It wouldn't be Mardi Gras without celebrations packed with good food. And nothing says New Orleans quite like a steaming, savory pot of jambalaya. This classic Cajun dish has it all: tender meats, ...

Cajun and Creole flavors represent life and culture that embraces the Mardi Gras celebration with cooking that's bold, spicy and authentically New Orleans. In honor of Fat Tuesday, Lakerz Sportz Bar & ...

"With well-seasoned meats and shrimp, a tasty broth and rice soaking up all the flavor, it just tastes like goodness!" says the New Orleans native and author of Cooking for the Culture cookbook Chef ...

Many Mardi Gras celebrations are going to take place in the home instead of on the street this year, but just because we can't party in New Orleans doesn't mean we can't enjoy a festive celebration — ...

Jambalaya is a dish that was born out of necessity. Its original function was to create a filling and relatively easy meal out of whatever meat or seafood was on hand. This hearty, one-pot meal ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Contrary to popular belief, not all Creole food is spicy. It is, however, very well-seasoned with big and bold flavors, starting ...

Heat the olive oil in a medium hot pan. Saute the holy trinity – bell peppers, chopped celery and onions – 5-6 minutes until onions are translucent. Add the tomato/puree, garlic powder, cayenne, ...

BATON ROUGE, La. — There’s a problem at the Krewe of Happy Hour tailgate. A gust of wind came in on this Sept. 14 afternoon, and the fire under David Cavell’s cast-iron jambalaya pot went out as they ...

Bibi Hutchings, a lifelong Southerner, lives along a quiet coastal Alabama bay with her cat, Zulu, and husband, Tom. She writes about the magical way food evokes memories, instantly bringing you back ...