by Morgan Clay | Sep 27, 2018 | Meat & Poultry, Recipes
Cajun Harvest Skillet
Don’t let fall slip away without checking off this warming, hearty recipe from your fall cooking bucket list! This one-pan chicken skillet will satisfy all your sweet and spicy cravings.
Ingredients:
- 1 Tbsp Kinloch Pecan Oil
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, season to taste with Slap Ya Mama Original Blend Seasoning
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 1 1/2 tsp Slap Ya Mama Original Blend Seasoning
- 3 cups Brussels sprouts, trimmed and quartered (about 3/4 lb)
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes (about 8 oz)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into 3/4 inch cubes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tsp)
- 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp Slap Ya Mama Low Sodium Blend
- 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
Directions:
In a bowl add chicken and season to taste with Slap Ya Mama Original Blend. Heat the pecan oil in a large, nonstick or cast iron skillet over medium-high, until hot. Add chicken and brown thoroughly until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate and set aside.
Reduce skillet heat to medium-low. Add the chopped bacon and cook until crisp and brown, about 8 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and discard all but 1 Tbsp of the bacon fat.
With bacon fat still in the skillet, increase heat back to medium-high. Add Brussels sprouts, sweet potato, onion and 1 1/2 tsp Slap Ya Mama Original Blend. Cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender and the onions are beginning to look translucent about 10 min.
Stir in the apples, garlic, thyme, and cinnamon. Cook 30 seconds, then pour 1/2 cup of broth and 1 tsp of Slap Ya Mama Low Sodium Blend. Bring to a boil and cook until evaporated, about 2 minutes. Add the reserved chicken and remaining 1/2 cup broth. Cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Stir in reserved bacon and serve warm. Enjoy!
by velocity | Sep 17, 2018 | cajun, cajun seasoning, Recipes, seasoning
Autumn is upon us and everyone is getting ready for warmer clothes, hot beverages and comforting foods. Casseroles are some of the most comforting foods whether they are childhood favorites or new-found recipes. Here at Slap Ya Mama, we are all about comfort. In fact, the reason behind our spice blends come from our love of family and tradition. What is more comforting than that?
If you love casseroles, then you most definitely know that chicken pot pie is a classic. However, nothing is better than a cajun spiced chicken pot pie. If you want a quick and easy recipe that the whole family will enjoy, look no further.
One 9-inch round refrigerated pie dough
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme and basil
1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama Cajun Seasoning
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small green bell pepper, diced
1/2 medium onion, chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
8 ounces small red potatoes, diced
3 cups coarsely shredded cooked chicken (from a rotisserie chicken)
1 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapenos
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Place the pie dough on a baking sheet and brush with a little milk. Sprinkle with the thyme, basil, and 1/4 teaspoon of SLAP YA MAMA SEASONING. Bake until golden brown and crisp, 15 to 18 minutes. Break into quarters.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bell pepper, onion and remaining 3/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle in the flour and cook, stirring, about 2 minutes. Gradually pour in the milk while stirring to avoid lumps. Add the potatoes and 2 cups water. Bring to boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are cooked and the liquid is thickened, about 15 minutes. Add the chicken and jalapenos and simmer until the chicken is heated through, about 3 minutes. Thin the sauce with a little water if desired. Season with salt and pepper.
by Morgan Clay | Sep 11, 2018 | Recipes
Crispy Cajun Chicken Thighs
Run, don’t walk, and make these Crispy Cajun Chicken Thighs for dinner tonight! Coated with our Original Blend Cajun Seasoning, rosemary and a touch of lemon for a flavorful dish that is pan-fried and baked to golden perfection.
Serves 4
Ingredients:
6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 Tbp Slap Ya Mama Original Blend Cajun Seasoning
1Tbs. Vegetable oil
1 lemon (small), cut in rounds
2 sprigs rosemary, chopped
Directions:
Position a rack in the lower end of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Season the chicken thighs on both sides with Slap Ya Mama Original Blend Cajun Seasoning. In a 12 inch ovenproof skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat, warm the oil until hot. Add the chicken, skin side down, and cook until the fat has rendered and the skin is crisp and golden brown, about 8 minutes.
Turn chicken to skin side up and scatter the lemon slices on top of the chicken. Transfer to the oven and roast until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh, registers 170 degrees Fahrenheit, approximately 20 minutes. Serve and Enjoy!
by velocity | Aug 29, 2018 | Recipes
Slap Ya Mama Cajun Fish Fry is an authentic Cajun fry batter that will give your food the perfect color, the perfect crunch and add an incredible Cajun flavor to almost any fried dish. Here at Slap Ya Mama, we not only like to fry fish using this batter but we also like to fry pork chops with it. Although our fish fry is delicious on all seafood. There are many other ways to enjoy our fish fry.
It’s no secret that here in the south, we know how to do vegetables right. Many times, that means FRYING them. Here are five vegetables that you can use our Slap Your Mama Cajun Fish Fry on to upgrade the taste.
1.) Green Tomatoes
2.) Eggplant
3.) Okra
4.) Squash
5.) Onions
The following recipe is best fit for the following quantity of each vegetable.
- 4 green tomatoes
- 1 eggplant
- 30 pods of okra
- 4 squash
- 2 onions
What you will need:
Season tomatoes, on both sides, with salt and pepper. Place fish fry in a shallow dish. In another shallow dish, beat eggs with the milk. Dredge tomatoes through the fish fry, then the eggs, and then through the bread crumbs. Add only a few pieces to the fryer at a time, so they can cook evenly, about 2 to 3 minutes.
We love to hear feedback! What vegetables or other foods do you like to fry? Happy Cooking!
by Morgan Clay | Aug 22, 2018 | Appetizers, cajun seasoning, Meat & Poultry
Buffalo Chicken Taquitos
Ingredients
Taquito Filling
- 1 pound Ground Chicken Breast
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 Tablespoons Cream Cheese
- 1 Ounce Blue Cheese
- 1 Ounce Cheddar Cheese
- 1 Cup Buffalo Sauce
Tortillas
Directions
Taquito Filling
Slice the garlic into thin strips or put in a garlic press. Begin to sauté Ground Chicken. Sprinkle on Salt, Pepper and Onion Powder. Combine the Sliced Garlic and 1/4 cup of water. Cook over medium heat. Mix together the CreamCheese, Blue Cheese, and Cheddar Cheese. Add the Cheese mixture (cream cheese, blue cheese, and cheddar) to the Chicken. Stir in the Buffalo Sauce to the chicken/cheese mixture.
Assemble Taquitos
Sprinkle Slap Ya Mama Hot Blend Cajun Seasoning on each corn tortilla. Scoop about 2 tbs of the chicken/cheese mixture to the corn tortilla. Place the filling down the middle and begin to fold one side of the tortilla over the filling. Once it is rolled, lay seam side down and secure with a toothpick.
Air Fry/Bake Taquitos
Spray the fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray.
Pre-Heat Air Fryer to 390 degrees or regular oven Pre-Heat to 375 degrees.
Place taquitos in the basket (don’t overcrowd the basket) and Air Fry for 6 minutes.
Check after 6 minutes, when to desired crispiness, remove from air fryer.
If baking in regular oven bake for 12 minutes and check. More than likely it will take 15 minutes.
Enjoy!
by Morgan Clay | Aug 16, 2018 | Appetizers, cajun, cajun seasoning, Recipes, seasoning
Southern Fried Okra
By Joy at Pure Joy
It’s summer and okra is growing like weeds down in Louisiana. Okra is such a great vegetable. Of course, we Southerners have decided it is best battered and fried!
Ingredients:
15 large okra
2 cups of flour
2 tbsp Slap Ya Mama Original Cajun Seasoning
5 eggs scrambled
1 tbsp Slap Ya Mama Original Cajun Seasoning for the egg mixture
Oil for frying
Directions:
Heat oil to 350
Cut okra into desired size. Place 2 cups of flour and 2 tbsp of Slap Ya Mama in a bowl and stir dry ingredients until completly mixed. In a separate bowl scramble 5 eggs mixed with 1 tbsp Slap Ya Mama to it. Place the okra in the egg mixture to soak first and then transfer it into the flour mixture. Carefully place in hot oil and fry until golden. Serve and Enjoy!
by velocity | Aug 15, 2018 | Recipes
For some people, summer is still going strong but for those of you that are parents, it’s time to get the kids back in school. With the school year comes rehearsals, after-school sports, homework, and a whole whirlwind of activities coming your way. When it comes to preparing dinner, it’s best to have dinner ideas that are quick and easy. However, here at Slap Ya Mama, we still believe in keeping your easy and quick dinners as delicious as possible.
You can get dinner on the table in a flash with almost zero cleanup thanks for foil pack recipes. In addition, with all of the diet trends out there including keto, intermittent fasting, low-carb, and high-carb: you can modify any of these recipes to your liking. Here are three recipes that you can try on nights where your time over the stove is limited. All recipes are baked at 425 degrees for 25 minutes.
The best part about foil packs isn’t even the short time it takes to prepare them or how delicious they taste. The cleanup is almost non-existent!
Cajun Garlic Steak and Potato Foil Packs
Combine chopped steak, garlic, butter, Slap Ya Mama Seasoning, cubed potatoes and onions in a bowl and pour into your foil pack.
Slap Ya Mama Spiced Sausage and Veggie Packs
Combine sliced smoked sausage, chopped peppers (of your choice) and onions, Slap Ya Mama Seasoning and olive oil in a bowl and pour into your foil pack.
Cajun Chicken Tacos
Combine chopped chicken, Slap Ya Mama Seasoning, jalapenos, pineapple, and peppers of your choice in a bowl with melted butter and pour into your foil pack.
We love to hear our audience’s recipes and ideas! If you have a foil pack recipe, please leave them below so that we can experience your recipe too! Remember, you can modify your Slap Ya Mama seasoning depending on dietary restrictions or your preference as well! We offer low-sodium seasoning and more!
by velocity | Jul 30, 2018 | cajun, cajun seasoning, Fish & Seafood, Recipes, Stories & More
As the summer heat sets in it can be hard to find food that sounds appealing, but one meal that will keep you cool is Shrimp Ceviche. The refreshing dish is light and bright, so it won’t weight you down. Plus, you won’t have to turn on your oven or stove to cook it since requires no actual heat. Of Peruvian origin, ceviche is fish or seafood marinated in citrus juices, which then “cook” the fish.
Typically prepared in lime or lemon juice with spices like Slap Ya Mama seasoning, people can also add chopped onion, salt and cilantro to the fish. Ceviche can come with any side dish, often it is placed with sweet potato, lettuce, corn, or avocado. The dish isn’t cooked with heat, so it must be prepared fresh or frozen properly to minimize the risk of food poisoning.
The most important thing to do is making sure your fish is fresh. Buying the fish, the day you are going to cook it is highly recommended and putting it in the freezer as soon as you get home to ensure freshness.
If it is your first time making ceviche there are a few tips to make your dish perfect. While most fish work, the best kinds are semi-firm white-fleshed ocean fish like sea bass, grouper or flounder. When you start to prepare the fish make sure to remove the bloodline, the dark red portion on the fillet or your dish will have a fishy flavor.
Chefs recommend marinating the fish for a least 10 to 20 minutes, however marinating it over an hour can risk the fish falling apart. To make ceviche properly you need enough lemon or lime juice. It’s recommended to have ½ of juice to 1 pound of fish.
As always don’t forget your Slap Ya Mama Seasoning to make your ceviche the best dish this summer.
by SlapYaMama | Jul 23, 2018 | cajun, Recipes, Sides
Corn Maque Choux
A classic creole dish that can be served as a side to any meal. This recipe is simple to make and a flavorful southern favorite for any occasion.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cups corn
- 1 cup chopped yellow onions
- 1/2 cups chopped green bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno
- 2 1/2 tsp. Slap Ya Mama Original Blend Cajun Seasoning
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 large tomato, chopped
Directions:
Melt the butter in a large cast iron skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the corn, onions, bell peppers, jalapeño, Slap Ya Mama Original Seasoning and cook, stirring, until soft, for 10 minutes. Add the heavy cream, tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes. When ready remove from heat and serve hot.
by SlapYaMama | Jul 3, 2018 | Meat & Poultry, Stories & More
Firecracker Chicken
If your taste buds are looking for a sweet and spicy spark this 4th of July then our Firecracker Chicken is the dish for you. Our Cajun Hot Sauce brings the heat your summer cannot beat!
Sauce Ingredients:
Chicken
Sauce Directions:
In a small saucepan, combine the Hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, butter, minced garlic and light brown sugar over medium heat. Allow it to come to a boil, reduce heat so it simmers. Leave at a simmer until chicken is baked, when ready, drizzle and serve.
Chicken Directions:
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil. Season chicken to taste with Slap Ya Mama Original Seasoning. Cook On the prepared grill for 12 minutes per side, or until chicken juice is no longer pink. Once the juice runs clear and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit you are ready to top chicken with Firecracker Sauce.
by SlapYaMama | Jun 26, 2018 | Meat & Poultry, Recipes
Garlic & Lime Beef Kabobs With A Smokey Chimichurri Sauce
When it comes to summer party food, you cannot go wrong with kabobs. Our Beef Kabobs topped with a smokey Chimichurri sauce will be the hit of your 4th of July celebration. Not only are these kabobs loaded with garlic and lime flavor but they are fun to make, and easy to grill and delicious to eat.
Ingredients:
Kabobs:
- 2 pounds beef, 1 1⁄2 inch cubes (strip, tenderloin, ribeye)
- 1 1⁄2 Tbsp Slap Ya Mama Original Blend Cajun Seasoning
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 Tbsp lime juice
- zest of 1 lime
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- grape tomatoes
- red onion, chopped into large piecesSmokey Chimichurri Sauce:
1⁄2 tsp smoked paprika
Directions:
Kabobs:
Soak 8 10” wooden skewers in warm water.Preheat grill on medium-high heat.
Season meat with Slap Ya Mama Original Blend Cajun Seasoning. Set aside. In a bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, lime zest and garlic; mix well. Combine meat and oil in a zip lock bag, making sure all meat is covered with the oil mixture.
Build kabobs alternating meat, tomato, onion until full.
Grill kabobs over medium-high heat, rotating until meat is charred and done to your desired temperature. Spoon chimichurri sauce over kabobs and enjoy.
Chimichurri:
Combine all ingredients into a food processor and pulse repeatedly until all cilantro and onions are minced and sauce is gritty. Place in a bowl and serve over kabobs.
by SlapYaMama | Jun 21, 2018 | Meat & Poultry, Recipes
Slap Ya Mama Ribeye Steaks with Cajun Butter
By Chris Grove at Nibble Me This
I’m a big believer in the fact that quality beef doesn’t need much more than salt, pepper, and a bit of fire to make a brilliantly tasty steak. But I’m also a believer in the truth that sometimes you have to shake things up a bit. These Ribeye Steaks with Cajun Butter fall into the latter category.
CAJUN BUTTER FOR STEAKS
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon finely diced green onion
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Butter Instructions
- Mix ingredients together with a fork or masher.
- Form into a log or scoop into 1″ balls.
- Place on steaks immediately upon removing from heat.
Steak Instructions
I patted the steaks dry with a paper towel. Then I lightly oiled them with some canola oil and seasoned them with Slap Ya Mama Cajun Seasoning. As soon as the steaks come off of the grill, I immediately crown them with a scoop or two of the Cajun butter. Next as a side, I fire roasted some potatoes on my Grilla Grills pellet cooker. Lastly, I stuffed them with shredded cheese, butter, sour cream, chives, and some of our homemade bacon.
Man, oh man, were these steaks great. They were boldly seasoned, had a delicious crust, and the butter just amplifies the flavor.
