Cajun Hush Puppies

This is a recipe originating in the South Louisiana Bayou Country.

1 1/2 cups cornmeal
1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 ...

Smothered Cajun Potatoes

3 tablespoons oil
1 1/2 pounds potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
3/4 cup onions, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 ...

Red Beans and Rice

Source: Culinary Institute of New Orleans

Serves 10 (8 ounce) portions.

16 ounces red beans
3 sprigs thyme
6 bay leaves
16 ounces pickled pork
1/2 cup butter or b ...

Louisiana Sweet Potato Pancakes

1 1/2 cups flour
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 1/4 cups mashed sweet potatoes
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups milk
1/4 cup b ...

Louisiana Red Beans and Rice

2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
4 cups water
1 onion, chopped
1 sweet green pepper, chopped
1/4 cup snipped fresh parsley
4 cloves garlic, minced< ...

South Louisiana Chicken Spaghetti

4 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 tablespoons flour
1 (4 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (4 ounce) can tomato paste
Salt and pepper
Meat tenderizer
Accent?
Season-A ...

Creole Candied Yams

1 (30 ounce) can whole yams
1/4 cup seedless raisins
Juice from 1 lemon
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons pareve margarine
1 apple, cored and sliced
2 peaches, peeled ...

Spicy Cajun Chicken Pasta

4 ounces linguine pasta
2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, sliced into thin strips
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons butter
1 green bell pepper, chopp ...

Sweet Potatoes in Praline Sauce (New Orleans)

This sauce is very rich, and you may want to save some for over ice cream.

4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and halved
Salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 ...

City Cafe Spaghetti Sauce

Most small Louisiana towns have their "City Cafe." This is the recipe from the City Cafe in Plaquemine, Louisiana.

1 pound white onions, finely chopped
4 stalks cel ...