Jambalaya

This year for Mardi Gras, I want to share with you one of my family favorites, jambalaya. Jambalaya is a rice-based dish with chicken, andouille sausage, shrimp, tomatoes, and the trinity (bell pepper, onion, and celery). Traditionally these are combined in a cast iron skillet, and cooked together with chicken broth until the rice is…

Dirty Rice

This week I’m posting a Cajun recipe to get ready for Mardi Gras next week. Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is a celebration, typically of feasting and celebrating, before the fasting of Lent. While the original celebration has religious roots, and is celebrated in many countries, it has also become a regional celebration in the…