Profiteroles
Ingredients 3 eggs 1 cup sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1/3 c. melted butter 1 cup light corn syrup 1 cup pecan pieces or halves 1 tsp vanilla or rum 1 9″ unbaked pie crust To make Profiteroles, Thoroughly beat the eggs, and add the sugar, salt, melted butter,…
Peaches Patty Ann
Ingredients 1 1/3 c sugar 2/3 c brown sugar 1 1/3 c water 1/8 tsp salt 2 cups nuts To make Peaches Patty Ann, Bring all but nuts to a boil, and simmer covered for 3 minutes. Uncover and cook to softball stage. Let cool to 110 degrees, beat until thickens…
Louisiana Pralines (3 of 3 recipes)
Ingredients 2 cups light brown sugar 1 cup white sugar 1 cup water 1 c heavy cream 1 tbsp vanilla 1-1/2 cups chopped pecans 1/2 cup pecan halves In a heavy bottomed pan, combine sugars, water an cream. Cook and stir until soft ball stage. (238 degrees)…
Louisiana Pralines (1 of 3 recipes)
Pie: 1 c granulated sugar 1/4 c cornstarch 1/4 tsp salt 1 c water 3 egg yolks, well beaten 1/2 to 2/3 c fresh lemon juice 1 to 2 teaspoons lemon zest 1 tbsp butter 1 baked 9 ” pie shell Meringue: 3 egg whites-room temp. 1 tsp vanilla 1/4 tsp cream…
Louisiana Pralines (2 of 3 recipes)
Ingredients 1 # dark brown sugar 1 c sugar 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 c. milk 2-3 c. whole pecan halves 2 tbsp butter 1/2 tsp vanilla For making Louisiana Pralines, Cook sugars, salt, and milk until temperature reaches 238 degrees or soft ball stage. Add pecans…
King Cake using Mam Papaul’s King Cake Kit
Ingredients: 4 cups Sugar 5 cups Water 2 ounces instant coffee A 5th of Vodka (entire bottle) 4 tsp Vanilla For making King Cake using Mam Papaul’s King Cake Kit, Mix sugar and water and simmer 45 minutes. Then add 2 oz. instant coffee. Simmer 15…
Lemon Meringue Pie
Ingredients Mam Papaul’s King Cake Kit 1 egg 1 cup of warm water 1/2 cup margarine 2 tablespoons melted butter Mix and knead in bag To make Lemon Meringue Pie, 1. Place cake mix (large bag) and yeast in large reclosable bag. Lock reclosable bag and…
Homemade Louisiana Kahlua
Ingredients 2 c heavy cream 2 lbs. high quality bittersweet chocolate, small pieces 1/4 bourbon or other liquor Optional whipped cream for topping For making Homemade Louisiana Kahlua, Heat the cream in a double boiler until warm to the touch. Add…
Rum Sauce
Ingredients 3-2# loaves french bread (stale) 4 eggs 1 1/4 c. sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla 1 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 c. butter melted 3 c. milk 1/2 c. nutmeats (optional) 1/2 c. raisins (semi-optional) To make Rum Sauce, Beat eggs, add sugar and…
Baked Apples with Bourbon Pecan Sauce
Ingredients 2 egg yolks 1 c. confectioner’s sugar 6 tbsp rum 1 c. whipping cream 1 tsp vanilla To make Baked Apples with Bourbon Pecan Sauce Beat egg yolks, add confectioner’s sugar, continue beating, slowly add rum. Beat whipping cream…
Banana Nut Quick Bread
Ingredients 1 cup half & half or whipping cream 2 cup granulated sugar 2 cup water 2 cup brown sugar Pinch of salt 2 cup bourbon 2 tsp vanilla 1 cup pecans To make Banana Nut Quick Bread, Scald the cream and set aside. Combine water and sugar, and…
Bourbon Pecan Sauce
Ingredients 12 Golden Delicious Apples-Peeled and cored (dip in lemon juice and water to preserve) 1 lemon peel grated 2 cup brown sugar 2 lbs. raisins 2 cup pecans 2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1 cup white wine 1/2 stick melted butter To make Bourbon…
Hollandaise Sauce
Ingredients 1 cup half & half or whipping cream 2 cup granulated sugar 2 cup water 2 cup brown sugar Pinch of salt 2 cup bourbon 2 tsp vanilla 1 cup pecans To make Hollandaise Sauce, Scald the cream and set aside. Combine water and sugar, and boil…
Louisiana Dirty Rice
Ingredients 1 c. rice Salt, red pepper, white pepper, black pepper 1/2 # chicken livers 1/2 # Ground Beef 1/2 c chopped onion 1/4 c. chopped celery 3 green onions 2 tbsp chopped parsley Butter 1/3 c. oil To make Louisiana Dirty Rice ,Cook rice with…
Oyster Dressing
Ingredients 1 loaf stale french bread 2 dozen Louisiana Oysters 1/2 # chicken or turkey liver 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp white pepper 1 tsp paprika 1/2 c. pecan meat Pinch of sage 1 tsp thyme 1 c. cornmeal 2 eggs beaten 3 medium onions chopped 2 cups…
Hushpuppies
Ingredients 1-1/4 c yellow cornmeal 1/2 c flour 3 tsp baking powder 1 tsp sugar Pinch salt 1 tsp black pepper 1 onion diced very fine 1 egg beaten 1/2 c milk 1/2 c whole corn 1/4 c green onion or chopped jalapenos to make Hushpuppies, Mix corn meal,…
Holiday Sweet Potato Casserole
Ingredients: Casserole: 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes or use 4 – 1 lb. cans of sweet potatoes. 3/4 cups sugar 3/4 cup half and half cream 1/2 cup melted butter 1 1/4 tea vanilla Topping: 1/2 cup melted butter 1/2 cup flour 1 cup brown sugar 3/4 cups…
Sauteed Red Cabbage
Ingredients 3 # red Cabbage- coarsely shredded 7 tbsp lemon juice 7 tbsp butter 2 tart apples, peeled, cored and diced 3 tbsp brown sugar 1 tbsp cider vinegar 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/4 tsp ground cloves To make Sauteed Red Cabbage, Pour the 5 tbsp.…
Sweet Potato Pone
Ingredients 2 c. grated sweet potato 1 c. sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 c. butter 1/2 c. milk 1 egg Curry powder (options include nuts, dry sherry, or marshmallows) To make Sweet Potato Pone, Blend all ingredients together and bake in a greased shallow baking…
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
2 Dozen large mushrooms 1/2 onion, finely diced 4 tbsp diced celery 4 tbsp diced bell pepper 2 tbsp garlic 1/2 # crabmeat Bread crumbs 2 tsp flour One Egg Butter for sautéing Salt and cayenne 1 c. seafood stock To make Crab Stuffed Mushrooms, Pull the…
Corn Casserole
Ingredients: 8 cups cut corn 2 tsp sugar 1 tsp salt black and red pepper-about 2 tsp each 2 onions diced 1 bell pepper diced 4 stalks of celery diced 1 pt whipping cream 1/4 # butter Parmesan cheese and Bread crumbs For making Corn Casserole, Pre-heat…
Maque Choux Corn
Ingredients 2 # whole corn 1/2 stick butter 1 tbsp flour 1/2 c. onion-diced 1/4 c. celery-diced 1/4 c. bell pepper-diced 1/2 c. fresh tomatoes-diced 1/4 c. diced parsley 1/4 c. diced onion tops 1 tbsp oregano 1 tbsp basil 1 tbsp minced garlic Salt, black…
Beurre Blanc Sauce
Ingredients 1 c. white wine 1/4 c. vinegar 2 tsp shallots 2 tsp parsley 2 tbsp garlic Salt and white pepper to taste 1 # cold butter chips Combine the first five ingredients in a sauce pan. Reduce to about 2 tablespoons, add the chipped butter slowly…
Deep Fried Carrot Fritters
Ingredients 10 carrots cleaned 2 eggs 3 tbsp flour 2 tbsp chopped pecans 1 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp baking powder Salt and cracked black pepper to taste 1 c flour Oil for deep frying To make Deep Fried Carrot Fritters, Boil carrots in a pot of lightly salted…
Bread Pudding
Ingredients 1 3/4 c. sifted flour 2 1/4 tsp double-acting baking powder 1/3 c. shortening 2/3 c. sugar 3/4 tsp lemon zest 2 eggs beaten 1 c. pureed banana pulp 1/2 c. nuts 1/4 c apricots or other dried fruits To prepare Bread Pudding, Resift the flour…
Bananas Foster
Ingredients 2 egg yolks 1 c. confectioner’s sugar 6 tbsp rum 1 c. whipping cream 1 tsp vanilla To prepare Bananas Foster, Beat egg yolks, add confectioner’s sugar, continue beating, and slowly add rum. Beat whipping cream separately until it…