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How To
These Smoky, Sweet & Spicy Oven Ribs Prove You Don't Even Need a Grill
No grill? No problem. Make these smoky, sweet, and spicy Cajun ribs in the oven, and accompany them...
What's the Difference
What Is the Difference Between Mardi Gras and Carnival?
There's one obvious answer to the question, What is the difference between Mardi Gras and Carnival...
Recipe Round-Ups
17 Mardi Gras Recipes for Fat Tuesday
These Mardi Gras recipes are just the thing to celebrate Fat Tuesday in style. Historically, Mardi...
What's the Difference
What Is the Difference Between Gumbo and Jambalaya?
When it comes to gumbo vs jambalaya, they’re both flavorful and hearty dishes associated with New...
How To
How to Make a Roux (And How Not to Ruin It)
Roux—a simple mixture of equal parts fat and flour—is the base of so many beloved dishes, from comfort...
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What Is the Difference Between Jambalaya and Etouffee?
I don’t know about you, but when I travel to New Orleans to eat and drink, I usually don’t ask questions...
History of
The History of Jambalaya, a True Melting Pot of Flavors
Once again, Mardi Gras is right around the corner, and, as with most other things, my first thoughts...
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What Is the Difference Between Creole and Cajun Food?
Mardi Gras is swiftly approaching, and with that celebratory holiday comes the consumption of all...
History of
New Orleans' Food Scene Is Rich with Surprising History
Two years ago, New Orleans turned 300, and the storied city that didn’t take Hurricane Katrina sitting...
Videos on Cajun
Cajun Recipes
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Wild Rice Jambalaya
This twist on a classic Cajun jambalaya recipe is made with wild rice.
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Fire-Charred Green Beans with Cajun Dipping Sauce
Throw these together for an impressive campfire snack.
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Shrimp and Okra Gumbo with Tasso
A seafood and ham gumbo that’s thickened with okra.
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Slow Cooker Shrimp Gumbo
An easy recipe for slow cooker shrimp gumbo. You will need fresh shrimp, andouille sausage, canned...
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Grilled Blackened Catfish with Creole Mustard Butter
An easy and fast blackened catfish recipe that's brushed with butter, coated with a spicy cayenne...
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Spicy, Sweet, and Smoky Oven Ribs with Double-Dill Pickles
These easy, smoky, sweet, and spicy oven ribs from chef Isaac Toups are braised with beer, honey...
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Maque Choux
This maque choux recipe is a classic Cajun version of succotash, brimming with fresh summer corn and...
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Boudin Balls
Chef Donald Link’s version of the “king of Cajun food,” made with pork liver, rice, and fresh ground...