If you are looking for a quick and easy dinner idea that tastes absolutely fantastic, then you are going to love this Cajun Butter Chicken Breast recipe. This recipe was developed out of pure necessity. You see, I was vacationing in Louisiana and fell in love with Cajun seasoning. Of course we had our share …
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It’s Carnival Season and that means it is time to share one of our favorite New Orleans inspired recipes, Cajun Gumbo! Any day of the year you can find Gumbo, Jambalaya, Étouffée, Catfish, Red Beans and Rice, and Shrimp Creole in southern Louisiana. However, most of us also eat, or make some type of Cajun …
This year we are taking a new spin on our New Year good luck meal and making Black Eyed Peas Jambalaya. My family grew up in the Midwest and we never had black eyed peas growing up. In fact, where we are from we would eat pork and sauerkraut on the first day of the …
You can’t think of New Orleans and not think of Gumbo. It may not be the first thing that comes to your mind, but when you talk about New Orleans food, I am sure it is at the top of the list. One of the reasons that Classic Gumbo is so popular is that it …
I had never heard of Pralines until I was helping my son with an American history project. He was doing a project on New Orleans and had to bring in food sample that was local to the area. This dish would be shared with the class. I was excited when he gave me the news. …
After I received my first Instant Pot, it took me a few months before I decided to transition one of my favorite recipes into Instant Pot Creole Jambalaya. For those of you that have an Instant Pot, you know what I mean. You have a favorite stove top or slow cooker recipe that your entire …
The very first thing that I ordered when I first visited New Orleans many years ago was a Shrimp Po’ Boy sandwich. Now, I know that there are plenty of food choices in Louisiana, and you might be surprised that I chose a sandwich as my first meal. However, I had just arrived in town …
There is nothing more authentic about New Orleans than Cajun Crawfish Etouffee. Crawfish are a staple in New Orleans cuisine and the history of Cajun Crawfish Etouffee is quite interesting. This dish originated in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. This part of the state is what the locals refer to as Cajun country. This area was known …
This Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice recipe will bring you all of the memories of the classic New Orleans meal, in a fraction of the time. When you ask someone what are some of the best New Orleans meals, you can be sure that red beans and rice will be on top of the …
Crusty French bread is the perfect compliment to any meal. Serve it at breakfast with jam or as the toast for your classic bacon and egg meal. How about dipping it in your soup at lunch or mopping up the salad dressing after your salad is all gone? It can even be used as an …