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    Christmas Recipes

    Published: Oct 31, 2023 · Modified: Dec 18, 2023 · By: Sweet Daddy D · with Leave a Comment · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads

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    The holidays are upon us, it's time to find those special Christmas Recipes. 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 or if you've been a good girl or boy, he may have a can or two of Le Bon Papa's Creole Seasoning!

    the spirit of morgan city with santa and alligator reindeers
    Papa Noel on the Spirit of Morgan City being pulled by some of his favorite helpers! (Used by permission of The Daily Review)

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    The photographer for the Morgan City Daily Review was lucky enough to catch Papa Noel and his helpers arriving in South Louisiana. Every child born and raised in South Louisiana already knows the story and now you can also know what happens on the Cajun Night Before Christmas!

    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’!

    Cajun Night Before Christmas written by Trosclair (J. B. Kling, Jr.) 

    And now...on with the show! Here are collections of some of my favorite and most popular recipes which are just right for the Holidays. You'll find what you want here, whether it's for a large family gathering or a small, intimate affair. If you don't see what you are looking for or have a question, drop a Comment or Question below and I will get back to you right away!

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    • Soups and Bisques
    • Gumbos
    • Oysters Dishes
    • Turkey
    • Ham
    • Don't Forget the Cranberries and Appetizers!
    • Dressings/Stuffings
    • Yams
    • Casseroles
    • Popular Sides
    • Spinach Recipes
    • Cajun and Creole Sides
    • Stuffed Recipes
    • Sweets
    • Comments or Questions?

    In South Louisiana, starting the Holiday Meal with gumbo or bisque is common. Here are some suggestions:

    Soups and Bisques

    • Mirliton crab bisque in a bowl with crabmeat and green onion garnish and whole mirlitons
      How to Make Mirliton Crab Bisque
    • crawfish bisque with stuffed heads and rice in a white bowl with french bread and salad
      Cajun Crawfish Bisque
    • oyster soup in a silver bowl with fleur de lis on a red background
      Oyster Soup
    • oyster artichoke bisque with garnish in a white bowl
      Oyster Artichoke Bisque

    Gumbos

    • Turkey Oyster Gumbo with white rice in a blue green bowl.
      Turkey Oyster Gumbo
    • seafood gumbo with rice in a white bowl
      Seafood Gumbo
    • shrimp and okra gumbo in a ladle over a stock pot
      Shrimp and Okra Gumbo
    • chicken and andouille gumbo with rice and garnish in a white bowl
      Chicken and Andouille Gumbo (Gumbo Ya-Ya)

    Check all of Sweet Daddy D's Gumbos, Soups, and Bisques!

    Oysters Dishes

    • oysters mosca in a round white baking dish
      Italian Baked Oysters (Oysters Mosca)
    • oyster soup in a silver bowl with fleur de lis on a red background
      Oyster Soup
    • oyster artichoke bisque with garnish in a white bowl
      Oyster Artichoke Bisque
    • oyster patties on a baking sheet
      Oyster Patties
    • Oyster dressing in a glass baking dish right out of the oven
      Grammie’s Oyster Dressing
    • Oyster Dressing with roasted turkey on a plate.
      New Orleans Oyster Dressing
    • oyster artichoke dressing in a baking dish with a serving spoon and onions, garlic and parsley garnish
      Oyster Artichoke Dressing
    • seafood gumbo with rice in a white bowl
      Seafood Gumbo
    • Turkey Oyster Gumbo with white rice in a blue green bowl.
      Turkey Oyster Gumbo
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    Turkey

    • cajun fried turkey coming out of the oil
      Making Cajun Fried Turkey
    • herb roasted turkey on a cutting board with apple and parsley garnish
      Roast Turkey with Herb Butter
    • smoked turkey on a cutting board
      Smoked Turkey

    Ham

    • smoked ham with pineapple and cheery garnishment
      Double Smoked Ham
    • baked ham on a cutting board with a fork
      Baked Ham

    Don't Forget the Cranberries and Appetizers!

    • cranberry relish in a glass bowl with Christmas decorations
      Cranberry Relish
    • cranberry bbq sauce poured over port tenderloin with a side of green beans on a green dinner plate
      How to Make Cranberry BBQ Sauce
    • cheese ball spread on a cracker
      Cheese Ball
    • tomato bacon jam being spread on a cracker
      Tomato Bacon Jam

    Dressings/Stuffings

    It's all about the Dressing in South Louisiana. Everyone has a Dressing recipe that's been handed down through the generations. If you're not from here, you may call it Stuffing, but believe me...it's all right here!

    • Oyster Dressing with roasted turkey on a plate.
      New Orleans Oyster Dressing
    • oyster artichoke dressing in a baking dish with a serving spoon and onions, garlic and parsley garnish
      Oyster Artichoke Dressing
    • Oyster dressing in a glass baking dish right out of the oven
      Grammie’s Oyster Dressing
    • mirliton shrimp dressing on a blue green plate
      Mirliton and Shrimp Dressing
    • Cajun Eggplant Casserole on a fork over a dish
      Cajun Eggplant Dressing
    • Cornbread Dressing with Sausage in a glass baking dish with a serving spoon.
      Cornbread Dressing with Sausage

    Yams

    • Candied Sweet Potatoes in a white serving dish.
      Stovetop Candied Sweet Potatoes
    • roasted sweet potatoes with cane syrup and pecans
      Creole Sweet Potatoes with Cane Syrup
    • candied yams in a glass baking dish with a serving spoon inserted
      Candied Yams

    Casseroles

    It's hard to beat a good casserole, and they are so easy to make.

    • stuffed artichoke casserole topped with lemon slices in a baking dish
      Stuffed Artichoke Casserole
    • crawfish mac and cheese on a green plate with parsley garnish
      Crawfish Mac and Cheese
    • Eggplant Casserole with Shrimp in a white baking dish.
      Eggplant Casserole with Shrimp
    • spoonful of yellow squash casserole in a white baking dish
      Yellow Squash Casserole
    • mirliton casserole with shrimp in a white casserole dish with serving spoon and a small blue plate of mirliton casserole on the side
      Mirliton Casserole with Shrimp
    • broccoli cheese casserole with a serving spoon in a white baking dish
      Broccoli Cheese Casserole
    • creamed spinach with mushrooms in a white baking dish
      Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Gratin
    • mac and cheese on a plate
      Baked Macaroni and Cheese, Rocky and Carlo’s Style

    Popular Sides

    If you need something simple to bring to the Family gathering, check out these classic recipes.

    • Smothered Turnip Greens on a white plate with garlic bread
      Turnip Greens
    • simmering smothered potatoes in a Dutch oven
      Smothered Potatoes and Sausage
    • green beans smothered with potatoes, ham and bacon in a white bowl
      Smothered Green Beans and Potatoes-Cajun Style
    • Smothered Cabbage with Pork on a serving spoon over a Dutch oven.
      Smothered Cabbage with Pork
    • brussels sprouts with pancetta in a serving bowl
      Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta
    • fried cabbage with bacon and cane syrup in a decorative bowl
      Fried Cabbage with Bacon
    • Roasted Carrots with Cane Syrup and thyme
      Roasted Carrots with Cane Syrup
    • Smothered Black-eyed Peas
      Black-eyed Peas
    • corn maque choux with green onion garnish in a brown bowl
      Cajun Corn Maque Choux

    Search all of Sweet Daddy D's Side Dishes

    Spinach Recipes

    There is something special about Spinach. Elegant and delicious.

    • creamed spinach with mushrooms in a white baking dish
      Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Gratin
    • spinach madeleine in a white casserole dish with a spoon on the side
      Spinach Madeleine
    • creamed spinach with artichoke on a green platter
      Creamed Spinach with Artichoke

    All of these recipes will be better with Le Bon Papa! It's never too late to order a can or two for your favorite foodie...just the right size for that Christmas Stocking!

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    Cajun and Creole Sides

    These dishes are very popular in South Louisiana, especially during the holidays.

    • cajun jambalaya with sausage in a large cast iron pot with a serving ladle
      Classic Cajun Jambalaya
    • Creole Jambalaya on a serving spoon over a Dutch oven
      Creole Jambalaya
    • pastalaya on a blue-green plate
      Pastalaya
    • Dirty Rice with Green Onion Garnish in a white bowl.
      Cajun Dirty Rice
    • white beans and ham in a purple and yellow and white bowl with green onion garnish
      White Beans and Ham
    • corn maque choux with green onion garnish in a brown bowl
      Cajun Corn Maque Choux
    • peas in a roux in a wooden spoon over a Dutch oven
      Peas in a Roux
    • creole green beans on a green-blue plate
      Creole Green Beans
    • smothered okra with tomatoes and ham on a wooden spoon over a Dutch oven
      Smothered Okra and Tomatoes
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    Stuffed Recipes

    Cajun and Creole cooks love to stuff things. Here are some of my favorites.

    • red and green bell pepper half's stuffed with crawfish on a green trimmed platter
      Cajun Stuffed Bell Peppers
    • Roasted eggplant stuffed with shrimp and vegetables on a platter with garnishment
      Shrimp Stuffed Eggplant
    • zucchini stuffed with pork on a baking dish
      Stuffed Zucchini Boats
    • stuffed mirlitons with shrimp on a baking sheet
      Mirlitons Stuffed with Shrimp and Creole Tomatoes
    • Two Stuffed Bell Peppers with Creole Sauce with garnish on a serving platter.
      Stuffed Bell Peppers
    • six stuffed tomatoes in a baking dish
      Stuffed Tomatoes

    Sweets

    Nibble on these traditions after digesting for a while:

    • several pecan tarts on a white holiday dish
      Pecan Tarts (Mini Pecan Pies)
    • bread pudding with cane syrup rum sauce and glazed pecans with a scoop of vanilla ice cream in a bowl with green trim and an ice cream scooper
      New Orleans Bread Pudding with Cane Syrup Rum Sauce
    • Fruitcakes in baking pans.
      Aunt Ellen's Fruitcake
    • Fruitcake Cookies (Christmas Lizzies) on a serving platter.
      How to Make Fruitcake Cookies (Christmas Lizzies)

    If none of these strike your match, take a look around First...You Have a Beer and check out lots of other recipes!

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