Sunday Gumbo
"With sausage, chicken and shrimp plus rice, a medley of vegetables and the
'heat' of cayenne, this warming soup...
Baked Bean Cornbread
Our daughter Kaitlin created this moist bread. She loves to fix it for our family along with hot dogs and...
Speedy Seafood Gumbo
I needed a quick meal one blustery night when my husband was coming home late with the kids. So I...
Jambalaya Rice Salad
My cold rice salad has a little hint of spice for a classic jambalaya-style kick. Shrimp, tomatoes, ham and peppers...
Cajun Chicken Linguine
Our pasta began as a special, but due to its overwhelming popularity, we made it a permanent part of our...
Sweet Potato Wedges with Chili Mayo
Cajun spices bring the zing to roasted sweet potatoes—a side dish my family eats frequently. We dunk them in chili-spiced...
Quick Shrimp Gumbo
This hearty dish is one of our favorites. I've made it with all shrimp or with all turkey sausage, and...
Crab Bisque
I've enjoyed cooking and baking ever since my 4-H days in rural Iowa. The zesty seasonings in this bisque nicely...
Pressure-Cooker Buffalo Shrimp Mac & Cheese
For a rich, creamy and slightly spicy shrimp and pasta recipe, you can't beat this crowd-pleasing dish. It's a nice...
Maryland Crab Cakes
"We have wonderful seafood here on the East Coast," relates Mrs. Eric Brown of Edison, New Jersey. "When my daughter...
Cajun Popcorn
"Authentic Cajun popcorn is actually deep-fried crawfish tails seasoned with peppery spices," explains Bogalusa, Louisiana field editor Ruby Williams. "But...
Pork Chops Creole
A sure way to perk up pork chops is with this herbed creole sauce. You can adjust the range of...
Sausage & Chicken Gumbo
This recipe for classic southern comfort food was the first thing I ever cooked for my girlfriend. It was simple...
Cajun Beef & Rice
Cajun rice from a restaurant or box can have a lot of sodium and fat. Here’s a hearty, healthy way...
Authentic Cajun Gumbo
I learned to cook in Louisiana and I love to cook Cajun food. This cajun gumbo recipe is one of...
New Orleans-Style Chicken
This hearty one-dish meal from Jason Bagley of Kennewick, Washington is loaded with tender chunks of chicken, colorful veggies ,...
Smoked Sausage Jambalaya
So easy and delicious! You can't go wrong with this New Orleans favorite.
Crab-Stuffed Catfish
"My family was not big on fish...until I made this dish," Joy McConaghy from Moline, Illinois notes. She stuffs catfish...
Andouille Sausage Hash
I threw this hash together last minute for a church brunch. Folks liked it so much they asked me for...
Cajun Chicken Fettuccine
For this quick-mix casserole, I combine two pasta sauces and add Cajun seasoning for kick. You could even try adding...
Quick Bananas Foster
Guests are always impressed when I ignite the rum in this delicious bananas Foster dessert. Use perfectly ripe bananas for...
Classic Crab Cakes
Our region is known for good seafood, and crab cakes are a traditional favorite. I learned to make them from...
Hot ‘n’ Spicy Flank Steak
With its flavorful marinade, Julee Wallberg’s flank steak makes a succulent meal. “I received this recipe from a friend, and...
Springtime Beignets & Berries
I've always loved beignets, but never thought I could make them myself. Turns out they're easy! Sometimes I'll even make...
Jambalaya Casserole
Whenever family and friends get together, this is the dish I am asked to prepare. It's delicious, economical and easy...
Grandma Edna’s Cajun Pork
My grandma used to make this for our family on special occasions. We love to carry on the delicious tradition....
Southern Fried Okra
Golden brown with a little fresh green showing through, these okra nuggets are crunchy and addictive! My sons like to...
Creole Black Beans ‘n’ Sausage
Cheryl Landers can easily add a Louisiana entree to her LaTour, Missouri table any day of the week. “I brown...
Caribbean Rice ‘n’ Shrimp
This tasty meal-in-one is flavorful and hearty. The shrimp, asparagus and tomato combine to create a colorful and lightly spicy...