Cajun

You can enjoy the zesty flavors of Cajun recipes at home. Browse our Cajun cuisine for potluck ideas for a crowd and classic and healthy Cajun dishes.

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    Easy Chicken Creole

    While I was growing up, my family spent time in Haiti, where we enjoyed eating many authentic dishes just like...


    Mustard Fried Catfish

    “I make this meal on a monthly basis,” writes Barbara Keith from Faucett, MIssouri. “The fish is so delicious and...


    Hot ‘n’ Spicy Flank Steak

    With its flavorful marinade, Julee Wallberg’s flank steak makes a succulent meal. “I received this recipe from a friend, and...


    Cajun Beef Casserole

    Your little ones who refuse to eat veggies won’t complain one bit when you bring this cheesy casserole with a...


    Quick Shrimp Creole

    My mother made shrimp Creole when I was growing up, so I’ve carried on the family tradition. For extra kick,...


    Mardi Gras King Cake

    This frosted king cake is the highlight of our annual Mardi Gras party. If you want to hide a token...


    Molasses Cookies with a Kick

    Here’s my go-to combination of ingredients for the best spice cookies. They’re a natural for fall, but I make them...


    Carolina Shrimp & Cheddar Grits

    Shrimp and grits are a house favorite—if only we could agree on a recipe. I stirred things up with cheddar...

    Scalloped Potatoes with Ham For 2

    When you don't want to bake a ham for Easter, this is a nice alternative, suggests Mark Baccus of Melbourne...


    Cornbread for a Crowd

    Samuel Warnock of Union, Ohio shares his recipe for Corn Bread for a Crowd. These sunny squares are a terrific...


    Creole Shrimp Pasta

    Having grown up in Louisiana, we love the fresh Gulf shrimp season. Tossed with a spicy Creole sauce, this pasta...


    Sausage Chicken Jambalaya

    For anyone who enjoys entertaining, this jambalaya is the perfect one-pot meal to feed a crowd. It’s comforting, spicy and...


    Bayou Gulf Shrimp Gumbo

    This recipe skips the traditional hard-to-find spices yet still delivers the true seafood flavor that,Äôs beloved in the Louisiana bayou....


    Cajun-Style Beans and Sausage

    Beans and rice make the perfect meal because they're well-balanced, an excellent source of protein, and easy to prepare. The...


    Cajun Shrimp Skewers

    Fresh herbs and Cajun seasoning enhance these delicious shrimp, accompanied by a spicy Cajun butter sauce. You can serve them...


    Creole Black Beans ‘n’ Sausage

    Cheryl Landers can easily add a Louisiana entree to her LaTour, Missouri table any day of the week. “I brown...


    Cajun Beef Brisket

    There's nothing like seeing my husband's eyes light up when he comes through the door and sees I've prepared this...

    Hearty Rice Dressing

    This satisfying dressing has always been received well at church socials and family reunions. The recipe feeds a crowd—I cut...


    Shrimp Jambalaya

    My husband enjoys many different types of food and never minds one-dish meals, writes Isabel Karon from Longville, Minnesota. This...


    Bananas Foster Sundaes for 2

    I have wonderful memories of eating bananas Foster in New Orleans and, as a dietitian, I wanted to find a...


    West Tennessee Cornbread

    My husband never liked cornbread until I started making this recipe—then he'd eat half of it. I like to serve...


    Lightened-Up Gumbo

    Full of flavor and color, this gumbo tastes like the real deal, except for being lower in calories and fat....


    Cajun Chicken Pasta Bake

    My family loves pasta, so I decided to get in the kitchen and come up with my own chicken pasta...

    Cajun Shrimp Lasagna Roll-Ups

    If you enjoy Creole and Cajun dishes, you'll love this one. The seasoning and andouille sausage give it a nice...


    Chicken Creole for Two

    I ladle this vegetable-packed chicken dish over jasmine rice. It’s a long-grain rice that’s not as sticky as most, but...


    Best Hush Puppies

    Some years ago, when I was a cook on a large cattle ranch, I thought back to the hush puppies...


    King Cake with Cream Cheese Filling

    Round out your Mardi Gras celebration with a King Cake—a colorful ring-shaped pastry drizzled with green, gold and purple icing....


    Microwave Pralines

    These are a big hit with the people we give them to at Christmas. Making candy has never been more...


    Cajun Shrimp Skillet

    There’s plenty of sauce with these shrimp—I always have some bread on the side to soak it up. Make the...