Cajun & Creole Recipes

This soul-warming dish is a quintessential Louisiana celebration side, bridging the gap between a traditional cornbread stuffing and a classic Cajun Dirty Rice. Infused with the 'H...

A staple of the Acadian pantry, this vibrant pickled relish is the ultimate way to preserve the late-summer harvest. Our Cajun-style Chow-Chow balances the crunch of green tomatoes...

This soulful Cajun staple, often called the cousin of the traditional Hoppin' John, is a celebration of deep, smoky flavors and the 'Holy Trinity' of Louisiana aromatics. Tender bl...

The soul of Louisiana cooking, this dark brown roux is the essential foundation for a world-class gumbo or rich étouffée. Achieving this deep, chocolate-hued masterpiece requires p...

Deeply rooted in the rural traditions of Acadiana, these Pork Boulettes are a soul-warming staple of Cajun home cooking. These crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside meatballs...

This dish marries the rustic, wild game traditions of the Louisiana bayou with the refined sweetness of the state's beloved Celeste figs. A perfectly roasted duck, seasoned with a ...

Deep in the heart of Acadiana, 'smothering' (étouffée) is a technique used to coax maximum flavor out of simple ingredients through a slow, covered braise. This dish transforms hum...

This soul-warming classic is a cornerstone of Cajun home cooking, representing the 'smothering' technique known as étouffée. Fresh snap beans and waxy potatoes are slow-simmered in...

This quintessential Acadian comfort food features thick-cut pork chops seared to golden perfection and slow-simmered in a rich, velvet-smooth brown gravy. Rooted in the rural kitch...

Deep in the heart of Acadiana, this 'smothered' classic represents the soul of Cajun home cooking. Tender chicken thighs are braised in a rich, velvety gravy infused with the 'Holy...

Deep from the heart of the Acadiana prairies, this 'Lapin Étouffé' is a testament to the soulful art of slow-smothering. Tender pieces of farm-raised rabbit are seared until golden...

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...

This quintessential Acadian comfort dish transforms lean wild game into a fork-tender masterpiece through the slow-simmered 'smothering' technique. By searing venison backstrap or ...

This recipe brings the rugged spirit of the Louisiana bayou to your dinner table, transforming lean, flavorful wild boar into a melt-in-your-mouth masterpiece. Slow-braised in a ri...

This isn't just a diner staple; it's a soul-warming masterpiece elevated with the bold, aromatic spices of the Louisiana bayou. We take tenderized cube steak, dredge it in a season...

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...

Born in the bustling kitchens of New Orleans, this iconic spice blend is the soul of Cajun cooking, designed to create a savory, charred crust on proteins. It features a complex pr...

A cornerstone of New Orleans haute cuisine, Marchand de Vin (Wine Merchant's) sauce is a sophisticated, deeply savory reduction that elevates any steak or roasted meat to legendary...

A cornerstone of New Orleans fine dining, this Meunière Butter Sauce is a velvety, nutty masterpiece that elevates simple seafood to legendary status. Born from French tradition an...

A crown jewel of Creole cuisine, Crab Ravigote is a sophisticated cold appetizer that showcases the pristine sweetness of Gulf Coast blue crab. This elegant dish features jumbo lum...

A quintessential jewel of Creole cuisine, Oysters en Brochette features plump, briny Gulf oysters wrapped in smoky bacon, skewered with fresh bay leaves, and fried until golden and...

A cornerstone of Louisiana home cooking, Shrimp Creole is a vibrant, tomato-based masterpiece that balances the sweetness of the Gulf with the 'Holy Trinity' of Cajun aromatics. Un...

A cornerstone of New Orleans fine dining, this Shrimp Remoulade captures the soul of the French Quarter with its bold, piquant flavors and elegant presentation. Succulent, spice-po...