For our Crawfish Boudin and Tasso with Creamy Cheese Grits featuring pork boudin, all you need is a generous 1¼ cups of prepared boudin (instead of the ingredients and method in Step 1). Trust us, it’s the perfect match for those creamy, cheesy, and spicy grits! Save Recipe Print Crawfish Boudin and Tasso with Creamy […] The post Crawfish Boudin and Tasso with Creamy Cheese Grits first appeared on Louisiana Cookin ..read more

Sheet pan meals can make mealtime a breeze, even the most important meal of the day. Savory sweet potato hash and crumbled boudin create crispy nests for fried eggs in just a couple easy steps so you can settle into your morning. Save Recipe Print Crispy Sheet Pan Boudin and Sweet Potato Hash with Fried […] The post Crispy Sheet Pan Boudin and Sweet Potato Hash with Fried Eggs first appeared on Louisiana Cookin ..read more

In Cajun Country, hot, fresh boudin can be found at just about every grocery store, gas station, or grocery. Try this version first, but know that you can adjust the amount of liver and spice to your liking. Save Recipe Print Boudin   Makes 8 to 10 Servings Ingredients 2 pounds diced trimmed pork shoulder […] The post Boudin first appeared on Louisiana Cookin ..read more

If you’ve got pepper vinegar on hand—that’s vinegar with spicy peppers in it, not hot sauce—that’s a great condiment for Chef Jean-Paul’s White Beans and Rice. From its Northern bean foundation to a meaty mélange of pickled pork, smoked tasso, ham hock, and andouille, that vinegar will brighten every hearty bite.  Save Recipe Print White […] The post White Beans and Rice first appeared on Louisiana Cookin ..read more

Spice up your weekend plans with a taste of Louisiana’s finest! Our flavorful Seafood Jambalaya is bursting with shrimp and crab, satisfying to the last bite.  Save Recipe Print Seafood Jambalaya   Makes 8 to 10 Servings Ingredients ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided ½ pound diced tasso ½ cup all-purpose flour 1 […] The post Seafood Jambalaya first appeared on Louisiana Cookin ..read more

Treat your taste buds to a bowl of Dirty Rice! This hearty dish is a Louisiana staple that’s sure to satisfy with every comforting spoonful. Save Recipe Print Dirty Rice   Makes 4 to 6 Servings Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ pound diced smoked sausage ½ pound chopped chicken livers ½ pound ground beef […] The post Dirty Rice first appeared on Louisiana Cookin ..read more

Boasting soulful and hearty medley of spices, tender red beans, and savory sausage, our Red Beans and Rice is the epitome of comfort food. Save Recipe Print Red Beans and Rice   Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 ham hocks, scored 14 ounces andouille sausage, cut crosswise ¼ inch thick 1 yellow onion, chopped 1 […] The post Red Beans and Rice first appeared on Louisiana Cookin ..read more

With your trusty shrimp stock in hand, this Oyster Soup becomes a fresh, vibrant dish, where aromatics and vegetables sing. While lemon, horseradish, or a solid mignonette are commonly seen in an oyster’s entourage, fennel is its soulmate. Here, Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois is not shy about showing how good of a bivalve buddy this often […] The post Oyster Soup first appeared on Louisiana Cookin ..read more

Get your cooking pots and grocery lists ready—crawfish season is officially here! Satisfy your cravings for traditional Cajun flavors with this Crawfish Étouffée Pasta recipe by famed Louisiana chef Michael Gulotta. This dish is full of the Tony Chachere’s flavors you know and love but throws a twist on a classic by perfectly pairing étouffée […] The post Traditional Cajun Cravings with a Twist first appeared on Louisiana Cookin ..read more

This isn’t your typical roux-based chicken and sausage or dark, heavy game gumbos that you get in the fall and winter. Chef Jean-Paul considers this a summer or “warm-weather” seafood gumbo, as all the ingredients come into season around the same time and now is the time! If it grows together, it goes together.  Save […] The post Seafood Gumbo first appeared on Louisiana Cookin ..read more