PART OF Comfort Food
24 Must-Try Cajun Classics
Bring all the flavors of Louisiana home with French Quarter favorites like jambalaya, beignets and gumbo.
Slow-Cooker Shrimp Jambalaya
"So easy — just add everything to the crock pot and let it do its thing. Definitely worth trying."
-joecountry350
Beignets
"It was my first time making beignets. They were super easy, and very tasty. My kids gobbled them."
-misslissa 121
Hurricane Cocktail
"The first sip of this drink instantly transported me across the Pacific and back to my hometown of New Orleans."
-A Good Thing
King Cake
"My husband said this one was the best king cakes he's ever had, and I'd have to agree!"
-Jenn from New Orlea
New Orleans Red Beans & Rice
"This is outstanding! As good as, if not better than, some of the spots in the French Quarter. This is the only red beans and rice recipe that I will ever use!"
-karen k.
Northern Style Jambalaya Stuffed Peppers
“I wanted to create a fun, spicy appetizer for a party I was having in the middle of winter. These little gems were a huge hit.”
-noellejane
Muffuletta Panini
"These were so good! My girlfriend and I wolfed them down like there was no tomorrow."
-Mike&Cassie
Creole Cake
"This is a delicious and moist cake. The buttermilk adds a really nice, rich flavor."
-TasteTester
Andouille Sausage Gumbo
You can't go wrong with sausage, chicken, black-eyed peas and greens all in one hearty dish.
Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya
"After spending many years working in Southern Louisiana, this is as close as I have found to the traditional recipes."
-Keith O.
Shrimp & Grits
"I confess, I would have never combined these ingredients myself. We were very surprised by the results! Delicious recipe."
-awalde
Nutella Cream-Stuffed Beignets
New Orleans-style beignets, but filled to the brim with chocolate-hazelnut cream! Don't forget the confectioners' sugar.
Rainbow King Cake
Colorful inside and out, this unique king cake doesn't disappoint.
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Shrimp Po' Boy
Tender shrimp on a French roll gets amped-up with tangy remoulade in this can't-miss Cajun classic.
Chicken & Crab Gumbo
"We really enjoyed this gumbo. We were able to make it on a whim because we had all of the ingredients on hand!"
-DancingPanda
Saucy Creole Shrimp
"This has the flavor of my favorite jambalaya, but without the rice or okra that is common to the dish. I love the saucy mix on couscous or even pasta."
-WhiskingWings
Hush Puppies
"The light and fluffy texture was incredible! The green onions are a nice addition, too!"
-MamaOf3Monkeys
Bayou Burgers
"This is a very good burger. We loved all of the seasonings and toppings, especially the green onion."
-Derf
Southern Fried Okra
"This was a great dish. The okra came out perfectly crisp, and cooked just right."
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Bourbon Street Steak
"This steak was absolutely phenomenal. Everyone loved it, and raved about how amazing it was."
-Alley Barbie
Louisiana Chicken Gumbo
"This was a new recipe I was excited about trying and I must say, it came out perfectly. The okra really added to the flavor."
-jawshoewhah