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House almost set on fire by arsonist twice!
2007-12-16 09:08:00
My house was almost set on fire by an arsonist twice in two days. This time, he poured gas on my car and was in the process of lighting a match when I caught him, when I smelled gas. All I saw was a tennis shoe, and the flame of a lighter. The cops have not done one thing, I'm scared, and need any help we can get. Please, if anyone can, get people's attention about this. Anyone, everyone, the media, the newspaper, friends, anyone! My house was almost set on fire twice, and I am really scared! Please read the complete story here. House almost set on fire Twice
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Christmas Snowball Cookies Recipe
2007-12-12 22:19:00
Christmas Snowball Cookie s 1/2 cup powdered sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup butter, softened1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 1/4 cups flour1/2 cup chopped pecansadditional powdered sugarCream butter, sugar and vanilla until fully mixed. Add flour with salt to creamed mixture, blend throughly. Add nuts and mix well. Chill dough for 1 hour. Preheat oven to 400F. Shape into 1-inch balls and bake 8-10 minutes. Do not brown. Cool, then roll in powdered sugar. Once the cookies are rolled in the powdered sugar, they resemble snowballs, making these cookies perfect to serve for Christmas!We hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do!
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Turkey Carving Video
2007-12-05 16:20:00
If you or someone you know, doesn't know how to carve a turkey, then this video from Joy Of Cooking will show you step by step on how to carve it. I was very impressed by the details of this video. Oh, and of course it made me hungry! I thought I was tired of turkey, but after watching this video, I am ready to start cooking one again!Enjoy, and I would love to hear your comments!
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Easy Fantasy Fudge Recipe
2007-12-02 22:17:00
Easy Fantasy Fudge3 cups sugar 3/4 cup margarine 1 can (5 oz.) evaporated milk 1 pkg. (12 oz.) semisweet chocolate pieces 1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow creme 1 cup chopped nuts 1 tsp. vanilla Combine sugar, margarine and milk in heavy 2 to 3-quart saucepan. Bring to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly. Continue boiling 5 minutes over medium heat or until candy thermometer reaches 234 degrees F., stirring constantly to prevent scorching. Remove from heat. Stir in chocolate pieces until melted. Add marshmallow creme, nuts and vanilla. Beat until well blended. Pour fudge into a greased 13-by-9-inch pan. Cool at room temperature. Cut into squares. This recipe Makes 3 pounds.
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Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
2007-11-30 18:25:00
Peanut Butter Cookies 1 1/4 cups flour, sift or stir before measuring1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 cup shortening1/2 cup peanut butter1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg Sift together flour, salt, and baking powder; set aside. Cream shortening, peanut butter, and sugars; beat in vanilla and egg. Stir in flour mixture, blending well. Shape mixture into 3/4-inch balls; place on greased baking sheets.Flatten each cookie with the tines of a fork; dip fork in flour periodically to keep it from sticking to the peanut butter cookie dough.Bake peanut butter cookies at 375 degrees for about 10 to 12 minutes.This recipe for Peanut Butter cookies would be a great addition to your Christmas collection of recipes. I know my kids love peanut butter and cookies!
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Baked Ham with Cornbread Apricot Stuffing
2007-11-22 17:02:00
Baked Ham with Cornbread Apricot Stuffing One 4 pound smoked boneless hamOne 8-inch square pan cornbread (homemade or mix)1/2 cup of chopped celery2 tablespoons of chopped onion2 tablespoons of butter1/2 cup of apricot preserves1/2 cup of chopped pecans1/2 cup of beef broth Place ham on rack in shallow roasting pan. Bake in a 325ºF. oven for about 1-1 1/2 hours or until meat thermometer registers 140ºF. Slice to serve. Meanwhile, crumble cooked cornbread, place in large mixing bowl. In medium skillet, sauté celery and onion in butter until onion is tender; stir in preserves and pecans and toss with corn bread. Turn into a greased 2-quart casserole. Drizzle broth over stuffing. Bake at 325ºF. for 30-45 minutes, until heated through and lightly browned. Serve with smoked ham.Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I wanted to share this recipe in case you are looking for last minute Thanksgiving stuffing ideas. I think the combination of apricot, and cornbread makes this stuffing an interes...
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Spooky Gloved Munch Mix
2007-10-22 04:37:00
Spooky Gloved Munch Mix Recipe6 cups POST ALPHA-BITS Wholesome Sweetened Oats4 cups popped popcorn 2 cups JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows 1 cup dried mixed fruit 1 cup candy-coated chocolate pieces 100 candy corn pieces (about 1 cup) 10 clear large plastic food handlers' gloves 10 pieces raffia, each about 8 inches long TOSS cereal with popcorn, marshmallows, dried fruit and chocolate candies in large bowl or toy witch's cauldron. PLACE 1-1/4 cups of the snack mix in each of 10 small plastic bags. Give one to each child along with 10 pieces of candy corn, a plastic glove and piece of raffia. Have each child place 2 pieces of candy corn, with the white tips down, in each thumb and finger section of the plastic glove to resemble fingernails. FILL gloves evenly with snack mix; tie closed with raffia.
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Pizza Mummies-Halloween Recipe
2007-10-19 00:21:00
Pizza Mummies-Halloween Reci pe Pizza sauceEnglish muffinsBlack olivesScallionsRed or green pepperCheese sticks or slices1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. For each mummy, spread a tablespoon of pizza sauce onto half of an English muffin (toast it first, if you like).2. Set olive slices in place for eyes and add round slices of green onion or bits of red or green pepper for pupils.3. Lay strips of cheese (we used a pulled-apart cheese stick) across the muffin for the mummy?s wrappings.4. Bake for about 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the muffin is toasty.
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Sarah's Arroz Con Pollo ( spanish chicken & rice ) Recipe
2007-08-04 02:16:00
Sarah's Arroz Con Pollo ( spanish chicken & rice )Package of cut up chicken or just thighs works well 1 Can chicken broth 1 can of pitted olives sliced ( save liquid) 1 jar of green olives stuffed with pimento sliced ( save liquid) 1 package frozen peas 1 onion diced 1 green pepper diced 1 small can of tomato sauce About 5 cloves of garlic chopped 1 pd box of rice ( I use carolina ) Spices: Adobo seasoning Pepper Oregano Goya Sazon Seasoning with anchiote 1 bay leaf Wash chicken pieces and dry. Place in a very large skillet with some oil and season with pepper, adobo and salt. Brown on both sides and remove to a plate and set aside. Add your onions, garlic and green peppers and saute till tender. Now add your tomato sauce and all the spices above. Measure the chicken broth and liquid you saved from the black and green olives. If you need to add water thats fine, try to round off the liquid to 4 cups of liquid. Add to the skillet and place the browned chicken back into the liquid. C...
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Cajun Catfish With Rice Recipe
2007-07-19 17:07:00
Cajun Catfish With Rice 1 lb. Catfish Fillets, rinsed and patted dry, then trimmed and cut into 1" strips 3 Cloves Garlic, minced or pressed 2 cups Chicken Broth 1 cup Long-grain White Rice 1 cup Onion, chopped ½ cup red Bell Pepper, chopped ½ cup Green Bell Pepper, chopped 3 Tbsp. Olive Oil 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce 1 tsp. Hot Pepper Sauce, or to taste Salt and Black Pepper - to taste In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat, then add onions, bell peppers, celery and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally (3-5 minutes), or until vegetables are tender. Add rice and cook, stirring, until evenly coated with oil (about 3 minutes), then stir in the broth, Worcestershire sauce and hot pepper sauce and bring to a boil; cover and simmer over low heat (5 minutes). Lay Catfish Strips over the rice, cover, and continue cooking until rice is tender and Catfish is opaque through (15-20 minutes). This recipe for Cajun Catfish with Rice serves 4
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Cajun Black Iron Pot Roast Recipe
2007-07-18 01:44:00
Cajun Black Iron Pot Roast 5 pounds boneless beef rump -- whole piece4 garlic cloves, sliveredSalt and pepper to taste1 cup cider vinegar2 tablespoons peanut oil2 cups black coffee2 cups hot water1/4 cup flour, blended with 4 tbs butter Pierce gashes into the meat on all sides and insert slivers of garlic. Tie meat, if necessary, into a firm round shape. Rub meat with salt and pepper. Place the roast into a deep bowl just large enough to hold it. Pour over the vinegar and allow to stand 24 hours, turning several times. Remove meat and pat dry before cooking. Heat oil in an iron pot. Brown the meat well on all sides over high heat. Add the hot water and coffee. Cover the pot and cook, barely simmering for 4 to 6 hours, or until the meat is very tender. When done, remove the meat to a heated platter. Skim oil from remaining juices and thicken them with flour-and-butter mixture. Cook, stirring until gravy is smooth and the desired consistency. This makes a substantial meal, and works v...
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CAJUN SHRIMP AND EGGPLANT BEIGNETS RECIPE
2007-07-06 03:16:00
CAJUN SHRIMP AND EGGPLANT BEIGNETS Ingredients 1 medium eggplant, peeled and chopped 1-1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon cayenne 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 cup onions 1/2 pound small shrimp, peeled and deveined 3 eggs, beaten 1-1/2 cups milk 2 teaspoons baking powder 3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 4 cups solid vegetable shortening All purpose Cajun / Creole Seasoning Season the eggplant with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the cayenne. Heat the two tablespoons of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the eggplant until slightly soft, about two to three minutes. Add the onions and sauté for about three minutes. Add the shrimp and sauté until the shrimp turn pink. Remove and set aside to cool. Combine the eggs, milk, baking powder, and the remaining one teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne in a mixing bowl. Add the flour, 1/4 cup at a time, beating until the batter is smooth. Add the eggplant and shrimp mixture and fold to mix. Heat the shortening ...
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Grilled Pulled Pork Recipe
2007-07-01 11:37:00
Grilled Pulled Pork Yield: 6 servings 1 whole pork shoulder Not A Picnic 1 gallon chicken broth 3 cups homemade or commercially prepared dry barbecue spice rub, ground to a powder 1 cup sugar 1 cup homemade or commercially prepared barbecue sauce plus additional for glazing 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 1 pound butter, melted 1 cup olive oil About 1 gallon apple juice 2 tablespoons corn syrup for glaze, optional Equipment Needed: A charcoal or wood-fired grill or smoker; A meat injector Light a fire in the smoker or grill. Allow the fire to burn for about 2 hours until the temperature in the cooker is 225 degrees F. Meanwhile, remove the pork shoulder from the refrigerator and let it rest at room temperature for 1 hour. Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a large pot. Add 2 cups of the rub, then add the sugar, barbecue sauce, and Worcestershire sauce and simmer until all are dissolved. Using a handheld mixer or whisk, gradually stir together the melted butter and olive oil. Mix unti...
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Cajun Style Strawberry Beignets Recipe
2007-06-27 17:53:00
Cajun Style Strawberry BeignetsIngredients:1 cup water 1 cup milk 1 egg beaten 2 T baking powder 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 t salt 2 t sugar powdered sugar 5 qts vegetable oil 1/2 cup sugar 3 pints strawberries Instructions:In a bowl, mix water and beaten egg. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder salt and sugar. Next,add the dry and wet ingredients together and mix well. Drop spoonfuls of the batter mixture in 350 degrees oil until brown on one side, then turn over until brown on the other side (approximately 3 1/2 to 4 mins.) Drain the beignets on a towel, and sprinkle liberally with powered sugar. Puree the strawberries with the sugar, then place the strawberry mixture on the beignetsServe and enjoy! This recipe for Cajun Style Strawberry Beignets is a wonderful variation of the traditional beignets that do not use strawberries,and is part of our Cajun recipes collections.
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CAJUN SHRIMP SAUCE PIQUANTE RECIPE
2007-06-22 01:47:00
CAJUN SHRIMP SAUCE PIQUANTE 1/2 cup vegetable shortening 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 large onion 1/2 bell pepper 1 cup green onion, sliced 1/4 cup parsley 1 can Rotel tomatoes 1 can tomato paste 2 cans tomato sauce Salt & pepper to taste Water as needed 4 lb. Shrimp Combine shortening and flour. Cook on low fire until dark brown, stirring constantly. Do not burn. Will look glossy. This is roux. Once roux is made add all other ingredients (not meat) and cook on low fire for approximately 3 hours. Add meat. Simmer until done. Serve over cooked rice.This recipe for Cajun Shrimp Sauce Piquante sauce was sent to us by Johnny, thanks!
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NEW ORLEANS HAMBURGERS RECIPE
2007-06-19 18:50:00
NEW ORLEANS HAMBURGERS 1 pound lean ground beef1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions1-1/2 tsp. Lawry's Garlic Salt1/4 tsp. dried basil leaves, crushed1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves, crushed1/2 tsp. hot pepper sauce4 onion rolls, halved and lightly toasted DirectionsIn medium bowl, combine all ingredients except rolls. Shape into 4 patties. Grill or broil to desired doneness. Serve on rolls and top, if desired, with grilled onions.This recipe for New Orleans Hamburgers give a Cajun kick for those tired of just plain old hamburgers!
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Cajun Style Turkey Recipe
2007-06-19 00:53:00
Cajun Style Turkey 12 - 14 lb turkey Season inside and out generously with 2 - 3 Tbsp Tony's seasoning Place 1 cup *veg mix and 2 sticks butter inside bird Place bird in roasting/baking pan (*1 cup veg mix: In blender: 1 onion 1/2 green bell pepper 2 sticks celery 1 clove garlic)Cover the turkey breast with bacon strips and a paste of butter & flour.*1 cup chicken stock (1/2 inside bird other half in bottom of pan) Cover or tent and bake in 300 degree pre-heated oven around 4 hrs, steaming until tender. Remove cover, pour off pan juices, set oven to 500 degrees and brown bird for about 8 - 10 minutes. *"almost" equal amounts (just a little more of the butter). Melt/heat butter then the flour is stirred in to make a paste that is not "too dry"This recipe is part of our Cajun recipes collection.
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Cajun Catfish Steaks With Sauce Recipe
2007-06-16 00:35:00
Cajun Catfish Steaks With Sauce Ingredients 4 pounds of catfish2 onions1 bell pepper1 8 ounce can cooked whole tomatoes (Rotel)1 small can of tomato paste1 8 ounce can of tomato saucesalt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste3 cloves of garlic Chop the onions and bellpepper finely. Mince garlic. Saute onion and bellpepper until onions look almost clear. Add tomato sauce, whole tomatoes, and paste. Add salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Simmer on low heat 2 to 3 hours or until sauce has "flavored" taste. Add catfish and simmer for 20 minutes. Don't stir catfish because it will break apart. Twist pot by handle to stir. This recipe for Cajun Catfish Steaks with Sauce was brought to us by Johnny, thanks!
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Cajun Onion Soup Recipe
2007-06-12 19:55:00
Cajun Onion Soup 4 cups white onions, chopped 1/2 cup green onion, chopped 12 cups beef stock or beef bouillon 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 1/2 cups butter, melted 1/2 cup flour 2 tablespoons heavy cream 1 egg yolk thick slices of toasted french bread grated romano cheese sliced mozzarella cheese seasoned and buttered bread crumbsSaute onion in the melted butter over low heat.Cook until onions are clear. Do not brown. Slowly add the flour, stirring and cooking to make a blond roux (approximately seven minutes).Add in beef stock and spices, bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for five minutes. Remove pot from heat. In a small bowl, beat egg yolk and cream together while adding in a little of the soup. Add this mixture to the pot. Mix thoroughly. Place one slice of toasted French bread in the bottom of individual serving crocks. Sprinkle Romana cheese on the bread. Ladle soup on top of bread. Place a slice of mozzarella on t...
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Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
2007-06-12 01:01:00
Chicken Noodle Soup 1 lb chicken breast fillets 1 lb chicken thigh fillets Vegetable oil 2 tbsp butter 1 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup diced celery 4 cup chicken stock 2 cups water 1 cup sliced carrot 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp minced fresh parsley 2 cups egg noodles Minced fresh parsley for garnish 2 cups of soup crackers 1. Preheat oven to 350F. 2. Grease a baking sheet with vegetable oil. Add the chicken and bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside. 3. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and celery and lightly saute for 4 minutes. 4. Dice the chicken into small pieces and add it to the pot along with the remaining ingredients, except the noodles. 5. Bring the soup to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes. 6. Add the noodles and simmer for an additional 15 minutes, or until the noodles are tender. Serve with a pinch of diced fresh parsley sprinkled on top and with soup crackers. Serves 6This recipe for Chicken Noodle soup ...
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Cajun Fried Bluefish Steaks Recipe
2007-06-09 16:50:00
Cajun Fried Bluefish Steaks Recipe 4 medium Bluefish Steaks, rinsed in cold water and patted dry 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil 2 Tbsp. Cajun Seasoning, or more - to taste 2 Limes, cut into wedges Salt and Black Pepper - to tasteHot Pepper Sauce - to taste Brush Bluefish Steaks (or Fillets) with olive oil and sprinkle Cajun seasoning on both sides of each steakHeat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat to very hot, add fish and cook (3-4 minutes per side) or until fish is opaque through.Serve hot with lime wedges and hot pepper sauce to the side.This Cajun Fried Bluefish Steaks Recipe serves 4
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Italian Cooking Recipe Idea
2007-06-07 22:08:00
Italian Cooking I have been getting requests for recipes other than Cajun, so I am going to include a great Italian cooking recipe today. This classic Italian recipe uses yummy ingredients such as fresh spinach, grilled chicken, Roma tomatoes, pine nuts, sun dried tomatoes, and more for those that love Italian cooking as much as I do!Insalata Florentine 3 oz julienne-shredded fresh spinach 3 oz grilled chicken, sliced and chilled 1 oz ripe Roma tomatoes, diced 1/2 oz pine nuts, lightly toasted 1/2 oz sun-dried tomatoes, julienne cut 1/2 oz capers 1/2 oz black olives 1/2 oz julienne-cut radicchio 5 oz orzo pasta, cooked and chilled 3 oz roasted, garlic lemon vinaigrette 1/4 oz shaved Grana Padana Parmesan Fresh cracked pepper, for garnish 1. In the order listed, place all ingredients, except Parmesan cheese, in a chilled mixing bowl. 2. Toss and serve in a bowl. Garnish with shaved Parmesan cheese and fresh cracked pepper. This Italian cooking recipe is part of our Italian recipe coll...
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Boneless Chicken Breast Recipe
2007-06-06 21:49:00
Boneless Chicken Breast Boneless Chicken Breast Pepper Steak INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 4 boneless, chicken breasts, skin removed1 teaspoon seasoning salt 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1/2 cup soy sauce, divided 1 large onion, cut into long slices 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 1/2 cups water 1 green bell pepper, sliced 4 roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded and chopped DIRECTIONS Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and onion powder, and place in skillet. Cook for about 5 to 7 minutes, then add the garlic, 4 tablespoons soy sauce, and half of the sliced onion. Cook until chicken is no longer pink, and the juices run clear. Dissolve cornstarch in water in a small bowl, and blend into the chicken mixture. Stir in 4 tablespoons soy sauce, bell pepper, tomatoes, and remaining onion. Simmer until gravy has reached desired consistency.This recipe for Boneless Chicken Breast is part of our chicken recipes collection.
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Cajun Cassoulet Recipe
2007-06-06 05:52:00
Cajun Cassoulet Ingredients1/4 pound Bacon 1 medium Onion, diced 1 Green bell pepper, seeded and diced 3 cloves Garlic, minced 1 stalk Celery, diced 2 1/2 cups Red beans (cooked or canned) 1 Tablespoon Tomato paste 2 cups Chicken broth 1/2 pound Cooked pork and/or chicken (leftovers work well) 1/2 pound Andouille (or smoked) sausage, sliced 1 cup Breadcrumbs (tossed with 2 tablespoons melted butter) 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning blend Directions:Render the bacon in a heavy skillet. Remove the bacon pieces. Add the onion, bell pepper, garlic, and celery. Cook until just soft. Add the beans, tomato paste, bacon pieces and broth. Simmer for 15 minutes. Pre-heat the oven to 350. Lightly oil a medium casserole dish. Place the meat and sausage in the dish. Top with the bean mixture. Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Toss the breadcrumbs, butter, and Cajun seasonings together. Top the casserole with the mixture and bake uncovered for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.This recipe for Cajun Cass...
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Cajun Country Corn Bread Recipe
2007-06-05 05:30:00
Cajun Country Corn Bread 8 ounce Plain yogurt 1/4 cup Vegetable cooking oil 1 Egg 1 cup All-purpose flour 1 cup Enriched cornmeal 1/4 cup Sugar 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda 1/2 teaspoon Salt Beat together yogurt, vegetable oil and egg. Combine remaining ingredients. Mix well. Pour into greased 8 inch square baking pan. Bake at 400 for about 20 minutes.This recipe for Cajun Country Corn Bread is from our Cajun recipes collection.
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Liver Mush
2007-02-28 20:55:02
I am sure a lot of you are asking, What the heck is Live r Mush ? In North Carolina Liver Mush, or Livermush is considered a delicacy, fried crisp and served for breakfast, along with grits and scrambled eggs. Livermush is also know as poor boy's pate'. But, again you ask, what IS liver mush?I had never heard of this until I watched the tv show last night called Taste Of America with Mark DeCarlo! Okay, here goes, this is a basic recipe for Liver mush:Basic Liver Mush1 fresh hog liver1 1/2 lbs. fresh fat pork2 c. cornmealRed pepperSaltBlack pepperSageCook liver and fat pork until tender. Remove from broth the liveronly and grind. Add corn meal, peppers, and sage to taste. Addenough of the broth to soften mixture. Cook in saucepan until mealhas cooked, stirring constantly. Put in mold. Press down untilcold. Slice and serve cold or broil or fried.This is just of the recipes for liver mush. You may find another one moreto your liking!Shelby North Carolina puts on a Livermush Expo e...

New Orleans Barbecue Shrimp Recipe
2007-02-28 02:53:01
New Orleans Barbecue Shrimp 1 c (2 sticks) margarine 1/2 c vegetable oil 1/2 c chicken broth (canned is fine) 4 t finely minced garlic 5 whole bay leaves, torn into pieces 4 t dried rosemary, crushed 1 t dried sweet basil 1 t greek oregano 1 t dried thyme 1/2 t salt 1/2 t (or more) cayenne pepper 4 t paprika 1 1/2 t freshly ground black pepper 1 T fresh lemon juice 2 lb whole fresh shrimp in the shell (with heads if possible) In a heavy saute pan or saucepan melt the margarine, then add the oil and mix well. Add all the other ingredients except the shrimp and broth, and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce begins to boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 7 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, then remove the pan from the heat and let it stand, uncovered, at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. Add the shrimp to the sauce, mix thoroughly, and put the pan back on the burner. Cook over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes, or just until the shrimp turn pink. Ad...
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St. Patrick's Day Cookie Pops Recipe
2007-02-27 14:52:11
It's time to get ready for St. Patrick 's Day, which is on March 17 this year (2007). These cookie pops will make a great addition to your St Patrick's Day menu. These cookies are colorful, and festive, as well as yummy!St. Patrick's Day Cookie Pop s Ingredients20 vanilla wafer cookies1/2 cup peanut butter1 12-ounce bag white chocolate chipsgreen and yellow gumdropsgreen Dotsgreen and yellow Nerd candiesCake decorating writer gel in green, yellow, red, orange, and black1 tube of green cake decorator frosting with tipgreen and yellow decorator sugargreen food coloringice cream or lollipop stickswax paper or paper platesInstructionsSpread peanut butter onto the flat side of the cookies. Place an ice cream stick into the peanut butter on half the cookies. Top with another cookie so the stick is sandwiched between the two cookies.Melt chocolate chips in the microwave, one minute, then in 20 second increments, stirring until smooth. Before melting, seperate the white chips into two bo...
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Cajun Chicken Spaghetti Recipe
2007-02-26 02:51:01
Cajun Chick en Spaghetti 6 quarts hot water1/4 cup vegetable oil3 tablespoons salt1 1/2 pounds fresh spaghetti, or 1 pound drySEASONING MIX:2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves1 1/4 teaspoons ground red pepper (preferably cayenne)1 teaspoon white pepper3/4 teaspoon black pepper1/2 teaspoon dried sweet basil leaves1 pound plus 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, in all1 cup very finely chopped onions4 medium-size garlic cloves, peeled2 teaspoons minced garlic3 1/4 cups, in all, Rich Chicken Stock2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce2 (16-ounce) cans tomato sauce2 tablespoons sugar2 cups very finely chopped green onions, in allCHICKEN SEASONING MIX:1 1/2 tablespoons salt1 1/2 teaspoons white pepper1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder1 1/4 teaspoons ground red pepper (preferably cayenne)1 teaspoon black pepper1 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)1/2 teaspoon dried sweet basil leaves2 pounds boneless chicken (light and dark meat), cut into 1/2-inch cubes.Place the hot wa...
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Homemade Louisiana Kahlua
2007-02-24 14:49:01
Homemade Louis iana Kahlua 4 cups Sugar 5 cups Water 2 ounces instant coffee A 5th of Vodka (entire bottle) 4 tsp Vanilla Mix sugar and water and simmer 45 minutes. Then add 2 oz. instant coffee. Simmer 15 minutes. Let cool. Add vodka and vanilla. Rebottle and let stand 2 weeks. This recipe for Homemade Louisiana Kahlua is part of our Louisiana recipes collection.
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