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How Do You Red Bean?

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KERMIT RUFFINS: How Do You Red Bean?

Professor Carl Nivale on WWL-TV.

PROFESSOR CARL NIVALE: How Do You Red Bean?

MARK MCGRAIN: How Do You Red Bean?

PANDERINA SOUMAS: How Do You Red Bean?

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Three Pots of Gumbo: A Gumbo Day Guide

Monday, October 12, is National Gumbo Day. Here in Michigan, that lands right when the weather turns with that first real cold snap. You know the kind of evening where you want a warm pot simmering on the stove and people ready to gather around the table. Gumbo was made for that. I have three ...

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New Orleans Saints nutritionist, Jamie Meeks, stands posing at a counter.

JAMIE MEEKS: How Do You Red Bean?

Jamie Meeks has been the Director of Sports Nutrition for the New Orleans Saints since 2015. A Registered Dietitian (RD) and Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD), she works alongside the team's athletic trainers, strength coaches, and medical staff to develop fueling, hydration, and ...

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Plate of Chicken and Andouille Sausage Brown Jambalaya from Red Beans and Eric. It's in a while bowl.

Chicken and Andouille Sausage Brown Jambalaya Recipe

This Chicken and Andouille Sausage Brown Jambalaya is the deep-brown style made without tomatoes. Chicken thighs, andouille sausage, and smoked ham are browned hard in the pot before the trinity, stock, and rice join the party. It's the kind of jambalaya I want when there's a crowd around the house, ...

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What to Serve with Red Beans and Rice

Plate of Smothered Okra and Tomatoes with Andouille Sausage from Red Beans and Eric. A fork sits on the bed of rice.

Smothered Okra and Tomatoes with Andouille Sausage

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MARK ROMIG: How Do You Red Bean?

Chef Tommy DiGiovanni stands in the Arnaud's Restaurant kitchen in New Orleans.

CHEF TOMMY DIGIOVANNI: How Do You Red Bean?

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

HEATHER ST. MARIE: How Do You Red Bean?

New Orleans writer, and author, Chelsea Brasted, stands in front of a white wall.

CHELSEA BRASTED: How Do You Red Bean?

How Do You Red Bean?

Chris Trew pulls on his bead wearing a sweater that says: New Orleans.

CHRIS TREW: How Do You Red Bean?

Chef Eric Cook stands at the counter of Gris Gris restaurant in New Orleans over empty pots and pans.

CHEF ERIC COOK: How Do You Red Bean?

Professor Carl Nivale on WWL-TV.

PROFESSOR CARL NIVALE: How Do You Red Bean?

Author Michael Murphy sitting at a table with skulls and candles promoting his book Fear Dat in 2015

MICHAEL MURPHY: 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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CHEF MELISSA ARAUJO: 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

Photo of Eric's famous slow cooker jambalaya once called The Forgotten Once Jambalaya. There's a plate of French bread beside the bowl of jambalaya.

What’s New!

  • Three Pots of Gumbo: A Gumbo Day Guide
  • JAMIE MEEKS: How Do You Red Bean?
  • Chicken and Andouille Sausage Brown Jambalaya Recipe
  • What to Serve with Red Beans and Rice
  • Smothered Okra and Tomatoes with Andouille Sausage

Most Popular Recipes in the Community!

Chef Isaac Toups Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
Three Pots of Gumbo: A Gumbo Day Guide
Red Beans and Rice Recipe (New Orleans Monday Tradition)
How Long Do Cooked Beans Last in the Fridge?
Blue Runner Red Beans and Rice Recipe
Slow Cooker Jambalaya Recipe (Forgotten-Once, Set-and-Forget)
Chili Cheese Burrito inspired by the Taco Bell Chilito
Chicken and Sausage with Okra Gumbo
Why Are My Beans Still Hard After Cooking?
How Long Does Cooked Rice Last in the Fridge? (And How to Tell When It's Gone Bad)

Bean Recipes

Pickled Pork

How to Make Pickled Pork for Your Beans

Red Beans and Rice with Pickled Pork by Red Beans and Eric

New Orleans Style Red Beans and Rice with Pickled Pork

Bowl of a simple Spicy Black Bean Soup made by Red Beans and Eric.

Simple Spicy Black Bean Soup

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What to Serve with Red Beans and Rice

Neil McClure’s Red Beans and Rice

Bowl of Congri Black Eye Peas and Rice.

Voodoo Congri: Black Eyed Peas and Rice

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