Recipes: Cajun Jambalaya

by James Hewitt

Jambalaya An old wives' tale tells about the origin of the word "jambalaya". Late one evening a traveling gentleman stopped by a New Orleans inn which had little food remaining from the evening meal. The traveler ask...read more

by J.P. Gelinas

Cajun Jambalaya Jambalaya History: The name is derived from several sources; the French word "jambon" for ham and the African word "ya" for rice. The basic cooking style of jambalaya was originally inspired by the Spa...read more

by Atticus

This is the BEST authentic Cajun jambalaya. The recipe has been in my family for years, and is the traditional way to cook the dish. 3 lbs.lean pork, 1-inch cubes 2 lbs. smoked sausage, diced 1/2 cup cooking oil 2 t...read more

by Kay D. Sadell

I enjoy passing this recipe to people like me who enjoy both spicy and comfort foods. The best part about making Jambalaya is the room to experiment! This is a very basic recipe and you can mix it up with Chicken, Smoked ...read more

by Lora Hassani

Cajun Jambalaya Similar to Spanish Paella. Spicey, but can be adjusted based on your preference. Use mild sausage or sweet italian sausage instead of hot sausage. You can also omit the red hot peppers. 1 whole chick...read more

by Jl Campbell

New England Yankee Jambalaya The key to an impressive tasting Jambalaya is the chicken. There are many ways you can pull this off, but I'm going to discuss one in this recipe. It is called my "magic chicken" recipe and ...read more

by Earl Williams

Jambalaya is a cajun dish with any combination of chicken, shrimp, sausage, and vegetables fried up with rice, tomato, and lots of cajun spices. Before we get started, make sure everything is prepared. For instance, I buy ...read more