A mix of rice and beans is one of life's simple pleasures, and it rings true for several types of cuisine. The two most common origins of this dish are Cajun, and Mexican. I grew up on beans and ...

It seems just about everyone with a Louisiana pedigree has a secret recipe for making the region's signature dish -- red beans and rice. Which makes it a bit like chili and barbecue. Any time you try ...

Southern Style Red Beans and Rice is a New Orleans classic recipe. Loaded with sausage and cajun flavor, this is a family ...

Discover the flavors of the Bayou this holiday season with our collection of Cajun Christmas dinner recipes. From zesty ...

Red beans and rice is one of my favorite cool weather meals. It’s hearty, comforting and nutritious. But to prepare it the classic way — using dried beans — takes several hours and requires a spice ...

1.) Submerge dry beans in water and soak them overnight (8 hours) to give them a creamier texture. The beans will absorb a lot of water, so you want a lot of water in the container. 2.) After soaking, ...

While I'm not a true Cajun, I did marry one. I guess one could say that I'm a Cajun-in-law. That may be a stretch, but after spending 20 years in Lafayette, I grew to appreciate and enjoy rice and ...