Cajun
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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...
What's the Difference
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...
Cajun Recipes
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Jep Robertson's Shrimp Po Boy
The classic New Orleans po boy sandwich is simple, yet totally satisfying. Crisp fried shrimp nestle...
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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...
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Chicken and Andouille Gumbo
Smoky sausage and chicken star in this classic.
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Cajun Soufflé
Andouille sausage and creole seasoning spice up this Cajun take on soufflé from Joy the Baker.
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Cajun-Spiced Tempeh Po' Boys (Undressed)
A Brooklynite recipe for vegan po'boys
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Chicken and Andouille Jambalaya
Learn a classic Southern rice dish with chicken, sausage, ham, and spices. Chowhound's jambalaya recipe...
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Wild Rice Jambalaya
This twist on a classic Cajun jambalaya recipe is made with wild rice.
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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...