Red Beans and Rice is a slow cooked classic made with leftover ham bone, the holy trinity and signature spices served over white rice. This dish was traditionally made on a Monday, which was laundry day, and back when we washed clothes by hand on a wash rack it took most of the day, which left little time for cooking. A leftover ham bone, some dried beans soaked overnight and the faithful trinity of onions, green bell pepper and celery quickly became the go-to meal for feeding the family. Ingredients in Red Beans and Rice Did you make this? We want to see! Tag your Instagram photos @tamaraburkettfood Related Recipes…
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Cajun Shrimp Carbonara gets piled high with a fried green tomato and bacon wrapped shrimp with bits of corn, sugar peas and cherry tomatoes. I’ve been waiting all year for fried green tomatoes. I love the cornmeal crunch and that beautiful juicy green tomato fresh from the garden. It’s good served alone, but it’s even better served with mesquite smoked bacon wrapped shrimp and creamy Cajun carbonara. Carbonara is such a simple way to create a sauce for pasta and it’s so easy to transform with various herbs and spices. This time we went Southern, mostly because it pairs so perfectly with fried green tomatoes. How many people get a…
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This quick and easy Cajun Shrimp Maque Choux can be on the table in just 20 minutes. Creamy corn is topped with spicy Cajun shrimp, peppers and tomato. January is a pivot month, especially if you live in the Pacific Northwest. We’ve made it through the darkest days of December and we’re headed towards lighter days. I am always looking for a quick comforting meal around this time of the year. This Cajun Shrimp Maque Choux is so easy to make in just 20 minutes. If you keep frozen shrimp and corn in your freezer, you are already half way there.
