Grab the taste of NOLA with these great recipes

If you had to choose a region of the U.S. that always delivered on great cuisine, New Orleans would have to be a top choice.

New Orleans, or NOLA, has produced some mighty fine chefs and thousands of outstanding recipes with unique regional ingredients and flavors.

We have a few recipes that have that NOLA influence and want to share them with you.

Dirty Rice

Dirty Rice is a favorite with almost any dish from New Orleans.

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Jambalaya

Jambalaya is the quintessential dish from New Orleans.

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Gumbo

Gumbo with virtually any protein can be delicious. Check out this turkey gumbo recipe with a NOLA twist.

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Fried Cod

Although cod isn't a Gulf South fish species, the flavors of New Orleans can elevate your taste buds.

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Snapper

Snapper is abundant in the Gulf of Mexico and fun to catch. We put the taste of NOLA in this dish with a spicy blackening seasoning and a flavorful lime butter sauce.

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Boozy, Spicy Peach Cobbler

This decadent cobbler (with a scoop of vanilla ice cream) will have your slapping anyone in your vicinity!

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BBQ Ribs Jambalaya is just the ticket to keep those taste buds happy long after the grilling is done.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Style African, American, Cajun, Caribbean

Keywords: cajun, creole, jambalaya, pork, ribs, rice

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 55 minutes

Serves: 6 people

Calories 393 kcal

What’s In It?

• 2.5 c water
• 1 can diced fire-roasted tomatoes (14 ounces)
• 1/2 lb fully cooked smoked Conecuh sausage, cut up
• 1 lb pound pulled rib meat (1 slab)
• 1 c long-grain rice
• 1 c diced yellow onion
• 1 c diced green bell pepper
• 1 c diced celery
• 1 fresh jalapeño, finely diced
• 1 Tbsp dried parsley flakes
• 1 Tbsp beef bouillon granules
• 1 tsp dried thyme leaves
• 1 Tbsp chopped garlic
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 Tbsp chipotle powder
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1 bay leaf

How to Make It

1. In a cast-iron Dutch oven, combine rice, onion, bell pepper, celery, jalapeño, parsley, bouillon, thyme, garlic, black pepper, salt and bay leaf, water, tomatoes, and smoked Conecuh sausage.

2. Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.

3. Cover, reduce heat and let simmer for 25 minutes.

4. Give a stir and serve immediately with buttered, garlicky French bread.