Foodies of Lafayette
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Sam's Beef Bourguignon
Beef chuck braised in red wine with bacon, carrots, mushrooms and pearl onions, finished in the oven and even better the next day.
Sam's Beef Bourguignon
Beef chuck braised in red wine with bacon, carrots, mushrooms and pearl onions, finished in the oven and even better the next day.
Salmon Sushi Bake
Seasoned sushi rice topped with a spicy Kewpie mayo salmon mixture, baked and scooped onto seaweed snacks.
Salmon Sushi Bake
Seasoned sushi rice topped with a spicy Kewpie mayo salmon mixture, baked and scooped onto seaweed snacks.
Steamed Crab Legs
Frozen crab legs seasoned with two Cajun blends and steamed six minutes, served with melted butter.
Steamed Crab Legs
Frozen crab legs seasoned with two Cajun blends and steamed six minutes, served with melted butter.
Smoked Sausage Creole
Browned smoked sausage simmered with the trinity, diced tomatoes and Creole seasoning, served over hot white rice.
Smoked Sausage Creole
Browned smoked sausage simmered with the trinity, diced tomatoes and Creole seasoning, served over hot white rice.
Tabouli Salad
A refreshing bulgur wheat salad heavy on parsley and mint, with tomato, cucumber, green onion, lime juice and olive oil.
Tabouli Salad
A refreshing bulgur wheat salad heavy on parsley and mint, with tomato, cucumber, green onion, lime juice and olive oil.
Smothered Sticky Chicken
Bone-in chicken thighs marinated in Cajun seasoning and mustard, then smothered in deeply browned trinity with brown sugar and served over white rice.
Smothered Sticky Chicken
Bone-in chicken thighs marinated in Cajun seasoning and mustard, then smothered in deeply browned trinity with brown sugar and served over white rice.
BBQ Sunday
A full Sunday plate: grilled BBQ chicken legs and pork chops with buttered broccoli, smothered green beans with bacon, mac and cheese, and garlic bread.
BBQ Sunday
A full Sunday plate: grilled BBQ chicken legs and pork chops with buttered broccoli, smothered green beans with bacon, mac and cheese, and garlic bread.
Bread Pudding with Coconut Rum Sauce
Brioche bread pudding baked with cinnamon and nutmeg custard, finished with a warm brown sugar and Malibu rum sauce.
Bread Pudding with Coconut Rum Sauce
Brioche bread pudding baked with cinnamon and nutmeg custard, finished with a warm brown sugar and Malibu rum sauce.
Chao Shou (Chengdu Style Pork Wontons)
Chengdu style pork wontons in chili oil, with a spiced sweet soy reduction, Sichuan pepper and garlic.
Chao Shou (Chengdu Style Pork Wontons)
Chengdu style pork wontons in chili oil, with a spiced sweet soy reduction, Sichuan pepper and garlic.
Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti
A weeknight chicken spaghetti built on Cheez Whiz, American cheese and chicken broth, with grilled chicken and Texas toast on the side.
Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti
A weeknight chicken spaghetti built on Cheez Whiz, American cheese and chicken broth, with grilled chicken and Texas toast on the side.
Shrimp and Sausage Stuffed Bell Peppers
Bell pepper halves boiled in crab boil, then stuffed with Italian sausage, shrimp, Parmesan and breadcrumbs and baked.
Shrimp and Sausage Stuffed Bell Peppers
Bell pepper halves boiled in crab boil, then stuffed with Italian sausage, shrimp, Parmesan and breadcrumbs and baked.
Beef Stew
A dark-roux Cajun beef stew built on jarred roux and a frozen seasoning blend, simmered until the meat goes fork tender and served over rice.
Beef Stew
A dark-roux Cajun beef stew built on jarred roux and a frozen seasoning blend, simmered until the meat goes fork tender and served over rice.
Garlic & Herb White Rolls
Soft homemade dinner rolls loaded with rosemary, oregano, thyme and garlic, finished with an optional honey butter brush.
Garlic & Herb White Rolls
Soft homemade dinner rolls loaded with rosemary, oregano, thyme and garlic, finished with an optional honey butter brush.
Maw Maw's Peanut Butter Fudge
A four-ingredient stovetop fudge from Denise Uzee's Maw Maw, rich with peanut butter and set in a 9x13 pan.
Maw Maw's Peanut Butter Fudge
A four-ingredient stovetop fudge from Denise Uzee's Maw Maw, rich with peanut butter and set in a 9x13 pan.
Cathey's Cajunated Grape Leaves
Cathey Landry's Cajunated grape leaves — stuffed grape leaves steamed with tomatoes and Cajun seasoning to keep them tender. A 20-year labor of love, served with tzatziki.
Cathey's Cajunated Grape Leaves
Cathey Landry's Cajunated grape leaves — stuffed grape leaves steamed with tomatoes and Cajun seasoning to keep them tender. A 20-year labor of love, served with tzatziki.
Jason's Barbecue Shrimp
Jason Thibeaux's barbecue shrimp — head-on shrimp, corn, and sausage baked in seasoned butter, with French bread for dipping. An all-time favorite at his house.
Jason's Barbecue Shrimp
Jason Thibeaux's barbecue shrimp — head-on shrimp, corn, and sausage baked in seasoned butter, with French bread for dipping. An all-time favorite at his house.
Rina's Microwave Pralines
Rina Trochman's microwave pralines — brown sugar, cream, butter, and pecans, done in 13 minutes with no standing over a pot. Drop them on foil or they won't set.
Rina's Microwave Pralines
Rina Trochman's microwave pralines — brown sugar, cream, butter, and pecans, done in 13 minutes with no standing over a pot. Drop them on foil or they won't set.
Nonna's Bread
Danielle Comeaux's Nonna's bread — a simple seven-ingredient dough that's become pizza dough, sandwich bread, and flatbread over the years. Etched on cutting boards for each of Nonna's children.
Nonna's Bread
Danielle Comeaux's Nonna's bread — a simple seven-ingredient dough that's become pizza dough, sandwich bread, and flatbread over the years. Etched on cutting boards for each of Nonna's children.
Chef Willie Gaspard's Mexi-Cajun Shrimp and Grits
Chef Willie Gaspard of Mr. Lester's at Cypress Bayou Casino & Hotel shares his Mexi-Cajun shrimp and grits — a crab and grits quesadilla topped with Gulf shrimp and crispy...
Chef Willie Gaspard's Mexi-Cajun Shrimp and Grits
Chef Willie Gaspard of Mr. Lester's at Cypress Bayou Casino & Hotel shares his Mexi-Cajun shrimp and grits — a crab and grits quesadilla topped with Gulf shrimp and crispy...
Christine's White Chocolate Raspberry Bundt Cak...
Christine Duhon's white chocolate raspberry bundt cake — a copycat with swirled preserves and thick piped cream cheese frosting. Save your $50 and make it yourself.
Christine's White Chocolate Raspberry Bundt Cak...
Christine Duhon's white chocolate raspberry bundt cake — a copycat with swirled preserves and thick piped cream cheese frosting. Save your $50 and make it yourself.
Grandma Faulk's Bread Pudding Muffins
Scott Faulk's Grandma Faulk's bread pudding muffins — classic bread pudding baked in muffin tins for crunchy edges and a chewy center, with an optional rum pecan topping.
Grandma Faulk's Bread Pudding Muffins
Scott Faulk's Grandma Faulk's bread pudding muffins — classic bread pudding baked in muffin tins for crunchy edges and a chewy center, with an optional rum pecan topping.
Charlie's Ping Pong Ice Cream
Charlie Melancon's ping pong ice cream — a New Orleans classic made with Barq's red cream soda and condensed milk. Tastes like a strawberry snowball. Swap in orange creme soda...
Charlie's Ping Pong Ice Cream
Charlie Melancon's ping pong ice cream — a New Orleans classic made with Barq's red cream soda and condensed milk. Tastes like a strawberry snowball. Swap in orange creme soda...
Aunt Stella's Short Ribs
Grace Semones's Aunt Stella's short ribs — a three-ingredient honey BBQ marinade, an overnight soak, and four hours low and slow. A Thanksgiving tradition.
Aunt Stella's Short Ribs
Grace Semones's Aunt Stella's short ribs — a three-ingredient honey BBQ marinade, an overnight soak, and four hours low and slow. A Thanksgiving tradition.
Sara's Mom's Crawfish Étouffée
Sara LeBlanc's mom's crawfish étouffée — no roux, no measuring, just butter, the trinity, and crawfish tails scaled by the pound. All the love, or all the butter.
Sara's Mom's Crawfish Étouffée
Sara LeBlanc's mom's crawfish étouffée — no roux, no measuring, just butter, the trinity, and crawfish tails scaled by the pound. All the love, or all the butter.
Stacey's Cheesecake Fruit Salad
Stacey Pereida's cheesecake fruit salad — strawberries, green apples, and grapes folded into whipped cheesecake filling with graham crackers and caramel. No-bake and chilled.
Stacey's Cheesecake Fruit Salad
Stacey Pereida's cheesecake fruit salad — strawberries, green apples, and grapes folded into whipped cheesecake filling with graham crackers and caramel. No-bake and chilled.
Contessa's Cajun Crawfish Bread
Contessa Guillory-Brown's Cajun crawfish bread — French bread loaded with crawfish tails, cream cheese, Parmesan, and Monterey Jack, baked bubbling and broiled to finish.
Contessa's Cajun Crawfish Bread
Contessa Guillory-Brown's Cajun crawfish bread — French bread loaded with crawfish tails, cream cheese, Parmesan, and Monterey Jack, baked bubbling and broiled to finish.
Katie's Smothered Green Beans
Katie Rice's smothered green beans — fresh green beans, smoked sausage, bacon, and red potatoes simmered down in a medium-brown roux. Great on their own or over rice with cornbread.
Katie's Smothered Green Beans
Katie Rice's smothered green beans — fresh green beans, smoked sausage, bacon, and red potatoes simmered down in a medium-brown roux. Great on their own or over rice with cornbread.
Jacob's Lemon Posset
Jacob Broussard's lemon posset — a three-ingredient no-bake custard served in hollowed lemon halves. Refreshing, easy, and perfect for summer.
Jacob's Lemon Posset
Jacob Broussard's lemon posset — a three-ingredient no-bake custard served in hollowed lemon halves. Refreshing, easy, and perfect for summer.
Molly's Momma's Cheese Sausage Balls
Molly LeBlanc's cheese sausage balls — hot sausage, sharp cheddar, and jalapeño rolled into the appetizer her family gets begged to bring to every gathering. So good and so easy.
Molly's Momma's Cheese Sausage Balls
Molly LeBlanc's cheese sausage balls — hot sausage, sharp cheddar, and jalapeño rolled into the appetizer her family gets begged to bring to every gathering. So good and so easy.
Jasmine's Creamy Crawfish Fettuccine
Jasmine Girouard's creamy crawfish fettuccine — Louisiana crawfish tails, jalapeño cream cheese, and a kiss of crab boil in a rich Cajun cream sauce. Season those onions, sha.
Jasmine's Creamy Crawfish Fettuccine
Jasmine Girouard's creamy crawfish fettuccine — Louisiana crawfish tails, jalapeño cream cheese, and a kiss of crab boil in a rich Cajun cream sauce. Season those onions, sha.
Gourmet Mexican Esquites (Street Corn in a Cup)
Mexican street corn, off the cob and into a cup. Dry-charred kernels tossed in Cilantro & Roasted Onion EVOO, bound with mayo, and finished with Persian Lime EVOO, cotija, and...
Gourmet Mexican Esquites (Street Corn in a Cup)
Mexican street corn, off the cob and into a cup. Dry-charred kernels tossed in Cilantro & Roasted Onion EVOO, bound with mayo, and finished with Persian Lime EVOO, cotija, and...
Chicken Sauce Blanche (with Boneless Thighs)
A lighter, faster fricassee that keeps its soul — boneless chicken thighs in a silky Cajun sauce blanche built on a careful white roux and layered aromatics. Serve over rice,...
Chicken Sauce Blanche (with Boneless Thighs)
A lighter, faster fricassee that keeps its soul — boneless chicken thighs in a silky Cajun sauce blanche built on a careful white roux and layered aromatics. Serve over rice,...
Best Baked Chicken
Juicy oven-baked chicken with a little kick — olive oil, cayenne, paprika, and Kinder’s seasonings make for crisp skin and bold flavor. Easy enough for a weeknight, good enough for...
Best Baked Chicken
Juicy oven-baked chicken with a little kick — olive oil, cayenne, paprika, and Kinder’s seasonings make for crisp skin and bold flavor. Easy enough for a weeknight, good enough for...
Cajun Chicken & Sausage Alfredo
A Cajun-spiced twist on classic Alfredo — golden chicken, smoked sausage, and spaghetti in a creamy Parmesan sauce with a bright hit of lemon. Comfort food, Acadiana style.
Cajun Chicken & Sausage Alfredo
A Cajun-spiced twist on classic Alfredo — golden chicken, smoked sausage, and spaghetti in a creamy Parmesan sauce with a bright hit of lemon. Comfort food, Acadiana style.
Lobster Rolls
New England-style lobster rolls with a lemony dressing piled into a garlicky toasted bun — ready in 30 minutes and feels like a special occasion every single time.
Lobster Rolls
New England-style lobster rolls with a lemony dressing piled into a garlicky toasted bun — ready in 30 minutes and feels like a special occasion every single time.
Faye’s Mushroom Brie Bisque
Faye Hoffpauer's loving rendition of Blue Dog Café's legendary Sherwood Forest Mushroom Brie Bisque — creamy, earthy, and finished with lump crab and a splash of sherry.
Faye’s Mushroom Brie Bisque
Faye Hoffpauer's loving rendition of Blue Dog Café's legendary Sherwood Forest Mushroom Brie Bisque — creamy, earthy, and finished with lump crab and a splash of sherry.
Laurel's Pumpkin Mac & Cheese
Laurel Blackerby's pumpkin mac and cheese with cheddar and smoked Gouda — a sneaky veggie win the whole family will love. Pairs beautifully with Louisiana shrimp or crawfish.
Laurel's Pumpkin Mac & Cheese
Laurel Blackerby's pumpkin mac and cheese with cheddar and smoked Gouda — a sneaky veggie win the whole family will love. Pairs beautifully with Louisiana shrimp or crawfish.
Laurel's Sweet & Spicy XO Dipping Sauce
Laurel Blackerby's sweet and spicy XO dipping sauce — perfect with seafood, meats, and veggies, or thinned with a splash of vinegar for a knockout salad dressing.
Laurel's Sweet & Spicy XO Dipping Sauce
Laurel Blackerby's sweet and spicy XO dipping sauce — perfect with seafood, meats, and veggies, or thinned with a splash of vinegar for a knockout salad dressing.
Rina's Beef Vegetable Soup
Rina Trochman's hearty beef vegetable soup made with V8 for deep, rich flavor — a comfort food staple she's been perfecting since high school. Freezes beautifully, too.
Rina's Beef Vegetable Soup
Rina Trochman's hearty beef vegetable soup made with V8 for deep, rich flavor — a comfort food staple she's been perfecting since high school. Freezes beautifully, too.
Stephen Rogers' Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt Chu...
Stephen Rogers' dark chocolate and sea salt churros with a chili-spiced hot chocolate dip — bold, sweet, and just a little spicy. The unforgettable finale to our Tapas Sunday Dinner.
Stephen Rogers' Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt Chu...
Stephen Rogers' dark chocolate and sea salt churros with a chili-spiced hot chocolate dip — bold, sweet, and just a little spicy. The unforgettable finale to our Tapas Sunday Dinner.
Jason Stoner's Mushroom and Truffle Oil Croquettes
Jason Stoner's mushroom and truffle oil croquettes — golden and crispy outside, velvety and truffle-scented inside. An indulgent tapas bite your guests won't stop talking about.
Jason Stoner's Mushroom and Truffle Oil Croquettes
Jason Stoner's mushroom and truffle oil croquettes — golden and crispy outside, velvety and truffle-scented inside. An indulgent tapas bite your guests won't stop talking about.
Jason Stoner's Golden Lobster Bites with Saffro...
Jason Stoner's golden lobster bites with lemon saffron aioli and caviar — finished with edible gold leaf. A true showstopper appetizer and the most luxurious bite on the table.
Jason Stoner's Golden Lobster Bites with Saffro...
Jason Stoner's golden lobster bites with lemon saffron aioli and caviar — finished with edible gold leaf. A true showstopper appetizer and the most luxurious bite on the table.
Jason Stoner's Garlic Mushroom Toasts with Baco...
Jason Stoner's savory garlic mushroom toasts with bacon and melted Manchego — crispy, rich, and deeply satisfying. A tapas crowd-pleaser ready in under 20 minutes.
Jason Stoner's Garlic Mushroom Toasts with Baco...
Jason Stoner's savory garlic mushroom toasts with bacon and melted Manchego — crispy, rich, and deeply satisfying. A tapas crowd-pleaser ready in under 20 minutes.
Stephen Rogers' Flamenco Martini
Stephen Rogers' Flamenco Martini — vodka or gin shaken with Manzanilla sherry, pomegranate, and fresh lemon. Light, refreshing, and the perfect opener to any dinner.
Stephen Rogers' Flamenco Martini
Stephen Rogers' Flamenco Martini — vodka or gin shaken with Manzanilla sherry, pomegranate, and fresh lemon. Light, refreshing, and the perfect opener to any dinner.
Jason Stoner's Favorite Skillet Focaccia Bread ...
Jason Stoner's cast iron skillet focaccia with herbs and Parmesan — proofed in a warm oven and baked to golden perfection. Fast, flexible, and a reliable Sunday Dinner staple.
Jason Stoner's Favorite Skillet Focaccia Bread ...
Jason Stoner's cast iron skillet focaccia with herbs and Parmesan — proofed in a warm oven and baked to golden perfection. Fast, flexible, and a reliable Sunday Dinner staple.
Jobe Gwin's Pastalaya
Jobe Gwin's Cajun-Creole pastalaya — chicken, smoked sausage, and penne baked low and slow in a cast iron pot. Not a substitute for jambalaya, but your family just might like...
Jobe Gwin's Pastalaya
Jobe Gwin's Cajun-Creole pastalaya — chicken, smoked sausage, and penne baked low and slow in a cast iron pot. Not a substitute for jambalaya, but your family just might like...
Jason Stoner's Smoky Tempeh “Chorizo” Stuffed P...
Jason Stoner's smoky tempeh “chorizo” stuffed piquillo peppers — a bold, plant-based tapas bite packed with paprika, cumin, and seriously satisfying flavor.
Jason Stoner's Smoky Tempeh “Chorizo” Stuffed P...
Jason Stoner's smoky tempeh “chorizo” stuffed piquillo peppers — a bold, plant-based tapas bite packed with paprika, cumin, and seriously satisfying flavor.
Jason Stoner's Roasted Beetroot Hummus with Cha...
Jason Stoner's vivid roasted beetroot hummus served with striking charcoal crackers — earthy, creamy, and visually stunning. A bold plant-based appetizer from our Tapas Sunday Dinner.
Jason Stoner's Roasted Beetroot Hummus with Cha...
Jason Stoner's vivid roasted beetroot hummus served with striking charcoal crackers — earthy, creamy, and visually stunning. A bold plant-based appetizer from our Tapas Sunday Dinner.
Jason Stoner's Deconstructed Gazpacho Shooters
Jason Stoner's deconstructed gazpacho shooters — all the vibrant flavor of the classic cold Spanish soup served individually for a dramatic and refreshing tapas presentation.
Jason Stoner's Deconstructed Gazpacho Shooters
Jason Stoner's deconstructed gazpacho shooters — all the vibrant flavor of the classic cold Spanish soup served individually for a dramatic and refreshing tapas presentation.
Jason Stoner's Vegan Cauliflower Ceviche with L...
Jason Stoner's plant-based cauliflower ceviche with lime and creamy avocado mousse — light, tangy, and stunning on the plate. A vegan showstopper straight from our Sunday Dinner table.
Jason Stoner's Vegan Cauliflower Ceviche with L...
Jason Stoner's plant-based cauliflower ceviche with lime and creamy avocado mousse — light, tangy, and stunning on the plate. A vegan showstopper straight from our Sunday Dinner table.