Cajun Grilled Corn

Ingredients :

6 ears corn, husked and cleaned
1/2 cup butter, softened
6 tablespoons Cajun seasoning

Preparation :

Peel back husks form the corn, remove strings and leave just a few layers of husk on the corn.

Spread butter or margarine over each ear of corn. Sprinkle Cajun seasoning lightly over each ear, or to taste. Fold corn husks back over the corn. Wrap in foil.

Place on grill for 25 minutes, turning occasionally. Unwrap foil, peel back husks and enjoy.

Cajun Deviled Eggs

Ingredients :

6 eggs 
2 tablespoons mayonnaise 
1 teaspoon prepared Dijon-style mustard 
1/2 teaspoon salt 
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Preparation :

Place eggs in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool and peel. 

Slice eggs in half lengthwise. Remove yolks and place in a medium bowl. Set aside egg whites. 

Mashing with a fork, mix mayonnaise, Dijon-style mustard, salt and black pepper with the egg yolks.

Fill the hollowed egg white halves with the yolk mixture. Sprinkle with cayenne pepper, adjusting the amount to taste. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until serving.

Cajun Crab Soup

Ingredients :

1/2 cup unsalted butter 
1 onion, chopped 
2 cloves garlic, minced 
1/4 cup all-purpose flour 
2 cups clam juice 
2 cups chicken broth 
1 (10 ounce) package frozen white corn 
1 teaspoon salt 
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper 
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 
2 cups heavy cream 
1 pound lump crabmeat, drained 
4 green onions, chopped

Preparation :

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic until onion is tender. Whisk in flour, and cook 2 minutes. Stir in clam juice and chicken broth, and bring to a boil. Mix in corn, and season with salt, white pepper, thyme, and cayenne. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes.

Stir in cream, crab meat, and green onions. Heat through, but do not boil once the cream has been added.

Cabbage Salad I

Ingredients :

1/2 medium head cabbage, chopped 
2 carrots, shredded 
1 green onion, chopped 
1/2 cup mayonnaise 
salt and pepper to taste 

Preparation :

In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, carrots, green onion and mayonnaise. Salt and pepper to taste, toss and serve.