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Articles on Cajun

Recipe Round-Ups

Make Cajun Seasoning the Star of Your Mardi Gras Dinner

Call it Creole or Cajun, the sort of spicy seasoning blend typical of so many New Orleans dishes is...

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What Is the Difference Between Gumbo and Jambalaya?

They’re both flavorful and hearty dishes associated with New Orleans, but what is the difference between...

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Oh, the Many Ways We Love Étouffée

Literally translated, étouffée means to smother or suffocate. That might sound scary in a murder-by...

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17 Mardi Gras Recipes for Fat Tuesday

These Mardi Gras recipes are just the thing to celebrate Fat Tuesday in style. Historically, Mardi...

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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...

History of

New Orleans' Food Scene Is Rich with Surprising History

New Orleans turned 300 last year, and the storied city that didn’t take Hurricane Katrina sitting...

How To

How to Make a Roux

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...

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...

Videos on Cajun

How to Make Cajun Shrimp Linguine

Presented by Cooking Light

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.