cajun – Ash's In The Kitchen

Creole Pork Stew

It’s braising week at school and I wanted to kick it off with some delicious Creole Pork Stew. It’s so hearty, delicious and packed with flavor! Searing the pork first is key in getting the amazing complex flavor. Pork: 2 lbs Pork Stew Meat Salt and Pepper to taste — Vegetables: 1 large Onion; choppedContinue reading “Creole Pork Stew”

Homemade Cajun Sausage & Peppers

I made some cajun sausages the other day and was trying to think of a way to serve it. Sausage and peppers! I ended up air frying the sausage whole for 14 minutes and it was so crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Sausage: 2 lbs Pork Butt; cubed 1 lb PorkContinue reading “Homemade Cajun Sausage & Peppers”

Smokey Cajun Shrimp Pasta

My baby brother wanted shrimp and I wanted pasta. I’ve seen Cajun Shrimp Pasta before and figured you can’t go wrong with cajun spices, smoked shrimp, pasta and a cream sauce. So, here’s my take. Naturally it has bacon and smoked paprika. Pasta: 16 oz. Fettuccine Pasta 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil — Shrimp: 2 lbsContinue reading “Smokey Cajun Shrimp Pasta”

InstaPot Creole Split Pea Soup

Day 17 of my 8 week #PantryChallenge I was supposed to make my Honey Butter Chicken tonight, but I’m kinda over fried food right now. I decided to make Split Pea Soup instead! Some people love it, some people hate it, but all I’m saying is give peas a chance! I normally use ham hocks,Continue reading “InstaPot Creole Split Pea Soup”

Honey Mustard Chicken Sandwiches

Day 2 of my 8 week #PantryChallenge I love this pantry challenge! Making meals using ingredients from my pantry, fridge and freezer is turning out to be so much fun! No shopping and no new groceries. Honey Mustard Chicken Sandwiches served with Garlic Herb Fries and homemade Coleslaw. 1 cup Coleslaw 3 Burger Buns 1Continue reading “Honey Mustard Chicken Sandwiches”

Louisiana Boudin

Boudin is, by far, my favorite sausage! 💕 The Cajun spices give it so much flavor. If you’ve never had Boudin, I highly recommend giving it a try! 3 lbs Pork Butt; cubed ⅔ pound Bacon Ends; cubed ½ pound Pork Liver; cubed 1 cup Onion; chopped ½ cup Bell Pepper; chopped ½ cup Celery;Continue reading “Louisiana Boudin”