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New Orleans Seafood Gumbo

Seafood Gumbo is a staple in the Cajun and Creole Cultures. As in most Cajun Cooking recipes, we will start with a Roux. A roux is used as a thickening agent for this traditional seafood soup. The word Gumbo derives from the Creole culture which is the West African word for okra. Okra is also [...]

4Jan2009 | Beryl | 6 comments | Continued
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Spinach Artichoke Dip

Spinach and Artichoke Dip or Spinach Dip are often referred to as Spinach Madeline in Cajun cuisine.  We make Spinach Madeline around the holidays.  It is a family favorite.  I even have a special small crock pot to keep it warm when I am expecting a crowd. This recipe will serve about six guests.  For [...]

3Jan2009 | Beryl | 4 comments | Continued
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How to Cook Crockpot Pot Roast

A  crockpot pot roast is a wonderful thing. If you’ve been afraid of cooking a large roast, a slow cooker is the way to go. This slow cooker  roast recipe contains simple ingredients and is oh so easy with a sprinkling of Cajun Cooking. As I write this, yesterday it was like 80 degrees and [...]

22Dec2008 | Beryl | 4 comments | Continued
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