N’Awlins Style Pralines
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Pralines can be found in shops all throughout Louisiana. Why not try to make your own using this simple New Orleans recipe. Ingredients: 1 c. white sugar 1 c. light brown … Continue reading
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Apple Spice Cake
This recipe was featured in The Stockade Cookbook several years ago. It’s from Maude Pesson of New Iberia, one of Louisiana’s great cooks. This is good for breakfast, too. Ingredients: 1 1/3 c. oil 2 c. sugar 3 eggs 3 … Continue reading
Kiss Ma’ Shrimp ‘n Grits
As everyone knows, the Louisiana version of ANY recipe gets even more flavorful with unique ingredients and almost assuredly has more calories and yummy taste. The Low-country version of Shrimp and Grits doesn’t have the andouille sausage, tasso (which may be … Continue reading
Peach Crisp
LTA often has its Board of Directors meetings in Ruston, La. when the annual Peach Festival is taking place. Ruston is known as the Peach Capitol of Louisiana. This year, the LTA Board of Directors received a gift of the … Continue reading
Hash Browns
This recipe comes via my dear friend Chef Kenny Canezaro. He taught me many things besides hash browns.
Tiramisu
Worth every calorie for the delectable taste! Ingredients: 2-8 oz. packages of cream cheese 3 tablespoons milk 2/3 c. unsifted Confectioners’ sugar 3 tablespoons coffee liqueur 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2-2 oz. semi-sweet chocolate, grated 1 c. heavy or whipping … Continue reading
Garlic Cheese Grits
I serve Garlic Cheese Grits at the B&B without baking. However, you may prefer to bake them as suggested below. Ingredients: 4 c. cooked grits 1 roll Kraft garlic processed cheese 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce Salt and Pepper 2-3 tbsp. butter … Continue reading
Dessert Crepes with Strawberry Cream Filling
Strawberries are in season right now in Louisiana. We thought you might enjoy this recipe from Food.com. This would make an impressive and delicious breakfast for guests. INGREDIENTS: Strawberry Cream: 2 cups sliced strawberries 1⁄4 cup sugar 1 (8 ounce) … Continue reading
Easy Recipe for Mardi Gras King Cake
Missing Mardi Gras? Craving a Mardi Gras King Cake? If you live in an area where you can’t go to the nearest bakery or grocery store and pick up a King Cake, you may want to try making one using the … Continue reading
Chicken and Andouille Gumbo
I always make gumbo the day before I serve it to let the flavors meld together. 1 chicken 1 lb. Andouille 1 c. oil 1½ c. flour 2 c. diced onions 2 c. diced celery 1 c. diced bell peppers … Continue reading