I’ve already given you my favorite red beans and rice recipe, but I have to tell you about my quick and easy preparation when I’m in a hurry. A few weeks, on one of those cold, dreary days that ch..

Makes 6 to 8 servings 1 large eggplant, peeled and diced 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 cup chopped yellow onions 1/2 cup chopped green bell peppers 1 pound lean ground beef

Makes 8 to 10 servings 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 pound smoked sausage, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices 1/2 pound cubed ham 1 cup chopped onions 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers

And you need to order some rice to serve with your etouffee or shrimp Creole. We have a great assortment----from pecan rice to popcorn rice, as well as curry rice mix (great with chicken) and herb ric..

RED BEANS, MAMA'S WAY This recipe for red beans makes a lot but do as I do and store whatever is left over in the freezer to pull out when time is short and you yearn for a bowl of steaming-hot red be..

Makes 6 to 8 servings 1/2 cup chopped yellow onions 1/2 cup chopped red bell peppers 3 tablespoons olive oil 4 cups cooked long-grain white rice or cooked saffron rice 1 cup frozen young green p..

Makes about 8 cups 1/4 cup golden raisins 3 tablespoons pine nuts 3 cups water 6 tablespoons butter

Makes 6 servings 1 stick (1/4 pound) butter 2 cups chopped onions 1 cup chopped bell peppers 1/2 cup chopped celery 1 teaspoon chopped garlic

Rather than offering a green salad, why not serve a rice salad (made with Louisiana rice, of course). Don’t be afraid to add different kinds of vegetables like chopped artichoke hearts or fresh youn..

For side dishes, may I suggest this wild rice recipe that pairs nicely with wild game. WILD RICE TORRES Serves 6 to 8 1 pound pork breakfast sausage, or fresh Italian sausage removed from the casings..