Just in time for Christmas, this just might be the perfect South Louisiana dish. Whether as a side dish or a main course, these shrimp-stuffed mirliton are delicious. I like how the smokey tasso ham balances the briny taste of the shrimp in this mirliton stuffing. Come to think of it, I’m not exactly sure…
The Long, Hot Simmer: Soulful Chicken Soup
Most every food culture takes pride in their version of chicken soup. It is as basic and fundamental a recipe as cooking gets. But, most folks haven’t a clue to how exceptionally delicious–no, heavenly–this dish can be. To learn the skill of making a rich, sublime soup of nothing more than chicken, vegetables, and water…
Let’s Talk Cajun and Creole Cooking!
Acadiana Table was honored this week to be interviewed on the nationally-syndicated What’s Cookin’ Today show hosted by Mike Horn on CRN Digital Talk Radio. Reaching 11 million listeners, it is the nation’s premiere food, wine, travel and entertainment radio show. You can access my 15-minute interview at: https://crntalk.com/…/featured-shows/whats-cookin-today/ then go to: Monday, February 28,…
Signs You Are Eating Real Cajun Food
2021 is here, and I’m starting it off by making a culinary New Year’s resolution. Here in Louisiana, we love to eat, and for the coming year, I resolve to eat local and buy local whenever possible. And to ensure Cajun authenticity, I am revisiting my “Signs You Are Eating Real Cajun Food.” You see,…
Meet The Fisherman: Pete Gerica
Pete Gerica has seen it all. As a hard-working, third-generation fisherman making a living off the waters of coastal Louisiana, Pete has weathered storms, oil spills, overfishing, foreign imports, governmental regulations, and a pandemic. But he is a survivor, and he is passionate about the work he has chosen. To him, it’s a labor of…
Fresh From Louisiana Cookbook | Shipping Now | 15% Discount
It’s been four years since my first cookbook Acadiana Table debuted to an audience hungry to learn about our Cajun and Creole food culture. And now, I’m dishing up a second helping. With the publishing of my second cookbook, Fresh From Louisiana: The Soul of Cajun and Creole Home Cooking, you’ll take a deeper dive…
Spotlight: Edie’s Express
Back in 1990, when owner Stanley Leece first uttered the words “Love Ya Like A Biscuit,” little did he know that it would become the mantra for breakfast-goers for decades to come. The menu here is chock full of the usual breakfast items, but it’s the lighter-than-air, fluffy and buttery Southern biscuits that keep ‘em…
How To Make A Roux with Roxanne Graham
In this quick video, watch Roxanne make a dark Cajun roux and find out all about her Rox’s Roux in a jar.
Tastemonials: Our Customers Talk About Rox’s Roux.
Click through and check out our Tastemonials and discover the secret to the deep, dark, rich flavor of Cajun cooking—Rox’s Roux. Buy it at local retailers or buy it online at our website.