In Cajun and Creole cooking there's a heavy influence of French cuisine. Most Cajun dishes, as a general rule, start with this basic ingredient combination. This compilation of Cajun holy trinity recipes are, in my opinion, the best.
The holy trinity of Cajun cooking is 99% of the time started with a combination of onions, green bell pepper and celery.
Much like the traditional mirepoix (onion, celery and carrot), it adds rich flavors like no other.
Hint: Some of these recipes might be questionable as to being actual Cajun recipes, or Creole cuisine, but they are recipes that are frequently made by Cajuns and have that unique flavor, usually by adding andouille sausages, or other such flavorful ingredients..
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1
Stuffed Crab
This stuffed crab recipe is a Cajun masterpiece! Tasty and piled high inside a real shell, Louisiana chefs love serving this dish. Stuffed crab is deliciously moreish.
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2
Mirliton Dressing
Mirliton dressing is a Creole dish with savory, herb-infused flavors, showcasing Louisiana's culinary charm.
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3
Seafood Gumbo
Deliciously tasty, New Orleans style Seafood Gumbo. The perfect blend of seafood and smokiness with just enough spice to get those lips tingling! Serves perfectly with rice and potato salad. (Note. A Creole gumbo would contain tomatoes)
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4
Southern Chicken Stew
This delicious Southern Chicken Stew Recipe comes from Cajun country. Homemade comfort food at it's best and full of green peppers, Creole seasoning and a dark roux, this delicious thick stew will have your tummy happy in no time.
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5
Catfish Courtbouillon
A tasty Cajun masterpiece, a tomato based seafood stew full of catfish fillets and trinity. Catfish courtbouillon is a southern favorite.
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6
Leftover Turkey and Andouille Gumbo
Leftover Turkey and Andouille Gumbo: A rich, smoky, spicy stew with tender turkey, sausage, and hearty veggies—comfort in every bite.
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7
Crawfish Sauce
A delicious creamy Crawfish Sauce that is full of Cajun spice. Perfect spooned over any seafood or baked potato.
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8
Venison Chili
A favorite meal to make with venison, especially when the weather is getting colder and you crave that homemade, good ol' Southern Style of cooking - and it is much healthier.Serve on top of Fritos, with cornbread and top with sour cream and Mexican cheese.... mmm mmmm mmmmm, now you speaking my language!
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9
Crock Pot Hoppin' John
Deliciously creamy and full of Cajun seasoning, Crock Pot Hoppin' John has that smokiness you'd expect from black eyed peas paired with tasty smoked sausage.
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10
Creole Shrimp and Grits
This easy creamy shrimp and grits recipe is rich and savory yet so simple to put together. The smokiness of the bacon and shrimp paired with the cheesiness of the corn grits really hits the right spot for a taste of the South!
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11
Crock Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs
This homemade recipe for Crock Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs is deliciously tasty and served with a garlic bread side is a hearty meal that will satisfy any appetite!
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12
Crock Pot Beer Chili Recipe
A crock pot beer chili is the perfect game day food. Adding the beer brings a crock pot chili to a whole new level of perfect!
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13
Cabbage Rolls
These old fashioned stuffed Cabbage Rolls are delicious any time of the year, but they're a tradition for New Years in the South! Delicious ground beef and rice filling seasoned to perfection (even sprinkle with a little cayenne pepper) and baked in a cabbage leaf in tomato sauce.
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14
Easy Taco Soup
Delicious easy homemade Taco Soup can be made in four simple steps. All the tastes of a taco but in the form of a soup.
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15
Stuffed Bell Peppers
Baked to perfection these stuffed bell peppers are filled with a flavorful meat and rice stuffing and topped with a cheesy, seasoned crumb.
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16
Crawfish Etouffee
Crawfish étouffée is a classic Louisiana dish full of robust flavor. This dish is famous for its Cajun influence and surprisingly easy and quick to make. Add hot sauce to your liking.
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17
Natchitoches Meat Pie
This recipe is straight out of Natchitoches Louisiana. The delicious flaky pastry along with the wonderfully seasoned meat filling makes these pies so addictive you'll be reaching for another, and another...
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18
Southern Baked Beans Recipe
These Southern Baked Beans are so tangy, sweet and meaty they are the perfect accompaniment to any barbecue!
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19
Pastalaya
Pastalaya is a Cajun recipe, originating from the traditional Jambalaya, replacing the rice with Pasta. This Pastalaya recipe is a hearty comfort food started with a Cajun roux for a darker color. Cajun cooks all over the state now have mastered this delicious recipe.
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20
Real Cajun Jambalaya
This is a big pot of Cajun comfort food. A real Cajun Jambalaya is typically nice and slightly dry, full of meat and smokey flavors and some great Cajun seasonings to top it off.
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21
Cajun Rice Dressing
Cajun rice dressing made just like grandma made. Perfectly moist with the use of chicken gizzards and livers for added depth of flavor and texture.
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22
Crock Pot Pinto Beans
Deliciously meaty and creamy - Southern cooking at it's best. These crock pot pinto beans are a meal all unto itself.
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23
Slow Cooker Cajun 15 Bean Soup Recipe
Full of flavor this slow cooker Cajun 15 bean soup is smoky, heart warming and full of Cajun ingredients.
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24
Crawfish Pie
This delicious and juicy Crawfish Pie in one of our favorite things to do with leftover crawfish tails. Tasty pie crust with an etouffee-like filling.
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25
Crawfish Pistolettes
Cajun cheesy crawfish stuffed pistolettes, filled with sausage and seasoning to bring it up a notch or two. One will never be enough.
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26
Alligator Gumbo
Delicious Cajun Alligator Gumbo with shrimp and sausage. Tasty, smoky and full of seasoning this dish is a surprising change from the usual.
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27
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo Recipe
This Louisiana Classic is famous for a reason. The combination of the smoked sausage and tenderness of the chicken in a tasty soup full of Cajun spices, is perfection.
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