Content tagged with “Cajun-Creole”

Braised Chicken Gumbo
Leftovers make this chicken gumbo an absolute breeze. The only prep you’ll need to do is to dice a bell pepper and...

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
This zesty Cajun-style pasta is full of lean chicken, peppers and onions. Serve with sautéed green beans.

Nana’s Creole Pecan Cake Bars
These decadent pecan date bars are a bite-size alternative to holiday pecan pie.

Jerk Chicken & Nectarine Salad
Sweet, ripe nectarines offer a cool counterpoint to this spicy jerk chicken salad. Accompany with Wholesome Cornbread...

Cajun Corn Sauté
A taste of summer, Louisiana-style. Serve this zesty sauté with grilled chicken or fish. When fresh corn is not in...

Sauteed Plantains
Plantains are a starchy, less-sweet relative of the banana. They are typically sold underripe, with yellow skin, but...

Pollo Cubano
Herb-rolled chicken breasts poached in a flavorful broth make an elegant presentation when sliced and served with lime...

Island Limeade
Take a trip to the islands in this simple tropical cocktail.

Jumpin' Jimmy's Gumbo
Lean chicken breast and a small amount of spicy andouille sausage along with okra and plenty of other vegetables are at...

Pork, White Bean & Kale Soup
Kale is matched up here with white beans and chunks of lean pork tenderloin to create a soup that's satisfying and...

Three-Bean Chili
This rib-sticking bean chili is richly flavored with cumin, chili, paprika, oregano and an assortment of peppers. Use...

Blackened Salmon Po' Boy
Mashed avocado mixed with reduced-fat mayo creates a cool, creamy spread—the perfect counterpoint to the spicy salmon...

Sautéed Chard with Chile & Garlic
Spicy red pepper, garlic and lemon juice balance any bitterness in this sauteed chard dish.

Crispy Fish Sandwich with Pineapple Slaw
A fish sandwich doesn't have to be deep-fried and doesn't have to be off your list of “healthy” foods. Try...

Cajun Spiced Hard-Boiled Egg
Perk up a plain-Jane hard-boiled egg with zesty Cajun spice blend.

Cuban-Style Pork & Rice
Full of spice and exotic flavors, this Cuban take on the classic Spanish paella is an easy way to feed a hungry crowd....

Sausage Gumbo
To keep it simple, we've opted for just the essential ingredients in this rendition of the hearty Creole favorite...

Banana Corn Fritters
Savory, smoky and slightly sweet, these are great with roast pork loin, a hearty bowl of black bean soup or barbecued...

Blackened Salmon Sandwich
Blackened salmon is great in a sandwich with a spread of mashed avocado and low-fat mayonnaise plus peppery arugula...

Beer-Battered Tilapia with Mango Salsa
Lovers of fried fish get the taste without all the calories in this recipe. Seasoned whole-wheat flour improves the...

Shrimp Creole
We adapted a favorite recipe for conch creole to shrimp because conch can be hard to find in the U.S. You can also use...