Cajun Stews and Rice

These are the dishes South Louisiana cooking is known for. Big pots of rich, flavorful stews and rice dishes you can find simmering in kitchens all across the region. It’s the dishes most people think of when they think of Louisiana food. 

Start with Chicken and Sausage Gumbo, a roux-based stew Louisiana is famous for, or Red Beans and Rice, New Orleans’ classic Monday meal. You’ll find Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya, a one-pot meal that’s a staple at family functions and celebrations. There are smothered seafood dishes like Shrimp Creole or  Crawfish Étouffée, along with the land-based version, Chicken Étouffée. 

This collection brings together the Cajun and Creole classics that define South Louisiana cooking.