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Cold weather is coming so it is time for some soup, gumbo, and creole. My family loves this creole especially when the weather starts changing. Hope you will enjoy it. I like to make this...
Creole sauce has been a staple in Cajun cooking for more than 200 years. It's a spicy tomato-based sauce that is traditionally used with sausage, fish, shrimp or chicken, and can be canned or...
Do you enjoy a "meal in a dish"? This is an easy dish to prepare with minimal cooking time. It is very similar to cabbage rolls with less trouble. You can spice it up the Cajun way or...
Want a warming bowl of soup to eat this cold winter? Try this delicious corn chowder recipe. If you have access to a good smoked sausage, tasso or andouille you can add any of this to give a...
The following recipe is pretty versatile. You can use it as a dip for chips or a spread on crackers. It is even great on bread as a sandwich. No need to go into great expense buying large...
Love Creole cooking? Want a taste of the south, without waiting all day? Stir up this savory, filling dish in around thirty minutes. Once you've got it in the pot, go ahead and set the table,...
My husband and I fixed the most delicious chicken casserole last night that I have ever ate. We love to add our own touch to regular recipes. This is guaranteed for even the pickiest of eaters,...
This is surprisingly delicious and is as easy to make as it is tasty to eat. I had a TON of compliments when I made this for a pot luck gathering for a church group.
Texas Chicken is a favorite at my house. My mother in law passed it down to me. She was one of the very best cooks I have ever known.
If you and your family love spicy seafood and are looking for options, why not try this dish -- The creole fried fish and spicy tartar sauce. Spiced, breaded, and deep-fried catfish or tilapia...
Pre-mixed spices cost so much, especially if they have a well known name printed on the label. Most things are easily made at home. Many of those also cost a whole lot less than store bought. ...
This one always gets me lots of praise.
Traditional Jambalaya is a Louisiana Creole recipe that has French and Spanish ancestry. If you love spicy food, you will love my recipe for Traditional Jambalaya! It is a dish that can make any...
Traditional Shrimp Creole is a standard down in Louisiana. It is spicy and savory, and the perfect potluck dish that you know nobody else will bring! It will be a big hit! Remember...old fashioned...
How best to serve Creole BBQ chicken wings; learn this and more in this free online cooking video taught by expert Creole chef Karl James.
Creole Seasonings make your foods come alive. You just sprinkle some of it any of your meats and vegetable dishes, and you will never go bland again. Baked potatoes and salads benefit as well from...
Summer is right around the corner. I have to say myself I have been cheating and grilling in the snow. For everyone who can’t here is a great recipe to start with.
Learn how to make a creole seafood stew recipe in this free cajun food cooking video.
How to season the roux for Cajun chicken and sausage gumbo; learn tips, trick and techniques in this free online cooking video taught by expert Creole chef Karl James.
I am going to teach you how to make Emeril's Creole seasoning.
This article gives ideas on how you can still vacation and relax like you are in New Orleans.
These pork chops won't be boring, I promise. Quick and easy on the grill, too!
This is a very easy and economical coating for frying shrimp. The perfect blend of seasonings are achieved with the garlic, Creole spices, and salt. This Creole coating is never overpowering....
Formerly a French colony, Haiti became the first independent black republic in 1804, after a slave-led revolt. In fact, civil uprisings continue to shape the political landscape today. Located on...
The youngest island of the Lesser Antilles, Dominica is a part of the Caribbean Ring of Fire and is still in the process of being formed by volcanic activity. English is the official language, but...
Creole rice makes a great side dish to go with your other favorite Cajun dishes. If you are eating other spicy foods, you can make the Creole rice mild to help people recover from other spicy...
Creole seasonings developed in and around the New Orleans area of Louisiana many decades ago. Creole food is known for its spiciness and wonderful sauces. You can make a quick and simple Creole...
Zydeco dance is a blend of Creole, French and American dance influence. With its syncopated rhythms and downward motions, the zydeco is one of the most exhilarating social and performance dances...
This world-renowned celebration begins twelve days after Christmas with the Epiphany Holiday and culminates with Fat Tuesday. Throwing your very own Mardi Gras party is great way for you to join...
Zydeco music is a popular accordion-based music from Louisiana. It developed after World War II from Creole music, but it has more of a blues and rock-and-roll feel than Creole. Zydeco music has...
Many people think of Zydeco as "Cajun" music. In fact, Zydeco developed from the music of Creoles, French speaking people of color who lived in southwestern Louisiana in the early 1900's. Cajun...
Cajun and Creole cuisines are known for their spicy recipes, and similarities exist between the two. Both rely heavily on rice, peppery seasonings and common ingredients. While modern cooking...
If you are looking for a new way to spice up your vegan cooking, this Creole Courtbouillion recipe can turn up the heat. Creole dishes, which have heavy European roots, uses fresh vegetables and...
Have you ever wondered how they make such delicious and memorable food down in Louisiana? Well, if you ever ask a Louisiana cook to tell you how it's done, they will most likely tell you "The...
Creole cuisine began in the 1790s with the influx of refugees from the French colony of Santo Domingo. The term Creole is city cooking based on French traditions. These dishes have influences from...
What makes Creole food different is the blending of French techniques with Spanish and Caribbean flavors and ingredients that are part of life in Louisiana. Much of the special quality of Creole...
The pink Creole is a rum-based cocktail that is sweet and smooth and functions as a perfectly excellent after-dinner drink. Thought mostly lost to time, there is no reason you can't learn to make...
Afro-Creole is term used to describe people of color who were descendants og the French Louisiana colony. It is a very unique piece of southern American history, as well as African-American...
Authentic Creole cuisine got its start in the Mississippi Delta area in the early 1800s. As Spanish, French, African-American and Native American recipes and ingredients were gradually combined,...
New Orleans is a city with a rich history of blending cultures. The French of the area originally came from Acadia, Canada. When they moved to New Orleans, their name was changed in the...
Some of the most flavorful foods you come across are seasoned with Creole seasonings. The traditional spices used in these seasonings cannot be beat. Try these great spices on meat, vegetables and...
When you feel that intense yearning for a steaming bowl of crawfish etoufée or the unrivaled taste of New Orleans pecan pie, you don't need to travel to southern Louisiana. You need some good...
Creole cuisine is associated with Louisiana and is a fusion of European techniques and ingredients from all over the world. Creole is traditionally spicy and uses seafood in many dishes because it...
Creole cooking proudly calls New Orleans home. Blending flavors from the French, Spanish and Italian immigrants who settled the area, a sweet and spicy legacy was born. As time passed, Creole...
Craving Cajun food? Get a taste of the bayou at these Los Angeles Cajun restaurant favorites. Angelenos head here for some of the best gumbo and crawfish the city has to offer.
Mirlitons, also known as chayote, are members of the gourd family. Because of the hard outer shell, they require preparation in advance of the stuffing. Stuff mirlitons with shrimp and creole...
Something special for someone special is right on time for Mothers Day. I have sweets for the sweet at heart and I mean for the Queen of hearts, Mother.This recipe is a very stimulating and...
When a regular chicken or vegetable salad doesn't cut it, spice it up with grilled shrimp. Filling and tasty, it's a perfect meal when you don't have time to cook. Recipe serves 2.
One of the reasons to visit New Orleans is to see and appreciate its historic architectural treasures. From the lowliest New Orleans shotgun, so named because you can shoot a shotgun through the...
We all love to cook, but some of us aren't too successful at it. By following these steps, you will be making mouth-watering pork loin steaks in no time.