http://www.realcajunrecipes.com/index.asp The latest 10 recipes approved by our great aunts and then uploaded to the RealCajunRecipes.com database. en-us Mon, 12 May 2008 08:55:00 PST Sun, 4 May 2008 16:30:00 PST http://rss.realcajunrecipes.com ASP rss@netnerds.net rss@netnerds.net Copyright 2008 NetNerds Consulting Group. Some Rights Reserved. http://www.realcajunrecipes.com http://www.realcajunrecipes.com/images/logo-rss.jpg 140 21 http://www.realcajunrecipes.com/recipes/cajun/mini-bacon-quiches/1233.rcr Did you know...Louisiana is the only state in the union that does not have counties. Its political subdivisions are called parishes. Why? Louisiana was officially Roman Catholic under both France and Spain's rule. The boundaries dividing the territories generally coincided with church parishes. In 1807, the territorial legislature officially adopted the ecclesiastical term. Through each change in her history, Louisiana never deviated and the primary civil divisions have been officially known as parishes ever since. Sun, 4 May 2008 16:30:00 PST http://www.realcajunrecipes.com/recipes/cajun/creole-mustard-potato-salad/1232.rcr Speaking of Potatoes - Remember Mr. Potato Head? Mr Potato Head was patented in 1952 George Lerner of New York City invented and patented Mr. Potato Head in 1952. Based on an earlier toy called “make a face” that used a real potato, Lerner designed his all-plastic toy as a prize for cereal premiums. Lerner sold Mr. Potato Head to the Hassenfeld Brothers of Rhode Island, who owned Hasbro Inc., the toy company. Hasbro sold the first Mr. Potato Head with a styrofoam head as a base for the facial plug-ins. However, instructions were included that suggested the use of vegetables and fruits instead of the styrofoam. Mr. Potato Head was the first toy to be advertised on television. In 1985, he received four write-in votes in the mayoral election in Boise, Idaho. Today, Hasbro, Inc. still manufactures Mr. Potato Head. In 1966, Mr Potato Head acquired a new addition with Jumping Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head. (Fun Facts from about.com) Sun, 4 May 2008 16:22:00 PST http://www.realcajunrecipes.com/recipes/cajun/sausage-cheese/1231.rcr A good twist on plain old Mac and Cheese. Sun, 4 May 2008 12:09:00 PST http://www.realcajunrecipes.com/recipes/cajun/eggplant-oyster-dressing/1230.rcr Great to make for Thanksgiving, Holiday parties, and family gatherings. Sun, 4 May 2008 12:03:00 PST http://www.realcajunrecipes.com/recipes/cajun/crab-stuffed-artichokes/1229.rcr The artichoke is a member of the flowering thistle family brought to America by the Italians in 1800. The flower is a beautiful hue of purple. Marylin Monroe was Ms Artichoke Queen in 1949. The contest was held in Castroville, California. They have self-proclaimed themselves as the artichoke capital of the world. Cynara of Greek Mytholgy was turned into an artichoke for life. The story goes like this - Jupiter fell for a woman he turned into Goddess Cynara. When she wanted to return to earth he sent her back as an artichoke for eternity. Sun, 4 May 2008 11:56:00 PST http://www.realcajunrecipes.com/recipes/cajun/crawfish-boulettes-with-creole-tartar-sauce/1228.rcr Boulette is a French term meaning ‘little ball’, which is applied to a fairly whiffy soft cheese that is made in Belgium and French Flanders or to the Cajuns who create a taste sensation as with this recipe. Sun, 4 May 2008 10:10:00 PST http://www.realcajunrecipes.com/recipes/cajun/crawfish-monica/1227.rcr This recipe has been a popular requested dish. From the USDA site we find: When you think about crawfish, most people envision Louisiana parties,family gatherings, and boiled crawfish. Due to the increased interest in crawfish, farmers have transformed fields into crawfish farms, and have expanded production along the Gulf coastal regions of the United States. Two species of crawfish are commercially produced: the Red Swamp (Procambarus clarkii) whose outer covering is deep red, and the White River (Procambarus zonangulus) whose shell is creamy white and light lavender. There is no difference in the taste or texture of the meat, only in the outer appearance of the shell. Also, the Red Swamp has yellow fat which is commonly seen in the head of the crawfish after cooking, and the White River has green fat, and for that reason the White River is not as acceptable for cooking. It is simply a matter of choice and appearance. Sun, 4 May 2008 09:39:00 PST http://www.realcajunrecipes.com/recipes/cajun/shrimp-tasso-pasta-olive/1226.rcr Tasso, a nicely seasoned, intensely flavored smoked pork, adds a wonderful flavor to a variety of dishes, from soups to jambalaya to pastas and seafood ...or place strips on fresh Evangeline Maid, Sunbeam or Holsum Bread, spread mustard on the bread and enjoy a King's meal at a paupers' price. This recipe sounds like it would also go real well with grits. Sun, 4 May 2008 09:24:00 PST http://www.realcajunrecipes.com/recipes/cajun/eggplant-crabmeat-shrimp-casserole/1225.rcr Eggplant, also known as Aubergine, Garden Egg, or Brinjal, come in a variety of shapes and sizes. They are either white, green, yellowish, purple, or purple-black with an off-white spongy flesh. They can either be used peeled or with the skin intact. Eggplant is quite versatile but must be cooked to be enjoyed. It can be sautéed, baked, roasted, fried, stuffed, used as a dip or stuffing, stir fried, steamed and grilled. The secret is cooking it properly so that it melts in your mouth! Eggplant mix well with other vegetables, like tomatoes or mushrooms and can mixed well with ground beef, lamb, or tofu. They compliment other foods nicely as a side dish, and are hearty enough to steal the show in a main course - as this recipe sure will! Sun, 4 May 2008 09:12:00 PST http://www.realcajunrecipes.com/recipes/cajun/jambalaya-pasta-with-penne/1224.rcr Our author writes - "I always loved pastalaya and wanted to make it. Here is what I came up with. Hope you enjoy." Fun fact on pasta - Thomas Jefferson is credited with introducing macaroni to the United States. It seems that he fell in love with a certain dish he sampled in Naples, while serving as the U.S. Ambassador to France. In fact, he promptly ordered crates of "macaroni," along with a pasta-making machine, sent back to the States. The Spanish explorer Cortez brought tomatoes back to Europe from Mexico in 1519. Even then, almost 200 years passed before spaghetti with tomato sauce made its way into Italian kitchens. Sun, 4 May 2008 09:03:00 PST