I created this recipe from leftover Carrots and Ground Beef. I love recipes like this where you can use something you already cooked to give you a shortcut to a great dinner. I usually make a big pot of Carrots and Ground Beef and put the leftovers in the freezer so this was an easy next step for me. I have the long version of Cajun Shepard's Pie, which is ...
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If you go down the bayou on a Monday, whether you get a plate lunch at your favorite restaurant or stop in for supper at your Mawmaw's, you're probably going to be served red beans and rice. It's the classic Monday night Cajun meal. But, as a working parent, cooking red beans from scratch on a Monday has been an ongoing struggle for me. I can't even tell you ...
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This is my take on traditional Shepard's Pie. I use "backyard steak," my husband's term for venison, which can be hunted in the marsh behind my home. I also add in some Cajun seasonings and hot sauce. This meal is a great make ahead dish, a great way to introduce older babies to mixed foods, and it's a meal that includes all of the food groups! Cajun Shepard's Pie A cajun take ...
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Red beans and rice are a Cajun staple, specifically on Mondays. For me, getting fresh beans cooked on a week night took a lot of planning, and a lot of work! I have done the "boil and soak" method, I have used a slow cooker, and I have even tried cooking them for 5 straight hours. This method is by far the easiest, least time consuming (on my part), and ...
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