RAGIN-CAJUN MAC AND CHEESE1 (14-oz.) pkg. andouille sausage, cut into ½” slices1 c. chopped red bell pepper1 c. chopped green bell pepper1/3 c. flour1 T. Creole seasoning1-quart whole milk16 oz. shredded sharp cheddar cheese3 c. shredded mild cheddar cheese1 (16-oz.)…
OUTSTANDING BOURBON BREAD PUDDING1 lb. challah loaf, cut into 1” cubes4 c. half and half¾ c. butter1 c. firmly packed light brown sugar½ c. sugar5 eggs, lightly beaten¼ c. bourbon1 T. orange zest2 c. rough chopped pecansSanding sugar, garnishORANGE BOURBON…
LOUISIANA CRAWFISH CORNBREAD1 c. butter, divided½ of each color bell pepper (red, orange, yellow, green), chopped3 green onions, chopped2 c. cooked crawfish tails1 T. minced garlicSalt, red/black pepper/garlic powder, to taste2 c. yellow cornmeal½ c. flour1 t. baking soda1 t…
FESTIVE MARDI GRAS SALAD2 heads of assorted lettuces (you want a contrast in color-dark to light greens)6-8 mini cucumbers, do not peel, slice and cut each slice in half1 pt. yellow cherry tomatoes, halved1 pt. purple cherry tomatoes, halvedSalt, black…
CRIPSY CRABBIE FILLED PHYLLO CUPS½ c. spreadable jalapeno cream cheese, or your favorite flavor1 t. Old Bay Seasoning1 c. lump crabmeat, drained and picked over2 (1.9-oz.) pkg. frozen miniature phyllo tart shellsChili sauce, garnish In bowl, mix cream cheese and…
OVER-THE-TOP CITRUS MARGARITAS4 navel oranges, cut into ¾” pieces2 lemons, cut into ¾” pieces2 limes, cut into ¾” pieces½ c. superfine sugar¼ c. Cointreau¼ c. Triple Sec1 ½ c. good quality tequila (recommended 100 percent agave)10 c. iceFine salt, for…
SPICY MEXICAN CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM PIE3 c. cinnamon graham cracker crumbs, divided½ c. butter, melted¼ t. ground red pepper1 (4-oz.) semisweet chocolate baking bar, finely chopped1 (3.5-oz.) pkg. roasted glazed pecan pieces1 pt. chocolate ice cream, softened1 pt. coffee ice…
LAYERED SOUTHWEST SAUSAGE BAKE6 (10”) flour tortillas, cut into ½” strips4 (4-oz.) cans chopped green chilies, drained1 lb. bulk pork sausage, cooked and drained2 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese10 large eggs, lightly beaten½ c. milk1 t. salt1 t. black pepper½…
SPICY SOUTHWESTERN EGGS BENEDICT WITH AVOCADO SAUCE1 medium, ripe avocado, peeled and cubed½ c. water½ c. sour cream¼ c. fresh cilantro leaves2 T. ranch salad dressing mix2 T. lime juice2 T. pickled jalapeno slices1 T. minced garlicSalt, black pepper to…
ULTIMATE SNACKING CRAWFISH NACHOS1 (14-oz.) can evaporated milk1 (14-oz.) pkg. Ole Mexican Quesadilla Melting Cheese1 T. Creole seasoning2 garlic cloves, grated1 (16-oz.) pkg. smoked andouille sausage, coarsely chopped1 (24-oz.) bag mini-tricolor sweet peppers, thinly sliced, seeded1-2 fresh jalapenos, thinly sliced,…