Black Beans: Uncommonly Common What’s more common and seemingly mundane than beans and rice? New Orleans – and all of south Louisiana – is known for Red Beans & Rice, especially on Mondays! White Beans & Rice is another classic south Louisiana staple. But among beans, black beans stick out. At least around here. They […]
Using Pickled Pork for Seasoning
Pickled Pork? The other day I shared a soup recipe for #SundaySupper. It was my recipe for Louisiana Caldo, and it features a peculiar ingredient: pickled pork. Now, I say it’s a peculiar ingredient only because so many people commented on it. I’ve been cooking with pickled pork all my life, so I do not […]
New Orleans Style White Beans & Rice for #SundaySupper
White Beans & Rice: It’s Not All Red Beans Down Here I know. I know. Red Beans & Rice is like a staple down here. Believe me, I know. I also know that I really like Red Beans & Rice. Especially if it is seasoned with some spicy sausage. But here’s the deal… I love […]
