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Beignets

SUBMITTED BY: ginampls

A traditional New Orleans-style recipe for their famous beignets! Grab a cafe au lait and you're set!

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Spicy Cajun Cabbage

Submitted by: Carolyn

Home Town: Orlando, Florida, USA

Living In: Melbourne, Florida, USA

A head of cabbage becomes a tasty Cajun-inspired side dish with the addition of spices and herbs.

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Chicken Etouffee

Submitted by: SmithFam5

Browned cubes of chicken breast are a natural to include in a Cajun-inspired version of etouffee made without seafood.

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Jambalaya In a Jiffy

Submitted by: Vanessa P.

Using quick-cooking orzo pasta is the secret to this fast and tasty version of jambalaya made with kielbasa sausage.

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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.