A Nun's Sigh (Beignet Soufflés) From New Orleans. So called as they are light as a nun's sigh, being made of chou paste, which is the base for cream puffs and éclairs. 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour Pinch of salt 1 tablespoon granulated sugar ...

Acadian Peppered Shrimp Serves 4. 1 pound butter 1/2 cup lemon juice 2 teaspoons fresh basil, chopped 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper 2 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped 5 garlic cloves, minced 1 bay leaf, crumbled 1/2 c black pepper, finely ground Salt 4 ...

Al Copeland's Basic Cajun Jambalaya 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 medium onions, chopped 1 pound pickled pork, diced 1 pound smoked ham, diced 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1 tablespoon ...

Alligator Balls 1 pound chopped alligator meat 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley 2 teaspoons lemon pepper 1/4 cup bread crumbs 1 cup vegetable oil 1 egg 2 tablespoons finely chopped celery 2 tablespoons chopped ...

Alligator Etouffee 2 onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 stalks celery, chopped 1 can tomatoes 1 pound alligator meat, cut in thin strips 1 cup (2 sticks) butter 1/2 cup green onions, chopped 1/4 cup parsley, minced Salt Cayenne pepper Black ...

Alligator Sauce Piquante This is a Cajun recipe which makes a thick stew which is traditionally served over rice. 3 pounds alligator meat* Dollop of bottled steak sauce 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 3 large onions, ...

Alligator Stew 2 quarts water or stock 3 pounds alligator meat, cubed 1 bay leaf 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce or hot pepper sauce 1 tablespoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3 cups skinned, quartered ripe tomatoes or     1 large can ...

Andouille Sausage 1 boneless pork butt, ground (about 5 pounds) 1/2 cup Rustic Rub 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder 1/2 cup paprika 1 1/2 teaspoons file powder 3 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon cumin 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper 2 ...

Andouille Stuffing 2 (16 ounce) packages jalapeno cornbread mix 1 pound Andouille sausage 2 medium onions, chopped 2 medium bell peppers, chopped 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 cup chicken broth 2 large eggs, well beaten ...

Avery Island Deviled Shrimp Shrimp 1/4 cup butter 1 pound breaded shrimp Melt butter in skillet over low heat; add shrimp and cook until browned. Remove from heat and keep warm. Deviled Shrimp Sauce 2 tablespoons butter 1 medium onion, finely ...