Cajun

You can enjoy the zesty flavors of Cajun recipes at home. Browse our Cajun cuisine for potluck ideas for a crowd and classic and healthy Cajun dishes.

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    Quick Buttermilk Cornbread

    20 reviews

    The tattered recipe card for this buttermilk cornbread proves it's been a family favorite for years. It's my daughter's top...


    Chicken and Okra Gumbo

    14 reviews

    We used to live in New Orleans, but our taste buds don't know we moved yet. I still make many...


    Fried Dill Pickles

    You may be surprised when you see how easy it is to make a batch of these fried pickles. They'll...


    Bulgur Jambalaya

    1 review

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


    Creole Scallop Cakes

    Experimenting in the kitchen is a passion of mine...a passion I hope to pass along to my daughter. One day...


    Quick Red Beans and Rice

    Even my kids like this hearty, stick-to-the-ribs dish. I like to add cubed leftover ham to make it a main...


    Faux Profiteroles with Warm Caramel Sauce

    Croissants are a super quick stand-in for cream puffs in this luscious treat. The from-scratch caramel sauce couldn’t be easier...


    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. The...

    Chili Spiced Pecans

    A simple spice blend puts the spotlight on crunchy pecans. Make sure you have plenty on hand because they disappear...


    Chicken Creole for Two

    I ladle this vegetable-packed chicken dish over jasmine rice. It’s a long-grain rice that’s not as sticky as most, but...


    Chicken Cornbread Dressing

    Even though Mom passed away years ago, her wonderful cornbread dressing lives on each year at Christmas dinner. It just...


    Zesty Garbanzo Sausage Soup

    Even the busiest home cooks will have time to prepare this Cajun-inspired soup. If your family prefers spicier flavors, use...


    Cajun Shrimp Lasagna Roll-Ups

    12 reviews

    If you enjoy Creole and Cajun dishes, you'll love this one. The seasoning and andouille sausage give it a nice...


    Shrimp and Sausage Pasta

    5 reviews

    A creamy white sauce pairs well with the meat and slightly spicy seasonings of this pleasing shrimp and sausage pasta...


    New Orleans Bread Pudding

    7 reviews

    For an extra-special treat, try this sweet and buttery New Orleans bread pudding. The cowboys we serve it to say...


    Best Hush Puppies

    4 reviews

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


    Louisiana Gumbo

    14 reviews

    Gumbo is a stew-like dish made with meat or seafood, tomatoes, sweet bell peppers and okra. You can serve it...

    Mini Muffuletta

    8 reviews

    People love these hearty little sandwich wedges. The recipe is great for a party and can be made the day...


    Rhubarb Cornbread Stuffing

    This distinctive stuffing is awesome alongside ham, chicken or turkey. I've been a rhubarb fan since I was a girl,...


    Wild Rice Jambalaya

    If you're looking for a way to add zip to dinner, I'd recommend this full-flavored jambalaya. Brimming with rice, sausage...


    Triple-Sausage Breakfast Bake

    This over-the-top breakfast has great flavors—smoky, sweet and spicy. It's a really meaty meal. —Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey


    Black-Eyed Pea Casserole

    16 reviews

    This group-size dish is quick, simple and tasty. People always ask for "just a little more". I guess you could...


    Andouille Sausage Soup

    7 reviews

    I make a soup every football Sunday. I came up with this recipe because I wanted to use lots of...

    Creole Rice

    2 reviews

    I've found a fast and fantastic way to turn leftover rice into a spectacular side dish. I spice it up...


    Cajun Boil on the Grill

    10 reviews

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


    Heavenly Crab Cakes

    6 reviews

    When I switched to a low-fat diet, I thought I'd never be able to eat crab cakes again. But then...


    Cajun Baked Catfish

    16 reviews

    This well-seasoned fish nets me compliments from family and friends whenever I serves it. The fish is moist and flakey,...


    Cajun Butter

    2 reviews

    Melt this zippy butter from our Test Kitchen over grilled corn on the cob and you'll be grinning from ear...


    Blackened Halibut

    8 reviews

    Try serving this spicy halibut recipe with garlic mashed potatoes, hot, crusty bread and a crisp salad to lure in...