Smoked red beans and rice get a flavorful upgrade by simmering red beans with smoked pork hocks while slices of sausage smoke on a rack above, letting their drippings infuse the pot below. This low ...

Looking for a dish that is filling, nutritious and won’t break the bank? Red beans and rice is a great choice. There are so many variations, mostly from Louisiana and around the Caribbean. Even within ...

According to New Orleans tradition, red beans and rice is served on Mondays. Long ago, that day was reserved for doing laundry, so dinner needed to be something that could simmer all day without any ...

In a large pot, combine beans with 4 cups of water or broth. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 60–90 minutes, or until tender. Add salt in the last 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Most people don’t like having their picture taken. But if New Orleans photographer Pableaux Johnson pointed his camera at someone, they tended to light right up. Whether he was shooting portraits, ...

BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) – Cooking pork chops can be intimidating, with many novice chefs worried about serving up a dry piece of protein. Chef Tony Mammarella’s recipe for pork chops over red beans and ...

When I first moved to New Orleans more than 25 years ago, I remember thinking it was fascinating that so many of my clients ...

Heat a large soup pot over medium high heat and add sausage. Cook for 10 minutes until lightly browned, stirring often. Add onions, celery, peppers, syrup, sage, thyme, and creole seasoning. Cook over ...

1.) Submerge dry beans in water and soak them overnight (8 hours) to give them a creamier texture. The beans will absorb a lot of water, so you want a lot of water in the container. 2.) After soaking, ...