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Holiday Side Dish Ideas and the Ultimate Potluck Hero

Updated for the 2025 holiday season to add more recipes The holiday season is in full swing, and that means one thing: gatherings, big and small, where the food takes center stage. Whether you're heading to an office potluck or a cozy family dinner, having the right dish can make all the ...

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2026 Jazz Fest Lineup: New Orleans Musicians I’ve Interviewed on Red Beans & Eric

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival has announced its 2026 Jazz Fest lineup, and as always, it’s a mix of legends, tradition bearers, and artists who continue to shape the New Orleans sound. While scanning the poster, a few familiar names jumped out at me—musicians I’ve had the chance to ...

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JULIE FREDERICK VAUCRESSON: How Do You Red Bean?

In How Do You Red Bean?, I ask cooks, musicians, and New Orleans culture-bearers one simple question: What does red beans and rice mean to you? Today, that question goes to Julie Frederick Vaucresson. Julie Frederick Vaucresson is a New Orleans cookbook author, TV and social media personality, ...

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ALFRED BANKS: How Do You Red Bean?

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How to Support New Orleans Restaurants Even If You’re Miles Away

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REGIS PROGRAIS: How Do You Red Bean?

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Red Beans and Eric’s Monday Creole Seasoning Recipe (Homemade Blend)

Creole Roasted Turkey and Holy Trinity Stuffing with Da Pope and the Hot Nuns by Red Beans and Eric

Creole Roasted Turkey and Holy Trinity Stuffing with Da Pope and the Hot Nuns

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CHEF DEE LAVIGNE: How Do You Red Bean?

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MARCELLE BIENVENU: How Do You Red Bean?

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CHEF ISAAC TOUPS: How Do You Red Bean?

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GEORGE PORTER JR: How Do You Red Bean?

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MICHAEL MURPHY: How Do You Red Bean?

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Welcome to Red Beans and Eric!

Red Beans and Eric is a place where food, culture, and community come together, no matter where you call home. Here, you’ll find comforting, home-cooked meals inspired by the flavors of southern Louisiana. But this is more than just sharing great food; it’s also about the stories, traditions, and experiences that make every meal special. So, pull up a chair, grab a plate, and let’s celebrate the spirit of New Orleans together!

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  • Holiday Side Dish Ideas and the Ultimate Potluck Hero
  • 2026 Jazz Fest Lineup: New Orleans Musicians I’ve Interviewed on Red Beans & Eric
  • JULIE FREDERICK VAUCRESSON: How Do You Red Bean?
  • ALFRED BANKS: How Do You Red Bean?
  • How to Support New Orleans Restaurants Even If You’re Miles Away

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Chef Isaac Toups Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
How Long Do Cooked Beans Last in the Fridge?
Monday Red Beans and Rice Recipe
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Blue Runner Red Beans and Rice Recipe
How to Make Pickled Pork for Your Beans
Chili Cheese Burrito inspired by the Taco Bell Chilito
Red Bean Jambalaya Recipe
Forgotten Once Slow Cooker Jambalaya Recipe
New Orleans Style Red Beans and Rice with Pickled Pork

Bean Recipes

Bowl of simple white bean salad made by Red Beans and Eric.

Simple Spicy White Bean Salad

Author Kit Wohl’s Red Beans and Rice

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Green Onion and White Bean Soup

Pickled Pork

How to Make Pickled Pork for Your Beans

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Red Bean Jambalaya Recipe

Red Beans and Rice Recipe with the Heart and Soul of New Orleans from RedBeansAndEric.com

Red Beans and Rice with New Orleans Heart and Soul

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