Crispy eggplant fried golden brown is a study in textural contrast. While the crusty exterior crackles with crispness, the inside cooks to a smooth, almost sauce-like creaminess. And when topped with a velvet cloak of rich and spicy crawfish étouffée, this Cajun recipe for Fried Eggplant with Crawfish Étouffée is a culinary combination that is sheer... Read More » The post Fried Eggplant with Crawfish Étouffée appeared first on Acadiana Table.| Acadiana Table
Rise and shine: It’s perfectly poached eggs oozing liquid sunshine all over two crispy cornmeal-battered fried green tomatoes topped off with a glorious crabmeat-infused hollandaise, and all served up with a bowl of creamy Gouda grits. It’s weekend brunch in Acadiana. Once I decided to create this spectacular dish in my kitchen, I set out... Read More » The post Poached Eggs over Fried Green Tomatoes with Crabmeat Hollandaise and Gouda Grits appeared first on Acadiana Table.| Acadiana Table
For obvious reason, here in South Louisiana a bánh mì sandwich is referred to as a Vietnamese po’boy. Built upon a similar French bread loaf, it doesn’t take a great stretch of imagination to see the similarities in the two sandwiches. But delving deeper, the two have even more in common than just bread. And... Read More » The post Cajun-Fried Catfish Bánh Mì appeared first on Acadiana Table.| Acadiana Table
With a sweet and spicy sauce, these Cajun Glazed Chicken Lollipops are the perfect party pass-around dish for your next celebration.| Acadiana Table
There is nothing more comforting than a bowl of macaroni and cheese. Spending more time at home these days, it’s time to kick back and relax. And every family loves mac and cheese; it’s time to indulge that mac obsession, but with a twist. No processed and packaged noodles here, I decided to up the... Read More » The post Comfort in a Casserole: Seafood Mac and Cheese appeared first on Acadiana Table.| Acadiana Table
Fresh peaches, Peche liqueur, and peach muscadine wine are a creative combination in this Peach Muscadine Sangria - a refreshing summer winetail.| Acadiana Table
A stuffed pork chop with sausage or any number of different spice-infused stuffing mixtures is a Cajun recipe that has grown in popularity. Back in the 1970s and 80s the Veron family opened a market in Lafayette that catered to local tastes with an emphasis on specialty meats. Fresh sausage was a specialty. And what... Read More » The post Fig-Glazed Double-Cut Stuffed Pork Chop with Andouille Rice appeared first on Acadiana Table.| Acadiana Table
This Shrimp and Artichoke Fettuccine has fast become a Louisiana classic. Combining fresh Louisiana seafood with pasta is a popular Cajun recipe throughout Acadiana. There are endless variations, but most favor a white sauce rather than red, and frequently have smoked meat or sausage layering flavor in the dish. There is even a version of... Read More » The post Shrimp and Artichoke Fettuccine appeared first on Acadiana Table.| Acadiana Table
Blackberry Sweet Dough Pie with delicate pastry focuses on the burst of juicy flavor from sweet blackberries picked fresh.| Acadiana Table
Everyone needs a quick meal to throw together on weeknights! This cajun chicken pasta is my go-to for nights when my guys have band practice| Life Full and Frugal