Crazy 'bout Cajun Food // Mardi Gras 2014

I don't know about you guys... but I LOVE cajun food! It's so flavorful and diverse! Sometimes too spicy for me... but always tasty! I'm excited to be eating a whole lot more coming up soon! :)

To celebrate Mardi Gras around here, I thought, why not collect some Cajun recipes from Pinterest and share them on here! I am also including one recipe I tried back in 2012 and LOVE LOVE LOVE!

Counter Clock-Wise From the Top Left: 

Creole Shrimp with Garlic & Lemon: via.

Red Beans and Rice: via.

Muffuletta Panini: via.

Jambalaya: via.

Our Jambalaya: recipe here! 

Of course you could also make Beignets, Cafe Au Lait, or Hurricanes.. but dinner is always a good place to start!

Happy Mardi Gras!

Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler!

(Let the Good Times Roll!)

Alexandra

Jambalaya {recipe #35}

Sometimes you just need a meal that is a little something out of the ordinary!

Why not try this jambalaya recipe to spice things up a little?!?

Jambalaya

{Borrowed, Adapted and Enjoyed from: Country Woman Magazine}

This recipe serves 9, so I am sharing the recipe cut in half. That's all the more food we need!

Ingredients: 

6 fully cooked sausages or one polish sausage, sized sausage{any kind, spicy, mild.. chicken etc}

1/2 lb chicken tenderloin cut into small slices 

1 T. olive oil

3 celery ribs, chopped

1 large onion, chopped
1 bell pepper

2 3/4 cups chicken broth

1 (14 1/2 oz) can of diced tomatoes, undrained

1 1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice

1 tsp dried thyme

1 tsp. cajun seasoning

1) In a large pot {we use our dutch oven} saute sausage and chicken in oil for 5 minutes. Add the veggies and saute again for 6-8 minutes.

2) Stir in broth, tomatoes, rice and spices.

3) Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender. Make sure to stir often so it doesn't stick to the bottom!

4) Let stand for 5 minutes! Its HOT! :)

Enjoy!

What is your favorite recipe to spice up your weekly menu?

All for now,

Alexandra

*this recipe is also wonderful for mardi gras season!*