Summer Okra & Tomato Salad

Summer Okra & Tomato Salad

Jul 23, 2020 | Recipes, Soups & Salads | 0 comments

 

Juicy tomatoes and crisp okra are charred on the grill and tossed in fresh herbs for a salad that's made up of only the good stuff.
This recipe is from our Growing up Cajun Cookbook! You’ll find everything in this cookbook for an authentic Cajun feast, like Mama Jen’s Cajun Cornbread and Cajun Mardi Gras staples, such as Chicken & Sausage Gumbo.
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • ½ pound okra, halved lengthwise
  • ½ cup sliced red onion
  • ⅓ cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
  • 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 2 medium heirloom tomatoes, quartered
  • 2 clusters tomatoes on the vine
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley, basil, thyme, and oregeno)
  • 1 tsp lime zest
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated
  • 1½ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp Slap Ya Mama Original Blend Cajun Seasoning
  • Garnish: chopped fresh herbs, freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

  • Heat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over high heat on a grill. Working in batches, add okra in a single layer; cook, without stirring, until charred. Transfer to a serving platter, and set aside. Brush onion with 1 tablespoon oil, and add onion and sliced garlic to the pan; cook until lightly charred; place on serving platter. Add tomatoes on the vine, and cook until charred; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together herbs, lime zest and juice, vinegar, grated garlic, salt, Slap Ya Mama Original Blend Cajun Seasoning, and remaining ⅓ cup oil. Toss with okra, onion, and heirloom tomatoes. Serve with grilled tomatoes on the vine. Garnish with herbs and freshly cracked black pepper, if desired.

Notes

Slap Ya Mama Original Blend Cajun Seasoning
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Creole Chicken and Boudin Waffles

Creole Chicken and Boudin Waffles

Jul 15, 2020 | Meat & Poultry, Recipes | 0 comments

 

This dish was submitted by Chef Bradley Mcwillie to our Virtual Cook-off! It placed 4th out of nearly 100 dishes. Give this dish a try you won't regret it!
For more of Chef Mcwillie's dishes check out his Instagram @chefbradleymcwillie
Cuisine American, Cajun
Servings 2 People
Author Bradley Mcwillie

Ingredients

Chicken

Waffle

  • 1 cup buttermilk Waffle Batter
  • 2 tsp Slap Ya Mama White Pepper Blend
  • ⅔ a link of boudin (personally prefer Jerry Lee’s in Greenwell Springs, LA) (⅓ a link for each waffle)
  • 2 tbsp green onions

Cajun Cane Syrup

Instructions

Chicken

  •  Mix all ingredients place in an airtight container and marinate in refrigerator 1 hour (I personally prefer overnight)
  • Remove from container and toss in ¾ cup corn starch. Let sit with starch for 30 minutes before frying.
  • Fry at 350° for 4 minutes.

Waffle

  • Mix 2 tsp Slap Ya Mama - Original Blend Cajun Seasoning into the batter.
  • Spray preheated iron with non-stick spray. Place 3 oz of batter into preheated waffle iron
  • Split boudin in ½, crumble up, and sprinkle on top of the batter
  • Sprinkle 1 Tbs of green onions on top as well, close waffle iron, and cook to desired doneness.

Cajun Cane Syrup

  • Combine all ingredients and heat just until incorporated. Remove from heat and store in a sealed container. Can be made the day before. And stores well for later use. Goes great on cornbread.

Notes

Slap Ya Mama White Pepper Blend
Slap Ya Mama - Pepper Sauce
Slap Ya Mama - Original Blend Cajun Seasoning 
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Slap Ya Mama Chicken Sandwich

Slap Ya Mama Chicken Sandwich

Jul 15, 2020 | Meat & Poultry, Recipes | 0 comments

 

Don't miss out on this tasty Chicken Sandwich! This dish was submitted by 30minutedinner to our Slap Ya Mama Virtual Cook-off!
Check out @30minutedinner on Instagram for more delicious recipes!
Servings 6 people

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Cut 3 large chicken breasts in ½ vertically
  • Combine 1 cup whole buttermilk and 1 tablespoon Slap Ya Mama Cajun Pepper Sauce in a large bowl. Place chicken breasts in a bowl, arranging so that they are all coated with buttermilk mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 3-8 hours.
  • Fill a large Dutch oven or deep cast-iron skillet ½ - ⅔ of the way with vegetable oil. Bring oil to 350° over medium heat
  • While oil comes to correct temperature, combine 1 ½ cups self-rising flour and ¼ cup Slap Ya Mama Cajun Seasoning in a shallow bowl. Stir well to combine.
  • In a separate bowl, combine ½ cup mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons chopped dill pickle, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama Cajun Pepper Sauce, stirring to combine. Cover and set the bowl aside.
  • Working in batches remove the chicken breast from the buttermilk mixture, allowing excess to run off. Coat both sides of chicken in flour mixture, gently shaking to remove excess. Fry chicken breasts for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until chicken is golden brown and fully cooked. Drain cooked chicken breast on a cooling rack that is set over a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle hot chicken with Slap Ya Mama Cajun Seasoning

Notes

Slap Ya Mama Cajun Pepper Sauce 
Slap Ya Mama Cajun Seasoning
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Bacon-wrapped Slap Ya Mama Pepper Jelly Pork Tenderloin

Bacon-wrapped Slap Ya Mama Pepper Jelly Pork Tenderloin

Jul 9, 2020 | Meat & Poultry | 0 comments

 

This tasty recipe was cooked by Brittany Reinsch and places 2nd in our Slap Ya Mama Virtual Cook-off. This Bacon-wrapped Slap Ya Mama Pepper Jelly Pork Tenderloin will have you going back for seconds.
Check out more of Brittany's cooking on Instagram @butteritupbritt!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Cajun
Author Brittany Reinsch

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Begin with pre-baking your bacon at 425 degrees until it is about 1/3 cooked (still a little raw)
  • While your bacon is in the oven, combine pepper jelly(heat for easy mixing), Worcestershire, honey, garlic, and smoked paprika and set to the side.
  • Grab a sheet pan fitted with a wire rack (you don’t want it to soak in fat while cooking). Lay the bacon on the rack so that the pieces slightly overlap
  • Place your pork loin on the bacon (bottom or ugly side up) and season with Slap Ya Mama Original Blend Cajun Seasoning and pepper jelly
  • Wrap the pieces of bacon around the pork and secure with toothpicks 
  • Flip over and top with the remaining pepper jelly and the final sprinkle of Slap Ya Mama Orignal Blend Cajun Seasoning
  • Place the tenderloin in the oven for about 20-30 minutes and allow to rest until portioning

Notes

Pairs well with rice and squash! 
 
 
 
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Slap Ya Mama Bloody Mary Infused Grilled Cheese

Slap Ya Mama Bloody Mary Infused Grilled Cheese

Jul 9, 2020 | Meat & Poultry, Recipes | 0 comments

 

This tasty meal was created by Aaron Friesmeier for our Slap Ya Mama Virtual Cook-off. Over 1,000 people voted, and this cheesy goodness took home 3rd place. Try this dish, you wont regret it! Find Aaron on Instagram @endurancefiend!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Cajun
Keyword Slap Ya Mama Bloody Mary Infused Grilled Cheese
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Servings 2 people
Author Aaron Friesmeier

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a low volume pan mix 1 egg, 2/3 cups Slap Ya Mama Cajun Hot Sauce 1/2 tsp  Slap Ya Mama White Pepper Blend Seasoning, 1/2 tsp Slap Ya Mama HOT Cajun Seasoning, 8 oz Slap Ya Mama Bloody Mary Mix, 1 oz vodka, a triple dash of Worcester sauce & a pickle fork of Horseradish. Whisk everything together until it settles into a bread batter.
  • Pre-heat 2 stovetop pans at medium and prep each pan with a very light coating of butter
  • Pre-cook 4 strips of bacon
  • Very lightly coat the bread in the step 1 bread batter. Similar to cooking French toast sear both sides until done then add 2 slices of Swiss & American cheese, 2 slices of bacon, 2 pickles, 2 Roma tomato slices, a few dashes Of Slap Ya Mama Original Blend Cajun Seasoning. Turn sandwiching over at 1 min per side until cheese is melted and golden brown on both sides of bread.
  • Garnish sandwich with your Bloody Mary toppings of choice. Aaron likes to garnish with a sliced grape tomato, a green olive, a sweet petite pickle, salami, picked okra, Gouda, and a sausage link.

Notes

Pairs well with a fried egg and potato chips! 
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Slap Ya Mama Spuds and Mozzarella Pork Steaks

Slap Ya Mama Spuds and Mozzarella Pork Steaks

Jun 25, 2020 | Recipes | 0 comments

 

This tasty food was submitted in our Slap Ya Mama Virtual Cook-off by A.C. Williams. Give this dish a try and tag us on Instagram @slapyamama!
A.C. Williams's Instagram: @like_the_air_conditioner
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Cajun
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  • Slap Ya Mama Original Cajun Seasoning 
  • 1 tsp Lime Juice
  • 2 inch Knob of Ginger
  • 2 large Cloves of Garlic
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Coconut Milk
  • 1 tsp Chili Oil
  • ½ tsp Dark Brown Sugar
  • ½ tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 4, 8 oz Pork Steaks
  • 4 Russet Potatoes
  • 2 tbsp Sour Cream
  • 4 slices Mozzarella
  • Sliced Green Onions
  • Olive Oil
  • Salt

Instructions

  • Pour coconut milk, lime juice, chili oil, turmeric, and 1 tbsp of Slap Ya Mamma into a large bowl.
  • Grate the garlic and ginger into the marinade above.
  •  Heavily salt pork steaks and add to the marinade. Let rest for at least 1 hour in the fridge.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash, peel, and cut potatoes into 1/4 inch slices. Let potato slices sit in cold water for 20 minutes.
  • Wash, dry, and de-stem kale. Place onto a baking sheet and lightly drizzle olive oil and Slap Ya Mamma over top.
  • Cook kale for 7-9 minutes until crispy. Set aside.
  • Thoroughly dry potato slices and place onto a baking sheet in a single layer. Seasoning with a generous amount of Slap Ya Mamma and 2 tbsp of olive oil.
  • Cook potatoes for 22-25 minutes or until crispy, making sure to shake the pan once or twice to ensure even browning. Set oven to broil after removing.
  • Remove pork steaks from marinade and grill over high heat for 10 minutes per side. Make sure to brush remaining marinade over steaks after flipping.
  •  Add a slice of mozzarella on top of each steak and broil on a baking sheet until melted (about 1 minute and 30 seconds). Let steak rest for at least 5 minutes.
  • Pour half a cup of the remaining marinade into a small saucepan and cook over high heat. Once bubbling, remove from heat and mix in sour cream and green onions. Transfer to a bowl for dipping.
  • Top steaks with a little more Slap Ya Mamma, plate, and ENJOY!
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SHRIMP & CORN SOUP WITH TASSO

SHRIMP & CORN SOUP WITH TASSO

May 28, 2020 | Recipes, Soups & Salads | 0 comments

 

Tasso adds an extra kick to this flavor-packed and perfectly creamy soup.
This recipe and more delicious recipes can be found in our cookbook Growing Up Cajun 
Servings 8 people

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1½ tbsp Slap Ya Mama Original Blend Cajun Seasoning
  • 2 cups chopped tasso or cooked ham
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 medium bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
  • 2 (14-ounce) cans cream-style corn
  • 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (10-ounce) can cream of shrimp soup
  • 1 (10-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • ¾ cup water
  • 1 lb medium fresh shrimp, peeled, deveined, and rinsed
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • Garnish chopped green onion

Instructions

  • In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add tasso, onion, bell pepper, garlic, and 1 tablespoon Slap Ya Mama Original Blend Cajun Seasoning; sautéuntil onion is translucent.
  • Stir in cream cheese, and cook until softened.
  • Add corn, tomatoes, soups, milk, and remaining1⁄2 tablespoon Slap Ya Mama Original Blend Cajun Seasoning; cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Add 3⁄4 cup water; increase heat, and bring to a light boil.
  • Add shrimp, and return to a light boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • With 5 minutes remaining, stir in parsley. Garnish with green onion, if desired.

Notes

Growing Up Cajun 
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Healthy Cajun Food? You’d be Surprised

Healthy Cajun Food? You’d be Surprised

Jan 31, 2019 | Stories & More | 0 comments

It might sound like an oxymoron to say “Healthy Cajun Food.” Here in the south, we get picked on just a little bit about how we eat. Sure, we love hearty meals and huge portions. Here at Slap Ya Mama, we know that sometimes cajun and creole food can also be nourishing even as delicious and rich as it is. Surprisingly, there are many healthy ingredients and spices that are staples for almost all Cajun and Creole dishes!
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Southern Fried Okra

Southern Fried Okra

Aug 16, 2018 | Appetizers, cajun, cajun seasoning, Recipes, seasoning | 2 comments

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!

Slap Ya Mama’s Low Sodium Seasoning Blend

Slap Ya Mama’s Low Sodium Seasoning Blend

Jun 15, 2018 | Stories & More | 1 comment

There’s a reason why Slap Ya Mama’s Low Sodium blend is so popular! 75 million Americans have hypertension or high blood pressure. That’s a whopping 29 percent! Hypertension is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke and only 48 percent of people with those that suffer have it under control. Many health specialists believe that the reason why hypertension is such a problem in the US is based on our diet.
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Cajun Shrimp Casserole

Mar 29, 2018 | Fish & Seafood, Recipes | 2 comments

Cajun Shrimp Casserole

 

Here in Louisiana, we love seafood and one of our favorite seafood staples is shrimp. Just like out of a scene from Forrest Gump, we like our shrimp fried, boiled, barbecued, and any way in between. However, sometimes life gets so busy that cooking an elaborate meal becomes difficult. Casseroles are a great way to make a large amount of food, with minimal cleanup and of course: a delicious taste.

Here at Slap Ya Mama, our seasonings can add the flavor you desire to any dish. This hearty Cajun dinner recipe is filled with shrimp, cheese, rice and its cajun flair with okra, bell peppers and Slap Ya Mama seasoning.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds peeled, large fresh shrimp
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 small red onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen sliced okra
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can cream of shrimp soup
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Slap Ya Mama Original Blend Cajun Seasoning (for those who like it hot, try our HOT Cajun Seasoning)
  • 3 cups cooked long-grain rice
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Garnishes: quartered lemon slices, fresh flat-leaf parsley sprigs

How to Make It

  1. Peel shrimp; devein, if desired.
  2. Melt 1/4 cup butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and next 3 ingredients; sauté 7 minutes or until tender. Add garlic, and sauté 1 minute. Stir in okra, lemon juice, and salt; sauté 5 minutes. Add shrimp, and cook 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Stir in soup and next 4 ingredients until blended. Pour into a lightly greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with Parmesan cheese.
  3. Bake at 350° for 15 to 20 minutes or until casserole is bubbly and cheese is lightly browned. Garnish, if desired.
  4. (10-ounce) package frozen onions and peppers may be substituted for fresh onion and bell peppers.
  5. (10 3/4-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup may be substituted for cream of shrimp soup.

We love to hear feedback on our recipes here at Slap Ya Mama! If you try this delicious casserole and it was a hit with you and your loved ones, let us know in the comments. Happy Cooking!