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Oyster Dip

1 pint of shucked oysters 4 oz cream cheese with chives 1 tbsp worchestershire sauce 1/4 cup whipping cream pinch of dry mustard pinch of salt 2 tbsp chopped parsley Cook the oysters in their liquor until the edges curl. Drain and chop the oysters. Blend in a blender the oysters and the rest of the ingredients. Chill.

Carrot Cake

4 eggs 1/2 cup raisins 1 1/3 cups brown sugar 1/2 cup butter melted 1 tbsp lemon juice 2 1/4 cups of flou 2 tsp baking power 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp salt 3 cups of grated carrots Beat eggs and brown sugar, stir in melted butter and lemon juice, Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg; sift into egg/sugar mix. Stir in carrots and raisins. Pour into greased and…

Creole Rice Casserole

4 tbsp butter 1 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup finely chopped bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots 1 pound andouille sausage 3 cups of cooked rice One 3 oz can of mushroom pieces 1 cup of tomato juice 1/2 teaspoon of tobasco sauce 1 tbsp sugar 3 tbsp chile sauce 1 tsp Accent Salt and pepper to taste In skillet melt butter, then add onion, pepper, celery and shallots. Cook over low heat until tender. Add…

Seafood Jambalya

1/2 pound hot Italian sausage 1/2 pound smoked ham, cubed 1 large onion 1 large green pepper 1 cup chopped celery 2 tbsp tomato paste 1/4 cup parsley 1 1/2 tsp thyme 1 quart oysters 1/2 cup smoked sausage 1 tbsp bacon fat 4 cloves garlic 1 bay leaf Two 1 pound cans of tomatoes 5 chopped scallions 1 tbsp paprika 1 tsp chili powder 2 lb peeled raw shrimp 6 cups hot cooked rice In very large skillet, combine…

Marinated Vegetables

4 1 small cucumber, sliced 1/2 cup sliced radishes 2 small tomatoes, cut in wedges 1 1/2 cups cut up cooked asparagus 1 small onion, sliced 1/2 cup oil 1/2 cup cider vinegar 1/4 cup chopped green pepper 1/4 cup chopped green olives 1/4 cup chopped celery 2 tbsp chopped parsley 1/2 tsp crushed oregano Arrange vegetables in a pattern in a shallow dish. Mix remaining ingredients and pour over vegetables. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours.

Chicken Mole

8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves 1/4 cup olive oil 4 oz chopped green chilies 1 onion - chopped 1 clove garlic - minced 8 oz tomato sauce 1 cup chicken broth 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon tobasco 2 whole cloves 1 ounce unsweetened baking chocolate 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter Brown the chicken breasts in olive oil; set aside. Suaté onion and garlic. Add green chilies. Add remaining ingredients. Stir until chocolate…

Cajun Seafood Gumbo

12 ounce fresh deveined shrimp 6 ounces fresh or frozen crabmeant 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup cooking oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped red sweet pepper 1/2 cup chopped green pepper 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper 3 cups chicken broth, heated 1 14-1/2 ounce can diced tomatoes 10 ounce package frozen cut okra 2 dried bay leaves 1/2 pint oysters, drained 3 cups hot cooked rice…

Baked Grits

1 cup grits 4 cups water 2 egg yolks salt 2 tsp. baking powder 2 egg whites, stiffly beaten 1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar Cook grits in water with a little salt.  Cool.  Add egg yolks, baking powder, egg whites & cheese.  Bake at 325° for 1 hour. Heat leftovers in frying pan for breakfast; add a little butter.

Scalloped Corn and Tomatoes

2 - 14 1/2 cans tomatoes, drained & chopped 1 - 15 1/4 oz. can whole kernel corn, drained 1 - 14 3/4 oz. cream style corn 2 eggs slightly beaten 1/4 cup flour 1/2 to 1 tsp. pepper 2 tsp. sugar 1 med. onion, finely chopped 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/3 cup butter 4 cups soft bread crumbs 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Combine all ingredients.  Bake at 350° for 40 (?) minutes.

White Chili

2 -15-ounce cans white beans, drained OR 1/2 pound dry white beans 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped, about 1 1/2 cups 1 clove garlic, minced, about 1 teaspoon 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 2 4-ounce cans chopped green chilies 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 jalapeno or serrano pepper, finely chopped (optional) 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (can use breast meat, but thighs will work better), trimmed of excess fat and diced into 1/2 to 3/4-inch…