Red beans and rice

1 pound dry kidney beans 1/4 cup olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 2 tablespoons minced garlic 2 stalks celery, chopped 6 cups water 2 bay leaves 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon dried sage 1 tablespoon dried parsley 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced 4 cups water 2 cups long grain white rice Rinse beans, and then soak in a large pot of water overnight. In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion, bell pepper, garlic, and celery in olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes. Rinse beans, and transfer to a large pot with 6 cups water. Stir cooked vegetables into beans. Season with bay leaves, cayenne pepper, thyme, sage, parsley, and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 2 1/2 hours. Stir sausage into beans, and continue to simmer for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the rice. In a saucepan, bring water and rice to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve beans over steamed white rice.

Chicken, Shrimp, And Sausage Gumbo Recipe

Gumbo has been a traditional Cajun food for generations. In its basic form, gumbo is a soup that is made from a strong stock, various meats (shrimp, chicken, crawfish, sausage, and many others), a thickener (either okra, only roux, or file' powder), and various vegetables such as celery, bell peppers, and onions. Regardless of how you prepare a gumbo, it should always be served with rice. While gumbo can be eaten at any time (we do), many people enjoy it during cold weather.

Gumbo originated in Southern Louisiana during the 18th century. Many cultures had an influence on gumbo. The slaves added okra to it. The native Choctaw Indians added file' powder. The French added the basic cooking techniques, and the Cajuns added the local seafood and rice. No matter what you throw into gumbo, it's just good!

Here are a few of our favorite gumbo recipes. If you have a better one, please email them to us. We promise that we will give you credit for the gumbo recipes, if you wish. Enjoy your gumbo!

"Chicken, Shrimp, And Sausage Gumbo Recipe"

Ingredients:

* 2 cloves of garlic pressed
* About 1/3 cup of vegetable oil
* 1/2 cup of flour
* 1 celery stalk chopped up finely
* 1 green pepper chopped up very finely
* 1 onion chopped up
* 2 cans of chicken broth
* 1 can of beef broth
* 1 lb. of chicken thighs without bones
* 1 lb. of sausage chopped into pieces
* 1/2 cup of parsley
* 1 teaspoon of salt
* 1 teaspoon of black pepper
* 1 lb. of shrimp without shells

Instructions:

* Heat the oil in a large gumbo pot over medium heat. Gradually mix the flour in and continuously stir it until the roux becomes a dark brown. This should take about 15 minutes or so.
* Slowly mix both of the broths in and stir. Blend these ingredients until it is consistent.
* In a seperate pan, cook all of the vegetables down with a teaspoon full of oil. The vegetables will be ready when they are all tender.
* Add all of the ingredients (including the cooked vegetables) to the roux and broth mixture, except for the shrimp..
* Add four cups of water to the mixture and heat it to the boiling point.
* Reduce the heat and allow it to simmer without the lid for about 45 minutes.
* Add the shrimp and allow it to cook for another 5 minutes.
* Pour over individual bowls of rice and season with Cajun seasonings to taste.

zie ook: Southernfood.com