When you are looking for a delicious dinner recipe, but are short on time or don’t want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen making dinner, make this Cajun Shrimp and Rice Skillet recipe. The whole meal is cooked entirely in one skillet and is ready to eat in only 30 minutes! It …
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There is no better way to celebrate the end of the Mardi Gras carnival season than with delicious Fat Tuesday recipes. Shrove Tuesday, also know as Fat Tuesday, is the last day before the Lenten season begins. And for many people it is the last day before they begin fasting on Ash Wednesday. Therefore, this …
Red beans and rice is a classic recipe that is hugely popular in not only New Orleans, but all of Louisiana. This meal is a southern tradition that has been passed down for generations in just about every household. This dish is traditionally made on Mondays, using up the leftovers from Sunday meals. The combination …
Instant Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta is a great recipe to serve on Fat Tuesday! Not only do you get all the Cajun flavors that are commonly found in New Orleans, but you get to splurge one last time by eating pasta on Fat Tuesday. As much as I love Instant Pot Gumbo and Jambalaya, I …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Instant Pot Cajun Chicken Recipe Instant Pot Cajun Chicken is one of the BEST, most flavorful recipes that you will ever make in the Instant Pot. The chicken is cooked with a variety of seasonings that gives it that authentic Cajun flavor. You can adjust the heat level based on your preference by adding more …