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 …
New Orleans
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 …
Now that Mardi Gras season is here it is time to share our favorite Crock Pot Jambalaya recipe. Although we make Jambalaya for dinner several times throughout the year, we always make it as part or Fat Tuesday celebration. There is nothing like enjoying the vibrant flavors of classic New Orleans inspired meals, especially in …
One of the best things about Carnival season is being able to enjoy a piece, or two, of King Cake! Yes, we know that Beignets are popular in New Orleans, but there is something about eating a dessert that can only be served for a few weeks during the year. This sweet roll dessert is …
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 …
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 …