Cajun

While living in Canada, I sampled this colorful dish at a neighbor's. The following Christmas, I served it instead of...

"Authentic Cajun popcorn is actually deep-fried crawfish tails seasoned with peppery spices," explains Bogalusa, Louisiana field editor Ruby Williams. "But...

Chicken Creole is deeply flavorful and comforting, showcasing tomatoes, onion, celery, green bell pepper and warm spices.

A close friend passed on this recipe. It's been in her family for years, and now it's a favorite in...

Crabmeat is a favorite in this part of the country. It gives twice-baked potatoes great flavor, and the onions add...

Our state trails only Vermont in the production of maple syrup in the U.S. I have many childhood memories of...

Oyster stew is quite popular along the coast of Ireland, where oysters are served to celebrate many festivals. Immigrants brought...

Craving a taste of New Orleans? Try our one-pot sausage jambalaya, made with pork sausage, chicken, ham and a blend...

Cajun flavor dominates this wonderful soup. Living in Louisiana make cooking with Cajun spice second nature. It is the best!—Debra...

Although this pie is named for New Orleans, our town is the world's "pecan capital", so it fits us, too!...

This succotash recipe has everything that makes Southern cooking irresistible: ham hocks, beans, vegetables and herbs. It's easily customizable too,...

This dish is representative of my area of the country, and particularly the Texas-Louisiana border. The okra, corn and Creole...

This is my very favorite rice recipe. I've served it many times and it's always received rave reviews. I hope...

I've cut some of the fat and calories from this traditional southern dish. But after one bite, you'll agree it...

"EACH TIME I fix these tomatoes, it takes me back to the Ohio farm where I grew up. I savor...

Each time I take this dish to a church supper, I get many, many requests to share the recipe. My...

This fluffy and sweet cornbread sausage stuffing will become a family favorite whether it's Thanksgiving or not, and it's quick...

Broiled fish is easy to prepare and fairly customizable with different fish varieties and seasonings. Our broiled fish recipe includes...

My grandmother and mother were known for their hearty, delicious Dutch meals—and this dish is a meal in itself. I've...

Gumbo is a stew-like dish made with meat or seafood, tomatoes, sweet bell peppers and okra. You can serve it...

We love this dish at our house, and whenever I take it to a potluck, it disappears just as quickly...

This chili, packed with beans and vegetables, has an appealing red color and fabulous flavor. I always make a large...

I take this dish to many potlucks and never fail to bring home an empty pot. I learned about the...

We Southerners love our cornbread, and this recipe's my favorite of all time! Thanks to my prolific garden, I always...

Parsley is a pretty accent to a colorful combination of beans, black-eyed peas and onion. the sweet and tangy dressing...

I had a can of chili beans in my pantry and decided to add it to one of my standby...

When I was growing up, these were a summertime favorite with my family. Back then, we just dipped the tomato...

This recipe is a "lifesaver" when you need a meal in a hurry, which I discovered when our two boys...

Black-eyed peas are a good-luck tradition for New Year's Day...but my family is so fond of this recipe, I make...