It seems just about everyone with a Louisiana pedigree has a secret recipe for making the region's signature dish -- red beans and rice. Which makes it a bit like chili and barbecue. Any time you try ...

When it comes to flavor that wakes up your taste buds, Cajun cooking never holds back. From smoky blackened chicken to a comforting bowl of red beans and rice, every dish brings a little spice and ...

A mix of rice and beans is one of life's simple pleasures, and it rings true for several types of cuisine. The two most common origins of this dish are Cajun, and Mexican. I grew up on beans and ...

Rinse fish; pat dry. Cut each fillet in half crosswise. Sprinkle snapper with 1 teaspoon of the seasoning. Heat 12-inch heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add fish, skin side up; cook 4 ...

Red beans and rice is one of my favorite cool weather meals. It’s hearty, comforting and nutritious. But to prepare it the classic way — using dried beans — takes several hours and requires a spice ...

Growing up in Los Angeles, so much of what I ate for dinner was a hodgepodge of different cultures. On Tuesday nights, gringo-styled tacos with cumin-scented ground beef and chunky stripes of sharp ...

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Place kidney beans and 5 cups water in a programmable pressure multicooker (such as Instant Pot). Cover cooker with lid, and lock in place. Turn steam release handle to SEALING position. Select ...

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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, ...