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A small bowl of a quick Green Beans and Tomatoes side dish.

Quick Green Beans and Tomatoes

This shortcut green beans and tomatoes recipe is quick, comforting, and full of flavor. Even though it comes together in about 20 minutes, it tastes like something that’s been simmering away all afternoon. It’s made with canned green beans, canned diced tomatoes, onion, a touch of smoke, and ...

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Behind the Tradition: Supreme Rice

Before the trinity even hits the skillet or the andouille starts to sizzle, or that pot of red beans simmers into a creamy finish, there’s that soft pour of rice sliding from the bag into the pot. It’s the sound that says dinner is almost ready. Whether it’s red beans on Monday, a Friday-night ...

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Bowl of Crawfish Etouffee by Red Beans and Eric with a plate of cut up French Bread beside it.

Crawfish Étouffée Recipe

This Crawfish Étouffée is the kind of dish that rarely sees leftovers, and if it does, count yourself lucky, because it tastes even better the next day. This is Louisiana crawfish tails smothered in a rich, buttery, roux-based sauce, ladled over a mountain of fluffy white rice. That's the Louisiana ...

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How Long Do Dried Beans Last?

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Behind the Tradition: Louisiana Red Beans and Rice Heritage Festival

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KERMIT RUFFINS: How Do You Red Bean?

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BOBBY RUSH: How Do You Red Bean?

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CHUCK “LYRIKILL” JONES: How Do You Red Bean?

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KERMIT RUFFINS: How Do You Red Bean?

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CHEF MELISSA ARAUJO: How Do You Red Bean?

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PAUL SANCHEZ: How Do You Red Bean?

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MURF REEVES: 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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  • Quick Green Beans and Tomatoes
  • Behind the Tradition: Supreme Rice
  • Crawfish Étouffée Recipe
  • How Long Do Dried Beans Last?
  • Behind the Tradition: Louisiana Red Beans and Rice Heritage Festival

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Simple Spicy Black Bean Soup

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