Blog Archives for tag Cajun

‘Slow Cooker Red Beans & Rice’

On this fine Mardi Gras day, you should embrace the spirit of the festivities and cook a classic Cajun or… Continue reading »

Red Beans & Rice with Garlic Sausage

The sausage you choose to add into a classic dish like red beans and rice can make all the difference…. Continue reading »

Jambalaya with Shrimp, Sausage and Ham

I found some lovely wild pink shrimp from Florida at the market the other day and the first thing that… Continue reading »

Laissez les Bon Temps Roulez!

Mardi Gras is a great holiday for a number of reasons:  the feeling of celebration, the colors, the costumes, the… Continue reading »

Turkey, Andouille & Shrimp Gumbo with Okra

It all starts with a roux.  That illusive thickening agent made from equal parts oil and flour, cooked slowly until… Continue reading »

‘Tarte au la Bouillie’

I have been holding onto this Cajun dessert recipe for quite some time and once I tasted it, I wondered… Continue reading »

Braised Black-Eyed Peas with Pickled Green Tomatoes

A wonderful Farmer’s Market in the Atlanta area if you haven’ t already been, is the Freedom Farmer’s Market at… Continue reading »

Stewed Okra & Tomatoes with Andouille

You really can’t go wrong with a classic Southern dish like this one.  Fresh okra and heirloom tomatoes straight from… Continue reading »

‘Creamy Crawfish Tomato Pasta’

My Mom recently came to visit from my home state of Louisiana, so I decided to make her a Cajun… Continue reading »

Quick & Easy Red Beans & Rice

My version of the Cajun classic, red beans and rice, is perfectly spicy and healthy—and did I mention comes together… Continue reading »