Growing Up Cajun

Recipes and Stories from the Slap Ya Mama Family

Take your meals to the next level with this flavor-packed cookbook from the Slap Ya Mama family themselves. Growing Up Cajun invites you to explore Cajun traditions, the history behind the Slap Ya Mama name, Cajun lore, and some of the most prized recipes in Louisiana—all flavored with Walker family stories.

You’ll find everything in this cookbook for an authentic Cajun feast, like Mama Jen’s Cajun Cornbread and Cajun Mardi Gras staples, such as Chicken & Sausage Gumbo. From squirrel season to crawfish season, you’ll be inspired by the true flavors of Louisiana.

Whether it’s a holiday, a family gathering, or just a Saturday spent with friends eating crawfish, these dishes are made for joyful occasions spent with music, laughter, and everyone pitching in to create a delicious meal.

Trust us, this collection of favorites is sure to leave you feeling a little Cajun yourself. 

PLUS: YOU GET ONE 8oz CANISTER OF OUR ORIGINAL BLEND CAJUN SEASONING.

87 Recipes With Full Color Pictures

Stories Include

• The Cajun Way Of Life
• The Cajun Country's Humble Beginnings
• The History of Ville Platte, LA
• The Walker Family
• How Slap Ya Mama Came To Be
• The Real Cajun Mardi Gras
• Smoked Specialty Meats, The Cajun Way
• Ville Platte's Squirrel Season
• The Cajun Crawfish Season