Molasses Sponge Cake

Ingredients

• 1 cup molasses
• 2 1/2 cups of flour
• 1/2 cup of shortening
• 1/2 cup of sugar
• Pinch of salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1 teaspoon soda
• 1 cup water

Directions

1. Boil water
2. Mix the remaining ingredients together
3. Add mixed ingredients to boiling water and mix to dissolve
4. Cook as desired

Source — New Orleans Cook Book
Prepared by Matthew Fangue
Louisiana Anthology
July 14, 2021

Molasses Sponge Cake

Ingredients

• 1 cup molasses
• 2 1/2 cups of flour
• 1/2 cup of shortening
• 1/2 cup of sugar
• Pinch of salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1 teaspoon soda
• 1 cup water

Directions

1. Boil water
2. Mix the remaining ingredients together
3. Add mixed ingredients to boiling water and mix to dissolve
4. Cook as desired

Source — New Orleans Cook Book
Prepared by Matthew Fangue
Louisiana Anthology
July 14, 2021

Fried Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 pounds bone in chicken
• 2 tablespoon salt
• 2 tablespoons of butter
• 1 tablespoon water

Directions

1. Clean and salt chicken well
2. Add butter to a large pot over medium heat and brown
3. Add chicken to pot and fry until light brown on both sides
4. Add water to pot and cover
5. Baste chicken frequently with water/butter combination and add water as needed
6. Cook for 30 mins to 1 hour until cooked through

Source — New Orleans Cook Book
Prepared by Matthew Fangue
Louisiana Anthology
July 14, 2021

Fried Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 pounds bone in chicken
• 2 tablespoon salt
• 2 tablespoons of butter
• 1 tablespoon water

Directions

1. Clean and salt chicken well
2. Add butter to a large pot over medium heat and brown
3. Add chicken to pot and fry until light brown on both sides
4. Add water to pot and cover
5. Baste chicken frequently with water/butter combination and add water as needed
6. Cook for 30 mins to 1 hour until cooked through

Source — New Orleans Cook Book
Prepared by Matthew Fangue
Louisiana Anthology
July 14, 2021

Smashed Chicken Burgers

 Ingredients

• Chicken breasts 

• Green onions
• Red bell pepper 
• Brioche buns
• Guacamole 
• Shredded cheese of choice
• Sriracha 
• Salt
• Pepper 
• Garlic powder   

Directions

1. Flatten chicken and cut finely.
2. Chop the red bell pepper and onions and mix to chicken.
3. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
4. Form the chicken into patties and place on a medium to high heat pan.
5. Press down on the patty and flip whenever the edges turn a white to golden color.
6. Add shredded cheese to the patty when nearly done.
7. Toast the brioche buns.
8. Add guacamole to the bottom of the bun, place on the patty, and add Sriracha to the top. 

Prepared by Ryan Price

Louisiana Anthology
July 13, 2021

Smashed Chicken Burgers

 Ingredients

• Chicken breasts 

• Green onions
• Red bell pepper 
• Brioche buns
• Guacamole 
• Shredded cheese of choice
• Sriracha 
• Salt
• Pepper 
• Garlic powder   

Directions

1. Flatten chicken and cut finely.
2. Chop the red bell pepper and onions and mix to chicken.
3. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
4. Form the chicken into patties and place on a medium to high heat pan.
5. Press down on the patty and flip whenever the edges turn a white to golden color.
6. Add shredded cheese to the patty when nearly done.
7. Toast the brioche buns.
8. Add guacamole to the bottom of the bun, place on the patty, and add Sriracha to the top. 

Prepared by Ryan Price

Louisiana Anthology
July 13, 2021

Stuffed Tomatoes

 Ingredients

• 4 tomatoes 
• Parsley
• Onion
• Salt
• Pepper
• 1 tablespoon of butter 
• 3 tablespoons of corn
• 3 tablespoons of breadcrumbs

Directions

1. Pre heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Cut the tops off of the tomatoes.
3. Scoop out the insides of the tomatoes and mix with chopped parsley, onions, salt, and pepper.
4. Mix the above mixture with 1 tablespoon of butter, 3 tablespoons of corn, and 3 tablespoons of bread crumbs. 
5. Stuff the mixture back in the tomatoes and put in the oven for 30 minutes.

Source — Creole Cookery Book

Prepared by Ryan Price
Louisiana Anthology
July 13, 2021