Now, before I go into this recipe, I want you all to know, I have never been to New Orleans, didn't grow up around authentic Cajun food, and up until recently...my version of Cajun food was Zatarain's red beans and rice from the store, haha! So, for all you true Cajun lovers out there, I don't know ...
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Slap Ya Mama Cajun Chicken & Rice
What a name, huh? Well, let me tell you, this is one of those dishes that is packed with so much flavor, you will definitely be going back for seconds! A few weeks ago, I was in the mood for Cajun and decided to whip this up for dinner. Everything came together in no time, and we ended up having ...
Shrimp Foil Packets
Here in Houston, summer means temperatures of 100 + degrees and 100% humidity! While we aren't quite to 100 yet, we are quite close at a balmy 95 degrees. I have been trying to plan meals that don't require an oven as the last thing I want to do, is heat up my house. Since my hubby loves to smoke ...
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
Several years back, my mom made my hubby and I a Cajun pasta dish she had had at my Aunt's house and ever since, we were hooked. Over the years, I have tweaked different recipes, added in veggies, sometimes shrimp in place of chicken, etc. Last week, I was in the mood to make my go to Cajun ...
Cajun Smoked Chicken Rub
Now that my hubby has a smoker, he uses any and every opportunity he can to smoke something. We have tried chicken, ribs, jalapenos, and more. So far, nothing he has made has been bad, so I am quite impressed! Typically there is a "learning period" with some trial and error. So far, he is mastering ...
Cajun Sausage Alfredo
Cajun food is everywhere here In Houston. Originally being from Dallas I really didn't know what Cajun food was until I moved to Houston and experienced Boudin balls,pastas, jambalaya and craw-fish étouffée . I fell in love immediately! I was In the mood for something spicy last week so I ...
Cajun Chicken w/ Creamy Tomato Sauce
Ever since my mom introduced us to the Cajun seasoning you can buy at the grocery store, my husband and I love trying new ways to enjoy it. We sprinkle it on everything we can, but of course, having three little ones, we can't use too much of it at a time, otherwise the kids wont eat it ha-ha. This ...
Cajun Potatoes
I live in east Houston, Texas only about 2 hours from Louisiana. Amanda one of my best friends is actually from Sulphur, La and she was the main one to introduce me to the seasonings and awesomeness of Cajun food. I still have a ton to learn from her, but I soak up whatever I can. This meal is ...
Cajun Shrimp Pasta
My mom came home from visiting my aunts house a while back and talked about how yummy one of the pasta dishes were that my aunt made. My mom made it for us because she said it was super simple and full of flavor, ever since then, we have made this and each time, its a huge hit. Its easy to adjust to ...
