Cajun Seasoning

Sometimes a weeknight calls for a warm, hearty chicken recipe – and this Cajun Chicken Cassoulet is up for the challenge. A beautiful blend of Cajun flavors, juicy chicken thighs, and colorful vegetables, this cassoulet is a reader favorite.

Classic Cajun flavors--the smoky, spicy seasoning; sweet shrimp; and onion, green bell pepper, and celery trinity--give this pasta toss a New Orleans vibe.

Avocados are packed with antioxidants, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals. But have you ever noticed those weird strings?! Sometimes the flesh is a darker brown color, making them easier to see.

Crab cakes are so often disappointing -- mushy or gummy, full of starchy filler. But these easy cakes are full of beautiful lump crabmeat, and a light panko coating ensures they fry up crispy and golden brown. Bright, lemony aioli makes a piquant counterpart to the sweet, sweet crab.

Now you can have your brunch cocktail and eat it, too, with Justin Warner's Mojito Pancakes.

Here's the ultimate, savory weeknight meal for your family. Extra-lean ground beef (which sometimes cooks up dry) works well here because it's combined with marinara to keep it moist.