Cajun Cooking TV Is Re-Launching in Fall 2010

Cajun Cooking TV

 

Hello Cajun Cooking TV Fans,

We’ve heard your wonderful and kind comments regarding our Cajun Cooking TV website, How-to videos and Cajun recipes.  We cook not only Cajun recipes and Creole recipes passed down through generations of Louisiana families, but simple homemade dishes that are easy to prepare. 

Mike and I enjoy sharing our home and fun times we have on Saturday nights.  How-to cooking videos are simply made by recording what we are cooking for supper – no scripts and no rehearsal. 

Some people ask me how we got started doing these Cajun cooking videos.  Mike asked me one day what I liked to do and would be a good website.  Viola!  Cajun Cooking TV was born.  We have had an unbelievable response. 

Just last month, over 18,000 visitors viewed our Cajun Cooking TV website and nearly a million people have viewed our How-To videos.  And we appreciate you.

cajun cookingHelping us cook these Cajun recipes and fine Cajun food, you’ll notice three little girls in our videos.  Ashley is our god-daughter, the dancing ham. Amanda is her sister; sometimes actually referred to as “Sister”.  We have enjoyed caring for these girls most of their lives on weekends.  We call them our “weekend kids”. 

Addison is our granddaughter who we have had just about every weekend since she was born.  She is getting so big right before our eyes. 

We also have three grown daughters who sometimes show up for dinner.  Oh and we can’t forget Jose who shows up in the videos circling our feet when dancing ensues in the kitchen thanks to the Swamp Pop music on the radio.

After hearing how much our fans want more videos, we are re-launching and redesigning our website and starting a whole new series of Cajun cooking How-To videos for our down home Cajun recipes. 

Coming up is Crock Pot Beef Stew, Tailgate worthy Cajun Shrimp Boil, Boston Butt Pork Roast in the oven, various dishes we’ve had at restaurants and many more. 

Feel free to contact us and make a request.  If we’ve never made it, we will give it a try.

Again, thank you for watching our Cajun Cooking TV videos and supporting our message that cooking can be fun, a shared experience with family, and a good reason to dance in the kitchen.  Give it a try and see ya on Saturday nights! 

Joie de vie. 

Sincerely,
Mike & Beryl Stokes
Cajun Cooking TV
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

PS – Unfortunately, we’re no longer going to be able to include music on our videos, because music is now a no-no on YouTube (they are citing copyright issues). We just wanted to let you know that we are still singing and dancing while we cook up your favorite Cajun recipes!

How to Cook Grilled Chicken

How to Cook Grilled Chicken

We had a request for a How to Cook Grilled Chicken recipe and How-To video.  The viewer specifically asked about grilling chicken quarters which is the thigh and leg still attached.  We had never really tried thighs and legs and only ever opted for chicken breasts.

How to Cook Grilled Chicken
Charcoal Grilling

Grilled Chicken Recipe. So equipped with our new idea, we set out to try a whole chicken to grill.

Our local meat and seafood market, Maxwell’s Market, features fresh local free range chickens.

The butcher recommended to cut the bird into 10 pieces instead of the usual 8: 2 legs, 2 breasts, 2 thighs and 2 wings.

The extra cut basically cuts the large breast in half.  And you know what – it worked out great.  We had 2 extra pieces of white meat.

Cutting the breast in half also made for a perfectly sized meat portion.

How to Cook Grilled Chicken Ingredients

Whole chicken cut-up into 8 or 10 pieces
Garlic powder
Tony’s Creole Seasoning
Sea salt (regular table salt is OK)
A flavorful bar-be-cue sauce

Grill
Charcoal
Hickory or Mesquite Chips
Grilling brush or mop
Grilling Tongs

How  to Cook Grilled Chicken Cooking Directions

Begin by preparing your grill and starting the charcoal.

For a full video on how to start a charcoal grill, please see our video called How to Grilling Tips.

How to Cook Grilled Chicken
Grilled Chicken

Meanwhile, rinse the chicken pieces with water and drain on paper towels or in a colander.

Keep the skin on to provide juicy chicken instead of dried out burnt chicken meat.

Place on a platter or large baking sheet.

Season with garlic powder, sea salt and Tony’s Creole Seasoning.  Sprinkle on both sides.

Place on the grill opposite the charcoal – off the direct heat.

Grill for 25 minutes, then pat on a generous portion of BBQ sauce.

Continue grilling for another 20-30 minutes.

Chicken’s internal temperature should reach a minimum of 160 degrees in the thickest part of the meat. 

Remove from grill onto a serving platter.  Allow to sit for 5 minutes or so to soak in the great flavor.

Serving Suggestions for Grilled Chicken

Grilled chicken goes great with our Cajun Potato Salad!

cajun potato salad
Cajun Potato Salad
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Cajun Cooking TV features Beryl Caillouet Stokes and her grand-daughter Addison cooking up some good eating Cajun recipes from their kitchen in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Please Follow Us On Facebook for Daily Updates and New Recipes:
https://www.facebook.com/CajunCookingTV/

The Cajun Cooking TV show airs on local Baton Rouge, Louisiana channel WLFT MeTV channel 30.1 and on Cox cable channel 117 on Tuesday mornings at 10 am.

You Can Write Beryl At:
Cajun Cooking TV
7516 Bluebonnet Blvd # 179
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70810

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How to Make Homemade French Fries

How to Make Homemade French Fries

How to Make Homemade French Fries with Beryl Stokes. Homemade French Fries are a staple accompaniment to PoBoys, Steaks, Fried Seafood dishes.

French fries may not have started out as a Cajun recipe, but they sure are a standard basic menu item in just about all Cajun restaurants (and homes!)

How to Make Homemade French Fries
How to Make Homemade French Fries

How to Make Homemade French Fries: Ingredients

Idaho or white potatoes (1 potato per person)

Sea Salt or Tony’s Creole Seasoning

Canola or vegetable oil

 

The Potatoes: 

Thoroughly scrub the potatoes and leave skin on or peel the potatoes.

Cut a piece off one end of the potato so that it will sit flatly on a cutting board.

With a sharp paring knife, cut potato into 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch slices.

Then, lay flat on the cutting board and cut into strips.

Cut evenly as possible for even cooking time.

Place in a bowl of cold water.  Drain.

Place back in a bowl in the freezer for about 30 minutes.

How to Make Homemade French Fries
Fresh Cut Potatoes

The Oil: 

Using a heavy bottom deep pot, skillet, or electric fryer, pour in fresh canola or vegetable oil.

Always be careful to leave 2-4 inches from the top to leave room for the oil to bubble up.

Optimal temperature is 350 to 375 degrees.

An electric fryer either has an automatic temperature setting or a button to help you.

If you are using a regular pot and do not have a thermometer, drop a small amount of a potato into the oil.

If it bubbles up quickly, the oil is ready.

How to Make Homemade French Fries
Ready to Fry!

Deep Frying French Fries: 

Once the oil is properly heated, carefully drop potatoes into the oil.

Be careful not to overcrowd the pan.  Potatoes should freely move around.

Potatoes should be golden brown and probably will be floating to the top of the oil.

Remove with a slotted spoon and drain excess oil on layers of paper towels.

 

How to Make Homemade French Fries
How to Make Homemade French Fries

Serving Suggestions:

Serve with Sea salt or Tony’s Creole Seasoning sprinkled on top.

Or for a bit if indulgence, top with finely shredded cheddar cheese.

Note: Oil and water DO NOT MIX!! Keep water away from the hot oil. If you pour water on the oil, the mixture will explode. If the oil smokes or catches fire, cover it with a pan lid or cookie sheet. You can use baking soda to put out any grease fires, but be careful that you don’t spread the flames around.

Sometimes you just want to drop some french fries in the oil can cook them up in a hurry… The BEST frozen french fries we’ve ever tasted are the Whole Foods store brand 365 Crinkle Cut French Fries. They are awesome!

Frozen French Fries
Frozen French Fries

 

Beryl

Beryl Caillouet Stokes

 

 

 

 

 

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Cajun Cooking TV features Beryl Caillouet Stokes and her grand-daughter Addison cooking up some good eating Cajun recipes from their kitchen in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Please Follow Us On Facebook for Daily Updates and New Recipes:
https://www.facebook.com/CajunCookingTV/

The Cajun Cooking TV show airs on local Baton Rouge, Louisiana channel WLFT MeTV channel 30.1 and on Cox cable channel 117 on Tuesday mornings at 10 am.

You Can Write Beryl At:
Cajun Cooking TV
7516 Bluebonnet Blvd # 179
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70810

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Catfish Po-Boy Sandwich

Catfish Po Boy Sandwich

Catfish Po Boy Sandwich Recipe.  Catfish Po-Boys are a staple in Cajun and South Louisiana cuisine; especially in New Orleans.  “Po Boy” is a familiar term used to describe a submarine sandwich served on long French bread rolls.

They are typically filled with some sort of fried seafood or any other hot sandwich meat; like hot roast beef or hot sausage.

Catfish Po Boy Sandwich
Catfish Poboy

Why do they call them PoBoys?

The most common story tells of streetcar workers on strike in 1929.  A local restaurant owner and former streetcar conductor would bring the workers sandwiches.  Employees from the restaurant referred to the workers as “Poor Boys”.

Of course with our Louisiana slang they became known as PoBoys.

One thing for sure Po Boys are here to stay.  Here in Baton Rouge, there are several restaurants that serve wonderful versions of the Po Boy.

Many people in South Louisiana have at least one Po Boy a week for lunch.  I know that I do.  My favorite is a Catfish Po-Boy dressed.  Enjoy!

This particular Saturday night, we made Shrimp Po Boys and Catfish Po Boys – give it a try!

Catfish Po-Boy Sandwich Ingredients

Catfish Po-Boy Sandwich
Fresh Ground Corn Flour

2-3 Catfish filets (cut thin)

Corn flour or a Shrimp and Fish Fry mix

½ cup all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon salt

2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (like Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning)

1-2 eggs

Milk

Canola or vegetable oil

French bread or po-boy rolls

Shredded lettuce

Tomatoes (thinly sliced)

Sliced dill pickles

Yellow mustard, Creole mustard, mayonnaise, ketchup, cocktail sauce or Tartar sauce (your preference)

The Seafood: 

Prepare catfish by cutting into strips somewhat like chicken tender strips.

Catfish Po-Boy Sandwich
Catfish Battered to Fry

Seafood Batter: 

Prepare the egg wash by breaking an egg into a mixing bowl.

Whisk in some milk (maybe a cup).

Squeeze in a wedge of lemon or lime juice.

In another mixing bowl, pour in the corn flour.

Add ½ cup of flour, 1 tablespoon salt and 2 tablespoons Tony’s.

Stir altogether well.

The Oil: 

Using a heavy bottom deep pot, skillet, or electric fryer, pour in fresh canola or vegetable oil.

Always be careful to leave 2-4 inches from the top to leave room for the oil to bubble up.

Optimal temperature is  375 degrees.

An electric fryer either has an automatic temperature setting or a button to help you.

If you are using a regular pot and do not have a thermometer, drop a small amount of the frying batter into the oil.

If it bubbles up quickly, the oil is ready.

Note: Oil and water DO NOT MIX! Keep water away from the hot oil. If you pour water on the oil, the mixture will explode. If the oil smokes or catches fire, cover it with a pan lid or cookie sheet. You can use baking soda to put out any grease fires, but be careful that you don’t spread the flames around.

Battering Seafood: 

Using your left hand, drop several pieces of catfish in the egg wash and cover completely.

Pull out and drop in the corn flour mixture.

With your right hand, toss the seafood around to fully coat with corn flour.

Shake off excess and place on a platter.

Continue this process until all catfish is coated.

Deep Frying: 

Catfish Po-Boy Sandwich
Catfish Frying

Once the oil is properly heated, carefully drop catfish into the oil.

Be careful not to overcrowd the pan.  Seafood should freely move around.

Seafood will be ready in just a couple minutes.  It should be golden brown and probably will be floating to the top of the oil.

Remove with a slotted spoon and drain excess oil on layers of paper towels.

Catfish Po-Boy Sandwich Serving Suggestions

Prepare French bread or po boys by splitting open and spreading butter on the inside.

Toast in the oven.

Then, add desired amount of catfish, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and mayonnaise.

Some people prefer mustard, cocktail sauce or tartar sauce.

Fold it altogether and cut in half for easy handling.

Oh man – that’s some good eating Cher!

Beryl

Beryl Caillouet Stokes

 

 

 

 

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Cajun Cooking TV features Beryl Caillouet Stokes and her grand-daughter Addison cooking up some good eating Cajun recipes from their kitchen in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Please Follow Us On Facebook for Daily Updates and New Recipes:
https://www.facebook.com/CajunCookingTV/

The Cajun Cooking TV show airs on local Baton Rouge, Louisiana channel WLFT MeTV channel 30.1 and on Cox cable channel 117 on Tuesday mornings at 10 am.

You Can Write Beryl At:
Cajun Cooking TV
7516 Bluebonnet Blvd # 179
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70810

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How to Make Smothered Potatoes

How to Make Smothered Potatoes

How to Make Smothered Potatoes. Smothered Potatoes, also known as Scalloped Potatoes are easy and really delicious.

How to Make Smothered Potatoes
Smothered Potatoes with Cheese Topping

I love the taste of the sour cream sauce.

This is a baked smothered potatoes casserole is made with white potatoes, milk, sour cream, cheese and green onions.

We like it with steak or grilled pork tenderloins.

How to Make Smothered Potatoes: The Ingredients

8 medium size white potatoes
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk or half & half
1 (8-ounce) container sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped green onions
Tony’s Creole Seasoning

How to Make Smothered Potatoes: The Cooking Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Peel potatoes and slice in half. Begin to slice in 1/4 inch slices. Potato slices should look like thin half moons.

Place in a large bowl of cold water and set aside.

To make the white sauce, melt butter and whisk in flour.

Slowly add milk and stir constantly for 8 minutes.

Stir in the sour cream and blend until smooth.

Turn off the heat and toss in 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.

Sprinkle in a dash of Tony’s Creole Seasoning (salt and pepper will do if no Tony’s available).

Stir in 1 cup chopped green onions.

How to Make Smothered Potatoes
Smothered Potatoes in Progress

Spray a deep casserole dish with canola oil spray.

Drain the potatoes in a colander.

Pour half of the potatoes in the casserole dish.

Pour half of the sour cream white sauce over the potatoes and spread evenly over the potatoes.

Repeat with remaining potatoes and sauce.

Place on a baking sheet and add casserole cover or foil.

How to Make Smothered Potatoes
Smothered Potatoes Ready for the Oven

Bake covered for 30 minutes.

Then, bake uncovered for 30 minutes.

Remove from oven and let sit for 5-10 minutes.

Add additional cheese and green onions if desired.

How to Make Smothered Potatoes
Smothered Potatoes Ready to Serve

Serving Suggestions for Smothered Potato Casserole

Serves well with our Grilled Filet Mignons, Grilled Chicken or Grilled Pork Tenderloin with a side of steamed broccoli or steamed asparagus.

Beryl

Beryl Caillouet Stokes

 

 

 

 

 

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Cajun Cooking TV features Beryl Caillouet Stokes and her grand-daughter Addison cooking up some good eating Cajun recipes from their kitchen in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Please Follow Us On Facebook for Daily Updates and New Recipes:
https://www.facebook.com/CajunCookingTV/

The Cajun Cooking TV show airs on local Baton Rouge, Louisiana channel WLFT MeTV channel 30.1 and on Cox cable channel 117 on Tuesday mornings at 10 am.

You Can Write Beryl At:
Cajun Cooking TV
7516 Bluebonnet Blvd # 179
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70810

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Texas Barbeque

Make an Easy Texas Barbeque

We tried a new stove-top Texas Barbeque recipe and served on heated flour tortillas stuffed with jalapeno jack cheese, salsa, and sauteed Sweet Texas onions.

Tex Mex cooking is not necessarily Cajun Cooking, but we love the spiciness of the Tex Mex cuisine.

You could also serve this on buns for BBQ sandwiches.

This recipe is so easy. Just have your ingredients ready to go and get started.

Prep Time: 2.5 hours
Serves: 6-8 people

Ingredients for Texas Barbeque

1 large sweet onion – diced
1 fresh jalapeno pepper – diced (we like to remove the seeds)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 pork tenderloin (about one pound) – cut into cubes
2 pounds cubed beef stew meat
1 can Rotel diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
1 Bay leaf
1 cup beef stock
2 tablespoons canola oil
8 ounces Jalapeno Jack cheese (shredded)
1 package of large flour tortillas
Toppings: salsa, sour cream, sauteed onions & peppers, etc.

Cooking Directions for Texas Barbeque

Texas Barbeque
Cooking Up Some Texas Barbeque

In a 6-quart pot, begin sauteing onions, jalapeno and garlic in 2 tablespoons oil.

Brown all the meat thoroughly.

Add in chili powder, ground cumin, and Italian seasonings.

Stir in 1 cup beef stock and 1 can (10-ounce) Rotel tomatoes.

Cover and cook on medium heat (#5) for 1 hour.

Stir occasionally.

Uncover and cook an additional hour stirring occasionally.

Remove meat to a platter and break apart with a fork.

Return to the pot.

Heat flour tortillas according to package directions.

Serving Suggestions for Texas Barbeque

Spoon Texas Barbeque meat into the flour tortilla.

Top with shredded jalapeno jack cheese, salsa, and whatever you normally like on fajitas.

Beryl

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Cajun Cooking TV features Beryl Caillouet Stokes and her grand-daughter Addison cooking up some good eating Cajun recipes from their kitchen in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Please Follow Us On Facebook for Daily Updates and New Recipes:
https://www.facebook.com/CajunCookingTV/

The Cajun Cooking TV show airs on local Baton Rouge, Louisiana channel WLFT MeTV channel 30.1 and on Cox cable channel 117 on Tuesday mornings at 10 am.

You Can Write Beryl At:
Cajun Cooking TV
7516 Bluebonnet Blvd # 179
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70810

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Shrimp Remoulade Salad

Shrimp Remoulade Salad

Shrimp Remoulade Salad, or Shrimp Salad with Remoulade sauce dressing, is featured at many a South Louisiana restaurant.  Also called simply Shrimp Remoulade, the dressing invented in France can be similar to a French dressing with an olive oil, ketchup, and yellow mustard base and the addition of horseradish or a white dressing with a mayonnaise base and the horseradish.

Shrimp Remoulade Salad
Shrimp Remoulade Salad

Remoulade is a popular condiment that can be used as a dipping sauce for seafood, meat, or chicken or a salad dressing.  A popular fast food restaurant in Baton Rouge, serves chicken fingers with Remoulade dipping sauce.

In tonight’s Cajun recipe, we made a Shrimp Remoulade Salad served over endive lettuce and mixed greens.  The Shrimp Salad could also be served as an appetizer with one Boiled Shrimp on a round water cracker or Melba toast.

Give it a try and see how you like it.  Bon Appetite!

Prep Time: 45 minutes
Serves: 6-8

Ingredients for Shrimp Remoulade Salad

Boiled Shrimp Recipe

1 1/2 – 2 pounds of large shrimp (peeled and de-veined)
1 medium sweet onion (cut in quarters)
2-3 stalks celery (cut into several pieces)
Salt
Lemon or lime juice
Liquid Shrimp and Crab Boil (substitutes are cayenne pepper or Old Bay Seasoning)

Zatarains Crab Boil
Zatarains Liquid Crab Boil

3 Bay leaves

In a 6 quart pot or larger, fill with water leaving several inches to allow for all the ingredients.

Add in all the ingredients except the shrimp.

Bring water to a rolling boil.

Add shrimp.

Bring to a boil and then turn off the heat.

Let sit to soak up the flavor about 1-2 minutes.

Drain and put ice on or run cold water over the shrimp to stop the cooking process and cool down faster for salad.

Set aside.

Remoulade Sauce Recipe

1/4 cup lemon juice
3/4 cup vegetable oil or olive oil
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/4 chopped celery
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
3 tablespoons Creole mustard
3 tablespoons yellow mustard
3 tablespoons ketchup
3 tablespoons chopped parsley
3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
Dash of sea salt, Tony’s Creole Seasoning and black pepper

Mix all ingredients together in a mixing bowl.

In another mixing bowl with the shrimp, pour half of the dressing and mix well.

Chill for 1 hour prior to serving.

Serving Suggestions for Shrimp Remoulade Salad

Serve Shrimp Salad over a bed of lettuce greens, cut in half Endive or Romaine lettuce.  Drizzle more dressing on top.

As desired, add boiled eggs, sliced cucumbers, Roma tomatoes, green olives, etc.

Beryl

Beryl Caillouet Stokes

 

 

 

 

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Cajun Cooking TV features Beryl Caillouet Stokes and her grand-daughter Addison cooking up some good eating Cajun recipes from their kitchen in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Please Follow Us On Facebook for Daily Updates and New Recipes:
https://www.facebook.com/CajunCookingTV/

The Cajun Cooking TV show airs on local Baton Rouge, Louisiana channel WLFT MeTV channel 30.1 and on Cox cable channel 117 on Tuesday mornings at 10 am.

You Can Write Beryl At:
Cajun Cooking TV
7516 Bluebonnet Blvd # 179
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70810

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How to Make Pecan Pie

How to Make Pecan Pie

Have you made your “sweet tooth” happy today? If not, let’s learn how to make pecan pie

How to Make Pecan Pie
Pecan Pie

Pecan Pie is a dessert favorite in South Louisiana.  Pecan trees are native to the southern United States. I love to get Pecan Pie at Piccadilly restaurant in Baton Rouge, LA.

We try to buy local pecans from Bergeron’s from New Roads, Louisiana. If you’re gonna be making Cajun cooking recipes, you’re sure gonna want this for a desert item in your bag of tricks.

Back in the day, my grandparents had a couple pecan trees in the backyard of their Southdowns home. I remember collecting pecans in a bucket and all of us sitting around the table cracking and shelling pecans.  I’ve always loved pecans.

In this pecan pie recipe we added a little twist on the traditional pecan pie. We added a shot of Kentucky Bourbon and chocolate chips. It was a hit with the IT guys at my work.  Although no food lasts long once they get a hold of it.

Prep Time: 1 hour
Serves: 6

How to Make Pecan Pie The Ingredients

1 package deep dish pie shells
3 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup Karo syrup; dark or light
3 tablespoons melted butter
2 tablespoons Bourbon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup chocolate chips
2 cups pecan halves

How to Make Pecan Pie The Cooking Directions

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

Remove 1 deep dish pie shell from the package.

Thaw for about 30 minutes prior to baking.

Melt the 3 tablespoons butter either on the stove or just for a few seconds in the microwave.

With a whisk, blend together the eggs, sugar, syrup, butter, Bourbon, vanilla extract and salt.

Now, stir in the chocolate chips and pecan halves.

Mix well.

Pour into the pie shell.  Mixture should not overflow over the crust.

Place on a baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes.

Note:  If the crust is getting too dark after 30 minutes, tear off thin strips of aluminum foil and wrap around the edges, or there are special gadgets you can buy specially for this purpose.

Beryl

Beryl Caillouet Stokes

 

 

 

 

 

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Cajun Cooking TV features Beryl Caillouet Stokes and her grand-daughter Addison cooking up some good eating Cajun recipes from their kitchen in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Please Follow Us On Facebook for Daily Updates and New Recipes:
https://www.facebook.com/CajunCookingTV/

The Cajun Cooking TV show airs on local Baton Rouge, Louisiana channel WLFT MeTV channel 30.1 and on Cox cable channel 117 on Tuesday mornings at 10 am.

You Can Write Beryl At:
Cajun Cooking TV
7516 Bluebonnet Blvd # 179
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70810

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Grilled Filet Mignon Recipe

Grilled Filet Mignon Recipe

Our Grilled Filet Mignon Recipe from Beryl’s husband Mike. Mike’s in charge of grilling and steak cooking around here.

Grilled Filet Mignon Recipe
Filet (Tenderloin) Steaks

Petite Filet Mignon is a French word to describe a small choice cut of beef  taken from the small end section of tenderloin of a steer or heifer.  The tenderloin runs along either side of the spine.  The filet is considered the tenderest of meats and therefore quite a bit more expensive than other cuts.

Filet Mignon is certainly wonderful and tasty, but another favorite of ours is the Porterhouse steak cut.  The Porterhouse cut has a sirloin half and a generous filet tenderloin half still attached with the bone.

So, for Valentine’s weekend, we grilled up four Petite Filet Mignons and had a feast.

Prep Time:  30 minutes
Serves: 4

Grilled Filet Mignon Recipe Ingredients

4 choice cut filets (these were Black Angus)
Seasonings: Tony’s Creole Seasoning, sea salt, and garlic powder

Mesquite wood chips

Grilled Filet Mignon Recipe
Filet (aka Tenderloin) Steak

Grilled Filet Mignon Recipe Cooking Directions

(See our Grilling Tips video for best grilling practices.)

Soak a handful of wood chips in a bowl of water  or 30 minutes.

Prepare your grill and charcoal.

Spray the grill with canola oil spray.

Season the Filet Mignons with Tony’s, sea salt, and garlic powder.  Not too much.

Place the meat on the grill.

Grill covered for 9 minutes.  Flip the meat and grill another 9 minutes. This is about medium.

Grilled Filet Mignon Recipe
Filet (Tenderloin) Steaks

Remove meat to a platter add a pat of butter to each. Let sit 5 minutes and serve with your favorite side items like baked potatoes or twice baked potatoes and fresh asparagus.

Beryl

Beryl Caillouet Stokes

 

 

 

 

 

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Cajun Cooking TV features Beryl Caillouet Stokes and her grand-daughter Addison cooking up some good eating Cajun recipes from their kitchen in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Please Follow Us On Facebook for Daily Updates and New Recipes:
https://www.facebook.com/CajunCookingTV/

The Cajun Cooking TV show airs on local Baton Rouge, Louisiana channel WLFT MeTV channel 30.1 and on Cox cable channel 117 on Tuesday mornings at 10 am.

You Can Write Beryl At:
Cajun Cooking TV
7516 Bluebonnet Blvd # 179
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70810

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How to Cook Squash

How to Cook Squash

Learning How to Cook Squash is really very simple and your family will love it.

Smothered Yellow Squash Recipe. Yellow Crookneck squash is from the family of vegetables called summer squash; which includes zucchini and patty pan squash.

Summer squash are named so as they are harvested when the vegetables are young and the skin still tender to eat with little or no cooking. In other words, you can eat summer squash either raw or cooked.

How to Cook Squash
Fresh Summer (yellow) Squash

In this recipe, we smothered the squash in a small amount of water with a sweet Texas onion, vibrant red bell pepper, seasonings and crumbled bacon. I had a couple junior cooks that I was teaching how to cook squash – Ashley and Marie.

Prep: 30 minutes
Serves: 6-8 as a side dish

How to Cook Squash Ingredients

4-5 yellow squash, sliced
1 medium sweet onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, sliced
4 slices bacon
2 cups water or chicken stock
Tony’s or salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup Italian bread crumbs
1 cup Parmesan cheese

How to Cook Squash
Fresh Yellow (summer) Squash

How to Cook Squash Cooking Directions

Begin by heating 2 tablespoons olive oil in a 6 quart pot on medium heat (#6).

Cook the bacon. Set aside on a paper towel to drain and cool.

Saute‘ onion and bell pepper until softened.

Add 2 cups water.

Season with small amount of Tony’s or salt and pepper.

Add the sliced squash.

Crumble the bacon and add to the squash.

Stir well.

Cook covered for 20 minutes.

Serving Suggestions for Smothered Squash

Serve in small bowls as a side item topped with a sprinkling of Italian bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese.

Optional: Substitute bacon with sliced and cooked sausage or ground pork.

Beryl

Beryl Caillouet Stokes

 

 

 

 

 

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Cajun Cooking TV features Beryl Caillouet Stokes and her grand-daughter Addison cooking up some good eating Cajun recipes from their kitchen in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Please Follow Us On Facebook for Daily Updates and New Recipes:
https://www.facebook.com/CajunCookingTV/

The Cajun Cooking TV show airs on local Baton Rouge, Louisiana channel WLFT MeTV channel 30.1 and on Cox cable channel 117 on Tuesday mornings at 10 am.

You Can Write Beryl At:
Cajun Cooking TV
7516 Bluebonnet Blvd # 179
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70810

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