So, here’s the long and short of it. I am short rib obsessed. There is something about this underrated cut of beef that I love. It is incredibly versatile, and I use it for everything from burgers to a center of the plate entrée like this Jacked Up Short Ribs. This recipe (he makes it…
Beef and Broccoli with Jasmine Rice
Chunks of ground beef and florets of perfectly cooked broccoli come to life in this sassy, saucy combination of flavors. It’s spicy, sweet, and when spooned over aromatic jasmine rice, it could be the perfect dish. Sometimes culinary inspiration is found in the simplest of places. Recently, Roxanne and I scavenged through our pantry for…
A July 4th Tradition: The Bluesiana Burger
The Fourth of July holiday is my favorite family holiday: no last-minute dash for flowers, no arduous trek to the mall for gifts, not even a holiday card. It’s just a leisurely American celebration of family and freedom. And it’s the perfect day to fire up the grill. I’ve always had a hunger for hamburgers,…
Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic
This Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic will forever redefine the complexity of flavor that comes from these pungent little pods that tingle, tantalize, and tangle the taste buds. As the chicken roasts and releases its inner juice into the pot, it combines with the sweet scent of garlic and wine kissed with the essence…
Pan-Griddled Pork Chops with Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes and Mustard Green Gravy
I never met a pork chop I didn’t like. Ok, if you’ve spent any time at my Acadiana Table you know I love pork chops, and the simpler the better. This weekend, Roxanne decided to make my favorite Cajun recipe for pan-griddled pork chops and mashed potatoes for dinner, and I decided to join in…
Hopper Poppers: Bacon-Wrapped Rabbit Poppers
This Hopper Popper might be the best single-bite appetizer you’ve ever tasted. A spicy jalapeno pepper filled with Brie cheese surrounds buttermilk-brined rabbit meat in a smoky bacon-wrapped package that is deep-fried golden brown. Oh yeah! Not quite sure when this whole “popper” thing burst onto the Cajun food scene, but my hunch is it…
Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Thigh Stuffed with Spinach and Artichoke with a Pepper Jelly Glaze
The first bite of my Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Thigh is sweet and peppery, smoky and meaty, but then you get to the cheesy spinach and artichoke hiding within. This one fires up all the taste buds. Chicken thighs for dinner? Boring! But how about amping up the flavor a notch or two? Just think of it: If…
Curried Meatballs Skillet
Hot and spicy, smooth, and saucy, one bite of this Curried Meatballs Skillet will bring your guests back for more. Meatballs meet Asian spice in this Curried Meatballs Skillet, my addictive party food recipe. Curry is one of those ingredients that have a wide following; I don’t know anyone who doesn’t love it. And in…
Ribeye Steak and Blistered Shishitos with Brown Butter
When sliced thick and pink in the center, a well-marbled ribeye steak delivers a depth of meaty flavor that can only be improved with just a dab of nutty brown butter. And when paired with grilled shishitos–a chili pepper that balances spiciness with subtlety–along with a sprinkle of flake sea salt, my Ribeye Steak and Blistered…
Okra and Tomatoes with Stewed Chicken and Sausage
Here’s the thing–okra is a vegetable of extremes. For the most part, folks tend to categorize okra as a “love it or hate it” relationship. It’s hard to be indifferent about okra. True Southerners, and especially good Cajun cooks, identify strongly with okra. But, even within okra circles there are those that love it in…
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