Shrimp remoulade is an iconic New Orleans appetizer with poached shrimp tossed in a zesty Creole remoulade sauce. Best made ahead of time and served cold.| Lauren from Scratch
South Louisiana, Cajun, and New Orleans recipes from scratch.| Lauren from Scratch
Cajun sausage spaghetti is bold, spicy, and packed with flavor from andouille sausage, jalapeños, and a creamy tomato sauce. Easy one pot dinner!| Lauren from Scratch
Authentic Shrimp Creole recipe with juicy shrimp simmered in a bold, tomato-based sauce. A classic New Orleans dish that's easy and flavorful.| Lauren from Scratch
The best leftover crawfish recipes to make after a boil. Make one of these crawfish tail recipes like crawfish étouffée or crawfish bread.| Lauren from Scratch
Corn maque choux is a classic cajun side dish of corn, tomatoes, and the holy trinity. This version is flavorful made with bacon, a splash of cream, and creole seasoning. Serve it as a side| Lauren from Scratch
Easy slow cooker gumbo has all the flavor of traditional gumbo with a more hands-off approach. 20 minutes of prep time!| Lauren from Scratch
Everything you need to know about shrimp sizes! This shrimp size guide breaks it all... The post Shrimp Sizes Explained appeared first on Lauren from Scratch.| Lauren from Scratch
Learn how to peel and devein shrimp like a pro with this step-by-step guide! These easy techniques will ensure perfect, clean shrimp every time.| Lauren from Scratch
Chicken étouffée is a rich and savory Louisiana chicken stew made with a brown roux,... The post Chicken Étouffée appeared first on Lauren from Scratch.| Lauren from Scratch
The best Mardi Gras drinks for your Fat Tuesday celebration! Get inspired with these New Orleans cocktails and keep the party going.| Lauren from Scratch
Boudin King Cake is a savory twist on the Mardi Gras dessert stuffed with boudin, cheese, and cajun spice wrapped in flaky crescent rolls.| Lauren from Scratch
Creole seasoning is an herby spice blend with a hint of heat. It's a New Orleans born mix perfect for seafood, vegetables, and classics like shrimp creole.| Lauren from Scratch
This boudin dip is creamy and cheesy packed with boudin sausage, jalapeños, cheese, and cajun... The post Cheesy Hot Boudin Dip appeared first on Lauren from Scratch.| Lauren from Scratch
Cajun crab dip is a hot crab dip with hunks of lump crab meat, cheese,... The post Cajun Crab Dip appeared first on Lauren from Scratch.| Lauren from Scratch
Shrimp and mirliton dressing is a beloved dish with shrimp, cajun trinity, and mirlitons. It’s a necessity at any New Orleans holiday celebration!| Lauren from Scratch
Creamy grits are a staple of southern breakfast. This recipe will show you how to... The post How to Make Creamy Cheese Grits appeared first on Lauren from Scratch.| Lauren from Scratch
New Orleans shrimp and grits has cajun shrimp and andouille over creamy cheese grits. It’s a perfect dish for boozy brunch!| Lauren from Scratch
Dirty rice is a cajun rice dressing made with pork, beef, chicken livers, and the holy trinity. It’s a side dish staple in south Louisiana!| Lauren from Scratch
Cajun corn on the cob is an easy side dish with cajun flavor. Fresh and... The post Cajun Corn on the Cob appeared first on Lauren from Scratch.| Lauren from Scratch
Creamy cheesy crawfish filling baked inside bread dough. It's a New Orleans Jazz fest favorite, but now you can make it at home!| Lauren from Scratch
Cajun crawfish étouffée is a classic cajun stew style dish with a rich peanut butter roux, the holy trinity, and crawfish tails. Ready in 40 minutes!| Lauren from Scratch
Make this crawfish dipping sauce for your next crawfish boil! This easy crawfish sauce is perfect for dipping your spicy crawfish tails.| Lauren from Scratch
Crawfish Monica is a creamy crawfish pasta dish that is wildly popular at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.| Lauren from Scratch
Crawfish poboy is a classic NOLA sandwich stuffed with crispy fried crawfish tails on French bread with mayo, lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles.| Lauren from Scratch
Crispy cajun fried crawfish tails are a great way to use leftover crawfish! This crawfish recipe is easy to make and perfect for poboys.| Lauren from Scratch
Crawfish cream sauce is a rich sauce with crawfish, holy trinity, and tons of cajun flavor. Serve it over pasta, blackened fish, or grits.| Lauren from Scratch
Step by step guide for making a dark gumbo roux! It's the traditional way to make a deep rich roux for a flavorful authentic New Orleans gumbo.| Lauren from Scratch
Best side dishes for gumbo including appetizers and desserts. If you're wondering what goes with gumbo, I've got you covered!| Lauren from Scratch
Authentic cajun chicken and sausage gumbo, from a Louisiana native! This gumbo is rich in flavor with a dark roux, holy trinity, and andouille.| Lauren from Scratch
Cajun potato salad with hard boiled eggs, and a creamy dressing of mayo, creole mustard, hot sauce and cajun seasoning. Perfect for gumbo!| Lauren from Scratch
Homemade shrimp stock is so rich, flavorful, and easy to make! It’s a great way to use up those shrimp shells.| Lauren from Scratch
New Orleans style shrimp and corn bisque is rich, comforting, and creamy. It’s an indulgent and impressive dish, perfect for a dinner party!| Lauren from Scratch
This lobster ravioli cream sauce is rich and decadent with shallots, garlic, wine, cream and parmesan cheese. Perfect for date night at home!| Lauren from Scratch
The cajun holy trinity in cooking is onions, green bell peppers, and celery. This aromatic trio is the base for many cajun and creole dishes.| Lauren from Scratch
The best cream cheese king cake ever! Moist cinnamon dough with hints of citrus around cream cheese filling, topped with lemony icing,| Lauren from Scratch
Juicy, flavorful, and anything but boring. This sear then bake method results in the perfect chicken breasts every time. Let me show you how!| Lauren from Scratch
Cajun shrimp deviled eggs have a creamy zesty filling topped with a juicy Cajun spiced shrimp. The best cajun twist on a classic deviled egg!| Lauren from Scratch
Best side dishes for salmon! From healthy side for salmon to a few more indulgent ones, you'll find the perfect sides for your salmon dinner.| Lauren from Scratch
Cajun seasoning is a versatile spice mix that's good on everything! It adds a smoky, spicy, and bold flavor to meats, veggies, and classic cajun dishes.| Lauren from Scratch
White rice recipe for making fluffy rice every time! Learn the best water to rice ratio and how to avoid mushy rice.| Lauren from Scratch
Authentic New Orleans red beans and rice recipe, from a Cajun! Creamy velvety smooth red beans with andouille sausage served over white rice.| Lauren from Scratch
Cajun gravy is a flavorful, rich, and savory brown gravy with spicy andouille sausage. It is perfect for mashed potatoes.| Lauren from Scratch
Red skin mashed potatoes are rich, buttery, and loaded with garlic. They have a subtle Cajun kick and are ready in 30 minutes. No peeling required!| Lauren from Scratch
Crispy and tender roasted brussels sprouts tossed in a sweet and spicy glaze. Flavorful and easy side dish that’s ready in 30 minutes!| Lauren from Scratch
Smothered green beans cooked down with bacon, ham, onions, and garlic for a rich and savory flavor. Perfect southern green beans side dish.| Lauren from Scratch
Homemade cornbread with a cajun twist! Cajun cornbread is a little sweet, a little spicy and moist. The perfect side for chili or red beans.| Lauren from Scratch
Best creamy mashed potato recipe! Smooth potatoes with Boursin cheese, cream, butter, and fresh chives. 5 ingredients and 30 minutes.| Lauren from Scratch
Fresh green beans blistered in a hot skillet, then seasoned with garlic, onions, butter, and blackening seasoning. Blackened green beans are easy to make with minimal prep time. Ready in 20 minutes!| Lauren from Scratch
What's the difference between blackened and grilled fish? This post covers the methods, plus everything you need to know to make perfect blackened fish!| Lauren from Scratch
Add a little Cajun kick to your dishes with this homemade blackening seasoning recipe. Perfect for blackened chicken, shrimp, pork, or fish.| Lauren from Scratch