Dirty rice is a traditional Creole/Cajun dish eaten in Louisiana and throughout the South, especially along the Gulf Coast. Dirty rice is one of those classic, deceptively simple soul food dishes that ...

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 ...

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 ...

Not only is rice an endlessly versatile ingredient, but it's also simple to scale up for a large family meal. For these easy ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...