Squeezebox Sweet Potatoes with Sugarcane Cream
Gearing up for the perfect Thanksgiving menu means bringing out the culinary arsenal of Louisiana recipes and around the Graham house, that means sweet potatoes. This recipe is one from my cookbook Acadiana Table: Cajun and Creole Home Cooking from the Heart of Louisiana, and it is sure to be a hit on your holiday…
Baked Oysters with Collards and Cajun Hollandaise
With this Baked Oysters with Collards and Cajun Hollandaise, the salty Gulf oyster hides underneath cloaked in a Rockefeller type covering of bacon-infused greens and a spicy hollandaise for a perfect one-bite dish that will send you back for more. Another dozen, please. If you've never been … [Read More...]
Stuffed Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Bourbon Molasses Sauce and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
From the pages of my cookbook Acadiana Table: Cajun and Creole Home Cooking from the Heart of Louisiana, this recipe for Stuffed Pumpkin Bread Pudding is reason enough to celebrate Halloween. Treat yourself and your family to this delicious dessert. Enjoy! I am not especially skilled at … [Read More...]
Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Thigh Stuffed with Spinach and Artichoke with a Pepper Jelly Glaze
The first bite of my Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Thigh is sweet and peppery, smoky and meaty, but then you get to the cheesy spinach and artichoke hiding within. This one fires up all the taste buds. Chicken thighs for dinner? Boring! But how about amping up the flavor a notch or two? Just think of … [Read More...]
Crabmeat-Stuffed Artichoke
When I saw the large artichokes stacked high at the produce stand, I knew in an instant that crabmeat-stuffed artichoke would be the perfect dish for my Sunday football party. It was time to get stuffing. Though hardly Cajun, globe artichokes are actually a cultivated variety of thistle. … [Read More...]
How To Make A Roux with Roxanne Graham
In this quick video, watch Roxanne make a dark Cajun roux and find out all about her Rox's Roux in a jar. … [Read More...]
Mushroom Soup
Rich, intense flavors explode in your mouth with my Mushroom Soup recipe. As a side dish or soup entrée, this one delivers a wallop of taste. It goes without saying that I’m a meat-lover, but from time to time, my wife requests an all-vegetable dinner. Okay, I’m in. But with bold and meaty … [Read More...]
Meatball Fricassée – A Classic Roux-Based Recipe
Roux season is in full bloom and the recipe cards and files are coming out of summer hiding. This old-school Cajun recipe for meatball fricassée is one of my favorites and is seen often across the rural culinary landscape of South Louisiana. Deep, dark and full of bold roux-based flavor, this is a … [Read More...]
Chicken Wings with Alabama White Sauce and Grilled Peaches
These chicken wings fly deep into the South where the smokehouse infuses dark hickory flavor, and the BBQ sauce lightens it up with a tangy balance. Spicy and full of chicken flavor, these wings have a smoky finish, and when slathered with a vinegary sauce and paired with grilled peaches, it just … [Read More...]
Tastemonials: Our Customers Talk About Rox’s Roux.
Click through and check out our Tastemonials and discover the secret to the deep, dark, rich flavor of Cajun cooking—Rox's Roux. https://youtu.be/_mOPbCEMxMw Buy it at local retailers or buy it online at our website. … [Read More...]
Louisiana Shrimp and Roasted Corn Grits
With Cajun spice and a buttery taste, this Louisiana Shrimp and Roasted Corn Grits elevates plain ol’ shrimp and grits to an art form. With a blast of heat and a burst of flavor it fires on all cylinders. Shrimp and grits. I’ve been dreaming of shrimp and grits. Not sure why. It’s not even … [Read More...]
Country-Style Ribs With Bourbon BBQ Sauce: Labor Day Recipe Redux
These Country-Style Ribs are bathed in flavor; to be exact, they’re rubbed, marinated, charred, baked, braised, glazed, and grilled. And when slathered with my Bourbon BBQ Sauce, these fall-off-the-bone ribs are the best of all worlds. It’s Labor Day and time for one last summer holiday … [Read More...]
Fried Grouper Tacos
Fried Grouper Tacos are a tasty alternative to a standard grouper sandwich. I especially liked the crunch of the batter, the tang of the sauce against the soft flour tortilla, and the sweet mango salsa. But why fried? First off, my wife would argue that grilling the fish would be a better, … [Read More...]
Black Bean Soup
I’ve had a lifelong Latin love affair with frijoles negros (black beans)—a dark and mysterious recipe that I just can’t get enough of. And once you’ve loaded a spoonful of my steaming hot Black Bean Soup topped with a cold dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of red onions and chopped cilantro, … [Read More...]
Grapefruit Basil Cooler
My Grapefruit Basil Cooler is the perfect beach cocktail to chill out with this summer. I will admit that grapefruit juice is a bold ingredient that will bring a pucker to your lips, so my double dose of citrus is smoothed out with a sweet kiss of cherry juice and simple syrup to balance out the … [Read More...]
White Beans Supreme with Ham Shank, Tasso and Smoked Pigtails over White Rice
Every once in a while, I like to get back to basics like my recipe for White Beans Supreme. It's a simple Cajun recipe with easy preparation and satisfying results. It's no-fuss, home-style, comfort food that is heart-warming and sticks to your soul like white on rice. Beans and rice are a … [Read More...]