All About Cajun and Creole Cuisine

All about Cajun and Creole food

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…

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Cajun Sweet n Spicy Coleslaw Recipe – No Raisins Please!

Coleslaw is a delicious classic served at the Louisiana Cajun Mansion

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…

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Cajun 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…

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Cajun Shrimp and Okra Gumbo Recipe

Okra is mostly used in Cajun cooking and can be served at Louisiana Cajun Mansion

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…

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Cajun Shrimp Gumbo Recipe

Shrimp gumbo can be served at Louisiana Cajun Mansion

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…

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Boiled 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.…

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Cajun Corn & Shrimp Bisque Recipe

Corn and Shrimp Bisque

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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