Side Dishes & Vegetables Recipes

In the heart of South Louisiana, a bowl of piping hot gumbo is incomplete without a scoop of cool, tangy potato salad served right on top or on the side. This Cajun-style version s...

This quintessential Cajun side dish gets its 'dirty' name from the finely minced chicken livers and ground meat that speckle the rice with deep, savory flavor. Rooted in the rural ...

This recipe takes the humble sweet potato and transforms it into a decadent Cajun masterpiece, blending the natural sweetness of the yam with the smoky, spicy soul of Louisiana. Fe...

This soulful side dish takes the deep, savory essence of traditional Cajun Dirty Rice and reimagines it with sweet, charred kernels of corn. Featuring the 'Holy Trinity' of aromati...

In the heart of Acadiana, pickling is a preserved art form that transforms garden harvests into vibrant, zesty treasures. These Cajun-style pickled beets balance the natural earthi...

This isn't your average mac and cheese; it’s a soulful, deeply seasoned masterpiece born from the vibrant kitchens of New Orleans. Infused with the 'Holy Trinity' of aromatics and ...

Deep in the heart of Louisiana, side dishes are never an afterthought, and these candied carrots are a testament to that soulful culinary tradition. This recipe elevates the humble...

A soul-warming staple of Acadiana, these smothered turnips transform the humble, peppery root vegetable into a silky, savory-sweet masterpiece. Slow-simmered in a rich 'étouffée' s...

Deeply rooted in the rural kitchens of Acadiana, these smothered green beans are the ultimate Cajun comfort food. Unlike crisp-tender versions, these beans are slow-braised until t...

Deep in the heart of Acadiana, mustard greens are more than a side dish; they are a soulful celebration of the harvest. This recipe features the peppery bite of fresh mustard green...

A quintessential staple of the Gulf Coast, this fried okra captures the soul of Cajun country with its golden, shatteringly crisp exterior and tender, savory interior. Unlike the s...

Rooted in the Gullah-Geechee traditions of the Lowcountry and refined with Cajun flair, Hoppin' John is a soul-warming dish of smoky black-eyed peas and rice. Legend says eating th...

A true cornerstone of New Orleans holiday tables, the mirliton (known elsewhere as chayote) is transformed into a savory vessel of Creole comfort. This recipe marries the delicate,...

This vibrant Creole-style succotash is a soulful celebration of the Gulf Coast harvest, elevating the humble union of corn and lima beans with the 'Holy Trinity' of Louisiana cooki...

A cornerstone of Cajun and Creole heritage, this Sweet Potato Pone is a dense, spiced, and deeply caramelized delight that blurs the line between a side dish and a rustic dessert. ...

A cornerstone of Cajun and Creole holiday tables, these candied yams are a luxurious celebration of the deep South. Unlike the marshmallow-topped versions found elsewhere, these ar...

This authentic Cajun-style side dish is a soulful celebration of deep, smoky flavors and tender greens slow-simmered in a rich 'pot liquor.' Infused with the heat of andouille saus...

In the fertile, alluvial soils of South Louisiana, the Creole tomato reigns supreme as a summer delicacy, prized for its thin skin and explosive, acidic-sweet balance. This prepara...

This isn't your average picnic side; it's a vibrant, soulful celebration of Louisiana flavors that brings a spicy kick to the traditional cabbage crunch. Drawing inspiration from c...