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Spinach and Red Pepper Quiche

August 15, 2026 76 Views 0 Comments

Here is a healthy recipe for brunch or lunch. This spinach and red pepper quiche is a healthy option for your table. You can speed up the process by using a frozen deep dish pie crust. What is a Quiche? A quiche is a savory egg and cream custard in a pastry crust with other ingredients. Typically having cheese as a…

Cajun Crabcakes

August 9, 2026 110 Views 0 Comments

This is an easy seafood dish which is also versatile as well. You can place Cajun crabcakes on a bun or a lettuce leaf as part of a salad. Crab meat has a very mild flavor, consequently you can add various flavors to suit your taste. Although crabcakes traditionally have a mild flavor you can add some heat with cayenne…

French/Cajun Vegetables and Sides

Potatoes Boulangere

August 8, 2026 47 Views 0 Comments

A classic French potato dish. Potatoes boulangère is a very flavorful side dish and works well with many main courses. Main dishes include roasted meats and various vegetable dishes allowing you to create flavorful menus for your family. The slices of potatoes are somewhat thinly sliced to absorb the stock and herb flavors. The potatoes need time to absorb the…

French/Cajun Seafood

Cajun Shrimp and Rice

August 1, 2026 89 Views 0 Comments

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. There may be posts which contain affiliate links and I may earn a commission if you buy through them, at no extra cost to you. Cajun Shrimp and rice is an easy one skillet meal you can put together in about 30 minutes. In this dish the ‘Holy Trinity’ makes an appearance to…

Bread French/Cajun

Madeleines

August 1, 2026 113 Views 0 Comments

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. There may be posts which contain affiliate links and I may earn a commission if you buy through them, at no extra cost to you. Here are some small tasty French butter cakes called Madeleines. These cakes are shaped into small shells through the use of a ‘Madeleine pan.’ Small tasty cakes…

French/Cajun Vegetables and Sides

Roasted Ratatouille

July 26, 2026 74 Views 0 Comments

Summer is here and with it comes many fresh vegetables. Roasted Ratatouille can be used to put many fresh vegetables to use. Trying to find new ways to enjoy all of these fresh vegetables can be a challenge. Ratatouille history Ratatouille is a traditional Provençal vegetable stew that originated in the southeast of France, particularly around Nice, in the 18th century. It…

French/Cajun Main Course Pork

Red Beans and Rice

July 12, 2026 125 Views 0 Comments

Red Beans and Rice is a staple in Louisiana. A hearty and healthy rice dish with some spice! With the beans and rice, this makes the recipe a budget-friendly option. Just thinking about this recipe gets my tummy rumbling. Red Beans and Rice history Red beans and rice traces its roots to 18th- and 19th-century Louisiana, where French, Spanish, African, and Caribbean…