Acadiana is full of small town treasures brimming with personality and charm. These are the quirky little stops in the road that most tourists totally miss. I could name a few–Abbeville, Grand Coteau, Kaplan, Jeanerette– but, one of the most interesting is the town of Mamou up in Evangeline Parish. This little town is full…
Creole Jerk Chicken
My first experience with authentic Creole jerk chicken was in Jamaica on my honeymoon some years ago. The taste still lingers on, and I’ve had nothing like it since. That is, until just a few weeks ago. Roxanne, Lauren, her friend Regan, and I traveled to the Turks and Caicos islands recently. Staying in a…
Bottoms Up Creole Tomato and Sausage Pie with Warm Roquefort Sauce
This Creole Tomato and Sausage Pie is stunning in its presentation. Akin to a classic French tart tatin, when you turn this dish out onto a serving plate, you will bow to the applause. Farm stands and roadside sellers peddling fresh-grown vegetables and fruits dot the byways of Acadiana this time of year. Whenever possible,…
Jockamo Chicken with Fettuccine in a Smoked Tasso Cream Reduction
Chicken just got a Cajun makeover in this Jockamo Chicken with Fettuccine in a Smoked Tasso Cream recipe featuring the malty flavor of beer in a cream reduction. Spiked with seasoned tasso ham and grated Romano cheese, we’re elevating chicken to new heights. Not sure exactly how it happened, but there’s been a cruel trick…
Speckled Butter Bean, Okra, and Lamb Soup
This warm and hearty Speckled Butter Bean, Okra, Lamb Soup delivers on Southern flavors, and when topped with a wedge of rosemary cornbread, it is a filling dish. And it showcases lamb, an ingredient not often seen on Southern tables. For far too long, Cajuns have been missing out. Beef, pork and chicken have been…
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