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Blueberry Basil Pastry

February 17, 2025 by George Graham 11 Comments

Blueberry Basil Pastry

Fresh blueberries rock my world. And when jammin’ with sweet basil and stuffed inside a crispy pastry, I just can’t get enough. I can assure you this Blueberry Basil Pastry will rock your world, too. You might call these turnovers, tarts, or even a hot pocket, but by any name, they are the perfect breakfast… 

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Sweets Tagged With: blueberry pastry recipe, blueberry turnover recipe, turnover recipe

Strawberry Muffins

May 6, 2024 by George Graham 1 Comment

Strawberry Muffins

Scratch-baking a batch of strawberry muffins sounds like a lot of work for a fruit that is so easily consumed simply piled high atop a scoop of ice cream or morning bowl of cereal, but there is a reason.  When baked, Louisiana strawberries take on a deeper and richer taste–a syrupy sweet depth of flavor. … 

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Filed Under: Bread, Fruit, Sweets Tagged With: cajun cooking, cajun recipe, Louisiana strawberry, strawberry muffin recipe, strawberry recipe

Sweet and Simple: Gateau Sirop

January 29, 2024 by George Graham 5 Comments

Sweet and Simple: Gateau Sirop

Nothing could be more pure and simple than a slice of Gateau Sirop—a Cajun syrup cake. This spiced, dark cake oozing with sugarcane is a rich pastry that home cooks nonchalantly describe as an “everyday” cake. This classic dessert is built on sugarcane, one of the essential ingredients of Acadiana, and Steen’s brand cane syrup… 

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Filed Under: Sweets Tagged With: cajun cooking, Cajun Creole cooking, Cajun desserts, Cajun recipes, gateau sirop recipe, steen's molasses, steen's syrup

Les Oreilles De Cochon – Pig’s Ear Pastry

October 16, 2023 by George Graham 13 Comments

Les Oreilles De Cochon – Pig’s Ear Pastry

I love hometown cookbooks. You know the kind I’m talking about. Not the glossy, full color, celebrity chef-endorsed titles that scream from the shelf of the big box bookstores. No, these are the quiet, little regional books–usually comb-bound with no photographs–tucked neatly in rows far from the main displays. These are the cookbooks that define… 

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Filed Under: Sweets Tagged With: cajun cooking, Cajun dessert, Cajun food, cajun recipe, Cajun recipes, French pastry, Talk About Good cookbook

Rum-Soaked Coconut Bread Pudding

August 7, 2023 by George Graham 4 Comments

Rum-Soaked Coconut Bread Pudding

Recipe inspiration can come from just about anywhere at any time.  A long, lazy Saturday with family and friends by the pool sipping frozen pina coladas and chowing on cheeseburgers doesn’t always spark an idea.  But, a stack of leftover hamburger buns, an unopened can of pina colada mix and a half spent bottle of… 

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Filed Under: Sweets Tagged With: bread pudding recipe, cajun cooking, Cajun dessert recipe, cajun recipe, coconut recipe, Louisiana dish

Watermelon Bread

July 17, 2023 by George Graham 17 Comments

Watermelon Bread

Watermelon stands lining the side of the rural parish roads are an especially Southern thing.  Truckloads begin arriving as the temperature soars, and there is no better way to cool down than a slice of ice-cold watermelon on the back porch steps.  Or maybe there is: Watermelon Bread – hot out of the oven. I’ve… 

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Filed Under: Bread, Fruit, Sweets Tagged With: Acadiana Table, bread recipe, cajun cooking, Cajun food, cajun recipe, creole recipe, fruit recipe, George Graham, healthy bread, pastry, watermelon

Strawberry Shortcake Jars

July 3, 2023 by George Graham 5 Comments

Strawberry Shortcake Jars

In the South, strawberry shortcake and the 4th of July just go hand-in-hand. There’s no better way to top off a backyard holiday barbecue than with fresh seasonal fruit topped with whipped cream. These Strawberry Shortcake Jars are the simplest recipe that delivers crowd-pleasing results every time. So, how can we improve upon perfection? I grew… 

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Filed Under: Sweets Tagged With: 4th of July recipes, cajun cooking, Cajun food, cajun recipe, Fourth of July recipes, July 4th recipes, Mason jar dessert recipes, strawberry dessert recipe, strawberry shortcake recipe, summer dessert recipes

Apple Gateau with Calvados Crème Sauce

April 24, 2023 by George Graham 13 Comments

Apple Gateau with Calvados Crème Sauce

My Apple Gateau with Calvados Crème Sauce balances tart fruit with sweet creaminess against the delicate crumb of a perfectly baked cake.  The French liqueur adds elegance that makes this a special occasion for any dinner. Plus, it’s simple to make. If you were to ask me why I love this Apple Gateau with Calvados… 

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Filed Under: Fruit, Sweets Tagged With: Acadiana, apple dessert, apple pie, apple pie recipe, cajun cooking, Cajun desserts, calvados, Louisiana recipes

Bourbon Pecan Pie

November 21, 2022 by George Graham 18 Comments

Bourbon Pecan Pie

With its deep dark syrup set in a custard base, the smoky bourbon and molasses bring flavor to the scent of toasted pecans in this iconic Bourbon Pecan Pie. I was recently asked what the most popular sweet dessert in Louisiana is, and as usual, I began to complicate the answer with questions of my… 

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Lemon Meringue Pie

June 20, 2022 by George Graham 2 Comments

Lemon Meringue Pie

With a tart lemon custard, a slice of my Lemon Meringue Pie will make your mouth pucker and smile. It is a classic Southern dessert that is as easy to make as delicious. But first, a slice of history. This Deep South dish was invented in England by George Fox, founder of the Quakers during… 

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About George Graham

I’ve lived in South Louisiana for all my life. My passion is the rich culinary heritage of Cajun and Creole cooking, and in the pages of Acadiana Table, my mission is to preserve and promote our culture by bringing you the stories and recipes that make it so unique. Read More…

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