Cajun-Creole

Beignets

Beignets (American Southern powdered sugar fritters)

(American Southern powdered sugar fritters)

Cajun and Creole Seasoning

Jar of homemade Cajun seasoning

(American Louisiana herb and spice blend)

Corn Maque Choux

Corn maque choux

(Cajun-Creole corn and peppers simmered in cream; see Creamed Corn recipe variations)

Creole Barbecue Shrimp

A plate of Creole barbecue shrimp

(American Southern spicy sauteed shrimp)

Gumbo

Chicken, sausage and shrimp gumbo

(American Cajun-Creole meat and shellfish stew)

Jambalaya

Jambalaya (American Cajun-Creole rice with chicken, shrimp and andouille sausage)

(American Cajun-Creole rice with chicken, shrimp and andouille sausage)

Oysters Rockefeller

Plate of oysters Rockefeller

(American oysters with green sauce appetizer)

Red Beans and Rice

Red Beans and Rice Recipe (American Creole bean and rice dish)

(American Creole bean and rice dish)

Shrimp Etouffee

Bowl of shrimp etouffee

(American Cajun-Creole smothered shrimp)