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Plate of Egg Jambalaya on a table with a cup of coffee, salt and pepper shakers, and toast.

Egg Jambalaya AKA Egg Fried Rice

Two pots on the stove top - one a pot of rice, the other, a pot of red beans.

The Origins of the Pot: Where Red Beans and Rice Comes From

Murf Reeves on the WWOZ radio in New Orleans and behind the microphone.

MURF REEVES: How Do You Red Bean?

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Toups Family Meal Brings Easter to the Table with “Doing Good on Good Friday”

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Buster Holmes at his restaurant in 1977 while filming an episode of Saturday Night Live.

When Saturday Night Live Visited Buster Holmes’ Restaurant

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Red Beans and Music: A Buster Holmes Inspired Playlist for Your Kitchen

Buster Holmes at his restaurant in 1981. (NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)

Buster Holmes: The King of Red Beans

The New Orleans Underground Gourmet by Richard H. Collins book review by Red Beans and Eric. The cover of the book.

The New Orleans Underground Gourmet by Richard H. Collins

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5 Beverage Recipes for Dry January with a Dash of New Orleans Flavor

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Easy Sweet Cornbread Muffins Recipe

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MARK MCGRAIN: How Do You Red Bean?

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CHEF GUS MARTIN: 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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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. I share more than just great food—it’s about the stories, traditions, and shared 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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Egg Jambalaya AKA Egg Fried Rice
The Origins of the Pot: Where Red Beans and Rice Comes From
MURF REEVES: How Do You Red Bean?
Toups Family Meal Brings Easter to the Table with “Doing Good on Good Friday”
When Saturday Night Live Visited Buster Holmes’ Restaurant

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