Smothered Okra

2 pounds fresh young okra
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
Salt and pepper
1 cup tomatoes, canned or fresh

Wash whole okra and dry ...

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 ...

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 ...

Tomatoes Creole

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan. Add:

4 large skinned, sliced seeded tomatoes
    or 1 1/2 cups canned tomatoes
1 large onion, minced
2 tablespoons minced ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Louisiana Fried Spicy Cabbage

Serves 6.

2 pounds cabbage, finely diced
1 pound bacon, finely chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teas ...

Cajun Beans over Cornbread

8 ounces stewed tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
Tabasco sauce
1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans, undrained
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
1/8 teaspoon garlic p ...

Louisiana Spicy Fried Cabbage

2 pounds finely diced cabbage
1 pound finely chopped bacon
1 medium onion
2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/2 teaspoon black peppe ...