A bowl full of guilt-free comfort food is what you’ll get from this chicken and rice soup. Dress it up, just like the ingredients call for, or strip it down to the basics. Either way it’s served it’ll be satisfyingly GOOD!
Gumbos, Soups and Bisques
Shrimp And Corn Soup
A steamy bowl of Shrimp and Corn Soup is the perfect antidote for bone-chilling, wet winter days. This soup is a favorite dish in south Louisiana made with its spicy tomatoey broth that balances the sweetness of the corn and shrimp flavor. Warmth for the body, good for the soul!
A Roux Lesson
It’s true that most Cajun dishes start with a roux. The browned flour in fat is what gives dishes like gumbos and stews their unique taste and texture. Some of you, I know, have had difficulty making this basic ingredient, but it’s really easy. All you need is a little instruction, some patience, and about […]
Seafood Gumbo
Nothing compares to my Momma’s seafood gumbo! So far, I have not tasted one as good as hers. That’s why I’m so excited to share her recipe with you in hopes you give it a try and become as gumbo-happy in this cold weather as I am. Brrr!
My Sister’s Cowboy Stew In The Instant Pot
How about a bowl of Cowboy Stew to warm things up form the cold? And what about making it in the Instant Pot pressure cooker to make things quick and simple?
Shrimp Okra Gumbo Fitting for Fall and All
Fall shrimp season is open in Louisiana and I’ve got Shrimp Okra Gumbo on my mind. It’s just the right dish for these cooler temperatures of crisp, dry air. Don’t you love the first days of fall weather? It seems to put everyone in a good mood. I can remember my husband coming home from work […]
Creamed Potato and Carrot Soup, Kat’s Rodeo Soup
This delicious, creamed potato and carrot soup made with a dried vegetable blend called Zydeco Chop Chop in the Instant Pot or stovetop is a cinch to prepare in little time.
Vegetable Beef Soup, “La Soup a’ Marie”
A full broth soup with a distinct taste from thinly sliced bell peppers sets my MaMa Marie’s vegetable beef soup apart from all others. Cooking it in the Instant Pot makes it even more appetizing.
Seafood Bisque
A delicious creamy seafood bisque with lumps of crabmeat and shrimp flavored with a kick of cayenne pepper and a hint of sherry.
Chicken Gumbo, Simply Classic Cajun
Gumbo is the most well-known dish of all Cajun meals, and this Chicken Gumbo recipe is the classic version straight from my Momma’s kitchen. It’s easy to follow and makes a delicious pot every time.