We've put together a few meal ideas that you can prepared to accompany your delicious Cajun Stuff meats. If you have any suggestions or recipes of your own, email us!
Okra and Tomatoes
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 ribs celery, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
2 pounds okra, cut into 1/2" pieces
4 ears fresh sweet corn
2 28-ounce cans whole tomatoes, broken up
1/2 pound diced smoked ham, smoked sausage, andouille or especially tasso
Creole seasoning, to taste
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add celery and onions, and cook for 5 minutes, until translucent. Add the corn and cook another 3 minutes. Add the okra, tomatoes, tasso or ham and Creole seasoning. Cover and cook over medium heat for at least 45 minutes, or until the okra has lost all of its "sliminess". Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper and more Creole seasoning if necessary. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes to reduce liquid if necessary. (Yield: About 12 servings.)
Cajun Mashed Potatoes
3 lb. sm. red potatoes
1 (3 oz.) crab boil
1 tbsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 tbsp. salt
1/2 c. half & half
2 tbsp. butter
Boil potatoes with crab boil, red pepper and salt until tender. Drain and mash potatoes with a fork. Cream with skins on with a hand mixer on high while adding half & half and butter.
