batter. Heat 2-3″ oil, preferably in cast iron pot, to 350 degrees.Take small spoonfuls of batter and drop into [...]
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