Bayou Woman
11-21-2008, 07:36 AM
It's that time again, and inquiring meal planner minds would like to know what your family traditions are for thanksgiving. Let's talk about whether we do a traditional New England meal or Cajun Cuisine or just some Down the Bayou Family Favorites!
I'll get the ball rolling with ours. Having been reared in North Louisiana, we typically had the turkey, cornbread dressing, dinner rolls, cranberry sauce, and sweet potato casserole meal. Once I moved to South Louisiana and married a Houma Indian, that changed. Well, it not so much changed, as I had to prepare two meals---one traditional and one bayou style.
My husband won't eat turkey. He says that's the ugliest bird he's ever seen and since they don't have any down this bayou, his ancestors would not have put one on their Thanksgiving table. Instead, the Houma Indians used what was in abundance. At this time of year, that's oysters!
In addition to traditional fare, I also fry freshly-shucked oysters and serve them with home-cooked white beans and rice!
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i207/wwbilliot/shrimpoysters002.jpg
And let's not forget everyone's favorite replacement for pumpkin pie . . .
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i207/wwbilliot/piescrop.jpg
Sweet Potato Pie, made from the Houma Indian secret recipe!
Now, it's your turn to share!
I'll get the ball rolling with ours. Having been reared in North Louisiana, we typically had the turkey, cornbread dressing, dinner rolls, cranberry sauce, and sweet potato casserole meal. Once I moved to South Louisiana and married a Houma Indian, that changed. Well, it not so much changed, as I had to prepare two meals---one traditional and one bayou style.
My husband won't eat turkey. He says that's the ugliest bird he's ever seen and since they don't have any down this bayou, his ancestors would not have put one on their Thanksgiving table. Instead, the Houma Indians used what was in abundance. At this time of year, that's oysters!
In addition to traditional fare, I also fry freshly-shucked oysters and serve them with home-cooked white beans and rice!
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i207/wwbilliot/shrimpoysters002.jpg
And let's not forget everyone's favorite replacement for pumpkin pie . . .
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i207/wwbilliot/piescrop.jpg
Sweet Potato Pie, made from the Houma Indian secret recipe!
Now, it's your turn to share!