New Orleanians ate red beans and rice on Mondays because it was laundry day, and they cooked their red beans on the stove while the wash water heated. Or maybe it’s because they needed to use the ...

Vince Hayward cooks his red kidney beans all day in a slow cooker — sometimes with smoked ham hocks, sometimes with vegan sausage, always “heavy on the bay leaf.” If they aren’t creamy enough by the ...

Some meals are so hearty, they're perfect for starting the week. That's particularly true of this traditional New Orleans ...

You can trace the ancestry of any popular dish by first looking at its ingredients. This might seem obvious, but when you actually put it into practice, fascinating stories emerge. Which is the case ...

In a 7-quart, cast iron pot, heat vegetable oil and bacon fat over medium-high heat. Whisk in flour, stirring constantly until a dark brown roux is achieved. Stir in onions, celery, bell peppers, and ...

New Orleans is known for good food, and lots of it. No trip to the Crescent City would be complete without a taste of gumbo or jambalaya, or a big bite out of a po’boy or muffuletta sandwich. Still, ...

Red kidney beans have an important role in Louisiana cooking, and the Camellia Brand — founded in 1923 in New Orleans — is king throughout Cajun country. Red beans and rice is a beloved staple in New ...

A mix of rice and beans is one of life's simple pleasures, and it rings true for several types of cuisine. The two most common origins of this dish are Cajun, and Mexican. I grew up on beans and ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Maggie Sadowsky, a food Scientist and the ...

I've always served red beans and rice on Labor Day. It's a Monday, and red beans make the holiday a little more "New Orleans." But because it’s a holiday, I can make beans that are fancier than usual.

Emily Shaya, who founded Pomegranate Hospitality with her husband, chef/restaurateur Alon Shaya, wasn’t born in New Orleans, but she’s embraced the food and culture of the town she’s called home since ...