Fried Okra

4 cups fresh okra, sliced
Salt
Pepper
1/2 to 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup flour
1 to 2 cups vegetable oil

Rinse okra and slice. Lightly salt and pepper okra. Add cornmeal and ...

Corn Creole

This is excellent for potluck dinners or buffet suppers.

1 small onion
1 clove garlic
1 small green bell pepper or 4 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 tablespoons shortening
1/2 pound ...

Bayou Stewed Tomatoes

1/2 cup sliced scallions
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 whole clove
1 teaspoon minced chile peppers
3 cups canned plum tomatoes
1 tablespoon chop ...

Cajun Stuffed Peppers

1 pound ground meat
1 (16 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup green bell peppers, chopped
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 cups cooked rice
6 to 8 be ...

Cajun Tomato Gravy

1 large onion, finely chopped
3 stalks celery, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, pressed
1 cup shallots, finely chopped
2 small cans tomato paste
1 small can tomato sauce
2 t ...

Okra Louisiana

2 tablespoons bacon fat or oil
1 large onion, sliced into rings
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
2 cups tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
Dash of black pepper
1 teaspoon lemon juice or gr ...

Fried Green Tomatoes

4 green tomatoes, cut 1/4-inch thick
1 teaspoon onion salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup drippings

Sprinkle tomatoes with onion salt and pepper. Dredge in ...

Spinach Balls

2 (10 ounce) packages frozen spinach
2 cups herb-flavored stuffing mix
1 large onion, finely chopped
6 eggs, well-beaten
3/4 cup melted margarine
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Crabby Mushrooms

1 cup crabmeat
1 tablespoon bread crumbs
1 tablespoon onions, minced
1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, grated
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons parsley; minced
12 mushroom stem ...

Hot Cajun Pickles

1 gallon dill hamburger chips
5 pounds granulated sugar (yes, that's right)
2 ounces Tabasco Sauce

Pour pickles in colander and drain for 30 minutes, pressing on pickles every n ...