Recipes

Jimmy L. Babin
Creative Cajun Cooking

Mardi Gras Dip

posted Jan 10, 2012 2:55 PM by Creative Cajun Cooking Admin

Jimmy L. Babin
Creative Cajun Cooking
A mixture of sweet and "WOW" that wakes up the taste buds. 
A dip that you just can't stay away from!
Servings: 50
Yield: 9 cups
2 cups Pecans, broken
2 cups Shallots, sliced 1/8-inch thick
1/4 cup Purple onion, chopped fine
2 cups Cheddar Cheese, shredded
1/2 cup Celery, chopped fine
4 tablespoons Creative Cajun Cooking's Magic Swamp Dust Seasoning
1 teaspoon Creative Cajun Cooking's Smokin' Fryin' Rub
1 cup Miracle Whip®
  • Pour Pecans, Shallots, Purple Onions, Cheddar Cheese, Magic Swamp Dust Seasoning, and Smokin' Fryin' Rub into a large bowl and mix together
  • Add in Miracle Whip and mix until all products are saturated evenly
  • Roll into a firm ball and place on a platter, then flatten out and shape into your favorite design to a thickness of 3/4 inch
  • Cover half of the design with The Ole Homestead Crawfish Jelly and the other half with The Ole Homestead Five Peppers Pepper Jelly
  • Cover and let stand in refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving
  • Enjoy on your favorite cracker (Mine are Wheat Thins)
  • As you watch the people place some on a cracker, walk away and then put in their mouth and turn around to get more, you know it's good!!!!
Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 75 Calories; 7g Fat (77.7% calories from fat); 2g Protein; 3g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 6mg Cholesterol; 60mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 1 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

White Beans and Ham

posted Dec 7, 2011 8:10 PM by Erika LaMonte

Jimmy L. Babin
Creative Cajun Cooking
The favorite choice of bean, as a side next to or
over Jambalaya in Southern
Louisiana
Servings: 250
Yield: 12 gallons
20 pounds Great northern beans
10 pounds Onions, chopped
1 can (#10) Mushrooms, stems & pieces
3 cups Magic Swamp Dust
2 cups Cattleman's Original Bar-B-Que Sauce
1/4 cup Creative Cajun Cooking Seafood Boil
10 pounds Ham cubes, When using sausage wait until beans are done before adding.
Use as a side dish or serve over rice.
Options - Ham, Salt Pork, or Sausage.

Copyright: Cookbook #1

  • Put beans into pan with 4" of water over beans and cover for 8 - 12 hours before cooking.
  • After soaking, wash beans and place in cooking pot
  • Add onions, mushrooms, Magic Swamp Dust, Seafood Boil, Ham with bone, and Bar-B-Que Sauce to beans and cover up to 1" over ingredients.
  • Cook on low to medium fire, stirring frequently until done. Serve with Jambalaya or just over rice
Service for 250 - 300 people
depending on portion size.
UTENSILS NEEDED: 1 # 20
(12 1/2 gal.) Black Iron Pot.



Per Serving (excluding unknown
items): 212 Calories; 8g Fat (32.9% calories from fat); 11g Protein; 26g Carbohydrate; 8g Dietary Fiber; 12mg Cholesterol; 267mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

Wendy's Kick Ass Chili

posted Dec 7, 2011 8:02 PM by Erika LaMonte

Jimmy L. Babin
Creative Cajun Cooking
The "Sugar Britches" Special that's
FINGER LICKIN' GOOD
Servings: 150
Yield: 8 gallons
8 pounds onion (Yellow), diced
10 pounds ground beef
10 pounds ground pork
2 gallons tomato sauce
1 gallon tomatoes with green chilies, crushed
3 cups sugar
2 cups Magic Swamp Dust Seasoning
2 cups chili powder
1/4 cup Creative Cajun Cooking Seafood Boil
2 gallons red kidney beans, canned
3 cups barbecue sauce (Cattlemans)
  • Sauté' onions for 10 minutes to tenderize and add small amounts of water to keep from burning
  • Place all other items in pot except the beans and cook down until meat is done
  • Skim off as much grease as possible after meat is cooked
  • Add in beans and bring back to a boil thin turn off and let stand 30 minutes before serving
  • Add in more Creative Cajun Cooking Seafood
  • Boil to taste if you want more HEAT!!!!!!!
  • Serve with your favorite cracker

Per Serving (excluding unknown
items): 260 Calories; 15g Fat (51.2% calories from fat); 14g Protein; 18g Carbohydrate; 5g Dietary Fiber; 48mg Cholesterol; 659mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 2 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.

WATERMELON FOOL YOU SALAD

posted Dec 7, 2011 7:55 PM by Erika LaMonte

Jimmy L. Babin
Creative Cajun Cooking
You just won't believe the change of watermelon
to tomato when you taste this!
Servings: 4
1 3/4 pounds watermelon balls,
seeded
1/2 pound feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup red onions, diced fine
1/3 Cup corn oil
2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
4 Tablespoons MAGIC SWAMP
DUST SEASONING

1/8 tablespoon Creative Cajun Cooking Seafood Boil

  • Place onions in bowl and mix in corn oil, vinegar, seafood boil, and Magic Swamp Dust Mix and let marinate over night.
  • Approximately 15 minutes before serving, mix in watermelon and cheese.

Per Serving (excluding unknown
items): 229 Calories; 19g Fat (71.7% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 16g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 4mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Vegetable; 1 Fruit; 3 1/2 Fat.

Vinne de Bouef (Beef Stew)

posted Dec 7, 2011 7:48 PM by Erika LaMonte

Jimmy L. Babin
Creative Cajun Cooking

Beef Stew that Southern Louisiana understands
and North of I 10 enjoys
Servings: 200
Yield: 10 gallons
40 pounds beef, cubed
1 # 10 can mushrooms
6 cups all-purpose flour
6 cups corn oil
10 pounds yellow onion
3 cups MAGIC SWAMP DUST
1/2 cup Creative Cajun Cooking Seafood Boil
1 gallon tomato, diced
1 gallon mixed vegetables, cut
1/2-inch thick
3 gallons water

Copyright: Cookbook #1
  • First you make a roux until golden brown, remove it to a bowl and let cool and skim off the excess oil.
  • Mix in MAGIC SWAMP DUST and Seafood Boil with onions and sauté' until tender.
  • Add a little water to keep from burning as the onions cook.
  • Add in mushrooms and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Add in beef and cover with water, let cook for 45 minutes on heavy fire stirring often.
  • Add in roux and cook until gravy thickens.
  • Add in tomatoes and vegetables , bring to a boil and cook for 15 minutes on heavy fire stirring often.
  • Turn fire off and let stand for 30-45 minutes before serving. Serve over rice.
Servings for 100prople pending
portion size.
UTENSILS NEEDED:
1#20(12 1/2 GAL.) Black Iron
Pot.



Per Serving (excluding unknown
items): 317 Calories; 24g Fat (69.1% calories from fat); 18g Protein; 7g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 61mg Cholesterol; 209mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain (Starch); 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 3 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

Vegetable Dip

posted Dec 7, 2011 7:41 PM by Erika LaMonte

Jimmy L. Babin
Creative Cajun Cooking
Everyone just uses Ranch Dressing as the dip, but you can soup it up so it makes a statement and your friends will talk about it to everyone!
Servings: 50
1 quart Ranch Salad Dressing
1 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
1/8 cup Magic Swamp Dust Seasoning
1/2 teaspoon Smokin' Fryin' Rub
  • Mix all ingredients together and chill down then place next to the vegetable platter.

Yield: 50 servings

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 106 Calories; 11g Fat (88.6% calories from fat); 2g Protein; 2g Carbohydrate; 0g Dietary Fiber; 5mg Cholesterol;
244mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Lean Meat; 2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

Swamp Grit's

posted Dec 7, 2011 7:35 PM by Erika LaMonte

Jimmy L. Babin
Creative Cajun Cooking

You'll throw rocks at the Waffle
House after trying these

Servings: 150
Yield: 6 gallons
4 1/2 gallons water
1 gallon old -fashioned grits
5 pounds Velveeta, cubed
1 1/2 cups MAGIC SWAMP
DUST

6 tablespoons Creative Cajun
Cooking Seafood Boil


Copyright: Cookbook #1
  • Bring water to a boil.
  • Add Velveeta cheese to water and let melt.
  • Mix in MAGIC SWAMP DUST.
  • Bring water to a fast boil and dump in grits.
  • Stir vigorously for 2 minutes and turn down the fire to a very low flame.
  • Stir gently, scraping bottom of the pot and sides for 3 minutes.
  • Turn off fire and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Servings for 150 people pending
portion size.
UTENSILS NEEDED: 1 #20
(12 1/2 gal.) Black Iron Pot.



Per Serving (excluding unknown
items): 76 Calories; 6g Fat (62.8%
calories from fat); 5g Protein; 3g
Carbohydrate; 0g Dietary Fiber;
19mg Cholesterol; 391mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

SWAMP BURGER

posted Dec 7, 2011 7:28 PM by Erika LaMonte

Jimmy L. Babin
Creative Cajun Cooking
The juiciest burger you'll ever put your
lips around
Servings: 55
Yield: 27 1/2 pounds
20 pounds ground beef
3 cups bread crumbs
3 cups barbecue sauce
1 cup Worcestershire sauce
2 cups Magic Swamp Dust Seasoning
20 each eggs
1/4 Cup Creative Cajun Cooking Seafood Boil
  • Mix together eggs, Swamp Dust, Seafood boil, Worcestershire Sauce, barbeque sauce, & bread crumbs until well blended
  • Mix in 5 lbs of ground meet at a time until color and texture are consistent
  • Press into patties approximately 3/4 inch thick equaling 1/2 pound
  • Cook until internal temperature is 135 degrees and outside is a golden brown

Per Serving (excluding unknown
items): 576 Calories; 46g Fat (73.4% calories from fat); 31g Protein; 7g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 217mg Cholesterol; 342mg Sodium.
Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 4 1/2 Lean Meat; 7 Fat; 0 Other
Carbohydrates.

Strawberry Almond Cheesecake

posted Dec 7, 2011 7:19 PM by Erika LaMonte

Jimmy L. Babin
Creative Cajun Cooking
Go to Livingston Parish and visit the Landry-Poche Farm (225) 294-2631 and get
the best Strawberries right off the plant to make this great dessert, but be sure to
pick up some of the finest Strawberry Wine to enjoy while you're making this dish.
Servings: 16
CRUST
12 ounces vanilla wafer cookie
1/8 pound butter (Klienpeter Brand)
FILLING
24 ounces cream cheese (Sure Fine Brand)
1 cup granulated sugar
5 tablespoons corn starch (Sure Fine Brand)
4 each eggs (Sure Fine Brand)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons almond extract
2 cups strawberries, pureed
1/4 cup honey (LSU HONEY BEE LAB)
GLAZE
1 1/2 cups strawberries, pureed
2 tablespoons corn starch (Sure Fine Brand)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup granulated sugar (Sure Fine Brand)
10 each strawberries, Large sliced in half
2 ounces almonds, sliced thin
CRUST
  • Place vanilla wafers in a food processor and run it until it is just crumbs.
  • Melt butter in a measuring cup and microwave it until just melted.
  • Drizzle butter into cookie crumbs while processor is running to blend it together.
  • Place crumbs into a baking pan 9" X 11" X 2" deep, level out crumbs and pack with a spoon until it is level and smooth.
  • Cover and place in the refrigerator to cool while you're making the filling.
FILLING
  • Place cream cheese into a bowl then place the bowl into a larger pan of water on the stove so as to create a double boiler effect and heat to 100 degrees F.
  • Pour in vanilla extract, almond extract, and honey into cream cheese and mix with an electric mixer until smooth.
  • Mix sugar and corn starch together, pour into cream cheese and mix until smooth.
  • Pour pureed Strawberries into mixture and mix until smooth.
  • Pour entire mixture into pan with crust and bake at 350 degrees F. for 45 minutes.
  • After the 45 minutes bake time turn off oven and slightly vent door to allow to cool slowly for 1 hour to room temperature.
GLAZE
  • Place Strawberries, lemon juice, corn starch, and sugar in food processor and run at high speed until liquified.
  • Pour into a sauce pan and cook until it comes to a slow boil, turn off fire, and continue to stir to avoid sticking, then let cool 10 minutes.
  • Pour over the top of the cheesecake and spread evenly.
  • Cut the 10 Strawberries in half and let drain for a moment.
  • Sprinkle sliced almonds over top of glaze and place sliced Strawberries in a decorative manor on top.
  • Allow to cool to room temperature, then place in refrigerator to cool for 4 hours to 40 degrees F.
  • Serve with a whipped cream or your favorite topping.
Yield: 16 servings

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 187 Calories; 6g Fat (29.2% calories from fat); 2g Protein; 31g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol;
66mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Fruit; 1 Fat; 2 Other Carbohydrates.

Strawberries Foster

posted Dec 7, 2011 7:09 PM by Erika LaMonte

Jimmy L. Babin
Creative Cajun Cooking
They started with bananas and quit! Now let's expand it out with
fresh Louisiana Strawberries and please don't pick them
until their ripe and watch your friends eyes light up.
Servings: 6
1/8 pound Butter (Kleinpeter Brand)
8 tablespoons Brown Sugar (Sure Fine Brand)
2 tablespoons Strawberry Liqueur
2 tablespoons Dark Rum 151 proof
1/4 cup Strawberry Jam (Sure Fine Brand)
15 each Strawberries, Fresh, sliced in half
20 ounces Vanilla Ice Cream (Kleinpeter Brand)
  • Melt butter in a 12" skillet, mix in brown sugar, and cook over a medium fire until sugar is melted.
  • Mix in strawberry jam, strawberry liqueur, and stir until a slow boiling effect occurs.
  • Place strawberries in skillet flat side down and keep stirring and spooning liquid over the strawberries for approximately 4 minutes.
  • Pour in rum, stir slightly and tilt the skillet so as allowing the fire to touch the top edge of the skillet and ignite the rum. (option, use a long lighter)
  • After the flame has burned out, turn off the burner and let stand 2 minutes.
  • Spoon ice cream into dish then spoon strawberries and sauce over ice cream, and serve immediately.
Yield: 6 servings

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 11 Calories; 0g Fat (0.0% calories from fat); 0g Protein; 1g Carbohydrate; 0g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 0mg Sodium.

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