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All About Cajun and Creole Cuisine
Some of the most delicious food in the world is found right here in Louisiana. Here’s why: “You gotta eat!”, is a popular saying in these parts. Mealtime is a huge part of Louisiana culture and I still remember growing up with every visit to every home including a meal. I still fondly look back…
Read MoreCajun Sweet n Spicy Coleslaw Recipe – No Raisins Please!
For me, coleslaw can either be too creamy, too watery, too bland or too dry and there are VERY FEW restaurants that offer good coleslaw with lots of flavor. Heck! Any time I order a plate lunch and see coleslaw in it, I just scrape it off my plate. I remember as a small child, mom…
Read MoreCajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo Recipe
There are different variations of Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo. This version is authentic and created by my Grandmother “Cottin” who handed her recipe down to my Mom. Remember that not all gumbo’ are alike; and most of all, Cajun gumbos are different than Creole gumbo. You can learn more about the differences of a…
Read MoreCajun Shrimp and Okra Gumbo Recipe
There are basically two variations of Cajun Shrimp and Okra gumbo; the Cajun Shrimp and Okra kind and the creole Shrimp and Okra kind. There is a big difference between how each gumbo looks and also how they taste. So if you’ve been to New Orleans and said you ate gumbo, you didn’t eat a good…
Read MoreCajun Shrimp Gumbo Recipe
Please note that this is a Cajun shrimp gumbo recipe and not a Creole shrimp gumbo recipe. There seems to be misconceptions between the two types of gumbos. Cajuns never use tomatoes in their gumbo. Now just like Creole gumbos, Cajuns do however make shrimp okra gumbo; but it is very different and in my…
Read MoreBoiled Crawfish Recipe
Recipe for Boiling Crawfish There are many recipes for boiling crawfish; however this recipe has been tried and tested and it works every single time! It’s how my Dad boiled his crawfish and I trust Daddy! Boiling crawfish is a tradition, and when done right, its an event. Begin by getting your back yard or patio ready.…
Read MoreCajun Corn & Shrimp Bisque Recipe
This creamy, Cajun corn & shrimp bisque has been in my family for years. It’s comfort food during the winter, a ‘stick to your bones’ kinda food when you just want a little something to curb your appetite AND it’s included as one of the succulent appetizers in the Romantic Cajun Dinner in the Wine…
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