Milk Punch
Sip on this celebratory cocktail recipe that dates back generations. Known as a favorite in New Orleans, milk punch is a sweet and rich drink perfect for special occasions. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Pressure-Cooker Andouille Lentil Chili
This recipe has been in my family for a number of years, and it's still a hit today. The smoky...
Cheesy Cajun Shrimp and Grits
I was born and raised in the South. A few years ago I moved to Pennsylvania, where good southern comfort...
Shrimp and Cucumber Canapes
These cute stacks really stand out in a holiday appetizer buffet. Tasty, cool and crunchy, they come together in a...
Slow-Cooker Jambalaya Risotto
I love risotto, but I don't always love the time and stirring it takes to get the creamy goodness. I...
Pressure-Cooker Cajun-Style Beans and Sausage
Beans and rice make the perfect meal because they're well-balanced, an excellent source of protein, and easy to prepare. Sausage...
Cajun Grilled Shrimp
The kicked-up marinade on these shrimp makes this a flavor-packed dish. Serve over rice, and make sure to squeeze those...
Spicy Cajun Potato Salad
Here in Louisiana we have a lot of get-togethers, and if you want your dish to be chosen over all...
Hearty Jambalaya
Mel Miller of Perkins, Oklahoma shares this meaty and satisfying jambalaya.
Crab-Stuffed Catfish
"My family was not big on fish...until I made this dish," Joy McConaghy from Moline, Illinois notes. She stuffs catfish...
Reindeer Snack Mix
Rudolph and his pals will be dashing, dancing and prancing to gobble up this savory snack mix. Humans also will...
Baked Creole Shrimp
A friend shared this recipe with me after tinkering with different ways to prepare freshly-caught shrimp. Here in the South,...
New Orleans-Style Chicken
This hearty one-dish meal from Jason Bagley of Kennewick, Washington is loaded with tender chunks of chicken, colorful veggies ,...
Sweetheart Cornbread
This is a delicious recipe I've served many times to my family. I don't always shape the bread into a...
Sweet Corn Beignets with Bacon-Sugar Dust
Opposites attract deliciously in these irresistible beignets—crispy outside and soft and fluffy inside. Salty bacon sugar contrasts nicely with the...
Louisiana-Style Taco Soup
“This is one of my family’s favorite quick and easy soups on a cold winter’s day,” Julie Whitlow attests from...
Hominy Sausage Bake
My cousin Lewis whipped up this spicy corn dish for a family gathering one year. It's nice and hearty, and...
Best Ever Beans and Sausage
When my wife asks what she should make for a gathering, she's always told to bring this—and a couple of...
Cajun Chicken Fettuccine
For this quick-mix casserole, I combine two pasta sauces and add Cajun seasoning for kick. You could even try adding...
Andouille Sausage Hash
I threw this hash together last minute for a church brunch. Folks liked it so much they asked me for...
Hearty Rice Dressing
This satisfying dressing has always been received well at church socials and family reunions. The recipe feeds a crowd—I cut...
Creole Pork Chops
I've had this recipe for over twenty years and love it. Since the children are grown, I now cook just...
Turkey with Cornbread Dressing
Nothing gets family hanging around the kitchen like the aroma of a turkey stuffed with savory dressing roasting in the...
Savory Cornbread Dressing
Nothing gets the family hanging around like the aroma of this savory dressing baking alongside the turkey. Drizzled with hot...
Crawfish Pizzas
These spicy pizzas were winners when I entered them in the International Crawfish Festival in Jackson, Mississippi. —Jackie Powell, Jayess,...
Blackened Cajun Chicken
My son's a great cook who came up with this rub on his own. It's one of our very favorite...
Southern Vegetable Soup
This chunky, Southern vegetable soup is a surefire way to warm up those cold winter nights. —Christy Hinrichs, Parkville, Missouri
Mardi Gras King Cake
This frosted king cake is the highlight of our annual Mardi Gras party. If you want to hide a token...
Ham Pickle Pinwheels
My mom introduced me to this ham pickle pinwheels appetizer a number of years ago, and I've been making them...
Buttery Cajun Popcorn
Cheesy and spicy, this finger-lickin' snack with just a hint of lime is downright addictive! —Beth Stengel, North Hollywood, California
Southern Pot Roast
Cajun seasoning adds kick to this tender Southern Pot Roast that's served with a corn and tomato mixture. It may...
