With the holidays upon us, everyone is looking for Christmas Recipe suggestions. Papa Noel has a unique way of spreading Holiday cheer down on the Bayou....maybe he's bringing you some of Sweet Daddy D's most requested recipes around the holiday season.
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Papa Noel on the Spirit of Morgan City being pulled by some of his favorite helpers! (Used by permission of The Daily Review)
This photographic ran in the Morgan City Daily Review. Their photographer was lucky enough to catch Papa Noel and his helpers arriving in South Louisiana:
Mo’ fas’er an’ fas’er de’ gator dey came
He whistle an’ holler an’ call dem by name:
“Ha, Gaston! Ha, Tiboy! Ha, Pierre an’ Alcee’!
Gee, Ninette! Gee, Suzette! Celeste an’Renee’!
That's an excerpt from Cajun Night Before Christmas written by Trosclair (J. B. Kling, Jr.)
Starters!
In South Louisiana, it's common to start the holiday meal with gumbo or bisque. Here are some suggestions:
Don't forget the bird!
These are two very popular recipes:
Popular Side Dishes
The best part of the holiday meal is the sides...take any of these to the family gathering and you'll be very popular!
Finish with something sweet
Nibble on these traditions after digesting for a while:
If none of these strike your match, take a look around First...You Have a Beer and check lots of other recipes!
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