From my family’s kitchen
1 chicken, cut into partsChicken stock (optional)½ can of roux2 large onions, chopped1 green bell pepper, chopped1 bunch green onions, chopped1 stalk of celery, chopped1 lb. plain smoked sausage, sliced into coinsCajun seasoningSalt/pepperGarlic powderOnion powder
Fill a large soup pot 1/3 full of water and/or chicken stock. Heat to boiling and add roux, [...]

1 lb boneless sirloin2 tablespoon oil2 tablespoon butter1/2 cup minced onion1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms2 tablespoon flour1 cup beef stock1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon saltBlack pepper to tastedash of ground red pepper1 cup sour creamButtered egg noodles
Cut steak into pieces. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.Quickly fry steak in oil on both sides [...]

1 large onion3 cloves of garlic1 bunch of green onions½ green bell pepper1 lb. smoked sausage, be sure it does NOT have any Italian herbs2 cans kidney beans, drainedSalt/PepperCajun spice and Cumin2-3 cups dry rice
Chop vegetables and slice sausages into coins. Brown sausage in cast iron pot, then remove.
Saute vegetable mixture until transparent then add [...]

From Southern Living Annual Recipes 2000:
3 quarts water1 tablespoon salt1 – 2 & 1/2 pound fryer chicken, cut up1 teaspoon salt1 taspoon pepper1 cup all-purpose flour2 cups vegetable oil1/4 cup bacon drippings
Combine water and salt in a large bowl; add chicken. Cover and chill for 8 hours. Drain chicken and rinse with cold water; pat [...]

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. [...]