Our son-in-law David is an amazing cook, and one of his signature dishes is dirty rice. It’s been a family favorite for years, with the grandchildren growing up on it and still requesting it often!

Jambalaya and dirty rice are both products of Louisiana’s Cajun/Creole heritage, reflecting the culinary traditions of France and Spain (both took turns ruling this region) as well as African and ...

At the risk of jinxing us, spring has finally arrived. Or, at least it is on its way. (The last time I said it out loud, we had a snowstorm the next day). The grass is green and getting longer every ...

Having not grown up in the “Who Dat” Nation,” otherwise known as New Orleans, my first encounter with the classic Creole dish dirty rice was in my teenage years at one of those Louisiana-themed ...

A Louisiana favorite, our version of this spicy dish uses whole-grain Wehani rice. Long-grain brown rice also works. Traditionally made with chicken liver, which gives it a “dirty” color, we use ...

NEW ORLEANS — Chef Kevin Belton is making Thanksgiving sides, specifically dirty rice and cornbread dressing. Crumble cornbread in large mixing bowl. In a skillet, melt butter. Add onion, celery and ...

Rice doesn't always get the love it deserves as an easy, pantry friendly, versatile base for weeknight dinners. That's not for no reason—rice makes an excellent side when simply cooked in a rice ...

Chef Isaac Toups is joining TODAY Food to share of a few of his favorite traditional Cajun recipes from his new cookbook "Chasing the Gator: Isaac Toups and the New Cajun Cooking." He shows us how to ...