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Sweet Potatoes In Praline sauce
Sweet Potatoes in Praline Sauce (New Orleans)
This sauce is very rich, and you may want to save some for over
ice cream.
4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and halved
Salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/4 cup water
3/4 cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Boil the potatoes in salted water until not quite tender, about
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Taco oysters
Taco Oysters
Many years ago, there was an immigration of Yugoslavians to
Louisiana, where they settled along the mouth of the Mississippi
River. Many became oyster fishermen. Since they are known by their
nickname, Tacos, there are a number of oyster dishes also known by
that name.
Oysters
Bacon
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
Dash of Tabasco  sauce
Salt and pepper (sparingly)
2 teaspoons tomato […]
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Tomatoes creole
Tomatoes Creole
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan. Add:
4 large skinned, sliced seeded tomatoes
or 1 1/2 cups canned tomatoes
1 large onion, minced
2 tablespoons minced celery
1 shredded green bell pepper
Cook the vegetables until they are tender —
about 12 minutes. Add:
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon curry powder
Strain the […]
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Spinach balls
Spinach Balls
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen spinach
2 cups herb-flavored stuffing mix
1 large onion, finely chopped
6 eggs, well-beaten
3/4 cup melted margarine
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 tablespoon cayenne pepper to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 to 2 teaspoons Tony’s Creole Seasoning (optional)
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Lightly grease a cookie
sheet.
Cook spinach according to package directions and […]
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Spicy Gator Etouffee sandwich
Spicy Gator Etouffee Sandwich
1 pound chopped alligator tail meat
1/4 cup water
Pinch of flour
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup yellow onion
1/2 cup celery, chopped
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup green onion, sliced
2 tablespoons parsley
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons parsley
Garlic, as desired
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1/4 pound crawfish tail meat
4 slices […]
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