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
http://www.telescopenut.com/CF/CF152.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download 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 […]
New Orleans Red Beans and Rice For Those in Need #SundaySupper
Red Beans and Rice – A New Orleans Tradition “Red beans and ricely yours.” That’s how famous Jazz musician Louis Armstrong used to sign his letters. Plainly, red beans and rice is not so plain here in South Louisiana. It might be a staple food, but it is spicy, rich, and delicious. And it is […]
