Decorate the house with Mardi Gras trinkets like beads, coins and masks. Traditional colors are green, gold and purple. Put together a playlist of festive music made popular in Louisiana. Think zydeco ...

This easy jambalaya recipe is ideal for those times when you want to serve the classic New Orleans dish to a small crowd of four people. Jambalaya is like a party on a plate with its tasty ingredients ...

Two things many of us love come together in this recipe from New Orleans chef Kevin Belton’s “Kevin Belton’s New Orleans Celebrations” (2019, Gibbs Smith $24.99), a cookbook that is a companion to and ...

I made the Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya for the Month of Simple Suppers Challege. I loved how this recipe used different seasonings than I usually go for. I am definitely going to start using creole ...

1. Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the kielbasa and cook until browned, about 3 minutes. 2. Add the tomatoes and 1/2 cup of water. Bring to a boil. 3. Stir in the rice and cajun ...

"Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and file gumbo" wrote Hank Williams in "Jambalaya on the Bayou" immortalizing the hearty, Cajun country cooking served on the back country of Louisiana. This is a ...

Editor's note: This is an oldie but goodie recipe on Go Ask Mom. We've been eating a lot of sandwiches and salads in the last few weeks. The heat is a good excuse. But we're all getting tired of ...

The Super Bowl is around the corner, and nothing complements the big game better than cold beer, an array of salty and spicy foods and the company of friends. One of my favorite crowd-pleasers is ...