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Spicy Turkey Sweet Potato Gumbo

Submitted by: Kevin Smeltzer

Home Town: Wrightsville, Pennsylvania, USA

Living In: York, Pennsylvania, USA

A hearty gumbo made with turkey thigh meat and turkey sausage has sweet potatoes and lots of vegetables and seasonings.

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Ke's Cajun (Dirty) Rice

Submitted by: akatenacious3

Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland, USA

This brown rice dish made with ground turkey gets a Cajun kick from onion, green pepper, and seasonings. Serve as a side with another Cajun dish, or just enjoy as a light supper by itself.

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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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Bananas Foster II

Submitted by: BUTTERMEBREAD

Bananas are cooked in a bubbling pan of dark brown sugar, butter, rum and cinnamon and served over ice cream with walnuts in this elegant, quick dessert.

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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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Creole Seasoning Blend

Submitted by: JOSLYN

This Creole seasoning blend is great for seasoning rice, meats, soups and stews, or anything that needs a flavor boost. Also makes a great gift when placed in a decorative jar with recipe attached.