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Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe

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The movie “Fried Green Tomatoes” has always been a favorite of mine. I remember how much I wanted to taste those fried green tomatoes Idgie made in her restaurant. It’s only right that I share my version of this southern classic with you.

It’s important to grab firm tomatoes. That guarantees freshness and prevents the tomatoes from being too mushy after frying. Green tomatoes are tart. I like to add a bit of granulated sugar to reduce that tang.

To ensure that the breading sticks to the tomatoes, we have to salt the slices and place them on paper towels. Allow them to rest. You’ll see all of that water soak onto the paper towels. This will give us crispier fried green tomatoes.

Serve them as a snack or appetizer with your favorite dipping sauce. Or top them with my Crawfish Alfredo or my Crawfish Étouffée. Trust me on this. Just do it.

Happy Cooking,

B. Coop

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Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe

Cajun style, crispy fried green tomatoes that can be served as a snack with your favorite dipping sauce or topped with a creamy, crawfish Alfredo or etouffee.
Prep Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings 3 people

Ingredients

  • 3 medium-sized green tomatoes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 tsp hot sauce
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1-2 tsp Cajun seasoning or seasoning salt
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Slice the tomatoes into 1/4 inch thick slices
  2. Sprinkle them with salt
  3. Place the tomato slices between two paper towels and allow them to sit for 20 mins
  4. Create a breading station by pouring the flour into a shallow deep
  5. Season the flour with the Cajun seasoning and sugar
  6. In another dish, whisk the eggs, milk, and hot sauce together until slightly frothy.
  7. Pour the breadcrumbs, cornmeal, onion and garlic powders into a third dish; mix well.
  8. Dredge each tomato slice into the flour, egg/milk, then the breadcrumbs/cornmeal.
  9. In a frying pan, heat the vegetable oil.
  10. Fry the tomato slices for 2-3 minutes per side or until they are golden brown.
  11. Drain on a wired rack.
  12. Enjoy!

Crawfish Alfredo

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It’s okay to get lost in this sauce….just in time for V-Day!!

My Crawfish Alfredo Recipe is bomb! Most of my best recipes are beautiful accidents. So, a little background on this dish. March 2016, my town and the surrounding areas were literally underwater. A massive flood! So, many lost homes, clothing, etc. But, thank God lives were spared! During this time, roads were closed, so I was trapped inside. Boredom led me to my kitchen, per usual, and this baby was born….


Keep in mind that short-cut extruded pastas like penne, rigatoni, and cavatappi absorb more sauce, so double this recipe if you’re using any of those. Oh and top with chopped green onions. Hope you try and like this!

Love, 

B. Coop

 

Easy Crawfish Alfredo
Serves 4
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
25 min
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
25 min
Ingredients
  1. 1 celery stalk
  2. 1/2 yellow onion
  3. 1/2 green bell pepper
  4. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  5. 1 pound crawfish tails
  6. 2 tablespoons crushed garlic
  7. 2 teaspoons flour
  8. 2 1/2 cups half and half
  9. 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  10. 1/2 cup shredded Romano cheese
  11. 2 tablespoons Liquid crab boil
  12. onion and garlic powder to taste
  13. Cajun spices
  14. 1 pound pasta your choice
  15. chopped green onions garnish
Instructions
  1. Finely chop veggies
  2. Melt butter and saute veggies
  3. Add garlic
  4. Sprinkle in flour and spices
  5. Stir well until flour dissolves into the butter
  6. Add in half and half
  7. Simmer until it starts to thicken; do not bring to a boil
  8. Add in cheese
  9. Season crawfish with cajun spices and liquid crab boil
  10. Add crawfish to the sauce
  11. Taste and adjust seasoning
  12. Serve over pasta
  13. Garnish and enjoy!!
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Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta

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I love getting recipe requests! This one’s for you, Sharon! My Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Alfredo pasta! Spicy and creamy. Just how I like it! Check out the video. You don’t want to miss the bloopers at the end. WARNING!! It includes horrific “singing”!

Lol Let me know if you try this! cajun pasta

Love,

B. Coop

Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Alfredo
Serves 4
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
25 min
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
25 min
Ingredients
  1. 1 pound shrimp
  2. 1 pound sausage (your choice)
  3. 1 lb ribbon pasta
  4. Diced Trinity (onion, celery, bell pepper) 1/2 of each
  5. 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  6. 1 capful of liquid crab boil
  7. 1 can rotel (drained)
  8. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  9. 1/2 cup chicken broth
  10. 1 1/2 cup half and half
  11. 1 cup grated parmesan
  12. chopped green onions
  13. cajun spices, paprika, onion & garlic powder, and Accent
  14. salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions
  2. Slice sausage and saute on low in skillet for 4 mins
  3. Toss shrimp in olive oil and season with cajun spices
  4. Sear shrimp with sausage, 1 min. per side
  5. Remove shrimp and sausage
  6. Add diced veggies and saute until tender 6-7 mins
  7. Add drained rotel
  8. Pour in chicken broth and reduce
  9. Add half and half
  10. Simmer for 5 mins.
  11. Add cheese
  12. Taste and adjust seasoning
  13. Pour over pasta
  14. Garnish with green onions
  15. Enjoy!
Notes
  1. Use whatever sausage and pasta you prefer. Skip crab boil and use roma tomatoes for a milder taste.
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Blackened Chicken Alfredo

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Cookies! Happy Sunday! Hope you’ve had a great weekend. Wanted to share a simple, yet delicious chicken pasta recipe! Stop buying that Alfredo sauce in the jar! lol This is easy and sooo much better! Try it out.

Love,

B. Coop

 

Blackened Chicken Alfredo
Serves 4
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Prep Time
2 hr
Cook Time
20 min
Prep Time
2 hr
Cook Time
20 min
Ingredients
  1. 4 thinly sliced Chicken breast (1 per serving)
  2. Olive oil (for pan)
  3. 1/2 packet of ranch dressing mix
  4. 1/4 cup Italian dressing
  5. Cajun seasoning (thyme, basil, and parsley too)
  6. 1 pint heavy whipping cream
  7. Minced garlic
  8. 1 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan
  9. 3 tablespoons of butter
  10. 1 lb pasta of your choice
  11. Diced Tomatoes (optional)
Instructions
  1. Marinade the chicken using a 1/2 a packet of ranch dressing mix and a little Italian salad dressing for at least 2 hrs.(If you don't have time, make time! Lol nah it's ok. Proceed)
  2. Preheat oven to 375.
  3. Break out that beloved cast iron skillet
  4. Coat the skillet with olive oil and get it good and hot.
  5. Meanwhile, season the chicken. Watch the salt. Italian dressing has plenty.
  6. Add dried thyme and basil too, just a little.
  7. Then add the chicken into the heat. 2-3 mins per side.
  8. Put em in the oven for 8-10 mins. Be careful not to over cook.
SAUCE
  1. Melt butter and sauté garlic for a min. (You know my rule: don't burn my garlic!!)
  2. Now add the heavy cream and cheese.
  3. Simmer until it starts to thicken for about 6 mins
  4. Toss in the tomatoes and some parsley.
  5. Chicken should be ready by then.
  6. Let it rest for a few mins before slicing it.
  7. Oh, don't forget to boil the pasta! Use whatever pasta you prefer.
  8. Make it cute on your plate.
  9. Enjoy!
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