Red Beans 'N Rice--the traditional New Orleans meal. Cheap to make, and it is easy. Soak the beans overnight and follow the recipe on the back of the beans package. Serve with garlic bread and a salad.
i was born in N.O. and grew up in southern Louisiana. Everyone thinks of gumbo, etouffee, or shrimp creole when they think of New Orleans, but most people from there would say red beans and rice is the signature dish.
Make sure you use "small red beans"--it's not the same as kidney beans. |