A doubled Southern-style black-eyed peas recipe made with smoked sausage and smoked turkey or ham hock for deep, rich flavor. Simple, hearty, and perfect for feeding a crowd.

Published in 1885; this shrimp and crab gumbo with beef and ham hock served with rice.

This Pappadeaux Dirty Rice copycat is a bold, savory rice dish made with Italian sausage, aromatic vegetables, Cajun seasoning, and long-grain rice simmered in chicken broth. It’s a one-pan recipe that delivers restaurant-quality flavor at home.

Step up your cooking game with this Southern-style green beans dish. Bacon, potatoes, onions, and garlic can make a delicious classic dish!

A true Louisiana classic — smoky, creamy, and full of bold flavor. This authentic red beans and rice recipe brings together tender red kidney beans, andouille sausage, and a smoked turkey leg simmered low and slow in rich homemade chicken stock. Serve it...

From the classic French Mirepoix to the Spanish Sofrito, understanding these essential building blocks is the key to creating authentic and delicious regional dishes.

Any time someone asks the question, 'What exactly is soul food?' the answer should always be 'a comforting bowl of red beans and rice.' Just sit them down, give them a spoon, and when they finish, ask them if they understand. They will.

Green gumbo, or "gumbo z'herbes", is a Louisiana classic Creole gumbo with mixed greens like kale, collards, beet greens smothered in a rich gravy, so good! Easy to make vegetarian.

Start with a high-quality stone-ground mustard and end up with a tangy, delicious condiment you'll want to keep in the fridge year-round.

Make Irresistible Salmon Croquettes at Home - If you're looking for an easy, delicious appetizer or main course recipe, try making irresistible salmon croquettes at home! These croquettes are made with fresh, pan-fried salmon, and a delicious dipping sauc...

Crawfish étouffée is one of the best dishes to introduce someone to Cajun cooking. The beautiful peanut butter-colored roux, the trinity—onions, bell pepper and celery—and the protein of your choice create fantastic flavor together. The classic proteins a...

Low country boil is a famously flavorful one-pot feast of seafood, sausage, potatoes, and corn. It's an outdoor cooking classic, but fun indoors too.

Sweet and sour meatballs made with ground beef are simmered in a deliciously thick sweet-sour sauce. Serve over rice for a quick and easy dinner.

Get ready to drool as I guide you through the process of preparing this mouthwatering dish.

There is nothing like old-fashioned Southern Pecan Pralines! This melt-in-your-mouth treat is a cross between a cookie and a candy and it's loaded with crunchy pecans, butter, and fabulous brown sugar flavor.