Cajun Boiled Peanuts

2 pounds fresh raw peanuts in shells (available in many supermarkets in the fall)
3 tablespoons salt or to taste
Zatarain's Crab & Shrimp Boil
1 tablespoon ground red pepper ...

Crawfish Etouffee (Cajun)

2 bunches scallions, chopped
1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
4 stalks celery, sliced
1/2 bell pepper, chopped
1/4 pound butter
2 tablespoons tomato paste (or catsup)
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Cajun Crawfish Bread

3 to 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 package active dry yeast
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano le ...

Jambalaya

Source: The Frugal Gourmet - Jeff Smith

2 ham hocks
4 carrots, chopped
1 yellow onion, peeled and chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 (3 pound) chicken, cleaned
2 bay leaves
2 ...

Hot Tamales New Orleans Style

Posted by Kevin Taylor, the BBQGURU, at recipegoldmine.com May 4, 2001

Source: Just received this one from a buddy in Louisiana.

In New Orleans they sell tamales from ...

Spicy Cajun Potato Salad with Green Onion Dressing

4 medium-size white or red potatoes, cooked, peeled and chopped
3 eggs, finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
1/4 cup finely chopped bell pepp ...

Cajun Chili

1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 pound ground hot sausage
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles
1 (32 ounce) can prepared chili (Gebhardt?)
1 (16 o ...

Crab and Cream Cheese Bake

Source: Serving Louisiana: Favorite Recipes of Family and Friends of the LSU Ag Center

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 (8-count) c ...

Crawfish Pies

1 large onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green onions
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 bell pepper, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
1/2 cup butter
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of c ...