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Cajun Corn and Crab Bisque

SUBMITTED BY: YOYO78

Traditional seasonings and ingredients from Louisiana's Cajun country make this creamy soup of fresh crab, corn, onions, celery, and garlic a hit.

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Creole Red Beans and Rice

Submitted by: Paige

Tender red kidney beans simmer slowly with Creole seasonings and smoked sausage, then served over hot cooked rice for a traditional and warming meal.

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Slim Fit King Cake

Submitted by: Ladyoracle

Home Town: Lafayette, Louisiana, USA

This colorful king cake has less sugar then the classic treat and uses reduced fat margarine instead of butter. Banana and pineapple chunks give the cream cheese filling a fun and fruity twist.

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Cajun Blackened Catfish

Submitted by: Paul Schultz

Home Town: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Living In: Clearwater, Florida, USA

Catfish fillets are coated with a spicy seasoning mix, and pan-fried outdoors in a hot cast-iron skillet for an authentically Cajun main dish that's done in only a few minutes. Watch out, though, the smoke is intense.

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Cajun Crawfish and Shrimp Etouffe

Submitted by: RHONDA35

Home Town: Rio Hondo, Texas, USA

Living In: Austin, Texas, USA

An authentic Louisiana recipe with a rich and spicy fresh tomato based roux with fresh garlic, bell peppers, celery and onions mixed with crawfish and shrimp. A little time consuming but well worth it!! Serve over steamed rice with hushpuppies and/or crackers on the side.

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Mirliton

Submitted by: MOUNTMAN

Mirliton (Chayotes) are a vegetable that is used to make this wonderful dressing. It's very popular here in Louisiana around the holidays.

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Authentic Louisiana Red Beans and Rice

Submitted by: MIAMI BEACH

I grew up in Louisiana and love red beans and rice, these are just like I remember - red beans made with Cajun seasonings and andouille sausage. This is a great Sunday supper.