Posts Tagged ‘food’
Cajun Sweet n Spicy Coleslaw Recipe – No Raisins Please!
For me, coleslaw can either be too creamy, too watery, too bland or too dry and there are VERY FEW restaurants that offer good coleslaw with lots of flavor. Heck! Any time I order a plate lunch and see coleslaw in it, I just scrape it off my plate. I remember as a small child, mom…
Read MoreCajun Roux Recipe
Cajun Roux Recipe If you’re Cajun, you know it starts with the original Roux recipe for most of our stews and our famous gumbos which we are known for. It doesn’t matter if you are rich or poor, rest assured a Cajun gumbo will most likely be on your table. Although a dark brown Roux…
Read MoreCajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo Recipe
There are different variations of Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo. This version is authentic and created by my Grandmother “Cottin” who handed her recipe down to my Mom. Remember that not all gumbo’ are alike; and most of all, Cajun gumbos are different than Creole gumbo. You can learn more about the differences of a…
Read MoreCajun Shrimp and Okra Gumbo Recipe
There are basically two variations of Cajun Shrimp and Okra gumbo; the Cajun Shrimp and Okra kind and the creole Shrimp and Okra kind. There is a big difference between how each gumbo looks and also how they taste. So if you’ve been to New Orleans and said you ate gumbo, you didn’t eat a good…
Read MoreBoiled Crawfish Recipe
Recipe for Boiling Crawfish There are many recipes for boiling crawfish; however this recipe has been tried and tested and it works every single time! It’s how my Dad boiled his crawfish and I trust Daddy! Boiling crawfish is a tradition, and when done right, its an event. Begin by getting your back yard or patio ready.…
Read MoreThe Crawfish Bowl Recipe
Most everyone who comes to Louisiana wants to experience eating Crawfish because everyone associates Cajun country with crawfish. Although crawfish can be prepared many different ways such as crawfish pie, crawfish etoufee, fried crawfish, etc, the number one way to eat crawfish is boiled. Boiling crawfish is uniquely done using specific Cajun seasonings and each person…
Read MoreCajun Corn & Shrimp Bisque Recipe
This creamy, Cajun corn & shrimp bisque has been in my family for years. It’s comfort food during the winter, a ‘stick to your bones’ kinda food when you just want a little something to curb your appetite AND it’s included as one of the succulent appetizers in the Romantic Cajun Dinner in the Wine…
Read MoreLCM House Salad Dressing Recipe with a KICK!
Making homemade salad dressing from scratch is as fast and easy as shaking up a bottle, and the taste is phenomenally better. If you’re accustomed to “gourmet” salad dressings, then your taste buds will be very satisfied. It’s easier to quit buying bottled dressings when you don’t even need to consult a recipe before shaking up tonight’s…
Read MoreFriday Night on the Patio
Grilling, sippin and good conversations is what our southern hospitality is all about at the Louisiana Cajun Mansion. We had a full house tonight and three couples all ended up congregating on the patio after each had their dinners. Some went out to dinner at local restaurants, but one couple, Eric & Ellen, chose to…
Read MoreRomantic Dinner in the Wine Room Gaining Popularity
The Romantic Dinner in the Wine Room is gaining popularity on a weekly basis! Not only are couples looking for a smart way to spend their romantic monies, they are looking for options. Many couples come to the Louisiana Cajun Mansion Bed and Breakfast as a romantic get-away or for just a relaxing weekend get-away.…
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