Shrimp Dirty Rice

February 26, 2019 By palatablepastime in Cajun, Celery, Creole, Fish and Seafood, Meats, Onions, Peppers or Chillies, Pork, Rice, Sausage, Scallions/Green Onions, Shellfish, Shrimp, Side Dish, Southern, Stovetop, United States Tags: andouille, cajun, creole, dirty rice, mardis gras, rice, sausage, shrimp, side dish, spicy 8 Comments

Shrimp dirty rice is a version of the traditional Creole dirty rice dish, made with shrimp, Andouille sausage, and aromatics.

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Louisiana Syrup Cake #BakingBloggers

December 10, 2018 By palatablepastime in Cajun, Cakes, Desserts, Nuts, Oven Baked, Pecans, Southern, United States Tags: #BakingBloggers, Cajun Gingerbread, Cajun Syrup Cake, cake, Christmas, Creole Gingerbread, Creole SYrup Cake, dessert, gateau au sirop, gingerbread, Louisiana Syrup Cake, Pecan Topping, pecans, Steen's Cane Syrup, Sweet Eats, Syrup Cake 11 Comments

Louisiana syrup cake with gingerbread spice and a crunchy southern pecan topping can be served with whipped cream or ice cream for an easy holiday treat.

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Ya Ka Mein Beef Noodle Soup (Yock, Old Sober or Yat ka Mein)

February 17, 2018 By palatablepastime in Asian, Beef, Breakfast & Brunch, Cajun, Chinese, Crockpot, Eggs, Main Dish, Meats, Onions, Pasta, Scallions/Green Onions, Soup, Soups, Stews & Chili, Southern, Steak, Stovetop, United States Tags: beef, Beef Noodle, breakfast, cajun, chinese, fat tuesday, Hot Soups, mardis gras, New Orleans, NOLA, noodle, Old Sober, soup, spaghetti, Ya Ka Mein, Yaka Mee, Yaka Mein, Yat ka Mein, Yock 9 Comments

Ya ka Mein, or Yat Ka Mein beef noodle soup, simply “Yock” or “Old Sober” as it is nicknamed, is a New Orleans style beef noodle soup with Chinese inspired flavors made in the slow cooker.

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Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta

January 19, 2018 By palatablepastime in Cajun, Cheese, Fish and Seafood, Grains, Main Dish, Meats, Milk & Cream, Onions, Pasta, Peppers or Chillies, Pork, Sausage, Shellfish, Shrimp, Southern, Stovetop, Tomato Paste, Tomatoes, United States Tags: #fishfridayfoodies, andouille, cajun, cream sauce, linguine, mardis gras, pasta, sausage, seafood, shellfish, shrimp, southern 11 Comments

Shrimp and Andouille sausage with Cajun spices in a creamy sauce tossed with linguine inspire this comforting supper.

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Easy Chicken Liver Pâté

December 17, 2017 By palatablepastime in Alcoholic, Appetizers, Cajun, Chicken, Food Processor, French, Liver pate, Meats, Poultry, Small Appliance, Southern, Stovetop, United States, Wine 4 Comments

Simple chicken liver pâté made with Louisiana French flavors, wine, and brandy make an excellent and easy starter to serve on crackers at your holiday parties, or to present as hostess gifts.

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