Wishing all a Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous New Year. As for the prosperous portion, there are some traditional foods for that … Black-eyed Peas: Food scholars and historians say black-eyed  …

  American, Cajun, Creole, Cultural-Misappropriation, Southern, Winter

Simple, quick, easy weeknight dinner

  American, Cajun, Cast Iron, Cook For One, Fried

Quick, Tasty, Filling, and moderately healthy. Great for a winter’s meal

  Autumn, Cajun, Cultural-Misappropriation, Simmer, Soup, Winter

Sweet and Savory Shrimp in a spicy creole sauce, on a bed of cheesy grits

  American, Autumn, Cajun, Creole, Fish, Southern, Winter

An old Southern Tradition, Peas and Pork for luck

  American, Bean, Cajun, Cast Iron, Southern, Winter

Just a fried bit of cornbread batter, seasoned with salt and cayenne, maybe with some onion, garlic and jalapeno mixed in.

  Air Fry, American, Basics, Bread, Cajun, Quick, Southern, Vegetarian

Now that the suspense of the election is over and there is a new hope, time for a bit of a celebratory meal. My wife loves shrimp, so maybe a  …

  Baked, Cajun, Follow On, Ingredient, Sauce, Seafood

As the global meltdown continues, I find myself considering meals based on long storage duration dry goods. Legumes, beans and the like. Between my pantry, and my spice rack, the  …

  Bean, Cajun, Creole, Cultural-Misappropriation, InstaPot, ReBoot

‘Tis cool and rainy this day. With the drizzle, wind, and fog, I am reminded of a trip to New Orleans. Of that trip two things come to mind, the  …

  American, Cajun, Creole, InstaPot