New Orleanians ate red beans and rice on Mondays because it was laundry day, and they cooked their red beans on the stove while the wash water heated. Or maybe it’s because they needed to use the ...

A trinity of iconic south Louisiana brands — Cajun Country Rice, Camellia Brand and Savoie's Foods — have deep Louisiana roots and, in true Louisiana style, all three brands have grandmothers who ...

In Louisiana, red beans and rice are a Monday meal tradition, a classic example of Creole cuisine. Families often cook red beans and rice on Monday, utilizing leftover ham bones... In Louisiana, red ...

Governor John Bel Edwards signed a Proclamation declaring October 24 as Red Beans and Rice Day across Louisiana. While this dish is hearty and delicious, there are health benefits. According to the ...

New Orleans is known for good food, and lots of it. No trip to the Crescent City would be complete without a taste of gumbo or jambalaya, or a big bite out of a po’boy or muffuletta sandwich. Still, ...

A Louisiana tradition that dates back to the 19th century is still alive and Governor John Bel Edwards has officially declared October 24 as “Red Beans & Rice Day.” The red beans and rice duo has ...

All Creole cuisine packs a flavor punch that keeps you coming back for more, but red beans and rice are in a league all its ...

In Louisiana, red beans and rice are traditionally served on Mondays. Monday was wash day, and once all of the ingredients were thrown in, you could ignore the beans all day while you tended to the ...

Red beans and rice is a Louisiana Creole cuisine staple that many households make throughout the year. It's an easy recipe that's inexpensive and rooted in tradition, in addition to being a comfort ...

This recipe is based on a summery salad in "The Gumbo Shop Cookbook." A limited amount of fresh red beans have been available at the farmers' markets, but you can use other fresh beans, cooked dried ...

Governor John Bel Edward declared Mondays, Red Beans and Rice Day, at the state capital. According to Second Harvest Food Bank, the proclamation was in conclusion to the Red Beans and Rice food drive ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — It’s “Monday’s favorite ...