Our daughter moved to Lafayette, Louisiana from Michigan. Prior to that, we’d never traveled in the southern U.S. It was a treat to visit and sample local Cajun and New Orleans creole dishes. Many became family favorites. I recreated our Louisiana experience for my husband’s birthday. Here’s a northerner’s version of catfish courtbouillon, jambalaya, gumbo ...
South Louisiana has been classified as a Shangri-la for the fishermen and for the seafood lovers alike. Submerged in deep Southern Arcadian or Cajun history and traditions, the area offers many highly seasoned Cajun soul food dishes such as Crawfish Etouffee (pronounced ey-too-fey), Jambalaya, and Gumbo. Many years ago, when we lived in Jackson, Mississippi, ...
I have been using this ultimate cajun gumbo recipe for over 15 years now. It has never failed to impress. I have used this recipe in my restaurant and at my own home with great results every time. Are you ready to get “Cajun”? Good, let’s do this. First, I will lay out all of ...
You don’t have to travel to all the way to Louisiana to enjoy authentic cajun style cuisine! Gumbo’s Louisiana Style Cafe in Denver offers a variety of southern soul foods that will satisfy any creole craving! The restaurant is housed in an old building with brick walls that are accented with rich dark woods and ...
Making good gumbo is a skill.It takes time,patience, and a real passion for cooking. This is a family recipe handed down by my grandmother Mrs. Ruth Abney of Mississippi and there is no better gumbo anywhere. The key to getting this right is getting the roux right. A good tip, is that if you think ...
After living in Louisiana for more than 15 years, the fabulous foods of Cajun country have embeded their flavors deep in the hearts of our family. Many delicious recipes made their way to the table and like any culture certain dishes come to mind when tempuratures take a slight dip and the leaves begin to ...
