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How Do You Red Bean?

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CHEF ERIC COOK: How Do You Red Bean?

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CHEF MELISSA ARAUJO: How Do You Red Bean?

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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

A pot of red beans and rice doesn't need a thing. It's a meal all by itself. It's smoky, creamy, served over rice with a little something meaty seasoning the pot. If you've been following my Monday Red Beans and Rice recipe, you already know it's a complete meal. But if you want to make a full ...

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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?

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CHEF TOMMY DIGIOVANNI: How Do You Red Bean?

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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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WENDELL BRUNIOUS: How Do You Red Bean?

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BURKE BISCHOFF: How Do You Red Bean?

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CHEF ANTHONY SCANIO: 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!

Red Beans and Eric Monday Red Beans recipe link. A Bowl of red beans and rice with a spoon and napkin beside it.

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.

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  • Chicken and Andouille Sausage Brown Jambalaya Recipe
  • What to Serve with Red Beans and Rice
  • Smothered Okra and Tomatoes with Andouille Sausage
  • MARK ROMIG: How Do You Red Bean?
  • CHEF TOMMY DIGIOVANNI: How Do You Red Bean?

Most Popular Recipes in the Community!

Chef Isaac Toups Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
Chicken and Andouille Sausage Brown Jambalaya Recipe
How Long Do Cooked Beans Last in the Fridge?
Red Beans and Rice Recipe (New Orleans Monday Tradition)
Why Are My Beans Still Hard After Cooking?
Blue Runner Red Beans and Rice Recipe
Slow Cooker Jambalaya Recipe (Forgotten-Once, Set-and-Forget)
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
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Bean Recipes

The pot of Beans, Broccoli, and Bacon Soup by Red Beans and Eric.

Bean, Broccoli, and Bacon Soup

Easy Red Beans and Rice Burritos

Neil McClure’s Red Beans and Rice

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Green Onion and White Bean Soup

Bowl of Congri Black Eye Peas and Rice.

Voodoo Congri: Black Eyed Peas and Rice

Greek White Bean Soup – Fasolada

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