Cajun food

Southern Man

Classic Turtle Soup Recipe

Haven't you heard? Turtle makes excellent soup.

Dec 4, 2012 3:01 pm

Ever wondered what turtle soup tastes like (and don't say chicken)? Brennan's in Houston has been serving it for 40-plus years. Here, chef Danny Trace shares the recipe.

Thanksgiving

FR Thanksgiving Interview: Susan Spicer

Wishing you a very Cajun Thanksgiving holiday

Nov 7, 2012 2:01 pm

New Orleans chef Susan Spicer has sure received a lot of recognition over the years, including winning the James Beard Award for Best Chef in the Southeast. The co-owner of Bayona stopped by the Food Republic Test Kitchen last month to talk about all things Thanksgiving. Just remember, it’s always helpful to have a good partner to clean up after you in the kitchen.

City Guide

New Orleans: 8 Places To Curb Your Hangover. Or, Hair Of The Dog It Away.

Write 'em down: Coop’s, Mother's, Cochon, Felix's

Aug 21, 2012 10:16 am

We at Food Republic have spent some serious time being hungover in New Orleans. And, how about that, we found a couple places that will help you get through the morning. And if you’re not hungover in New Orleans? Good for you. Hit these places up for lunch anyway. They are pretty great.

Good Food, Rocks

Video: Nashville Band Turbo Fruits On How To Rock A Crawfish Boil

Cranking up the heat for a hungover crawfish pot

Jul 2, 2012 4:31 pm

Turbo Fruits, Nashville grunge rock band and co-founders of the legendary Bruise Cruise Festival is super into food. In fact, they released an "informational" video detailing how to throw a memorable dinner shindig, starring those lovable little mud bugs: crawfish.

FR Test Kitchen

Jambalaya Dog With Holy Trinity Relish

A Cajun spin on a summer barbecue staple

May 18, 2012 2:31 pm

Photo: Mark Shaw

When conceptualizing this week's updated hot dog recipes, I tried to think of how the elements of some of my favorite dishes might translate into tube steak form. Jambalaya is a Cajun dish that's really pretty simple: sauteed holy trinity (peppers, onions and celery), andouille sausage and/or other meat and Cajun spices cooked with rice. That sounded to me like a Jambalaya dog...

Festivals

New Orleans: Eat Really Well At Jazz Fest

Between John Besh and Crawfish Monica, like whoa

May 4, 2012 9:01 am

The annual New Orleans Jazz Fest goes all-in this weekend, concluding its 10-day run through Bourbon Street and beyond. Food Republic correspondent went down for the music, of course, but she couldn't resist hitting running rampant through the city's delectable restaurant scene. Here, she shares her tips for the final weekend, and gets all misty-eyed about crawfish.

What To Eat: Lunch

Delayed Sandwich Reaction: Muffalettas

The ragin Cajun sandwich is totally still in season

Mar 1, 2012 12:31 pm

I was so excited by the idea of a po' boy on Mardi Gras last week that I forgot about the muffaletta for ten whole days. Muffaletta, please stand up. Everyone, a round of applause for the Italian hero of the South. Isn't it lovely? Wave to the crowd, dear. That public apology given, I would like to further distinguish this sandwich from its Italian-American cousin to the North.

What To Eat: Lunch

Celebrate Mardi Gras With A Po' Boy

This Southern sandwich makes for one Fat Tuesday

Feb 21, 2012 12:31 pm

Welcome to one of the happiest days of the year, if you live in a city with outrageous Mardi Gras happy hours like we do. I'm not going to provide you with a history of the po' boy (streetcar workers went on strike, sympathetic restaurateurs plied the po' boys with free sandwiches, the legend was born), I'm going to tell you why they're awesome. Not that you need to be informed, that is — if you've ever had the pleasure.

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Vietnamese noodle soup, it’s what’s for breakfast

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