What’s Cookin Good Lookin? Ha. What’s for dinner tonight moms?
Share your yummy recipes! I have been in a mood to cook different and yummy things here lately! Something quick and easy though and something the whole family will love!
So far I have made:
Chicken Crossaints
Chicken Enchiladas
Strawberry Truffle
And this weekend I am going to try this cajun dish! With seafood
Thanks ahead of time moms! Ya’ll are the best ![]()
Ok Seth- DAD- Give me a good recipe then! ![]()
Sheppards Pie- Yum! We have made that before too
I like it with mash taters better then tater tots.
Yeah my dad use to make sheppards pie all the time- pizza crust on the bottom then layers of hamburger meat,mash taters,cheese,corn,and gravy! SOO good! I prolly should try it with other veggies as well
Bet that would be good!
How do you make Taco Soup!?!? Sounds good!
Proudmom- awww how nice of your mom! We had spaghetti lastnight that MY mom made! haha! Ok I will try it just with shrimp
Chris will be so excited about it! thanks again!
proudmom- haha I will try not to! Yay its time to get off work! have a nice night ![]()
Tonight we get a treat, my Mom is at my house right now cooking us a homemade spaghetti, yummy can’t wait to eat.
Hey on the recipe I gave you, you don’t have to use the crawfish, you can just do the shrimp which will be just as yummy.
Edit: your so welcome thats why we are all here
now don’t burn it haha.
Which Pasta Dish Should I Make?
I’m not sure which Pasta dish I should make for my family, so here you go.
Creamy Ham Fettuccine:
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Creamy-Ham-Fettuccine/Detail.aspx
Cajun Seafood Pasta:
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Cajun-Seafood-Pasta/Detail.aspx
Broccoli Shrimp Toss:
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Broccoli-Shrimp-Pasta-Toss/Detail.aspx
Pasta Ham Hot Dish:
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Pasta-Ham-Hot-Dish/Detail.aspx
Please help, I’m really stumped!
Oh and please look in the link, cause’ there’s a link with a picture.
Hi there,
don’t just go by the name! Look at the ratings of the recipes too (that’s if you are gonna use the actual recipe in that site) and if you are gonna use the actual recipe, then go with Cajun Seafood Pasta. It has a good rating.
And just in case, this is a VERY delicious recipe;
Fettuccini Carbonara
5 teaspoons olive oil
4 shallots, diced
1 large onion, cut into thin strips
1 pound bacon, cut into strips
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 (16 ounce) package fettuccini pasta
3 egg yolks
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste
Heat olive oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat. Saute shallots until softened. Stir in onion and bacon, and cook until bacon is evenly browned. Stir in garlic when bacon is about half done. Remove from heat.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain pasta, then return it to the pot.
In a medium bowl, whisk together egg yolks, cream, and shredded Parmesan. Pour the bacon mixture over the pasta, then stir in the cream mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
Serves 6.
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Do you think Cajun food would be popular in the UK?
I was talking to a friend of mine over in Basingstoke area had mentioned the lack of spicy foods other than curry rice. I mentioned Cajun food- asked him if he liked it. He did not know what Cajun was at all… BUT, he told me that most people in the UK are seeking spice in their food, and I thought perhaps it would be cool to give them more than curry, or Indian food. SO, do you think it would be a successful venture to perhaps go and try to start a Cajun food restaurant there in the UK? And if so, can you think of a specific area it might be go over really well? (Not looking for big city- perhaps Southampton area?)
Think this is a good idea if you can find the right medium-sized community to give it a go. You can’t do a small community as it won’t offer enough diners consistently to thrive. Doing it in a huge community, you would get lost in the hundreds of other restaurants. Go for a mid sized area to offer a new taste choice, and have enough consistent numbers of people out looking for a meal (in the midst of the credit crunch, that isn’t easy).
To correct one post; please note that cajun cuisine isn’t soul food – they are two very different cultures and sets of flavours.
Cheers & good luck
Best cajun food in Houston, Texas?
Talking to a friend who just moved here from Louisiana and inquiring to know where we both could go for some great Cajun food here in Houston, Texas? Being from another city myself, I do realize it’s near impossible to find a place that serves the food you’re used to from back home but maybe there’s a restaurant that serves Cajun food that tastes, as close as you can get, like you would get in Louisiana? Any help would be appreciated, more so, someone from Louisiana themselves and knows how it should be done. Thanks!
All of my friends from Louisiana like:
Calliope’s Po Boy
2130 Jefferson Street
Houston, TX 77003-5129
(713) 222-8333
http://www.calliopespoboy.com/
I would also recommend:
Mardi Gras Grill
1200 Durham Drive
Houston, TX 77007-5410
(713) 864-5600
http://www.mardigrasgrill.net/
Does anyone have a good recipe for green olive salad used for muffelatta sandwich, a cajun recipe?
NEW ORLEANS MUFFELATTA WITH OLIVE
SALAD
SANDWICH:
Pita bread or lg. round loaf
Good sliced ham
Genoa salami, sliced
Provolone cheese, sliced
Swiss cheese, sliced
OLIVE SALAD:
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 c. stuffed green olives, crushed or broken
1 c. black olives, sliced
1 c. olive oil
2 tbsp. parsley
2 tbsp. white vinegar
Mix all ingredients of olive salad and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Slice bread, drizzle olive oil on each piece, layer ham, salami, cheeses thickly. Top with olive salad, about 1-2 tablespoons. May be eaten cold or heated in a hot oven until cheese melts.
who was the cajun cook?
A name please, we’re going crazy here, What was the name of the cajun cook with a humor for an extra SIP of wine throughout his recipes, was it Justin ?????.A entertaining old fellow…Just one of those tongue tippers.More fun to watch after Graham Kerr dried-up.
Yes it was Justin Wilson .We watched him every Sunday afternoon before dinner He was great, we really miss him and still talk about him It was not so much his recipes ,but his sense of humor, his stories, and his wit that we enjoyed so much, it was like inviting a friend and neighbor into our home and no matter what kind of concoction he came up with, he always made it seem like it was the most delicious dish in the world. I wish they would put on his show back on every Sunday. he was an excellent entertainer and storyteller No one can replace Justin Wilson
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I have a big garden and lots of product. What kind of soups can I make with all this stuff?
I have zuccini, squash, carrots, celery, broccoli, cauliflower, bean sprouts, snap peas, onions, green peppers, cilantro, red cabbage, lettuce, jala peppers, banana peppers, baby corn, corn, tomatoes, potatoes, steak, chicken, lamb, rotini, linguini, mahi, tilapia, sausage, ginger, black pepper, chick and beef soup bases, lemon pepper, seafood seasoning, sesame seed, curry, cumin, chili powder, red pepper, oregano, herbs de province, cajun, I can get a couple more spices if needed, I am not very experienced with soup making.
Minestrone Soup:
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon
1 large onion, cut into large dice
1 celery stalk, cut into large dice
1 carrot, peeled and cut into 1/2 moon shapes
1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
1/4 cup boiled ham chunks or end of prosciutto, large dice
4 medium tomatoes, fresh or canned, peeled and roughly chopped
1 tablespoon fresh chopped Italian parsley leaves
6 cups hot vegetable stock or chicken stock
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 small zucchini, medium dice
3/4 cup arborio rice
2 yellow, red, or orange bell peppers, roasted, cored, skinned, seeded and cut into strips
Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
6 fresh chopped basil leaves
In a heavy-bottomed soup pot, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat until hot, but not smoking. Add the onion and cook, stirring for 1 minute. Lower the heat to low, and add the celery, carrots and garlic. Allow to simmer over low heat until the vegetables begin to soften, about 10 minutes. Add the ham pieces and cook 2 more minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the tomatoes and the parsley. Cook for 5 more minutes so that the flavors meld.
Add the hot water or stock and season with salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, and add the zucchini and the rice. Bring back to a boil and then lower the heat so that the liquid is simmering. Let simmer gently until the rice is cooked, about 40 minutes. Remember to stir the soup occasionally. Add more water or stock, if necessary. When the rice is cooked, add the roasted peppers and remove the soup from the heat. Stir in Parmesan, to taste, and top each serving with some chopped basil.
Cianfotta:
2 medium-sized bell peppers
1/2 pound ripe tomatoes
1 bunch (about 5-6) zucchini flowers
1/2 pound (about 4 small) small green hot chili peppers
1 medium-sized eggplant
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 baking potatoes, cut into cubes
2 cups vegetable stock
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 bunch fresh basil, cut into chiffonade
Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, to taste
Clean and cut all the "verdura" (including the bell peppers, tomatoes, zucchini blossoms, chili peppers) into 1/2-inch dice. Make sure to do the chili peppers last and clean your knife and cutting board thoroughly after chopping them.
In a 12 to 14-inch saucepan with 3-inch sides, heat the olive oil over a medium-high flame until hot but not smoking. Add the garlic and onion and cool until a light golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add the potato cubes and cook until light golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes more. Add the rest of the vegetables and let cook until soft, about 15 minutes more.
Begin adding the stock, bit by bit. Bring the soup to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve the soup in 4 warmed soup bowls, garnished with basil. Add some Parmigiano-Reggiano, to taste, if desired.
Simple Veggie Soup:
2 small leeks, white part only
1 large potato, peeled
1 small onion
2 stalks celery
1 medium zucchini
12 green beans
2 medium carrots, peeled
6 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons water
1/2 gallon chicken stock (or 1/2 gallon water, 4 bouillon cubes, a pinch of thyme, and 1/2 bay leaf)
6 ripe tomatoes, peeled and seeded
4 medium garlic cloves
30 fresh basil leaves, washed and dried
Salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Cut the leeks, potato, onion, celery, zucchini, green beans, and carrots into 1/4-inch dice.
In a 6-quart stockpot, combine 3 tablespoons of the olive oil with the water. Add the vegetables and saute over medium-low heat until all the water evaporates. Do not brown the vegetables.
Add the stock and bring to a boil. Cook at a gentle boil for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a food processor fitted with the metal blade, put the tomatoes, basil, garlic, and remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil. Pulse until pureed. Stir the puree into the cooked soup. Do not let the soup return to a boil. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Serve the soup hot or cold from a tureen or in individual bowls.
Chicken Veg Soup:
2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil
2 leeks, cleaned and chopped
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 cup of peas
4 boneless chicken breasts
2 to 3 bay leaves
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
8 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
6 ounces uncooked egg noodles
1 cup zuccini or squash
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add leeks, carrots, garlic, and celery and saute 4 minutes, until soft. Add bay leaves, thyme, salt, and black pepper and stir to mix well. Add chicken broth and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, partially cover and simmer 10 minutes.
Return mixture to a boil and add egg noodles. Cook 10 minutes, until egg noodles are just tender. Stir in peas and cook until peas are just heated through, about 1 minute.
Remove from heat, discard bay leaves and stir in parsley.
Chicken Cacciatore Stoup:
1 package boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 to 1 1/3 pounds, diced
Coarse salt and black pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 3 turns of the pan
2 russet potatoes, peeled and cubed into 1-inch squares
4 portobello mushroom caps or 16 cremini mushrooms, sliced or chopped
4 ribs celery hearts, chopped
1 medium onion, peeled and quartered lengthwise then thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and quartered lengthwise then thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 cup dry Italian red wine, eyeball it
1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (28-ounce) can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
2 cups chicken stock
3 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped, 3 or 4 sprigs
1 cup basil, arugula or baby spinach leaves, shredded or torn
Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Romano, to pass at table
Crusty bread, to pass at the table
Heat a deep skillet or a medium soup pot over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons EVOO, 2 turns of the pan, and the chicken. Season it with coarse salt and pepper and red pepper flakes.
While the chicken cooks, chop up the veggies.
When the chicken is evenly and lightly browned all over, 3 or 4 minutes, remove it to a plate and reserve. Add another tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil, 1 more turn of the pan. Add the potatoes to the pan. Cook a couple of minutes, then add in the mushrooms, celery, and onion and cook another couple of minutes. Add in the peppers and garlic and cook another 1 to 2 minutes. Season the vegetables with salt and pepper. Add chicken back to the pan. Toss it with the vegetables. Add red wine to the pan and deglaze it, picking up drippings. Add tomatoes and stock to the stoup and stir to combine. Stir in rosemary and reduce heat to low. Cover and cook 8 to10 minutes.
Turn off stoup and ladle into shallow bowls. Top with basil (for a sweet finish and balance to the spice in the soup) or arugula (for a peppery finish) or with spinach (for a woodsy finish). At the table, pass grated cheese for sprinkling on top of the stoup and bread for mopping up the bowl.
Broccoli Stoup:
1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds broccoli rabe, 1 large bunch, trimmed and cut into large bite-sized pieces
Salt
Extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, 1 minced, 3 chopped
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can white beans, cannellini
Black pepper
1 quart chicken stock
2 cups beef or vegetable stock
1/3 pound orecchiette, little ear shaped pasta, or ditalini
1 pound ground veal
1 egg
1/2 cup bread crumbs, a couple of handfuls
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano or Romano, a generous handful, plus some to pass at table
2 to 3 fresh sage leaves, finely chopped
Crusty bread, for mopping
Bring a couple of inches of water to a boil in a medium skillet. Add salt to boiling water and the broccoli rabe and cook 7 to 8 minutes. Drain rabe and reserve.
While rabe cooks, heat a medium soup pot over medium to medium high heat with 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil. Add 3 cloves chopped garlic, carrots and onions. Cook 5 to 6 minutes, add white beans and heat through, a minute. Season veggies and beans with salt and pepper. Add drained rabe and the stocks and cover pot to bring to a quick boil. Add orecchiette and stir. Reduce heat and simmer soup to a low-roll, uncovered.
Mix veal with egg, remaining clove minced garlic, bread crumbs, cheese, sage and salt and pepper. Roll into 1-inch balls and drop into stoup. Cook 5 minutes. Adjust seasonings and serve stoup in shallow bowls with crusty bread.
Anybody else dig Cajun food? What’s your favorite?
My favorite would be boudin, maybe partly because you can get good stuff even at a normal grocery store. And when I get a chance I really go for etoufee or jambalaya.
I made up a big pot of red beans and rice last weekend..had ham hocks..andouille …..and plenty of tony chachere’s…reminded me of home(Lake Charles)..i like my grits and grillades too…..a nice chicken and sausage gumbo…a nice maque choux..and rice dressing…or just munching on some pickled okra…but its hard here in Mo…ordered gumbo in a restaurant and when it got there it had broccoli in it…(for color they said)…almost choked on my sweet tea!!!