Dirty rice is one of those dishes that tells a story with every bite. In old Louisiana kitchens, nothing went to waste, and ...

This video walks through a straightforward method for making “Southern dirty rice” with a Cajun twist. It explains how meat, aromatics, and “Cajun seasoning” work together to build flavor quickly. The ...

In a large sauté pan over medium heat add oil, break up and sauté beef until browned, about 8 minutes. Remove beef and drain in a colander. Return pan to heat and cook pork until browned, about 8 ...

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 ...

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 ...

In honor of Mardi Gras, which officially began on Jan. 6, I am bringing you classic Southern comfort food at its finest. Dirty Rice is a delicious blend of Cajun spices, vegetables, rice, sausage, and ...

Dirty rice: a Cajun dish of steamed white rice plus stuff, such as giblets and chopped vegetables. Dirty fries: a not-so-Cajun dish of french fries plus stuff. The stuff can be as basic as melted ...

Food Network star Giada De Laurentiis‘ Dirty Risotto is a spin on the Cajun classic of dirty rice. While it features ground meat and chopped vegetables like the Louisiana original, the chef’s version ...

Chef Rene Johnson—known as the Vegan Soul Food Guru—shares her personal dirty rice recipe and the story behind it. Even though I’m a chef now, when I was growing up I wasn’t a big eater. But the ...

In a large skillet over medium heat, render bacon until crispy, 5-10 minutes. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving grease in pan. Add sausage to pan and cook over medium heat, breaking up 2 minutes, ...

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 ...