This creamy Homemade Mashed Potatoes recipe needs no added butter or gravy when served. The potatoes are perfectly flavored just as they are, and the best tips I'm sharing make them a winner! This is the best-mashed potato recipe I know. They are prize-winning not because they won a ribbon in a competition, but because my husband... Read More The post Best Homemade Mashed Potatoes, Prize-Winning Recipe appeared first on Louisiana Woman Blog ..read more

This spicy Chicken Sauce Piquant has stewed chicken and a rusty red Cajun country gravy. Serve it over a bed of white rice for a true Cajun classic dish. The sauce piquant stew can be made with different meats and seafood. This recipe uses browned chicken pieces. It's a tasty and satisfying meal that good... Read More The post Chicken Sauce Piquant Recipe, A Smothered Cajun Stew appeared first on Louisiana Woman Blog ..read more

La Bouille Recipe (pronounced boo-YEE) is an old-fashioned dessert from South Louisiana. It's a light, creamy, buttery vanilla custard that's quick and easy to make. This Cajun comfort food is served hot or cold, sometimes with cake or in a sweet dough tart. La Bouille is a go-to dessert recipe made with simple ingredients by many Cajun... Read More The post La Bouille Recipe, Old Fashioned Cajun Custard appeared first on Louisiana Woman Blog ..read more

Browned chicken and sausage give this comforting Cajun dish of Chicken And Shrimp Jambalaya its rich, smoky taste. This outstanding one-pot rice dish has bites of seafood flavor from the shrimp. Jambalaya is a favored dish, mainly popularized as a New Orleans Creole jambalaya. But it's also an authentic Cajun dish steeped in tradition from... Read More The post Chicken And Shrimp Jambalaya Recipe With Sausage appeared first on Louisiana Woman Blog ..read more

This Paper Bag French Apple Pie has a sweet, crunchy topping that is evenly browned. The filling is tender and juicy, too, thanks to the sealed bag in the oven. There's less mess, too! This original recipe comes from an old Natchez, MS church cookbook. People have been baking pies in paper bags for a... Read More The post Paper Bag French Apple Pie, Baked In The Oven appeared first on Louisiana Woman Blog ..read more

This frosty coffee punch is made with cold brew coffee and French Vanilla ice cream. It's perfect for showers, brunches, and any kind of party. So easy to freeze and serve later! I like making my own Homemade Cold Brew Coffee. Using this simple recipe is more economical, and I know exactly what's in it.... Read More The post Easy French Vanilla Coffee Punch Recipe  appeared first on Louisiana Woman Blog ..read more

Louisiana Crunch Cake is a lovely, moist, buttery pound cake with a sugary coating on the outside. It's drizzled with a cane syrup glaze and topped with lots of crunchy toasted coconut flakes and pecans—it's the perfect Southern coffee cake! I’m an Amazon Associate. The Louisiana Woman Blog contains affiliate links with Amazon, and I will earn a commission if you purchase through those links. Thank you!  With its crunchy topping and sweet glaze, this golden yellow cake is a perfect Southern dessert, but they say its origin is not Louisiana, my dear. Nope, not even Southern. It's from Chi ..read more

This delicious Shrimp Mold Recipe is stamped with the flavors of New Orleans for a classic Southern Louisiana shrimp dip. The dip congeals in a mold after it's chilled and magically keeps its shape when released from the container. I’m an Amazon Associate. The Louisiana Woman Blog contains affiliate links with Amazon, and I will earn a commission if you purchase through those links. Thank you!  The shrimp mold is a classic party dish that was my Mama's specialty. It made regular appearances at showers and receptions in our Cajun community. I think it's an original New Orleans-style ..read more

Here's an Easy Sautéed Shrimp Recipe that cooks in minutes on the stove with just a few ingredients. This healthy recipe offers tips to suit your taste and favorite shrimp dishes.  This sautéed shrimp recipe is the best way to get a meal on the table in minutes or prepare pre-cooked shrimp for dishes that call for them. For example, this Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs adds zip to a traditional Southern dish, and you get the taste of shrimp in every spicy bite! There's also this Shrimp Salad, which is similar to Shrimp Remoulade. It's dressed in a spicy horseradish sauce with a sweet ..read more

This Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs recipe is a delicious way to add zip to a traditional Southern dish. You get the taste of shrimp in every spicy bite! Deviled eggs are a Southerner's go-to dish for potlucks and other social gatherings. Adding fresh shrimp and Cajun seasonings with a dash of horseradish marks this classic dish with Southern Louisiana cuisine. It's easy to make and not just for Easter brunch! Here's my shrimp salad recipe for another delicious side dish or appetizer. It's dressed in a spicy horseradish sauce with a sweet Cajun kick. The crispy bites of red peppers and the surpris ..read more