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DECEMBER NATIONAL FOOD DAYS

11/29/2019

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December 1
DECEMBER 1
NATIONAL FRIED PIE DAY

DECEMBER 2
National Fritters Day
December 3
DECEMBER 3
National Peppermint Latte Day
December 4
DECEMBER 4
National Cookie Day
December 5
DECEMBER 5
National Comfort Food Day
December 6
DECEMBER 6
National Microwave Oven Day
December 7
DECEMBER 7
National Cotton Candy Day
December 8
DECEMBER 8
National Brownie Day
December 9
DECEMBER 9
National Pastry Day
December 10
DECEMBER 10
National Lager Day

DECEMBER 11
NATIONAL bAGEL DAY 

   DECEMBER 12**
National Cocoa Day

 DECEMBER 13
National Popcorn String Day
December 14
DECEMBER 14
National Biscuits and Gravy Day

DECEMBER 15
National Gingerbread Latte Day
National Lemon Cupcake Day

DECEMBER 16
National Chocolate Covered Anything Day

DECEMBER 17
National Maple Syrup Day

DECEMBER 18
National “I Love Honey” Day

DECEMBER 19
National Hard Candy Day
National Oatmeal Muffin Day

DECEMBER 20
National Sangria Day

DECEMBER 21
National French Fried Shrimp Day

DECEMBER 23
National Bake Day

                    DECEMBER 24 December 24
National Egg Nog Day

DECEMBER 25
National Pumpkin Pie Day
National “Kiss the Cook” Day

DECEMBER 26
National Candy Cane Day

DECEMBER 27
National Fruitcake Day

                    DECEMBER 28 December 28
National Box of Chocolates Day

DECEMBER 30
National Bacon Day
Baking Soda Day

DECEMBER 31
National Champagne Day
National Vinegar Day

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CAJUN MAC & CHEESE

11/29/2019

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2 Tbsp oil
1 onion, finely chopped 
1 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped 
1 lb Andouille sausage, diced
1 lb Medium Cooked Shrimp (Peeled, Deveined, Tail-off)
¼ tsp Ole Cajun seasoning 
3 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp flour
1¾ cup milk
¾ cup evaporated milk 
1 cup Colby and Monterrey Jack shredded cheese 
16 ounces of rigatoni pasta


Cook pasta according to package directions, removing from heat and draining 2 minutes short of the stated time for al dente pasta.

Heat oil over medium heat. Add sausage, shrimp, and Ole Cajun cook until browned. Remove from pan and set aside. Add onion and red bell pepper to the pan and saute for about 5 minutes or until the vegetables begin to soften. Set aside.

In a separate heavy bottomed pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and stir until fully combined.

Whisk in a small amount of milk at a time, letting the roux {fancy word for butter + flour} soak up the milk before adding more. Once combined, bring to a boil and whisk for 2 minutes. Whisk in evaporated milk.

Add cheese, in small batches, into the sauce letting the cheese fully melt before adding more. Stir in sausage and vegetables. Then, add pasta and stir well. Add to baking dish; top with additional cheese. Bake until cheese is melted.  












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SHRIMP DEVILED EGGS

11/29/2019

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12 Large Boiled Eggs 
 
24 Medium Raw Shrimp (Peeled, Deveined, Tail-on)

1/2 Cup Mayonnaise 

3 Tbsp Sweet Pickle Relish

2 Tbsp Butter

Mo' Blackened Seasoning (Season to taste) 

Ole Cajun Seasoning (Season to taste)




Place the shrimp in a skillet with melted butter; cook for 1 minute then sprinkle with Mo' Blackened Seasoning and saute for an additional 2 minutes or until done. Remove from the heat and let cool.

Carefully peel the shells from the eggs. Cut the eggs in half lengthwise; place the yolks in a mixing bowl and reserve the whites.
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Add the mayonnaise, sweet relish and mash the mixture with a fork until smooth.

Fill the whites with equal amounts of the mixture and sprinkle Ole Cajun Seasoning over the tops.  

Add Blackened Shrimp to the tops of the eggs by gently pressing onto  mixture.

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Tortilla Soup

10/31/2019

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2 tablespoons vegetable oil


1 small onion, diced

2 tablespoons minced garlic

6 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth

One 14.5-ounce can of diced tomatoes 

One 14.5-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained

One can of corn, rinsed and drained

2 cups your choice of cooked shredded chicken, ground beef, shredded pork or sauteed mushrooms for meat substitute.

2 limes, juiced, plus wedges for garnish


Mo' Cajun Spice Country Bean seasoning(Season to taste)

1 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Tortilla Chips

1 avocado, pitted, sliced

1 cup shredded Monterrey cheese

1 tsp Sour Cream
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Instructions

In a large saucepan heat the vegetable oil. Add the onions and cook for 2 minutes. Once the onions have softened add the garlic and cook for another minute. Pour the chicken or vegetable broth, tomatoes, corn, and beans into the pot and bring to a boil. Once at a boil lower heat to simmer and add your choice of cooked meat and Mo' Cajun Spice Country Bean Seasoning(Season to Taste). Cook for 20 to 25 minutes. Add lime juice and fresh cilantro to the pot. Ladle soup into 
a serving bowl and top with a lime wedge, tortilla chips, avocado slices, sour cream and cheese.


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NOVEMBER NATIONAL FOOD HOLIDAYS

10/31/2019

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November 1
National Bison Day

November 2
National Deviled Egg Day

November 3
National Sandwich Day

November 4
National Candy Day

November 5
National Doughnut Day
National Chinese Take-out Day


November 6
National Nachos Day

November 7
National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day

November 8
National Cappuccino Day

November 9
National Greek Yogurt Day 

November 10
National Vanilla Cupcake Day

November 11
National Sundae Day

November 13
National Indian Pudding Day

November 14
National Guacamole Day
National Pickle ‘Appreciation’ Day


November 15
National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day

November 16
National Fast Food Day

November 17
Homemade Bread Day

November 18
National Apple Cider Day

November 19
National Macchiato Day

November 20
National Peanut Butter Fudge Day

November 21
National Cranberry Day
 National Gingerbread Cookie Day


November 22
National Cashew Day

November 23
National Espresso Day

November 24
National Sardines Day

November 25
National Parfait Day
National “Eat with a Friend” Day


November 26
National Cake Day

November 28
National French Toast Day

November 29
National Chocolates Day
National Lemon Creme Pie Day
National Rice Cake Day


November 30
National Mousse Day
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Vegan NachO CheEse

10/14/2019

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Ingredients


2  C. Potatoes, diced

​1  C. Carrots, diced 
​1/2 C. water
1/3  C. olive oil
​1/2  C. Rotel Diced Tomatoes 
Mo' Cajun Country Bean Seasoning (Season to Taste)
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Instructions
  1. Boil the potatoes and carrots until soft.
  2. Blend potatoes and carrots together along with the rest of the ingredients on high in blender until the cheese is extremely smooth. Store in refrigerator for up to a week.

*​This cheese will melt just like real cheese! 
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Coconut Pumpkin Pasta

9/19/2019

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This super simple creamy pumpkin sauce is a quick, warm, and comforting weeknight dinner. 

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INGREDIENTS
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 Tbsp butter/vegan butter
  • 2 15 oz. cans 100% pure pumpkin puree 
  • 1 13.5 oz. canned coconut milk
  • 16 oz. fettuccine pasta 
  • Holy Mo'ly and Ole Cajun for seasoning

INSTRUCTIONS
  • Begin boiling a large pot of water for your pasta. Once the water is boiling, add the pasta and boil until al dente (7-10 minutes). Drain in a colander.
  • While waiting for the water to boil, prepare the sauce. Mince two cloves of garlic and add them to a large skillet with one tablespoon of butter. Sauté over medium-low heat for 1-2 minutes, or just until the garlic is soft and fragrant.
  • Add the pumpkin purée and coconut milk to the skillet and stir to combine. Add the Holy Mo'ly and Ole Cajun to taste. Stir in the spices and let the sauce simmer over medium-low heat while the pasta cooks (about 5 minutes), stirring occasionally.
  • Combine the pasta and pumpkin sauce. (Taste and add additional seasoning if needed).

              *Can be served with cooked chicken, shrimp or sprinkled with Parmesan cheese
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OCTOBER NATIONAL FOOD HOLIDAYS

9/19/2019

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October 1
National Pumpkin Spice Day
World Vegetarian Day

October 2
World Farm Animals Day

October 3
National Soft Taco Day

October 4
National Taco Day


October 6
National Noodle Day

October 7
National Frappe Day


October 9
National Pizza and Beer Day
National HOAGIE Day

October 10
National Angel Food Cake Day

October 11
National Sausage Pizza Day

October 12
National Gumbo Day
Pumpkin Pie Day

October 13
National Peanut Festival
National Pumpkin Festival
National M&M Day

October 14
National Dessert Day

October 15
National Mushroom Day
National Red Wine Day

October 16
National Liqueur Day
National World Food Day

October 17
National Pasta Day

October 18
National Chocolate Cupcake Day

October 19
National Seafood Bisque Day

October 21
National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day

October 22
National Nut Day

October 23
National Boston Cream Pie Day

October 24
National Bologna Day

October 25
National Greasy Foods Day

October 26
National Pumpkin Day

October 27
National Potato Day
American Beer Day

October 28
National Chocolate Day

October 29
National Oatmeal Day

October 30
National Candy Corn Day

October 31
National Caramel Apple Day

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VEGAN FRIED FISH

9/13/2019

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Ingredients

1 block tofu (firm or extra firm, pressed)
1/2 cup Mo' Fish Fry
1/2 cup Flour
1 tsp Baking Powder
Nori Seaweed (sheets)
1 Lemon 
Sparkling Water(plain)
Vegetable Oil



  1. Drain and press the tofu with a paper towel. Try to get most of the water out.
  2. Slice the tofu into medium thick slices
  3. Place Nori Seaweed on tofu and squeeze lemon juice on top and allow to sit for 10 minutes (The seaweed gives the tofu a fishy taste and is like the skin on real fish)​.
  4. In a large bowl add the Mo' Fish Fry, flour, baking powder and sparkling water.
  5. Mix together with a fork or hand whisk. Whisk until you have a thick batter (You want the batter to be thick enough to stick to the tofu. If it's too thin add a little more of equal parts of Mo' Fish Fry and flour and whisk again)
  6. Set aside for 5 min.
  7. Heat oil in deep fryer.
  8. Keeping the Nori sheets on top put the tofu in the batter and cover carefully with a spoon.
  9. Using a spatula gently pick up battered tofu and gently drop into the oil and do the same with the rest of the tofu.
  10. Let it fry for 3 minutes then flip over & cook the other side for a minute or two.
  11. Place the fish on paper towel to absorb the excess oil.
  12. Serve immediately with a slice of lemon, fries and tarter sauce.
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"Holy" Vegan Burger

6/25/2019

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Ingredients
  • 2 cups walnut halves
  • 8 ounces portobello mushrooms, gills removed, roughly chopped
  • 3 ounces softened vegan butter
  • 3/4 cups brown rice flour 
  • 1/2 cup uncooked regular rolled oats
  • 2 tablespoons grated red beet 
  • 2 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • Mo' Cajun Spice Holy Mo'ly (season to taste)
  • Hamburger buns
  • Hamburger toppings
STEP 1
Finely grind walnuts. Place ground walnuts, chopped portobello mushrooms, softened butter, rice flour, oats, beets, mayonnaise, soy sauce, and Holy Mo'ly seasoning in a bowl.  Mix thoroughly to combine. 

STEP 2
​Shape mixture into (1/2-inch- thick) patties. Heat a grill pan or griddle on high. Add cooking oil or cooking spray. Cook patties until heated through and lightly charred, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from pan or griddle and place in oven safe pan covered with foil.  Place in oven for 10 minutes to allow oats to soften. Remove and serve on buns with your favorite burger toppings.


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