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How Do You Red Bean?

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How Do You Red Bean: The Musicians’ Edition 1

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CHELSEA BRASTED: How Do You Red Bean?

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CHRIS TREW: How Do You Red Bean?

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JEREMEY LAVOI: How Do You Red Bean?

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CHEF TOMMY DIGIOVANNI: How Do You Red Bean?

Chef Tommy DiGiovanni was born and raised in New Orleans and grew up in the family business which meant he had a job after school every day at his father and uncle's restaurant. His father, Gaetano "Guy" DiGiovanni, ran The Little Italian Restaurant, where he started working at age 12. By 14, he was ...

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Heather St. Marie, from the band Dauzat St. Marie, stands on stage holding a microphone.

HEATHER ST. MARIE: How Do You Red Bean?

Heather St. Marie is a Louisiana-born singer, songwriter, and vocalist best known as one-half of the Los Angeles-based duo Dauzat St. Marie.  She was raised in Larose, deep in Cajun Country, and grew up surrounded by the bayous of South Louisiana. Childhood memories, like fishing and crabbing ...

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CHELSEA BRASTED: How Do You Red Bean?

Chelsea Brasted is a New Orleans native, born and raised in Algiers before graduating from Ben Franklin High School and earning her journalism degree, cum laude, from LSU. She began her journalism career at The Times-Picayune, where, for nearly seven years, she worked in a variety of newsroom roles, ...

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Where to Dine in New Orleans During COOLinary Restaurant Month 2026

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CINDY BRENNAN: How Do You Red Bean?

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CHEF ERIC COOK: How Do You Red Bean?

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Why Are My Beans Still Hard After Cooking?

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Quick Green Beans and Tomatoes

Behind the Tradition: Supreme Rice

How Do You Red Bean?

Jonathan Floyd of Box of Care talks red beans and rice with Red Beans and Eric

JONATHAN FLOYD: How Do You Red Bean?

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CALVIN JOHNSON: How Do You Red Bean?

JASON HARDESTY: How Do You Red Bean?

AL SUNSERI: How Do You Red Bean? The owner of P&J Oyster Co talks to Red Beans & Eric

AL SUNSERI: How Do You Red Bean?

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CHEF MELISSA ARAUJO: How Do You Red Bean?

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BIG SAM WILLIAMS: 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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Eric’s Monday Red Beans and Rice Recipe!

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Eric’s Famous Slow Cooker Jambalaya

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  • CHELSEA BRASTED: How Do You Red Bean?
  • Where to Dine in New Orleans During COOLinary Restaurant Month 2026
  • CINDY BRENNAN: How Do You Red Bean?

Most Popular Recipes in the Community!

How Long Do Cooked Beans Last in the Fridge?
Monday Red Beans and Rice — An Authentic New Orleans Recipe
Chef Isaac Toups Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
Blue Runner Red Beans and Rice Recipe
Why Are My Beans Still Hard After Cooking?
Enchirito Recipe inspired by Taco Bell
How Long Does Cooked Rice Last in the Fridge? (And How to Tell When It's Gone Bad)
Chili Cheese Burrito inspired by the Taco Bell Chilito
Chicken and Sausage with Okra Gumbo
Red Beans and Eric’s Monday Creole Seasoning Recipe (Homemade Blend)

Bean Recipes

Plate of Vigo Authentic Red Beans & Rice Casserole Recipe from RedBeansAndEric.com

Vigo Authentic Red Beans and Rice Casserole

Neil McClure’s Red Beans and Rice

Homemade Red Beans and Rice that is Better Than Popeyes

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The Best Gameday Bean Chili with Chili Con Queso

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How Do You Soak Beans?

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

Simple Spicy White Bean Salad

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