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How Do You Red Bean?

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JOHNETTE DOWNING: 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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PHILIP DENMAN: How Do You Red Bean?

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

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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

This smothered okra and tomatoes uses frozen cut okra, tomatoes, and andouille smoked sausage and is cooked low and slow until everything melts into a rich, silky stew and served over rice. Why This Recipe Works? One thing I can remember reading about Smothered Okra & Tomatoes is that it's ...

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MARK ROMIG: How Do You Red Bean?

Mark Romig is a native New Orleanian whose career in public relations, tourism, and hospitality has spanned more than four decades, helping tell the story of his hometown to the rest of the world. A 1978 graduate of the University of New Orleans with a degree in Hotel Restaurant and Tourism ...

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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: How Do You Red Bean?

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CHELSEA BRASTED: How Do You Red Bean?

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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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How Do You Red Bean: The Musicians’ Edition 1

How Do You Red Bean?

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CHEF ANTHONY SCANIO: How Do You Red Bean?

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ALFRED BANKS: How Do You Red Bean?

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How Do You Red Bean: The Musicians’ Edition 1

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CINDY BRENNAN: How Do You Red Bean?

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JOHNETTE DOWNING: How Do You Red Bean?

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CRAIG KLEIN: 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?

Most Popular Recipes in the Community!

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Monday Red Beans and Rice — An Authentic New Orleans Recipe
Chef Isaac Toups Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
Enchirito Recipe inspired by Taco Bell
Why Are My Beans Still Hard After Cooking?
Chicken and Sausage with Okra Gumbo
How to Make Pickled Pork for Your Beans
Blue Runner Red Beans and Rice Recipe
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Chili Cheese Burrito inspired by the Taco Bell Chilito

Bean Recipes

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Bean, Broccoli, and Bacon Soup

Homemade Red Beans and Rice that is Better Than Popeyes

Bowl of Congri Black Eye Peas and Rice.

Congri with Black Eyed Peas and Rice

White Bean and Ham Soup

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

Vigo Authentic Red Beans and Rice Casserole

Plate of Red Bean Jambalaya from Red Beans and Rice with pieces of bread and bowl of chopped green onions.

Red Bean Jambalaya Recipe

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