Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Cajun Roasted Red Pepper Alfredo


Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breast
  • 1 link andouille sausage
  • 2 cups grated alfredo cheese
  • 2 cups whipping cream
  • 4 cups penne pasta
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 1/2 cups roasted red peppers
  • 1 cup bellpepper/onion/celery trio mix
  • 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning (saltless)
  • 2 teaspoons salt

Directions

  1. Boil water and once brought to a boil turn to Medium-High heat and pasta until al dente
  2. Prepare chicken and sausage cutting into pieces
  3. In a separate soup pot add trio mix and cook until brown
  4. Add chicken and sausage and cook until brown
  5. Add salt and cajun seasoning of choice to soup pot
  6. Blend and add 1 cup of roasted red pepper to soup pot
  7. Add whipping cream to soup pot and mix together
  8. Strain paste once al dente and add to soup pot
  9. Add alfredo cheese until stringy
  10. In a separate saucepan cook remaining red peppers till brown and use as garnish
  11. Remove from heat and enjoy!
Source — Matthew Fangue - Personal Recipe
Prepared by Matthew Fangue
Louisiana Anthology
July 14, 2021

Cajun Roasted Red Pepper Alfredo


Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breast
  • 1 link andouille sausage
  • 2 cups grated alfredo cheese
  • 2 cups whipping cream
  • 4 cups penne pasta
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 1/2 cups roasted red peppers
  • 1 cup bellpepper/onion/celery trio mix
  • 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning (saltless)
  • 2 teaspoons salt

Directions

  1. Boil water and once brought to a boil turn to Medium-High heat and pasta until al dente
  2. Prepare chicken and sausage cutting into pieces
  3. In a separate soup pot add trio mix and cook until brown
  4. Add chicken and sausage and cook until brown
  5. Add salt and cajun seasoning of choice to soup pot
  6. Blend and add 1 cup of roasted red pepper to soup pot
  7. Add whipping cream to soup pot and mix together
  8. Strain paste once al dente and add to soup pot
  9. Add alfredo cheese until stringy
  10. In a separate saucepan cook remaining red peppers till brown and use as garnish
  11. Remove from heat and enjoy!
Source — Matthew Fangue - Personal Recipe
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

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

Tuesday, 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