Realistic Vegan Cooking
These vegan baked onion rings are fun to make and yummy to eat! Just slice an onion, separate the rings, dip, and bake! Maybe the kids could even help make these! The batter on these onion rings is made with plant based milk. I used oat milk because of its thickness, which worked great, but […]
These deviled baby potatoes are a perfect replacement for deviled eggs! You will be able to take these to picnics and cookouts all spring and summer long and everyone will love them. I tried a few different recipes for deviled potatoes before I decided to create my own. Using good, old-fashioned ingredients (with a vegan […]
This soup is a great feature dish for a Mardi Gras menu. It’s a spicy, delicious jambalaya soup with a full tomato and vegetable flavor and a perfect little bite of heat. You can serve it with crackers, a crusty bread, or vegan cornbread for southern authenticity! A few things you can do ahead before […]
What are the differences between Cajun and Creole spice mixes and their cultures? Cajuns are French colonists from the Acadia region of Canada who immigrated to Louisiana after the British conquest of Canada in the 1700s. Creole describes the descendants of the Cajuns, and of the Spanish and Africans, who were born in Louisiana to […]
You might want to double or triple this crowd-pleasing Cajun baked okra recipe! Tasty as a stand alone appetizer or snack, this okra is also a great side dish. Add it to soups or veggies for a boost in flavor. It would be a perfect addition to any southern or Cajun meal. You need it […]
No one is sure where Hoppin’ John black-eyed peas originated. Some believe the recipe may have come from Louisiana and the French Creole name for pigeon peas, which are similar to black-eyed peas. The French Creole term for pigeon peas is “pois a pigeon,” which is pronounced “pwah peeJon.” This explanation makes great sense to me. […]