Cajun

I created this recipe after returning home from my travels and discovering I had little food in the house. I...

As the stew of the South, jambalaya is a definite staple. For ages, home cooks have been making their own...

Secret ingredient alert: A pinch of coffee crystals gives my jambalaya its roasty, toasty flavor. This quick and easy dinner...

This recipe makes a big batch of delicious, meaty gumbo. Stash some away in the freezer for days you don't...

I like making this dish because it allows me to stay on track for my weight loss without giving up...

This is my version of a famous New Orleans salad. Try it as a sandwich topping. Try it on toasted...

Tailgating at Friday night high school games brings our children and friends together to share great food. Gumbo is a...

We have family members who attended college in New Orleans. This shrimp captures their favorite flavors from the Big Easy,...

I like food that has a little zip to it, and this Creole chicken recipe hits the spot every time....

Some years ago, when I was a cook on a large cattle ranch, I thought back to the hush puppies...

Crabmeat is a favorite in this part of the country. It gives twice-baked potatoes great flavor, and the onions add...

A close friend passed on this recipe. It's been in her family for years, and now it's a favorite in...

Our state trails only Vermont in the production of maple syrup in the U.S. I have many childhood memories of...

While living in Canada, I sampled this colorful dish at a neighbor's. The following Christmas, I served it instead of...

You can't get more southern than this succotash recipe. It comes from my mother, who was a fantastic cook. This...

When my husband and I were newlyweds and far from family, we invited friends over for a traditional Thanksgiving feast....

Although this pie is named for New Orleans, our town is the world's "pecan capital", so it fits us, too!...

Cajun flavor dominates this wonderful soup. Living in Louisiana make cooking with Cajun spice second nature. It is the best!—Debra...

I threw this hash together last minute for a church brunch. Folks liked it so much they asked me for...

We enjoy andouille sausage with pasta; now change up the usual Scampi by turning andouille into a butter sauce. —Judy...

This recipe is requested often by friends and family for gatherings. I don't mind since it's so easy to make....

Gumbo goes back to 1700s Louisiana; today's version is just as hearty using andouille sausage. Serve with cornbread or crusty...

I came up with these everything-in-one seafood packets for a family reunion, since the recipe can be increased to feed...

If you have picky eaters who worry about texture, roasted okra is marvelous. It's OK to crowd the pan. Okra...

We think the champagne dressing in this recipe is yummy on almost anything, but it’s excellent with this lovely fish....

When I was a little girl, my grandmother took me aside one day and taught me how to make her...

Put your garden-fresh summertime veggies to good use in a colorful side dish that gets a little heat from Cajun...

There’s plenty of sauce with these shrimp—I always have some bread on the side to soak it up. Make the...

This special stuffing recipe has been a Thanksgiving tradition with our family for many years. It reminds us of home,...