Jambalaya

Jambalaya

Jambalaya is a very popular rice dish in New Orleans which has Spanish, West African and French influences. It is made sausage, chicken and / or shrimp. It can be spicy or just well-seasoned. I have also had jambalaya with pork and a brown base 

Smothered Chicken

Smothered Chicken

Seasoned Chicken in Brown Gravy Smothered is a cooking term meaning the seared chicken is simmered on the stove top slowly with seasonings and vegetables (onions, green onions and green bell peppers). It is well-seasoned chicken coated in delicious brown gravy. It is a nice 

Sausage, Chicken, and Shrimp Gumbo

Sausage, Chicken, and Shrimp Gumbo

“It is time to put on a pot of gumbo! ” When the weather turns a little cooler in New Orleans, it is time to prepare a hearty warm pot of gumbo! No gumbo is exactly the same, each is as unique as the chef.