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.

Add Filter

    Okra Gumbo

    We used to live in New Orleans, but our taste buds don't know we moved yet. I still make many...


    Tout icon

    Seafood Gumbo

    The key to a successful seafood gumbo is threefold: a dark roux, the Cajun "holy trinity" and fresh seafood. You...


    Cornbread Dressing with Oysters

    My father's dressing bakes separately from the turkey and is simply delicious. The secret is to prepare the corn bread...


    Tout icon

    Baked Beans and Sausage

    This baked beans and sausage recipe will crank up the flavor at your cookouts, potlucks and game-day gatherings.


    Creole Seasoning Mix

    I make up this creole seasoning to have on hand when a recipe calls for Creole or Cajun seasoning. —Marian...


    Tout icon

    Cornbread Casserole

    Cornbread casserole has all the comfort of crumbly cornbread but is mixed with whole kernel corn, cream-style corn and butter...


    Sweet ‘n’ Spicy Chicken

    My husband and children love this tender chicken with its spicy sauce. Peach preserves add just a touch of sweetness,...


    Contest-Winning Cajun Cabbage

    Looking for a different treatment for cabbage? Try this spicy cheese-topped Cajun cabbage that I adapted from a friend's recipe....

    Tout icon

    Cornbread

    Golden squares of buttery cornbread pair perfectly with any comfort meal. This cornbread is crisp on the outside with a...


    Tout icon

    Beignets

    The Big Easy is known for its fresh, doughy beignets. Here is our recipe for making these iconic doughnuts at...


    Cayenne Pretzels

    These spicy pretzels were a huge hit at my daughter's graduation party. The longer they sit, the spicier they get!...


    Red Bean Vegetable Soup

    Cajun seasoning boosts the flavor of this brothy soup. The easy recipe makes a big batch that's loaded with beans...


    Peppered Cornbread

    Pretty flecks of jalapeno and red peppers peek out from this golden cornbread. It has a mild flavor that appeals...


    Crawfish Pizza

    Crawfish pizza may sound a little wild, but once you try these creamy, cheesy, Cajun-spiced pies, you'll totally get it.


    Tout icon

    Shrimp Creole

    Shrimp Creole turns weeknight dinner into a one-dish, southern flavor fest with a rich tomato sauce and succulent shellfish.


    Grilled Wing Zingers

    My husband fine-tuned this recipe—and the results were spectacular! These spicy-hot grilled wings help make the party. You can easily...


    Black-Eyed Peas ‘n’ Pasta

    Tradition has it that if you eat black-eyed peas on New Year's Day, you'll enjoy prosperity all year through—but I...

    Tortellini and Meatballs

    Creamy sauce, tender pasta and colorful vegetables come together in this easy slow-cooked tortellini and meatballs dinner.


    Shrimp Chowder

    Move over, clam chowder! This shrimp chowder recipe is family-approved and ready to hit the table.


    Southern Seafood Gumbo

    I tasted a similar dish at a local restaurant and later duplicated it pretty closely. I trimmed it down a...


    Tout icon

    Grilled Catfish

    Grilled catfish boasts a delicious flavor, especially when it's infused with spices and served with lemon and parsley.


    Tout icon

    Easy Crab Cakes

    Just a few ingredients, including already-cleaned fresh or frozen crabmeat, make these easy crab cakes something you can throw together...


    Blackened Chicken and Beans

    My husband loves any spicy food, and this is one quick-fix recipe we can both agree on. As the chicken...

    Buttermilk Cornbread

    This buttermilk cornbread recipe is tangy, fluffy and filled with sweet flavor. It's an easy side dish to pair with...


    Spinach Po’Boy

    I like to make this warm and cheesy sandwich for a simple dinner, served with fresh fruit on the side....


    Speedy Seafood Gumbo

    I needed a quick meal one blustery night when my husband was coming home late with the kids. So I...


    Southern Pecan Catfish

    I coat the catfish in pecans, then top it with a thick, rich cream sauce. It looks like you spent...


    Veggie Chicken Creole

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


    Slow-Cooked Hearty Jambalaya

    I love anything with Cajun spices, so I came up with this slow-cooker jambalaya that’s just as good as that...