Louisiana Favorite Entrees
↠ Chicken and Sausage Gumbo:
Description:
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo is a rich, hearty, and comforting Louisiana stew characterized by a deep, dark roux, the "holy trinity" of vegetables (onions, celery, and bell peppers), and smoky andouille sausage. This savory, slow-cooked dish is packed with tender chicken, Cajun spices, and often thickened with okra or filé powder, served over white rice.
↠ Chicken Sauce Piquant:
Description:
Chicken Sauce Piquant (often spelled Piquante) is a classic South Louisiana Cajun entrée, characterized as a spicy, tomato-based stew or "smothered" chicken dish served over rice. The word piquant is French for "pricking" or "stinging" which describes the sharp, tangy, and spicy kick that this dish delivers to the palate.
↠ Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya:
Description:
A Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya is a hearty, one-pot Louisiana Creole or Cajun rice dish known for its bold, savory, and often smoky flavor. It typically features tender, browned chicken (often thighs) and spicy, smoky andouille sausage cooked with long-grain rice, chicken broth, and the "holy trinity" of Louisiana cooking—diced onion, celery, and green bell pepper.
↠ Grillades and Grits:
Description:
Grillades and Grits is a classic Louisiana Creole comfort food dish, historically originating as a "second breakfast" for New Orleans dock workers in the late 1800s. It is a savory"low and slow" braised dish that is now a staple for Creole brunch, Mardi Gras celebrations, and dinner.
↠ Blackened Catfish:
Description:
Blackened Catfish is a tender, flaky, and moist whitefish fillet heavily seasoned with smoky, robust Cajun spices and pan-seared in a smoking-hot cast-iron skillet to form a dark, flavorful crust. This Southern staple is commonly served with lemon wedges, Cajun butter sauce, or alongside sides like red beans and rice.